2025 National Economic Development Conference

Thank you for your interest in attending the 2025 National Economic Development Conference, being held from 28 - 30 October in Newcastle.

Economic Development Australia and the City of Newcastle are proud to co-sponsor an opportunity for students studying Economics or a related field to attend the conference free of charge. The ticket allocation will entitle up to 10 students per day (29 and 30 October only) to attend the conference being held at Newcastle City Hall.

NEDC25 is the flagship event for Economic Development Australia (EDA), the national peak body for economic development professionals which has over 2000 members. Attendance will provide students an opportunity to listen and learn from Australian and international economic development leaders on the theme; Shaping Tomorrow's Economy, as well as having the ability to network with economic developers. Lunch will be provided with our compliments. For further information please visit the website.

Should you wish to attend, please submit an Expression of Interest form by 5pm Thursday 31 July.

Please note this application needs to be completed and submitted by 31 July 2025. Successful applicants will be informed by Monday 1 September 2025.

If you are a high school student, please ensure you provide the name and contact details of your teacher. 

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Rebecca Morley via email on [email protected].