PROGRAM

The LGC25 program delivers a powerful blend of visionary speakers, hands-on collaborative sessions, and thought-provoking discussions with key decision-makers on the most pressing challenges facing Local Government. You’ll also enjoy countless opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships with fellow Local Government professionals.

Please note program details are subject to change. 

Monday, 22 September 2025

Planning Showcase Registration (only)

9:00am

Planning Showcase

9:30am – 3:15pm

Registration Desk Opens

11:00am

Heads of Agency Lunch

11:30am – 2:30pm

Mayors and Presidents Forum

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Exhibition Opens

Pavilion 1

4:00pm

Welcome Drinks

Pavilion 1

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Registration Desk Opens

7:30am

Exhibition Opens

8:00am

SESSION ONE

Bellevue Ballroom 1 & 2

Opening Segment, Welcome to Country

9:00am

MC Welcome

9:15am

Opening Address

9:20am

WALGA President Address

9:35am

Keynote Address

Dr Richard Hames – Entrepreneur, Strategic Futurist, Mentor & Author

9:55am

Morning Tea

10:55am

SESSION TWO

Bellevue Ballroom 1 & 2

State of Play

11:45am

Address

1:15pm

Lunch

1:30pm

AGM

Bellevue Ballroom 1 & 2

WALGA Annual General Meeting

2:15pm – 5:00pm

Exhibition Closes

4:00pm

Cocktail Gala

The Art Gallery of Western Australia

6:30pm – 10:30pm

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Registration Desk Opens

6:30am

Icons Breakfast - featuring Glenn McGrath

7:00am – 8:45am

Exhibition Opens

7:00am

Icons Photo Opportunity

8:45am

Procurement Network Forum Registrations Open

9:15am

Procurement Network Forum

9:30am – 4:00pm

OPENING SESSION

Bellevue Ballroom 1 & 2

Opening Session

9:30am

Panel Session – Cooperation and Shared Services between Local Governments

Bellevue Ballroom 1 & 2

9:40am

ALGA Address

Bellevue Ballroom 1 & 2

10:40am

Morning Tea

Pavilion 1

10:55am

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Breakout Session 1 – Electrification

11:25am – 12:55pm

Breakout Session 2 – Economic Development

11:25am – 12:55pm

Lunch

Pavilion 1

12:55pm

CLOSING

Closing Session – in conversation with Adam Goodes

2:00pm

Closing Remarks

3:00pm

Convention Close

3:15pm

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