Developing Northern Australia Conference

Some exciting news! 🎉 Registrations for the 2025 Developing Northern Australia conference are Now Open! Hosted on Gimuy Walubara Yidinji and Yirrganydji Country in tropical Cairns, this is an opportunity to join the decision makers driving Northern Australia to achieve its full potential. Here’s the key conference information: Date: July 22nd - 24th, 2025 Venue: Cairns Convention Centre Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia Learn more about what we will be discussing: https://hubs.li/Q02_lMyd0 #dnac #developingnorthernaustralia #northernaustralia #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #sustainability #ournorthourfuture

What an overwhelmingly positive three days of learning, networking & exploring solutions at the 2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference #DNAC24 Over 225 delegates attended the conference, sharing an appreciation for the variety of the content covered during both the keynote sessions & the passionate, concurrent presenters. Delegates walked away with a ton of information & actionable strategies to get started with; keen to join us again in 2025. #DNAC24 provided a space for delegates to bring their ideas, share their concerns & frustrations, while creating new connections to take back to their day-to-day work. We would like to thank all of our contributors, sponsors, partners, exhibitors and our incredible conference advisory committee for their expertise, guidance and help in creating such an important conference. Sponsors City of Karratha | Business Events Perth | Rio Tinto | Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) | Woodside Energy | Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) | DevelopmentWA | Office of Northern Australia | Pilbara Development Commission | Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development | Northern Australia Universities Alliance - NAUA | Skills Insight | Nexus Airlines | Westpac | Mackay Regional Council | Business News WA Exhibitors Australian Renewable Energy Hub | nbn® Australia | Land Development Corporation | auDA - .au Domain Administration Ltd. | CRC TiME | AEC Group | REMPLAN | .id the population experts | about us | Pilbara Solar | #dna #developingnorthernaustralia #northernaustralia #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #sustainability #ournorthourfuture

Chairing the “Knowledge, Skills & Migration for Tomorrow’s Success” Keynote session at the Developing Northern Australia Conference #DNAC24 was Brook Orr (Northern Australia Universities Alliance) We heard from each of our keynote presenters - Janelle Marr (StepBeyond Strategy), Dr Tanzil Rahman (University of Oxford) & Dr Samantha Horseman (HDR Innovation & Industry); before discussing key issues in an engaging keynote panel discussion. #dna #developingnorthernaustralia #northernaustralia #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #sustainability #ournorthourfuturent

Terry Hill AM (Pilbara Development Commission Board) chaired the Mining & Beyond Keynote Session & an engaging keynote panel discussion on Day 2 of the Developing Northern Australia Conference #DNAC24 Dr Guy Boggs (Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies) spoke about how reconsidering the current lifecycle of mining & drawing on world-renowned research to share potential solutions & tools, can transform the lifecycle of mining for the better. Florence Drummond (Development Partner Institute) then discussed the significant role that taking a dialogue-based approach can have in the global mining and minerals value chain. Michael Heap (Pilbara Development Commission) then joined them all on stage to continue the discussion about the future of the mining sector in an engaging keynote panel session. 🔶 Keep an eye out on our socials over the coming days as we continue to spotlight the amazing keynote presentations and highlights from #DNAC24 #dna #developingnorthernaustralia #northernaustralia #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #sustainability #ournorthourfuturent

Senator Varun Ghosh (Senator for WA) opened Day 2 of the Developing Northern Australia Conference #DNAC24 with his keynote presentation “The Vital Importance of Northern Australia”. This was followed by the Hon. Melissa Price MP (Federal Member for Durack) who discussed how developing the North requires a balanced approach that prioritises security, enhances liveability, and attracts investment to ensure sustainable growth and a prosperous future. #dna #developingnorthernaustralia #northernaustralia #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #sustainability #ournorthourfuturent

Hurry! Today is the last day to be in the running to win an in-person registration to next year’s Developing Northern Australia Conference. Simply follow @DevelopNorthAu and use #DNAC24 in your social media posts to showcase your favourite moments of the conference. Winners will be announced at the end of today, so share your favourite bits!! 📸 #dna #developingnorthernaustralia #northernaustralia #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #sustainability #ournorthourfuture

Day 3 of the Developing Northern Australia Conference has begun! Kicking off the final day with important discussion on the importance of the Indo-Pacific to not just Northern Australia, but Australia as a whole. Town of Port Hedland #DNAC24

It has been an amazing few days at the 2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference #DNAC24 and it would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and exhibitors. Make sure you have a chat with them during the breaks in the Exhibitor Marquee to learn about how they are supporting the sector. Sponsors City of Karratha | Business Events Perth | Rio Tinto | Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) | Woodside Energy | Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) | DevelopmentWA | Office of Northern Australia | Pilbara Development Commission | Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development | Northern Australia Universities Alliance - NAUA | Skills Insight | Nexus Airlines | Westpac | Mackay Regional Council | Business News WA Exhibitors Australian Renewable Energy Hub | nbn® Australia | Land Development Corporation | auDA - .au Domain Administration Ltd. | CRC TiME | AEC Group | REMPLAN | .id the population experts | about us | Pilbara Solar | #dna #developingnorthernaustralia #northernaustralia #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #sustainability #ournorthourfuture

We would like to welcome back our returning delegates for Final day of the 2024 Developing Northern Australia Conference #DNAC24 For those who attended our “Dinner at Dampier” event last night, we hope you had a great time networking with your peers; and are now ready for a full day of learning with another solid lineup of Keynote & Concurrent sessions in store for you. You can check out today’s schedule here: https://hubs.li/Q02MPST40 P.S. If you haven’t already done so, read the amazing Poster Presentations on display & have a chat with our Exhibitors. #dna #developingnorthernaustralia #northernaustralia #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #sustainability #ournorthourfuture

The Minister for Resources & Northern Australia Madeleine King announced the release of the Northern Australia Action Plan 2024-2029 in her keynote address on Day 1 of the Developing Northern Australia Conference in Karratha. The Northern Australia Action Plan 2024–2029 is available on the Office of Northern Australia website: https://hubs.li/Q02MDb180 #dnac24 #developingnorthernaustralia #northernaustralia #economicdevelopment #economicgrowth #sustainability #ournorthourfuture