About the Inland Growth Summit
The 8th annual Inland Growth Summit returns to Dubbo on 22–23 April 2026, bringing together leaders from across regional Australia. This year’s Summit explores key themes shaping our inland future including, Agriculture, Tourism, Water, Transport, Workforce, and Energy.
Join us for two days of ideas and collaboration as we shine a spotlight on the innovators, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs driving regional NSW toward a more resilient, inclusive, and economically vibrant future.
Register NowConference Speakers
Kelly McJannett
Thought Leader - AI for Global Change, Co-Founder of Food Ladder
Keynote
Dr Rolf Gomes
Founder, Hearts of Australia
Keynote
Tony Mahar
Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner
Energy
Shari Boomer
National President, The Murray Darling Association (MDA)
Water
Steve Hinks
Director, Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Tourism
Liz Ritchie
CEO, Regional Australia Institute
Workforce
Matthew Coulton
Associate Director, Ricardo, member of WSP
Water
Ryan Robinson
General Manager Northern Region, Elders
Agriculture
Indiana Rhind
Agricultural Engineer, evokeAG
Agriculture
Andrew McConville
CEO, Murray Darling Basin Authority
Water
Sheena Martin
Senior Manager Government Relations, Port of Newcastle
Workforce
David Kirby
General Manager, Brewarrina Shire Council
Water
Leonie Brown
General Manager, Bourke Shire Council
Water
Sabiene Heindl
CEO, The Energy Charter

















