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2025 Economic Development ConferenceJoin us for the 2025 LG Professionals SA Economic Development Conference, Future Prosperity: Adapting for Growth. This year’s program brings together leaders from local government, industry, and community to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping South Australia’s economic future. Across keynote presentations, case studies, and interactive sessions, we’ll unpack how local government can adapt to shifting economic conditions, harness innovation, and foster resilient, thriving communities. From navigating workforce and demographic change to driving investment, sustainability, and place-based development, this conference offers practical insights and inspiring stories from across the state and beyond. Designed for local government professionals, Future Prosperity is your chance to connect, learn, and collaborate. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your knowledge, build networks, and contribute to shaping a prosperous future for South Australia. Whether directly shaping economic strategies or contributing through broader initiatives that support growth, this conference provides an unparalleled platform to collaborate, innovate, and drive long-term prosperity for local communities.
All local government professionals with an interest in, and responsibility for, the economic direction of their councils are encouraged to attend. Who should attend?
| Key DetailsDate: Friday 14 November 2025 Location: U City Function Centre, 43 Franklin Street, Adelaide Investment:
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Megan Down
Megan Hay2024 Economic Development Conference 'Future Prosperity: Building Tomorrow'
The 2024 LG Professionals SA Economic Development Conference, Future Prosperity: Building Tomorrow, brought together local government professionals from across South Australia for a day of ideas, inspiration, and collaboration.
Held as the only event dedicated solely to councils’ role in economic development, the conference offered a dynamic mix of learning, discussion, and practical takeaways. Attendees heard from an impressive line-up of speakers - including Deputy Premier Dr Susan Close MP, internationally recognised AI futurist Simon Kriss, and UniSA Chair of Economics Dr Susan Stone - who explored how global shifts in technology, sustainability, and workforce dynamics are shaping South Australia’s economic future.
Throughout the day, participants gained valuable insights into building future-ready workforces, embracing green industries, and using AI to enhance council operations and community engagement. The interactive session What Does Change Look Like? gave attendees the chance to unpack real-world examples and discuss how to translate innovative ideas into local action.
Beyond the presentations, the conference fostered a strong sense of connection and collaboration among economic development professionals. It was a day filled with shared learning, practical discussions, and forward-thinking conversations - reinforcing local government’s critical role in driving South Australia’s future prosperity.