Inland Growth Summit

22 - 23 April, 2026

Inland Growth Summit
Windfarm

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.

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Conference Speakers

Kelly McJannett

Kelly McJannett

Thought Leader - AI for Global Change, Co-Founder of Food Ladder

Keynote
Dr Rolf Gomes

Dr Rolf Gomes

Founder, Hearts of Australia

Keynote
Tony Mahar

Tony Mahar

Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner

Energy
Shari Boomer

Shari Boomer

National President, The Murray Darling Association (MDA)

Water
Steve Hinks

Steve Hinks

Director, Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Tourism
Liz Ritchie

Liz Ritchie

CEO, Regional Australia Institute

Workforce
Matthew Coulton

Matthew Coulton

Associate Director, Ricardo, member of WSP

Water
Ryan  Robinson

Ryan Robinson

General Manager Northern Region, Elders

Agriculture
Indiana Rhind

Indiana Rhind

Agricultural Engineer, evokeAG

Agriculture
Andrew McConville

Andrew McConville

CEO, Murray Darling Basin Authority

Water
Sheena Martin

Sheena Martin

Senior Manager Government Relations, Port of Newcastle

Workforce
David Kirby

David Kirby

General Manager, Brewarrina Shire Council

Water
Leonie Brown

Leonie Brown

General Manager, Bourke Shire Council

Water
Sabiene Heindl

Sabiene Heindl

CEO, The Energy Charter

Energy

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