Economic Development Practitioners Forum
About
Glen Eira City Council is pleased to host the Victorian Local Government Economic Development Practitioners Forum, the first quarterly gathering for 2026.This forum is intended as a high‑value, practitioner‑focused event, bringing together economic development professionals from across Victorian local government to explore emerging ideas, share insights, and strengthen sector connections.
Event Details
📅 Thursday 12 March 2026
🕚 11 am to 3 pm
📍 Murrumbeena Park Community Hub, 28 Gerald St, Murrumbeena VIC 3163
🍽️ Lunch included
🎟️ Free event, RSVP essential
What to expect
Two sessions before lunch and one session after lunch
A strong economic development focus grounded in current and emerging practice
Discussion on social cohesion, the wellbeing economy, and the role of councils in shaping resilient local economies
Space for thoughtful, constructive conversations, including testing ideas that may challenge existing thinking
Opportunities to connect with peers from across the sector
Participants are encouraged to bring along their wider economic development teams and make a day of it.
RSVPs close: 28 February 2026
Date
Thursday 12 March 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Murrumbeena Park Community Hub
28 Gerald St, Murrumbeena VIC 3163