Wagga Wagga Business Summit - Video Release
The Wagga Wagga Business Summit held in April was attended by just under 100 local business, industry and government leaders. The calibre of speakers, chairs and Q&A sessions from the floor in addition to the positive feedback following the day-long event speaks to the value of this event for all those in attendance.
Couldn’t make it on the day? Catch up on discussions by watching the videos below!
Thank you to the Team at WaggaWagga.TV for producing these snapshots of the Wagga Wagga Business Summit.
The high-calibre discussion at the Business Summit included keynote addresses by
Kay Hull AO
The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Federal Member for Riverina
Cr Dallas Tout, Mayor of City of Wagga Wagga, and
Dr Joe McGirr MP, Independent Member for Wagga Wagga
Three panel discussions occurred over the course of the day.
Session 1: So hot right now: is Wagga Wagga the most attractive investment and business destination in Regional NSW? What challenges businesses will have to navigate in 2022 and beyond?
Panellists:
Paul Fowler - Executive General Manager, Regional and Agribusiness for Commonwealth Bank
Julian Whealing - General Manager, Government Relations, Business NSW
Stewart Webster: Managing Director Strategy and Performance, Investment NSW
Session 2: The Roaring 20’s - a boom time for infrastructure projects in the Riverina Murray - but can we balance growth and liveability?
Panellists:
Jillian Kilby - Managing Director, The Stable Group
Craig Stalan - Executive Manager - Delivery, Transgrid
Lloyd Gomex - Business Development Leader - Clients and Markets, Laing O’Rourke
Session 3: Building Wagga Wagga’s workforce of the future: meeting the current and future industry needs - can we climb the Mount Everest of issues?
Panellists:
Rachel Whiting - Chief Executive Officer of Regional Development Australia Riverina
Tom Burton - Chief Development Officer, Charles Sturt University
Chris Outten - A/Regional General Manager, TAFE NSW - South
The Summit was Chaired by Genevieve Jacobs AM, Region Media (picutred right) and Anthony McFarlane, Business NSW (left).