12-14 March 2025
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Lazy River Estate Dubbo
March 12, 2025

A showcase of innovation, influence and positive change
Explore the future of regional NSW and join us for a two-day showcase of innovation, influence and positive change from 13 & 14 March 2025 at the Inland Growth Summit - Stronger Together. Each year RDA Orana hosts the annual Inland Growth Summit to highlight important topics that affect the growth of inland Australia.
The 2025 Summit theme is Stronger Together with a focus on communities working together to achieve outcomes for regional NSW. It will showcase a variety of keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities for people interested in innovation, entrepreneurship and the future of regional NSW.
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The 2025 Inland Growth Summit is a unique opportunity to showcase your business, connect with key decision-makers, and gain valuable exposure in the region. Don’t miss out on this chance to promote your company!
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Barry Irvin (joining virtually)
Executive Chairman, The Bega Group
Steve Guy
General Manager Planning & Projects, MAAS Group Holdings Ltd
Carol Marra
Director, Marra + Yeh Architects
Joh Leader
Founder and CEO, LeaderLife
5.00PM - 7.00PM
MEET & GREET NETWORKING

Justine Campbell, CEO of RDA Orana
Official Welcome

Jo Palmer - Co-founder of The Connection Table
Keynote Speaker

Julia Spicer OAM - Co-founder of The Connection Table
Keynote Speaker
5.00PM - 7.00PM
OFFICIAL WELCOME & KEYNOTE ADDRESS DAY 1
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Jen Cowley OAM - Dubbo Regional Councillor
MC

Justine Campbell - CEO of Regional Development Australia Orana
Welcome to Day 1

The Hon Kristy McBain - Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories of Australia
Address (virtual)

Claire Quigley - Consultant & Founder Launchpad 9
Keynote Speaker
SESSION 1: WORKFORCE & TRAINING

Megan Callinan - CEO Marathon Health & RDA Orana Board Member
Facilitator

Gemma Bilardi - Program Manager- Connecting the Docs at Echuca Regional Health
Keynote Speaker & Panellist

Teresa Bullock-Smith - Director at Remplan
Panellist

Josie Howard - Director of Regional Workforce Policy & Evidence - NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Panellist
SESSION 2: AGRICULTURE
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Oli Le Lievre - Founder Humans of Agriculture
Facilitator

Paul Jones - Commodities and Farm Inputs Analyst at Rabobank
Panellist

Emma Bowman - GenStock Advisor & Technician of Sheep Artificial Reproduction
Panellist

Brooke Watts - Operations Manager at Bralca
Panellist
SESSION 3: TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

Harriet Gilmore - HR Public Relations & Event Founder
Facilitator

Brett Ashby - Guraayurral Director
Keynote Speaker & Panellist

Dan Maroulis - Owner & Director Boydell's Vineyard
Panellist
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Emily Stanton - Owner & Director of The Nyngan Hotel
Panellist

Cara George - Founder & Agency Director of Hipscotch
Panellist
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
OFFICIAL WELCOME & KEYNOTE ADDRESS DAY 2
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Jen Cowley OAM - Dubbo Regional Councillor
MC

Sandeep Kirpalani - University of NSW -Academic Lead, Workforce Education Program
Keynote Speaker
SESSION 4: ENERGY

Sabiene Heindl - CEO at The Energy Charter
Facilitator

Dr Simon Wood - Senior Research Fellow, Energy & Circularity Gulbali Institute - Charles Sturt University
Panellist

Manfred Fahr - Solar Portfolio Manager - Project Development - Potentia Energy
Panellist

Michael Katz - CEO RELA
Panellist
SESSION 5: HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION

Brad Cam - General Manager of Mid-Western Shire Council & RDA Orana Board Member
Facilitator

Cecille Weldon - Director of Weldonco Advisory
Keynote Speaker & Panellist

Jane Donald - Director of Bob Berry Real Estate
Panellist