Workforce Insights and Talent Retention Forum

Finding good people is one challenge. Keeping them is another. Is your business ready for what's next?

As businesses across Gawler and Northern Adelaide continue to grow and evolve, so do the challenges of attracting, developing and retaining the right people.

With changing workforce expectations, emerging industries and new opportunities across the region, what will it take for local businesses to attract and keep the talent they need to succeed?

Join local business owners, industry leaders and workforce experts for an engaging evening of practical insights, real business experiences and conversations about the future of our regional workforce.

Whether you're struggling to fill positions, looking to retain your best employees or planning for future growth, this forum is an opportunity to explore what's changing, what's working and what your business can do differently.

Why Attend?

• Understand what's changing – discover the workforce and employment trends shaping Gawler and Northern Adelaide.

• Stay ahead of emerging opportunities – explore how Defence, AUKUS and advanced manufacturing may influence future workforce demand.

• Attract and retain the right people – gain practical ideas to strengthen recruitment, employee engagement and retention.

• Learn from local businesses – hear real experiences, challenges and lessons from employers navigating today's workforce.

• Connect and collaborate – meet fellow business owners, industry representatives and workforce experts.

What to Expect

Workforce & Economic Snapshot

Explore the key trends, growing industries and emerging workforce opportunities shaping our region.

Keynote Presentation

Discover practical approaches to attracting, engaging and retaining employees in a changing workforce environment.

Business Panel Discussion

Hear directly from local employers about the challenges they're facing, the approaches they've tried and what they've learned along the way.

Who Should Attend?

• Business owners and operators

• Employers and people managers

• HR and recruitment professionals

• Entrepreneurs and growing businesses

• Industry and community leaders

Event Details

Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Venue: Gawler Civic Centre, Council Chambers (Level 1)
Doors Open: 5:30pm for registration
Forum: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Networking Opportunity: 8:00pm onwards
Cost: Free to attend

Your next great employee could help transform your business. But what will it take to attract them — and make them want to stay?

Join the conversation, gain fresh perspectives and connect with the people helping shape the future of our regional workforce.

Register now to secure your place.