Shaping the future
of Adelaide,
South Australia

Our membership is diverse and influential, making a significant contribution to South Australia’s economy and society.

The Latest

30 October 2025

OPINION: ‘Urgency and political will’: SA’s climate risk threatens entire communities

Climate risk is no longer tomorrow’s problem. For South Australia, it is already reshaping where we can farm, how we power our economy, and how we safeguard our communities, writes our Chief Executive Sam Dighton.

Coming: 26 November 2025

Fearless Insights Series: Virtual Futures & Real-World Impact, Exploring the Power of Simulation in Decision-Making, Planning and Innovation

Members are invited to join the Committee for Adelaide and Flinders University’s Factory of the Future for the final Fearless Insights Roundtable exploring how simulation tools are helping drive smarter, more resilient, and more sustainable outcomes across sectors—from urban planning and infrastructure to manufacturing, supply chains, and beyond.

Coming: 26 February 2026

2026 International Women’s Day Breakfast

The Committee for Adelaide will proudly host our signature International Women's Day Breakfast on 26 February 2026, as we come together to 'Balance the Scales' - a powerful call to ensure that every woman and girl is safe, heard, and free to shape her own life.

15 October 2025

The Leaders Series with the Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP

The Committee for Adelaide, in partnership with Mott MacDonald, will host an exclusive breakfast with the Premier of South Australia, The Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP.

13 October 2025

2026 State Election Priorities

We have released a list of election priorities as we head into the 2026 State Election.

30 September 2025

SA ZERO Open Event | Climate Change: Risks, Opportunities, and Adaptation

In partnership with ElectraNet and Uniting Communities, the Committee for Adelaide hosted a powerful SA ZERO event on Climate Change: Risks, Opportunities, and Adaptation.
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Who is the Committee for Adelaide

The Committee for Adelaide brings together businesses, industry bodies, community and government to shape one of the most liveable cities in Australia.

We are non-partisan, independent and sector agnostic.

Our membership is diverse and influential, making a significant contribution to the economy and society. Our members collectively employ over 40,000 South Australians and all have a clear and vested interest in our future.

WHO IS THE COMMITTEE FOR ADELAIDE​

The Committee for Adelaide brings together businesses, industry bodies, community and government to shape the future of Adelaide, South Australia.

We are non-partisan, independent and sector agnostic.

Our membership is diverse and influential, making a significant contribution to South Australia’s economy and society.

Our Key Pillars

Accelerating
growth

Unlocking the economic complexity and investment potential of SA to foster innovation, improve productivity and drive long-term and sustainable economic growth.

Thriving
community

Creating a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse community, that prioritises wellbeing and attracts and retains the talent and skills required for current and future workforce needs.

Dynamic
vibrancy

Enhancing the amenity, infrastructure and liveability of Adelaide and regions, creating an exciting and progressive city.

Environmental
leadership

Leading climate action on the way to Net Zero and managing the state’s water, waste, transport, energy, infrastructure, and environment in a sustainable way.

Our mission is to provide independent thought leadership, advocacy, and influence policy for the benefit of our state, both now and into the future.

Our vision for Adelaide, South Australia is to be the most extraordinary, big thinking, welcoming and vibrant place with a growing economy and population.

We work collaboratively with our members and partners, to discuss and develop innovative solutions that set us apart.

Ultimately, the actions we take now will impact our State and quality of life, health and wellbeing of our future generations.

Adelaide Connected

Adelaide Connected is a program powered by the Committee for Adelaide, designed for people who are considering a move to South Australia or have recently moved and want to learn more about our city, the opportunities, the lifestyle, and most importantly, the connections that can be made. We are here to help facilitate introductions and connect people to industry and other networks.

Adelaide Connected seeks to cement Adelaide’s reputation as a desirable place to live, study, work, invest and do business. We want to create a narrative for the State about people coming to here and to tap into the valuable international business and other networks of expats, foreign alumni, and people that have chosen Adelaide to live and work.

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