Regional Development Australia Northern Territory

NT Resources Week
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-04 | Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City, Northern Territory, 0800
NT Resources Week combines 3 of the Northern Territory’s foremost resource and construction industry events; South East Asia Australia Offshore & Onshore Conference (SEAAOC), Mining the Territory and the NT Clean Energy & Decarbonisation Forum. It has fast become the leading meeting point for captains of industry in mining, exploration, petroleum, oil/gas, engineering, construction and infrastructure.

2025 Developing Northern Australia Conference
2025-07-22 08:00 - 2025-07-24 17:00 (Australia/Darwin) | Cairns Convention Centre, corner Wharf & Sheridan Street, Cairns, Queensland, 4870
Northern Australia is a place of extremes, beauty and opportunity. From the red dirt of the desert to the tropical rainforests and arid savannahs, it’s a place where people, nature and culture thrive.
The vast majority of land and sea country is under First Nations rights, and some of the greatest natural resources on the planet are located in the north. Development aspirations need to be inclusive, sustainable and ultimately support the wellbeing of people and places.
The Developing Northern Australia Conference brings together talent from across the north with industry, government and investors to explore sectors of greatest opportunity and learn more about doing business north of the Tropic of Capricorn.
Join on Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji and Yirrganydji Country in tropical Cairns, 22 to 24 July 2025 to progress a balanced and sustainable development of Northern Australia.

National NAIDOC Week
2025-07-06 - 2025-07-13
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country. Find out what NAIDOC Week events are happening here: www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events

Humpty Doo Changemaker Workshop
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-19 | Humpty Doo Golf Club, 565 Pioneer Dr, Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, 0836, Australia
Are you ready to embrace the courage, collective spirit, and hope of changemaking? Join the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation for a two-day Changemaker Workshop to create a positive, lasting impact on your community.
Join a network of changemakers across rural, regional & remote Australia:
✅ As a collective, delve into your region’s readiness for change.
✅ Explore how change happens, practise how to adapt to change and how to overcome resistance.
✅ Become a changemaker, adapt your skills to enable your involvement in creating new and exciting things, managing setbacks and work collectively and purposefully with others.
Take part in diverse community conversations:
✅ Understand the local ecosystem; undertake purposeful and inclusive engagement; step into informed and authentic conversations.
✅ Learn how to have those conversations, suspend judgement and assumptions, and build trust and transparency for connection and diverse relationships.
Create momentum within your community:
✅ Unpack what forms and shapes a community.
✅ Learn how a community can be more inclusive.
✅ Considering the impacts of drought, trauma, and other events, gain the tools to better support others and balance giving and taking within a community.
Contribute to and inspire your community’s future:
✅ Explore ideas to shape the future you would like to see for your community.
✅ Understand the importance of language and the power of storytelling in motivating and mobilising others.
✅ Learn what makes a good story and how to connect with the hearts and minds of others.
What is included:
🌟 Delicious, fully catered morning tea and lunch on both days.
🌟 Qualified, engaging, and supportive Facilitators to guide you along your changemaker journey.
🌟 All required stationery and participant resources.
🌟 The opportunity to immerse yourself in a local network of driven, community minded individuals.
This workshop is fully subsidised with thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, as part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Please note that fully subsidised tickets are limited, highly valued and waitlists exist for most regions. Before registering, please ensure you can commit to attending the two days and should you unexpectedly be unable to attend, please notify us so your ticket can be transferred to another local changemaker.
Registrations close either when fully booked or 7 days before the workshop.
For more information and to register, visit rural-leaders.org.au.

Batchelor Changemaker Workshop
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-17 | Litchfield Outback Resort, 49 Rum Jungle Road, Batchelor, Northern Territory, 0845

Katherine Changemaker Workshop
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-13 | Knotts Crossing Resort, 10 Cameron Street, Katherine, 0850, Australia

Unlock the Power of Data: Strengthen Your Grant and Project Proposals with .id’s Data Tools
2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Online via Teams
Including relevant data is essential for developing a strong business case, whether you’re applying for grants or planning new projects. But where can you find reliable data, and how can you effectively integrate it into your proposal? Join us for this free online training session led by Glenn Capuano and Greg Bowden from .id (Informed Decisions). You’ll gain practical skills in using profile.id and economy.id online tools that help you make evidence-based decisions and strengthen your funding and planning efforts.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:

Access demographic data for your Local Government Area, including population, employment, and industry trends
Extract insights by geography, age groups, and life stages to support strategic planning
Understand your region’s economic story using economy.id’s annually updated datasets
See a demonstration of the Economic Impact Model—a powerful tool for assessing the potential benefits of proposed projects and activities

This training is ideal for:

Local government and economic development teams
Project planners and decision-makers
Community organisations and grant writers

NT Defence Week 2025
2025-04-28 - 2025-05-02
Join DefenceNT for a week-long series of events that showcase the Northern Territory’s vital role in Defence and national security. This year’s theme, “Uplifting Industry Across the North to Meet Capability Demands of the ADF, Allies, and Partners”, highlights the Territory’s unique position as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
Why attend

Connect with key Defence leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators shaping the future of Defence in the region.
Explore exclusive opportunities to engage with prime contractors, SMEs, and government representatives.
Participate in hands-on activities like live-fire exercises, industry tours, and networking receptions.

What’s new in 2025

Integrated event registration: Seamless sign-ups for all events through one platform.
Expanded Northern Australia Defence Summit: A two-day forum with high-profile speakers and interactive discussions on Defence capability.
Exclusive networking opportunities: Including a sunset harbour cruise and VIP receptions at iconic locations.

View the full program and register at https://defence.nt.gov.au/industry/local-events/nt-defence-week

Northern Australia Food Futures Conference
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-09 | Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City, Northern Territory, 0800
The Northern Australia Food Futures Conference is Australia’s leading conference on agricultural development in the North. The conference is integral in driving expansion in the north and places northern agriculture on the national agenda. Investors, politicians, industry and community stakeholders from around Australia and the world attend the Conference to explore agricultural opportunities in the north.
The theme for 2025, ‘Innovative Agribusiness in Northern Australia: Nurturing Natural Assets for Future Growth,’ focuses on developing new and creative approaches to agriculture in the northern region of Australia. This conference will bring together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to discuss cutting-edge strategies for responsible agriculture in the unique environment of Northern Australia, emphasising the importance of preserving and enhancing our natural resources for responsible development and prosperity for future generations.

NT Business Forum 2025
2025-03-21 08:00 - 16:30 | Hilton Darwin, 56 Smith Street, Darwin City, Northern Territory, 0800
Join Chartered Accountants ANZ in Darwin for an unparalleled experience bringing together business and finance leaders from across the Northern Territory and Australia. This is your chance to hear from an array of highly anticipated speakers, network with industry professionals, and discuss the future of conducting good business in the NT.
Event Highlights:

NT Economic Update: Gain insights from Westpac International Economist, Illiana Jain, as she delves into the current economic landscape and future trends in the NT.
Psychological Safety & Ethical Decision Making: Learn from TEDxUniSA keynote speaker, Rosslyn Cox, about fostering psychological safety and making ethical decisions within your organization.
Business Writing: Enhance your business communication skills with our comprehensive session on effective business writing.
The Talent Crisis in the NT: Explore the challenges and solutions for attracting and retaining talent in the Northern Territory.
Flow: The Secret Sauce to Becoming an Outlier in Your Industry: Discover how achieving a state of flow can propel you and your business to new heights.
Be inspired: Experience an engaging panel discussion Panel Session: Experience an inspiring discussion with NT Treasurer the Hon. Bill Yan, Darwin Innovation Hub Director Dante St. James, and Deirdre O’Sullivan from Aboriginal Investment NT. Learn how business can be a driving force in the Northern Territory’s future by embracing good practices and championing innovation. Get ready to be inspired and empowered to make a real difference!

Welcome Event: On the eve of the main event, 20 March, the official Forum Welcome cocktail event will be held at Charlie’s. This special event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers, celebrate success, and kick off the NT Forum in style.

Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association Conference
2025-03-19 - 2025-03-21 | Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City, Northern Territory, 0800
The Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA) Annual Industry Conference is the biggest annual beef industry event in Northern Australia. It is attended by delegates from the Northern Territory, Australia and overseas – attracting local pastoralists, national industry leaders, MPs and senior Ministers from the NT and Federal governments. Each year, the event is the highlight of the NT pastoral industry calendar.
The conference program is tailored to reflect the most important, immediate and longer-term industry issues, with the two-day event also aimed at celebrating achievements and inspiring the industry.

Alice Springs Changemaker Workshop
2025-03-13 08:30 - 2025-03-14 16:30 | Alice Springs Desert Park, Alice Springs, NT, 0871
Join a network of changemakers across rural, regional & remote Australia:

As a collective, delve into your region’s readiness for change.
Explore how change happens, practise how to adapt to change and how to overcome resistance.
Become a changemaker, adapt your skills to enable your involvement in creating new and exciting things, managing setbacks and work collectively and purposefully with others.

Take part in diverse community conversations:

Understand the local ecosystem; undertake purposeful and inclusive engagement; step into informed and authentic conversations.
Learn how to have those conversations, suspend judgement and assumptions, and build trust and transparency for connection and diverse relationships.

Create momentum within your community:

Unpack what forms and shapes a community.
Learn how a community can be more inclusive.
Considering the impacts of drought, trauma, and other events, gain the tools to better support others and balance giving and taking within a community.

Contribute to and inspire your community’s future:

Explore ideas to shape the future you would like to see for your community.
Understand the importance of language and the power of storytelling in motivating and mobilising others.
Learn what makes a good story and how to connect with the hearts and minds of others.

What is included:

Fully catered morning tea and lunch on both days.
Qualified, engaging, and supportive Facilitators to guide you along your changemaker journey.
All required stationery and participant resources.
The opportunity to immerse yourself in a local network of driven, community minded individuals.

This workshop is fully subsidised with thanks to the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. It is delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, as part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Please note that fully subsidised tickets are limited, highly valued and waitlists exist for most regions. Before registering, please ensure you can commit to attending the two days and should you unexpectedly be unable to attend, please notify ARLF so your ticket can be transferred to another local changemaker.
Registrations close either when fully booked or 7 days before the workshop.
For more information and to register, visit rural-leaders.org.au.

Alice Springs | nbn Connects with Microsoft series
2025-02-28 09:00 - 10:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs, 82 Barret Drive, Alice Springs, NT, 0870
Are you using the full potential of AI to save time and boost productivity? With 94% of SMB’s in Australia already using Microsoft Office 365, now is the time to discover the built-in tools that can enhance productivity and efficiency, and most importantly, give you your time back.
NT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to attend the nbn® connects with Microsoft event. As part of a national series, certified Microsoft Technology partners will guide you on Microsoft 365 Copilot and give you exclusive access to numerous tips and advice on enhancing productivity and efficiency in your business.
Copilot can assist various departments within an organisation:

Finance: Creating detailed financial reports, tracking expenses, and budget planning.
Marketing: Drafting compelling marketing content and analysing customer feedback.
Sales: Generating sales reports and managing customer relationships.
Human Resources: Writing employee handbooks and managing recruitment processes.
Operations: Scheduling meetings, setting reminders, and organizing workflows

By automating routine tasks, you can free up time for strategic activities, enhancing your efficiency and giving you a competitive edge.
This 90-minute event is designed for the business owner and a staff member to attend together to learn and upskill on how this exciting new technology is already saving businesses time across the world.
After the event, you will be offered a customised copilot learning course.
The Microsoft Copilot workshop will be presented by Akkodis.

Darwin | nbn Connects with Microsoft series
2025-02-27 09:00 - 10:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, 116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT, 0800

Tourism Towards 2030 Conference - Darwin 2025
2025-02-27 08:30 - 16:30 | Darwin Convention Centre, 10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City, Northern Territory, 0800
The Tourism Towards 2030 (TT2030) Conference is an opportunity for tourism and hospitality businesses to hear about new insights, national perceptions and will deliver inspiration and practical advice that can be applied to improve and enhance their businesses. This year, the theme is Better Together, a call to action to unite in partnership to create a thriving tourism and hospitality industry in the Northern Territory.
Registration includes lunch, refreshments and networking drinks.
The conference will be delivered in partnership with Tourism Central Australia and Tourism Top End.

Tourism Towards 2030 Conference - Alice Springs 2025
2025-02-25 08:30 - 16:30 | Alice Springs Convention Centre, 93 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870

Aboriginal Investment NT Grants program and Collective Impact Initiatives – Information Session
2024-11-14 14:00 - 15:30 | NTIBN Hub at Desert Knowledge Precinct (Business & Innovation Centre)
Join Aboriginal Investment NT for an information session in Alice Springs to learn more about their grants program and Collective Impact Initiatives.
If you have any questions or want to RSVP, please contact Kevin on 0477 833 048

Rural Women’s Award & Acceleration Grant
2024-11-11 12:00 - 2024-11-14 13:00
These sessions are intended to provide clarity around the differences between the two programs and the respective eligibility criteria, as well as answer any questions you may have in relation to the Rural Women’s Award or Acceleration Grant.
If you are considering applying for the Award or Grant, we encourage you to attend one of the sessions.

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 (12:00pm-1:00pm AEST)
Wednesday, 18 September 2024 (12:00pm-1:00pm AEST)
Monday, 23 September 2024 (12:00pm-1:00pm AEST)
This session will be with Bridget Johns, RWA Alumni, who will talk you through some tips and tricks on how to write an application.
Wednesday, 2 October 2024 (12:00pm-1:00pm AEST)
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 (NT ONLY) (12:00pm-1:00pm AEST)
Thursday, 14 November 2024 (NT ONLY) (12:00pm-1:00pm AEST)

Further details are available by contacting AgriFutures Australia at info@agrifutures.com.au.

LGANT Conference & Dinner
2024-11-06 19:00 - 2024-11-07 00:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) Conference and Dinner will taking place in the heart of central Australia, Alice Springs.
This premier event brings together local government leaders, professionals, and stakeholders from across the Northern Territory to discuss the pressing issues, innovative solutions, and future directions for our communities.
Day 1 will feature Stephen Yarwood, Urban Futurist and former Lord Mayor of Adelaide, as keynote speaker.

State of the Regions: Central Australia
2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, 27 Tuncks Road, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
Join Regional Development Australia at October Business Month for the State of the Regions update for Central Australia. This free session led by Economic Development specialist Katrina Paterson will explore the latest economic changes impacting Central Australia.
Attendees will also gain insights into using data and online tools to model economic impacts for projects and grant applications.

Agribusiness workshops for Emerging Industries
2024-10-11 09:00 - 13:00
These free 2 x 4 hour online workshops will introduce participants to using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) process for planning. The workshops will provide an overview of business planning and include blocks of supported individual learning so participants leave at the end of the day with a useable plan for a priority aspect of their business.
The workshops will be delivered by RM Consulting Group (RMCG) expert trainers in agribusiness. Your trainer will make contact with you individually, prior to the workshop, to explain the BMC process and identify individual learning priorities for the workshop day.
The BMC allows users to separate out and consider three main aspects of planning for their business:

Marketplace – who are your customers, how do you make and maintain connection with them, what is unique and valuable about your product?
Production – what are the risks and opportunities of your production system and supply chain? Who are the key people, what are your key resources and what tasks and activities keep your business going? How can you improve production practices?
Money – breakdown your cost structure and consider where costs might be reigned in. Examine revenue streams and think through the amount of cost/effort versus revenue for various products and customer segments.

October Business Month
2024-10-01 00:00 - 2024-10-31 00:00
2024 marks the 30th anniversary of OBM, this year’s program will see a focus on the key business themes of human connection, digitisation, workforce, growth, leadership and strategy and planning.
OBM is a fantastic opportunity for Territorians to up-skill and learn something new to assist their own professional development or help grow their business.
Five keynote speakers will attend this year’s OBM:

David Koch (Kochie) – leading business and finance expert, and former television personality will be presenting on the topic of prospects for business success.
Cathy Freeman OAM – iconic Aboriginal leader, sporting legend, Olympic gold medallist and community leader will present on the topic of achieving your life-long dreams and her reflections on business and professional development.
Pip Courtney – respected journalist, television presenter, and host of the popular ABC series Landline will present on the topic of agricultural leadership and diversification.
Leigh Sales AM – podcaster, award-winning journalist and author, will host the popular Women in Business lunch sharing her personal insights into what she’s learnt at the frontline of journalism about human nature, life and leadership from the women she’s met along the way.
Dr Alan D. Thompson – world expert on artificial intelligence (AI), author and advisor to Fortune 500s, sharing his tips implementing artificial intelligence in your business.

The opening keynote speaker event, NAB presents Business Success with David Koch, held in Darwin will be live streamed to Alice Springs, Katherine, Nhulunbuy and Tennant Creek, thanks to Livestream sponsor Digital Futures.
Each keynote speaker will be supported by a local Territory success story (TSS). This year’s TSS include a diverse range of Territory business owners and entrepreneurs, each of whom will bring their own local story to inspire and share with the business community.
The 60+ event partners will deliver a wide variety of events, workshops, and networking opportunities for attendees. The program also features a range of online events this year.
