Developing Northern Australia

With the conference program is centred on the theme: "Securing Australia’s Future by Driving Northern Development: Empowerment, Sustainability & Industry Resilience", this is your chance to present at #DNAC25 Apply before Friday 7th March 2025: hubs.li/Q031-lKk0

From all of us at DNAC, have a safe, restful and joyful holiday season!! We look forward to reconnecting in the new year as we head toward Mparntwe (Alice Springs) for Northern Horizons: Linking People, Place and Development. ap1.hubs.ly/y0qS9P0 #DNAC26

Thinking about presenting at DNAC26? Whether you’re pioneering local change or driving major regional initiatives, your insights matter. If you have a story to share, now is the time. 📅 05 –07 August 2026 Submit your abstract: ap1.hubs.ly/y0qMhV0 #DNAC26

If you’ve been leading change in your community, your voice belongs on the DNAC26 stage. The call for presenters is open and ideas are already flowing from across the north. Apply to present: ap1.hubs.ly/y0rbHm0 #DNAC26

We want to share an important update regarding the 2026 Developing Northern Australia Conference. Following the release of the "Federal Parliament" sitting calendar, our original dates now directly overlap with sitting days. 📅 Wednesday 5 August – Friday 7 August 2026 #DNAC26

Partnerships power progress across northern Australia. As the leading forum for sustainable growth, DNAC26 brings together over 500 leaders from government, industry, research and community, all working towards a stronger, more connected north. ap1.hubs.ly/y0nZvj0 #DNAC26

Do you have ideas, research, or real-world experience shaping the future of northern Australia? We’re calling for presentations that connect people, place and development across the region. Abstract submissions are open for DNAC26! ap1.hubs.ly/y0nZyZ0 #DNAC26

In 2026, the conversation moves to the heart of Australia, Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Come and experience it for yourself at #DNAC26, as we link people, place and development for a stronger, more connected north. Apply to present, learn more: ap1.hubs.ly/y0nYx80 #DNAC26

We’re proud to launch the 2026 conference website and theme: Northern Horizons: Linking People, Place and Development It’s the new era of leadership and collaboration at DNAC! .@northern.bel @qro_ag @brook.orr @mderlagen ap1.hubs.ly/y0nFHh0 #NorthernAustralia

We’re excited to welcome Craig Doyle, CEO of NAIF, as the new Chair for #DNAC26. With nearly 40 years of experience driving growth across Northern Australia, Craig leads DNAC into its next chapter, Mparntwe (Alice Springs), 17–19 Aug 2026.

That’s a wrap on DNAC25 – and what an incredible three days it’s been. We look forward to seeing you at #DNAC26! #ThankYou #DNAC25 #RegionalLeadership #NorthernAustralia #ConferenceWrap #FutureOfTheNorth #LeadershipInAction

Final Day Begins! Good morning from Cairns! It’s Day 3 of DNAC25 and our final day of powerful conversations and connections. Let’s finish strong! #DNAC25 #NorthernAustralia #RegionalDevelopment

A proud sponsor of the DNAC 2025, IBA support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in home ownership, business, and investments. Want to know more? See the IBA website: hubs.li/Q03xpCGW0 #DNA25 #IBA

Have you found the Office of Northern Australia DNAC booth yet? We’re here on the mezzanine floor at the Cairns Convention Centre and ready to chat about all things northern Australia – we’re looking forward to meeting you! #DNAC #DevelopingNorthernAustralia

Day 2 of #DNAC25 is in full swing! Voices from across community, industry and government are coming together and the energy is building for what’s still to come. Don’t forget to tag your moments with #DNAC25

Share your ideas and help shape workforce planning that reflects regional and community needs. Jobs and Skills Councils – an Australian Government Initiative #DNAC2025 #DevelopingNorthernAustralia #NorthernAustraliaWorkforce #JobsAndSkills #WorkforceDevelopment

What a start to DNAC25! Day 1 of DNAC25 has set the tone for an incredible conference ahead! The energy at the Cairns Convention Centre was high as delegates came together to explore the future of Northern Australia. 📸 Share your highlights and tag us using #DNAC25

Several JSCs are hosting a workshop today and a booth to gather insights from attendees about their workforce challenges to support local industries shape workforce plans. Jobs and Skills Councils – an Australian Government Initiative #DNA25 #ConferenceDay

“Regional development without local leadership is just noise.” Cairns | July 22–24 #DNAC25 #LeadershipInAction #ThoughtLeadership #RegionalDevelopment #NorthernAustralia

The Northern Territory Government is growing the economy and protecting the Territory lifestyle by supporting water security and agriculture for people, industry, culture, the environment, and the future of Northern Australia. Visit: hubs.li/Q03v7VVR0 #DNA25 #Sponsor

Have you found the Office of Northern Australia DNAC booth yet? We’re here on the mezzanine floor at the Cairns Convention Centre and ready to chat about all things northern Australia, we’re looking forward to meeting you! #DNAC #DevelopingNorthernAustralia