About THE MAINSTREET EXCHANGE SERIES

Mainstreet Exchange is a new industry breakfast series developed by Mainstreet SA to bring together leaders from government, business, planning, economic development, tourism and place management to explore the future of South Australia's main streets, city centres and activity precincts.

Revitalising Main Streets & City Centres Through Activation, Liveability and Economic Resilience

Join Mainstreet SA for the inaugural Mainstreet Exchange, a new breakfast forum bringing together leaders from government, business, planning, economic development, tourism and place management to explore the future of South Australia's main streets and city centres.

As our communities evolve and expectations around work, visitation, housing and public spaces continue to change, the importance of vibrant, resilient and economically successful activity centres has never been greater.

This inaugural event will explore how activation, adaptive reuse, liveability and strategic investment can support thriving places while creating opportunities for businesses, residents and visitors alike.

Featuring guest speaker Ellen Liebelt, Program Director of the City of Adelaide's award-winning ARCHI program, alongside a panel of industry leaders and decision-makers.

Whether you're involved in economic development, place management, planning, tourism, business advocacy or city shaping, Mainstreet Exchange offers an opportunity to connect with peers, hear new ideas and contribute to the conversation shaping South Australia's future places.

Who should attend?
- Mainstreet and business association representatives
- Local and state government
- Economic development professionals
- Planners and urban designers
- Tourism and destination management professionals
- Property and development sector
- Business leaders and industry stakeholders

Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Time: 7.15am – 9.00am
Venue: Tolley's Room, Mylk Bar, Adelaide

Speakers

• Ellen Liebelt

Ellen leads the City of Adelaide’s Adaptive Reuse City Housing Initiative (ARCHI), guiding its award-winning five-year program across audits, policy, incentives, research, and partnerships. A registered architect and former Senior Design Advisor at the Office for Design and Architecture, she champions adaptive reuse, heritage activation, and sustainable design while unlocking diverse housing opportunities in the city.
Learn more: Adaptive Reuse City Housing Initiative | City of Adelaide

• Dr. Jane Lomax-Smith, Lord Mayor

City of Adelaide
Opening Address - Mainstreet SA Patron

• Panel Members

To be announced!

Booking information
Members - $84.00 
Non Members - $99.00 
Mainstreet SA Members receive a $15.00 member discount, the code has been emailed to members, if you have not received, please ask your primary Mainstreet SA contact.
Bookings are available via invoice: please send us an email eo@mainstreetsa.com.au

Date

Location

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Tolley's Room, MYLK Bar
82 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA 5000

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