People from all over the State are expected to flock to Geraldton for the Mid West Economic Forum in June.
Facilitated by the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this year’s forum will bring a stacked line-up of speakers and panellists to touch on the collective knowledge, expertise and networks of the Mid West.
MWCCI chief executive Joanne Fabling said this year’s sessions would cover State and local government, industry, logistics, tourism, manufacturing, education, housing and more.
The one-day forum will provide critical knowledge from all sectors and levels.
“It will be a day where attendees will learn how government is providing infrastructure, education or workforce innovation opportunities to kick start and allow projects to go ahead,” she said.
“Small businesses will hear what is in it for them and what capabilities they need to bring into their business to meet opportunities.”
Each year, the forum attracts up to 250 to 300 attendees, which Ms Fabling said she was expecting again this year.
Attendees of the forum will experience a three-course welcome dinner prepared by the chef of Saltdish, the forum and a post-forum after hours event.
At the forum, attendees can expect to hear from keynote speakers, WA Minister Stephen Dawson, Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune, and Wood APAC head of emerging markets Izzi Messina.
Mid West Ports CEO Damian Tully, Murchison Hydrogen Renewables CEO Shohan Seneviratne and Ms Fabling will join the stacked line-up.
Ms Fabling said the event attracted local people, people from the Murchison, Gascoyne, down south, Perth and the east coast.
“There’s something in there for everybody, even if it is just information to understand what is going on in the region, what is already happening and what is coming,” she said.
“It’s information and education around all of our different sectors. We are an incredibly diverse sector with mining, agriculture, tourism, energy, education and technology.
“There’s a lot going on and it seeks to inform.”
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