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The Regional Futures Forum is a flagship two-day event helping shape a bold, connected, and sustainable future for regional Australia. The Agenda promises to bring together Australia's leading thinkers and voices to help set the blueprint for regional Australia. For those travelling to the event, accommodation packages are also available exclusive to forum attendees.

Featured Speakers

Bernard Salt AM, Why the future of Australian productivity depends on the regions
Cathy McGowan AO, The Power of Regional Leadership
Prof. Veena Sahajwalla AO, Circular Economies and Regional Innovation
Prof. Roy Green AO, Let's Talk About Future Made in Australia
Prof. Lee Baumgartner, Why The Future Depends On Water
Liz Ritchie, Big Picture & Key Trends for Regional Australia
Ben Finkel, Hands-On and Interactive AI
Prof. Renee Leon, Workforce and securing the skills to power regional growth
Sabiene Heindl, Preparing for the energy transition
Col. Charmaine Benfield, Building Australia's Sovereign Capability
Ross Dixon and Andrea Cook, Planning a Path Forward for Regional Manufacturers

Why Attend?

The Regional Futures Forum is bringing together the people shaping the future of regional Australia: from energy and manufacturing to workforce, AI, water and more. If regional issues matter to you, then this is the room you want to be in.

Join leaders, innovators and decision-makers in Albury for two days of bold ideas, practical insights and powerful conversations about what comes next for our regions.

About The Venue

Join us at the stunning Charles Sturt University Albury-Wodonga campus, set among 87 hectares of native bushland and wetlands, a purpose-built, sustainable venue that reflects the spirit of innovation and regional transformation at the heart of the Forum.

Join Us For The Forum Dinner

Your ticket includes entry to the Regional Futures Forum Dinner, to be held on Thursday 26 March at La Maison Restaurant in Wodonga. Cathy McGowan will deliver the keynote address.

Join Us for pre-Event Networking

The Business Without Borders Forum will be held on Wednesday 25 March in Albury, featuring Q&As and discussions with business leaders across NSW and Victoria. Book your tickets here.

Accommodations Deals

Need accommodation in Albury? Our event home page features offers and discounts from local providers exclusive to Forum attendees.

Contact the host of Regional Futures Forum 2026