The 2024 National Economic Development Conference (NEDC24) will be held in Melbourne (Naarm) from October 16-18, celebrating ‘The Power of Place’.
NEDC is the flagship event of Economic Development Australia (EDA), the national peak body for economic development professionals with over 2,000 members.
Australia’s premier conference for economic development professionals, NEDC24 will explore how place-based economic development drives community prosperity, resilience and empowerment.
Why should you attend?
With an exceptional lineup of speakers from across the nation and the globe, here are five reasons why you should join EDA at the largest gathering of economic development professionals in Australia.
Discover the Power of Place
The theme for this year’s event is the Power of Place, which is about showcasing how best practice local economic development has community at its centre. The program will highlight how place based economic development can create sustainable, equitable, and localised economic growth, while improving quality of life for communities. NEDC24 will explore how place-based economic development enhances and leverages the physical, cultural and social identity of place.
Take Home Practical Learning
Keynote presentations, lively discussion, entertaining debates, workshops and study tours will provide practical tools to help economic development professionals drive positive change in their cities and regions, and will also provide ready to implement ideas to harness key opportunities around new technologies (including AI), energy transition and workforce development.
Earn CPD Points and Celebrate Excellence
Attendance provides 15 continuing professional development (CPD) points for Australian Certified Economic Developers (ACEcD), contributing towards the 50 points required to retain recognition. Delegates will also celebrate industry leaders at the National Economic Development Awards for Excellence Gala, hosted at the stunning Plaza Ballroom at Regent Theatre on 17 October.
Build Powerful Networks
NEDC24 provides delegates with numerous opportunities to reconnect and meet new industry professionals to share knowledge and resources, as well as explore potential collaborations or partnerships.
Engage with Industry Experts
With global and national experts presenting, NEDC24 offers delegates the chance to interact with speakers in smaller, intimate settings through the new Breakout Session format, during breaks and at networking events.
For more information or to register, visit www.edaconference.com.au
