Events

Orana Youth Forum
20 August 2026

Orana Youth Forum

An expo showcasing Orana businesses, RTOs, and universities aims to connect with and inspire regional youth towards diverse career opportunities and apprenticeships within the Orana region.

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An Evening with Dr Karl
6:00pm, Wednesday 19 August 2026

An Evening with Dr Karl

Get ready for a night of curiosity, wonder and mind‑bending science as Australia’s most iconic science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki AM, takes the stage in Dubbo. Known for his infectious energy, trademark humour and ability to make even the wildest scientific ideas easy to understand, Dr Karl promises an unforgettable experience for families, students and lifelong learners alike.

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Inland Growth Summit
22nd & 23rd April 2026

Inland Growth Summit

Each year RDA Orana hosts the annual Inland Growth Summit to highlight important topics that affect the growth of inland Australia. The summit aims to shine a spotlight on ideators, thought leaders and entrepreneurs who are making inland Australia more innovative, economically vibrant and inclusive.

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Resources Energy and Industry Innovation Forum (REIIF)
18th -20th June 2025. Dubbo NSW

Resources Energy and Industry Innovation Forum (REIIF)

The Forum brings together key industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and investors to discuss the future of resources, mining technologies, renewable energy innovation, world-class industry practice, and future skills and opportunities for the Orana and Central West regions of NSW.

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Orana Outlook Forum
27 November 2025

Orana Outlook Forum

The Orana Outlook Forum is an annual event that focuses on the future of our region, looking at the challenges and opportunities for the year ahead. The forum focuses on the innovations that are occurring and how they will impact the future of the region. This years theme is focused on Housing, Workforce & Migration as well as a regional economic outlook, influencing our region now and into the coming years.