The 2024 National Economic Development Conference (NEDC24) returns in Melbourne (Naarm) from October 16-18 2024 with the theme, ‘The Power of Place’.
Australia’s premier conference for economic development professionals, NEDC24 will explore how place-based economic development enhances and leverages the physical, cultural and social identity of place, to help drive community prosperity, resilience and empowerment.
NEDC24 will feature recognised experts sharing key principles, frameworks, practical tools and insights informing how to develop and deliver authentic, impactful economic development strategies, with people and place at the centre.
“The conference will bring together leaders in economic development who will not only provide engaging presentations but will engage in deeper discussions with delegates around how to translate contemporary, world class research and knowledge into best practice economic development at a grass-roots level,” said Economic Development Australia CEO Jacqueline Brinkman.
NEDC speakers will deliver engaging presentations across diverse sessions including:
- Powerful Place Branding
- The Power of Place to Build a Wellbeing Economy
- Workforce Development
- Measuring What Matters
- Reconciliation After the Referendum – A panel with First Nations economic development leaders
- Economic Development Professionals as Facilitators of Australia’s Energy Transition
- Community Wealth Building, Regenerative Economic Development
- Precincts, Clusters & Innovation Ecosystems
- Night Time Economy Panel with national leaders
- The Great Debate: The Role of Economic Development is Growth?
This event will provide practical support to help economic development professionals address complex challenges, including housing, climate impact, skills shortages, the changing retail sector, economic transition and the utilisation of new technologies.
NEDC24 is the only national event which brings together economic development professionals and urban planners from local, state and federal government, the private sector and other stakeholders with an interest in Australia’s prosperity and economic growth.
The city of Melbourne on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation will be the star of NEDC24 as we celebrate the Power of Place in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
As always, NEDC24 will feature unique networking events including a Welcome Reception in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD at the funky Bourke Street Green and the National Economic Development Awards for Excellence Gala at one of the city’s most iconic venues, the historic Plaza Ballroom.
For more information about NEDC24 or to register, please visit www.edaconference.com.au
