Be part of a growing movement to Champion for a Greater Perth today. 

With our population expected to reach 3.5 million by 2050, the time to plan for our future is now. 

The 2050 Summit is a landmark full-day event hosted by the Committee for Perth. This high-impact event will bring together 400+ leaders, government, students, creatives, entrepreneurs and community advocates to shape a bold and unified vision for Perth’s future.

Based on the evidence and foresight of the Perth 2050 Report, the Summit will ignite critical conversations about what it will take to create a more liveable, inclusive and sustainable city. 

Program

8.30 am / Registrations & Welcome Coffee
Start your day with a warm welcome and a fresh brew before the program officially begins.

9.00 am / Opening Session
Welcome
Paula Rogers – Chief Executive Officer, Committee for Perth

Welcome to Country & Cultural Vision
Dr Richard Walley OAM – Cultural Advisor, Committee for Perth

Keynote Address & Q&A
Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA – Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills and TAFE; Pilbara

9.45am / The Stats: Perth’s Growth Story – Are We Ready?
Amy Lomas – Chief Economist, PwC
Professor Amanda Davies – Demographer, The University of Western Australia

10.00am / Panel 1: Youth Panel – Vision for the Future
Diya Makwana – 30th Youth Member of Parliament for Perth

10.25am / Morning Tea Break
Take a moment to recharge with a selection of light refreshments. The perfect opportunity to stretch your legs, grab another cuppa and connect with fellow attendees.

11.10am / Panel 2: The Future of Work & Skills
Juhi McClelland – General Manager & Managing Partner APAC, IBM Consulting
Jodie Wallace – Director General, Department of Training and Workforce Development
Linda Dawson – Head of the Office of Defence Industries, Department of the Premier and Cabinet of WA
Professor Sharath Sriram – Chief Scientist of Western Australia
Sharon Parker – Director, The Centre for Transformative Work Design, Curtin University

11.45am / Panel 3: Vibrant Communities
Anthony de Ceglie – CEO, Perth Bears
Tabitha McMullan – CEO, FORM Building a State of Creativity
Tom Avison – CEO, Perth Film Studies

12.15pm / Panel 4: Future Liveability
Adrian Fini – Director, Fini Group
Dr Shirley Bowen – Director General, Department of Health
Graham Prior – CEO & Founder, Hall & Prior

12.45pm / Lunch Break
Enjoy a relaxed lunch and take time to recharge before the afternoon panel and workshop session begins.

1.30pm / Panel 5: Future Cities – Urban Strategy for Perth
Dr Julian Bolleter – Director, Australian Urban Design Research Centre, The University of Western Australia

2.00pm / Workshop Session: Let’s Get to Work
Collaborative planning to shape Perth’s future.

3.45pm / Closing Address
Paula Rogers – Chief Executive Officer, Committee for Perth

4.00pm / Sundowner
Wrap up the day with a relaxed sundowner to celebrate and connect. Enjoy drinks, light nibbles and great company as we wind down and reflect on the day’s highlights.

And this is just the beginning as more inspiring speakers will be announced soon.

Why are we championing a plan for Perth? 

The 2050 Summit is the next step in a journey that began over a decade ago. Since 2012, the Committee for Perth has championed the need for a long-term, people-centred plan for our growing region. Developed in conjunction with SciTech, the Perth 2050 Report revealed that only 22% of Perth people believe we are prepared for the future. How will we adapt to a 50% increase in population without forward planning?

While there are plans that look at how the region will manage land use and infrastructure as Perth grows, what is still missing is a big-picture, shared vision that puts people and community at the heart of how we want to live, work, connect and thrive in the future.

The 2050 Summit is your opportunity to change that. With just 8,837 days until 2050, be part of the conversation that future generations will thank us for.

Why attend?

• Be part of a growing movement for long-term planning in Perth
• Explore how we can influence and shape a future-ready city that reflects all of us
• Contribute your unique perspective to help guide Perth’s future direction
• Connect with 400+ influential and engaged attendees who care about the region’s prosperity and liveability

Who should attend?

• Business and government leaders
• Community advocates and not-for-profits
• Urban planners, economists, creatives and educators
• Students, young professionals, and engaged locals

Book your full-day Summit tickets as there are only limited tickets available.

Be part of the movement to Champion a Greater Perth today.