INLAND GROWTH SUMMIT, OUTSTANDING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
16 February 2019
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana Director Megan
Dixon is pleased to host six outstanding keynote speakers at the upcoming
Inland Growth Summit at Lazy River Estate on the 31st of January.
“The event aims to spotlight the real need for a regional
policy and plan to support growth centres within Inland Australia,” Mrs Dixon
said.
“The focus will be on the desperate need for population
growth to service the upcoming project pipeline, supporting sustainable growth
and highlighting the role of inland regions as viable economic centres,”
“Our fantastic line up of keynote speakers will address our
key topics on the day including; Outlook and Growth Targets, Impediments to
Growth, and Good Planning Models.”
“Dr Tom Measham of the CSIRO will detail what it could be
like to live, work and invest in regional Australia in the next 30 years, Dr
Measham will discuss the outlook and importance of growth targets for regional
Australia and strategic foresight,”
“Ms Fiona Nash Strategic Advisor for Regional Development at
Charles Sturt University, former leader of the Australian National Party and
Minister for Regional Development will be addressing future outlook and growth
targets for regional areas,”
“Michael Comninos Founding Director of Astrolabe Group,
Advancing Cities- Integrating land-use, infrastructure and technology to create
value. With extensive experience in strategy and policy development, public
administration advocacy, regulatory reform and project management Mr Comninos will
be addressing Good Planning Models,”
“Ms Liz Richie General Manager, Strategy and Partnerships
for the Regional Australia Institute, has extensive experience in economic
development and brings a wealth of knowledge to Impediments to Growth after her
previous role at the Committee of Economic Development Australia (CEDA),”
“A renowned Australian business and industry leader in
agriculture and exports, Roger Fletcher, Founding Director of Fletcher
International Exports is now the largest and most integrated sheep meat
processor in Australia, is Dubbo’s largest employer with over 1000 employees
and exports to over 70 countries internationally,”
“Dubbo based civil engineer Jillian Kilby has established
her infrastructure advisory business in San Francisco, also an expert in
strategic planning for local government, Ms Kilby brings an impressive array of
skills and experience to the discussion on Good Planning Models,” Mrs Dixon
said.
To find out more or purchase tickets go to https://www.rdaorana.org.au/spotlight/