Mayors and Presidents Forum - Mark Reed

Cost of Living, Cost of Living, Cost of Living - The top three issues this election cycle

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Welcome Drinks - Hosted in Exhibition Pavilion

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Heads of Agency Breakfast

6:30am - 8:45am

Opening Performance/Welcome to Country

Featuring Katy Steele, Cr Barry Winmar, Ngalak Nidja and collaborators from around Western Australia

9:00am

Governor's Address - His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM

9:20am

President's Address - Cr Karen Chappel AM JP

9:25am

Convention Keynote Speaker - Michael McQueen

5 Key Trends for Local Government - Deep Dive into AI and Disruptive Tech

9:40am

Morning Tea - Served in Exhibition Pavilion

10:40am

State of Play - Moderated by Gareth Parker

11:10am

Minister's Address - Hon. Hannah Beazley MLA 

Includes presentation of the Minister's Place Innovation Awards

12:10pm

Supporting Keynote Speaker - Lucinda Hartley

The Power of Place & Future Living

12:30pm

Lunch - Served in Exhibition Pavilion

1:30pm

WALGA Annual General Meeting

Includes the graduation ceremony for the Diploma of Local Government

2:30pm

Cocktail Gala - The Kingsman Marquee

Located adjacent to Supreme Court Gardens, Perth CBD

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Icons Breakfast - Featuring Layne Beachley and Kirk Pengilly

7:00am - 8:45am

Opening Segment - Showcase in Pixels 'Heroes Amongst Us'

Performed by Logie award winner Joel Jackson

9:45am

Collaborative Panel Session: Community Brains Trust

A curated panel highlighting collaborative innovation in both Local Government and community projects. 

Featuring: 

Albany 2026 Project - City of Albany Mayor Greg Stocks and CEO Andrew Sharpe

Town Teams Movement - Town Teams General Manager - Partnerships and Impact Kendell Terell

Curtin University Food Community Project - Dr Stephanie Godrich 

9:50am

Opposition Leader's Address

Shane Love, Member for Moore

10:50am

Morning Tea - Served in Exhibition Pavilion

11:05am

Breakout Sessions

11:45am

One: Level Up! Renewable Technology in Our Cities - Supported by Energy Policy WA 

Meeting Rooms 1-3

Two: In Case of Emergency - A Spotlight on Regional Telecommunications

River View Room 4-5

Lunch - Served in Exhibition Pavilion

1:15pm

Final Remarks

Cr Karen Chappel AM JP, WALGA President

3:30pm