2026 National Growth Areas Alliance Congress
About
The National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) Annual Congress is the premier event uniting local government leaders, federal and state policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities in Australia’s fastest-growing outer metropolitan areas.All Elected Members and officers from NGAA Member Councils receive 20% discount with code MEMBER at checkout.
Program Highlights
Tuesday 4 August – Welcome Drinks at Three Blue Ducks, URBNSURF, Tullamarine
Wednesday 5 August – Growth Area Site Tour including CSL’s advanced biomanufacturing facilities, Melbourne Airport’s employment precinct and airside operations and major logistics and technology employers such as Microsoft and Amazon.
Thursday 6 August – Congress Day - Driving Productivity, Classification and Social Cohesion in Growth Areas
Thursday 6 August - Formal Dinner - Celebrating Place, Culture and Community
Friday 7 August - Arts & Cultural Practice in Australia's Growth Areas: Site Tour of Bunjil Place & Roundtable
Date
Tuesday 4 August 2026 9:00 AM - Friday 7 August 2026 10:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Hume City Council LGA