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Applications to present close Friday, March 7th, 2025.

Share your work, plans and ideas at DNAC25

Present at Developing Northern Australia Conference 2025

Together, DNAC25 presenters will highlight the current challenges, the growth opportunities and future plans for northern Australia.

If you’re passionate about working to advance Australia’s North and you have insights to share with the conference delegates – apply now to present at DNAC25.

Presenters come from all areas of government or industry, Northern Australia business, research, commerce, culture and community. Share insights on our core topics;

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What we’ll cover at DNAC25

Securing Australia’s Future by Driving Northern Development

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  1. Beyond the Referendum: First Nations Leadership in Reshaping the North’s Future
    • Indigenous Led Development and Equity Partnerships
    • Nation Building and Local Indigenous Leadership
    • From Securing Rights to Empowering Traditional Owner Aspirations
    • Land and Sea Management and the Nature Positive Economy
    • Universities Supporting Indigenous Self Determination
    • A Global Lead From First Nations Diplomacy

  2. Towards a Northern Australian Population and Workforce Strategy
    • Nurturing Education and Shaping a Dynamic Workforce Within the North
    • Indigenous Pathways to Education for Self Determination
    • Maintaining Services and Growing Liveability
    • Shaping Migration Momentum for a Dynamic Future
    • Driving Investment in Regional Housing

  3. Nature Positive and Decarbonised Investment in Northern Australia
    • What Decarbonisation and Nature Positive Looks Like in Northern Australia
    • The Potential of Global Nature Positive, Carbon, Renewable Energy and Social Impact Markets
    • Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act Reforms and the North
    • Integrated Regional and Bio-regional Planning and Development Assessment
    • Getting Northern Australia’s Energy Roadmap Right
    • Climate Resilience for Northern Australian Industries and Communities 

  4. Defence, Biosecurity and Regional Cooperation
    • Geostrategic Context, Global Trends and Implications for the North
    • Regional Economic Cooperation Across Northern Australia and the Indo-Pacific
    • Redefining the Northern Narrative Through Tourism and Trade
    • Defence Investment and Business Opportunities in Northern Australia
    • Sovereign Capability, Food and Water Security and Resilient Supply Chains

  5. Tourism, Small Business, Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability in Northern Australia
    • Tourism Strategy for a Changing Market: Sustainability and Experiential Tourism
    • Small to Medium Business Development and Innovation
    • Facilitating Change for Agricultural Development and Northern Supply Chains
    • Maximising Opportunities Through Manufacturing to Supply Emerging Sectors
    • What Are Special Investment Zones and Do We Need Them?
    • Connecting East to West: Transport and Digital Connectivity Across the North

  6. Health: Our People and Places
    • Community Voices: Co-Designing Healthcare Systems for Lasting Impact 
      Health Workforce Resilience: Education, Retention, and Remote Training
    • Public and Private Sector Innovation: Driving Solutions in Regional and Remote Healthcare
    • Building Trust for Better Health: Strengthening Indigenous-Health Partnerships
    • The Unique Opportunity of Tropical Medicine

  7. Governing Differently for Different Results
    • Re-wiring Northern Australia’s Governance System
    • Governing for Northern Australia’s Infrastructure Foundations and Investment Pipeline
    • Attracting Investment for Research, Development and Innovation
    • Inclusive Leadership, Role Models and Ambassadors
    • How Can QLD, NT and WA Drive the Developing Northern Australia Agenda
If you’re passionate about working to advance Australia’s North and you have insights to share with the conference delegates – apply now to present at DNAC25.  
Presenters come from all areas of government or industry, Northern Australia business, research, commerce, culture and community. Share insights on our core topics;  

What to present at DNAC25

What content is best shared at DNAC25?

The conference committee is looking for presents who are ready to share:

1. Research findings, data and information which could help to support the plans to create a strong and sustainable future for the North.

2. Case studies which inspire innovations and solutions across the current obstacles facing growth in the North

3. Insights and research from emerging and traditional industries, including agriculture, aquaculture, biosecurity and defence.

4. Culturally responsive initiatives and solutions which aim to deliver long term success working in partnership with First Nations communities.

Presentation Styles

Oral Presentation

Take to the stage and present to the audience in a 15-minute speaking session with 5 minutes for questions.

Workshop Presentation

Keep the attention of attendees via engaging, hands-on learning experience in a 60 minute workshop.

Panel Presentation

Panel presentations bring together views from a group of presenters into a discussion of innovative ideas, current topics, and relevant issues. Each panel session will run for 60 minutes and will consist of at least 3 panel members.

Poster Presentation

Visually showcase your research or services via a printed poster, displayed in the conference exhibition area for the duration of the conference. A dedicated poster session is included in the conference program.

Important Dates

 

Presentation applications open Thursday 12 December 2024
Presentation applications close Friday 7 March 2025
Notifications to presenters Tuesday 1 April 2025
Acceptances and registrations due Tuesday 8 April 2025
Program launch Thursday 10 April 2025
Early bird ends Friday 6 June 2025
Conference dates Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 July, 2025