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

5 May 2025

OPINION – Benchmarking Adelaide: A call for close collaboration, bold ambition and swift action

On the back of the release of Benchmarking Adelaide, our Chief Executive Sam Dighton explains what Adelaide needs to do to truly realise its potential as a thriving, world-class city.

5 May 2025

Benchmarking Adelaide Podcast

Following the launch of the 2025 Benchmarking Adelaide report, we're sitting down with passionate South Australian leaders to discuss how Adelaide compares on a global scale.

30 April 2025

2025 Benchmarking Adelaide Report Launch

Together with Benchmarking Adelaide partners JLL, Mitsubishi Motors Australia, RAA, Hames Sharley, Adelaide Economic Development Agency and City of Adelaide, we launched our second Benchmarking Report in front of members and stakeholders on 30 April at Skycity. 

29 April 2025

2025 Benchmarking Adelaide Report

Adelaide is bursting with potential but must act quickly to ensure affordability and liveability credentials don’t erode. Download our latest Benchmarking Adelaide report which provides a data-driven snapshot of how Adelaide is perceived globally, benchmarked against 19 international cities that share Adelaide’s scale, lifestyle, and aspirations.

16 April 2025

2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Our Chief Executive Sam Dighton will again be participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, which this year will be held at the Adelaide Zoo on 19 June, and he needs your support!

14 April 2025

Leaders’ Lunch with Senator the Hon Don Farrell

In partnership with Platinum member SkyCity Adelaide, the Committee for Adelaide hosted a Leaders’ Boardroom Lunch with Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism.
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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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