Mark Bouris to lead National Economic Development conference

Published on 04 July 2018

More than 200 of the best and brightest minds in the Economic Development sector are set to meet in Rockhampton after the region successfully secured the highly sought after National Economic Development Conference.

The flagship event of Economic Development Australia will be held from October 16-19 and Mayor Margaret Strelow said it was a coup for the region to host the event.

“To have the top minds in Economic Development travel to Rockhampton is the perfect fit our region which continues to go from strength to strength in this area,” Mayor Strelow said.

“I am extremely proud of our Economic Development team, Advance Rockhampton, who have worked hard to attract this national conference to Rockhampton and as a result we will be hosting around 200 people in the Economic Development sector who will travel here to attend the event,” Mayor Strelow said.

Successful Businessman and television personality Mark Bouris AM has been announced as the key note speaker.

Mark Bouris has established a successful career from building disruptive businesses to challenge the market and provide smarter solutions for consumers. He is the founder of Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road and is renowned for his role on television shows The Apprentice and The Mentor.

He will be joined by a list of influential speakers including Dr Catherine Ball, Chris Helder and Nick Palousis, whose knowledge and expertise will challenge delegates, and encourage robust dialogue around the conference’s central themes: Winning in job and business creation: An old game with new rules for success; Disruptive innovation to diversify economic growth.

“It is clear that Rockhampton is the ideal fit for the conversation on disruptive innovation and diversifying our economy to create economic growth. This is the very path we are on and the rewarding part is that we are increasingly becoming recognised for our efforts and achievements in this area,” Mayor Strelow said.

“Over the past year we have attracted a number of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs to talk to local businesses and start-ups, and it is our absolute pleasure to be welcoming the EDA and such high profile speakers like Mark Bouris to Rockhampton.”

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking sponsors for the event and is encouraging those interested to contact Advance Rockhampton on 4936 8080 or email advancerockhampton@rrc.qld.gov.au.

To download the sponsorship prospectus and or to register for early bird tickets visit: www.nedc2018.com.au.