Central Coast partnership attracts major conference

Fresh on the heels of the announcement that the Central Coast is amongst the first regions to receive rollout of the National Broadband Network, a similar partnership has secured the Central Coast to host a premier national conference – Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) 2012 Conference.

Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) in partnership with Central Coast Tourism won the bid to host the 2012 conference, which focuses on exploring issues affecting regional Australia.

“The event is estimated to inject $400,000 into the region and we would like to acknowledge the support from all our partners in supporting the bid, including Wyong and Gosford Councils, the State government, the University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW, Central Coast Regional Development Corporation and NSW Trade and Investment,” said Anthony Dow, Executive Officer of RDACC.

Held annually since 1997, the conference attracts an average of 300 delegates from around Australia.

“SEGRA has long been recognised as a leading national conference and hosting the event offers economic benefit to businesses within the host region, along with the opportunity to promote the wider destination and location of the conference,” said Oliver Philpot, CEO of Central Coast Tourism.

“As official host for the 2012 conference, the Central Coast will have the opportunity to promote its regional strengths and achievements, increasing future potential for business, investment, tourism and events,” he continued.

Next year’s conference will be held in October with a date and Central Coast venue to be set shortly.

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