2026 Future Leaders Program
Building on our previous Emerging Leaders Program and aligning with the Committee’s focus on shaping the future of Adelaide, South Australia, the Future Leaders Program has been designed to equip future leaders across our Platinum Members with the knowledge and skills to navigate and lead in an unpredictable and rapidly changing environment.
2026 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 18 June.
OPINION: Adelaide’s car reliance weakness amid fuel shortage fears
Read our Chief Executive’s latest opinion piece which was published in InDaily on 20 March2026.
2026 State Election Commitments
With the State Election fast approaching, we’ve taken a closer look at how the major parties’ commitments stack up against the priorities our members have identified for Adelaide’s future.
2025 Benchmarking Adelaide Case Study | Austin, Texas
As highlighted in our 2025 Benchmarking Adelaide report, Austin shows how density, housing supply and active transport can work together to support a fast-growing city.
SA ZERO Workshop: Circular Economy, Waste & Recycling
On 19 February our SA ZERO members came together at Flinders Port Holdings to discuss waste management practices, shared-resource use, and the circular economy.
Benchmarking Adelaide Case Study: San Diego
As highlighted in our 2025 Benchmarking Adelaide report, international cities show what’s possible when collaboration is deliberate, long-term, and focused on building a diverse technology ecosystem. San Diego is a powerful example. Forty years ago, it was largely a Navy town. Today, it has a thriving defence and defence-tech economy.
OPINION: Let’s not lose sight of South Australia’s growth ambitions
Read our Chief Executive’s latest opinion piece which was published in InDaily on 6 February 2026.
State election focus: Accelerating action and adaption on the pathway to Net Zero
The Committee for Adelaide is calling for bold, coordinated action to accelerate South Australia’s pathway to Net Zero, urging all political parties to prioritise climate resilience, renewable energy and circular economy commitments at the 2026 State Election.
State election focus: Building a well-connected, accessible and vibrant Adelaide
The Committee for Adelaide is calling for greater investment in transport and urban infrastructure to ensure Adelaide remains one of the world’s most liveable and well-connected cities.
