Learnings from the Netherlands
Our CEO Jodie van Deventer had the opportunity to share her experiences from a recent study tour of the Netherlands while asking the question: What can Adelaide learn from Europe and why is the Netherlands considered a leader in areas such as innovation and mobility? From housing estates to innovation precincts and institutes where universities, […]
Future of work
In an inspiring session with the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Helen Connolly, we explored the role businesses and community groups can (and need to) take to prepare young people for the future. On the day groups were given four focus areas which included upskilling of parents and carers, thought diversity, youthful cities and […]
Meet and greet with Peter Malinauskas MP
Although politically neutral, the Committee for Adelaide values building strong relationships with our political leaders. Our recent event with Peter Malinauskas MP was a great opportunity for members to meet the new Leader of the Opposition, hear firsthand his agenda for South Australia and and engage in some thought provoking and insightful conversation. It was […]
Bank SA Trends economic bulletin launch
The Committee for Adelaide was well represented at the recent Bank SA’s Trends economic bulletin launch with both CEO Jodie van Deventer and Board member Andrew Culley, wearing his Deloitte hat, joining the Premier and Opposition Leader in a panel discussion on population growth. To achieve growth targets, major changes are needed to the Federal migration […]
Governors Leadership Foundation research project round table
Thanks to everyone who participated in our round table discussion on Creating a vibrant Urban Village – adapting to a new lifestyle paradigm. While the discussion was wide ranging, it has helped participants in the Governors Leadership Foundation (GLF) to clarify their thinking and narrow the scope of their research. The group is expected to […]
2018 Federal Budget Insights
The audience were treated to a keynote speech from South Australian Treasurer Rob Lucas, followed by a robust panel discussion, facilitated by Jamie Briggs from PwC and including Defence Teaming Centre CEO Margot Forster, Bespoke Approach Managing Partner Ian Smith and PwC Partner Alistair Hutson. Click here to see an album of images on our Facebook page.
Boomerang Club Launch
The Committee for Adelaide has been working closely with Adelaide Abroad to develop their first initiative, the Boomerang Club which was launched with great enthusiasm. The aim of the Boomerang Club is to help South Australian “boomerangs” (expats who have returned home) and “arrows” (international folk who have chosen South Australia as their new home) […]
Welcome 2018
Our Welcome 2018 event was a chance for members and partner organisations to meet our new Chair James Blackburn, find out about the Committee for Adelaide’s agenda for 2018 and – in the lead-up to the most unpredictable election South Australia has faced in years – hear from two of South Australia’s leading political experts […]
Political lunch: Premier Jay Weatherill
It was great to have Premier Jay Weatherill to lunch with Committee for Adelaide members for an intimate round-table discussion. A big thank you to PwC Adelaide for hosting. This lunch concluded our series of political lunches with our State’s leaders which have given our members valuable insights in the lead up to the state […]
Political lunch: Nick Xenophon
Our series of political boardroom lunches continued with an excellent roundtable discussion with SA BEST leader Nick Xenophon and Senator Rex Patrick. In the lead up to the state election, these lunches are providing our members with an opportunity to engage in intimate and constructive discussions with our state’s leaders. A big thank you to […]
