OPINION: Future-Proofing Democracy Starts Now

The recent South Australian Election delivered a strong, stable result. But beneath that outcome sits a more telling signal: voters are shifting, trust is fragile and expectations of government and leadership are changing fast. Read our Chief Executive Sam Dighton’s latest opinion piece.

ADL 2050 Vision – Have your say!

Adelaide has long benefited from good planning, good fortune, and a lifestyle that many cities envy. But the truth is, the next 25 years won’t look like the last 25. That’s why the Committee for Adelaide has launched ADL2050 – a long-term, community-informed vision to help guide the future of our city and state.

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.

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.

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.