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Events and webinars

Regions Rising

Regions Rising is the Regional Australia Institute’s (RAI’s) national event series, running since 2019.

It is an engagement program, made up of in-person and virtual events,  through which the RAI presents its research on regional issues to promote dialogue and thought leadership.

The Regions Rising event series brings together industry experts, economists, regional leaders, government, political leaders, academics and the community sector to deliver the latest information on the key pillars affecting regional communities - including jobs and skills, housing, population, liveability, productivity and resilience.

In 2024 we are heading to key regional cities across the country, Tasmania (TAS), and South Australia (SA).


Regions Rising National Series Partners

Regions Rising is sponsored by NBN Co and Elders, we thank them for their valued support.

   

Membership events 

Once a quarter, we bring each of our membership groups (the Regional Australia Alliance (RAA) and the Regional Australia Council (RAC)) together for exclusive meetings hosted by the RAI. These sessions provide opportunities to connect with relevant Government Ministers, regional leaders, and prominent industry voices.

If your organisation would like to be involved in shaping the future of regional Australia by becoming a RAC, RACA or RAA member, please contact: [email protected]. or 

Become a Regional Australia Council member

 

Become a Regional Australia Alliance member

 

Other events 

We also host a range of other events, including leadership forums, minister addresses, and webinars focusing on the key issues for regional Australia. 



If you’d like to collaborate, sponsor, or participate in our Regions Rising event series please get in touch. Contact [email protected]

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30

Jun

2026

9:30 am -
4:30 pm

Perth

Regions Rising

Regions Rising - Western Australia

Regional Australia Institute (RAI) is proud to present Regions Rising Western Australia 2026. This event will be held on Tuesday 30th June 2026.

Registration closing in 3 day/s

14

Sep

2026

9:00 am -
5:00 pm

Canberra

Regions Rising National Summit

Regions Rising National Summit

The Regional Australia Institute’s National Summit is back in 2026. Drawing on the power of people, this flagship event brings together regional leaders, policymakers, businesses and communities to shape the future of regional Australia. Jo....

7 day/s till Early Bird closes.

15

Sep

2026

8:30 am -
12:30 pm

Canberra

In person

Regionalisation Dialogue Day 2026

Held as part of the RAI National Summit: People Power, Regionalisation Dialogue Day 2026 brings together regional leaders, policymakers and national decision-makers in a focused, outcomes-driven exchange. It ensures that place-based ideas w....