Positioning for prosperity and a sustainable future

The Kimberley Economic Forum is a partnership between the Chambers of Commerce in the East Kimberley, Derby & Broome, facilitating conversations and networking between trade organisations, government agencies, investors, industry and media.

In 2017, the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the organisers aim to present an interactive program promoting conversations about real issues that affect economic development and progress across the Kimberley Region.
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Hosted by the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the 2017 Kimberley Economic Forum is key to all who have an invested interest in the Kimberley.

KEF Pricing and Packages 
Full registration: Thursday & Friday conference sessions, Gala Dinner featuring Mark Olive plus opening & closing drinks (members) $420
Full registration: Thursday & Friday conference sessions, Gala Dinner featuring Mark Olive plus opening & closing drinks (non-members) $540

Full registration (plus 1 additional dinner ticket): Thursday & Friday conference sessions, Gala Dinner featuring Mark Olive, and opening & closing drinks (members) $540
Full registration (plus 1 additional dinner ticket): Thursday & Friday conference sessions, Gala Dinner featuring Mark Olive, and opening & closing drinks (non-members) $680
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Thursday & Friday, conference day sessions (members) $300
Thursday & Friday, conference day sessions (non-members) $400

Thursday, conference day session (members) $180
Thursday, conference day session (non-members) $250

Friday, conference day session (members) $180
Friday, conference day session (non-members) $250

Expect the unexpected!

​The committee believe that the success of the event hinges on the facilitation and the quality of the speakers, and are proud to confirm we have secured Landline’s Pip Courtney as facilitator. ​The East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry is planning for audience led discussion, and encourages delegates to come prepared to initiate change and create solutions!

The Kimberley Economic Forum will facilitate networking and host conversations over the two days between trade organisations, government, investors, industries, and media across a range of themes and discussion topics such as:

GLOBAL TOPICS:
  • Maximising our natural assets for market opportunity and growth;
  • Destination and provenance branding - using social media to unlock market potential;
  • Delivering regional ‘game changer’ projects; and
  • An International observation to grow a regional centre; a case study; and much, much more.

WORKSHOP SESSIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS:

AGRICULTURE, PASTORAL, AND AQUACULTURE:
  • Regional crops, innovation, and research for double cropping;
  • Regional barriers to competitiveness; and
  • Producing premium product for niche markets.
INVESTING IN PEOPLE:
  • Building productive communities which empower their people;
  • Engaging Aboriginal people in economic development;
  • Agriculture leading to sustainable communities; and
  • Mine closures - the reality check for transitioning regional economies.
TOURISM:
  • Maximising cultural tourism products;
  • The value of the agri-tourism story; and
  • Understanding International market direction and delivering targeted products.

Kununurra, Western Australia

KAI Opening Drinks: Kununurra Country Club Resort
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RDA Conference: The Kimberley Grande
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ORDCO Tasting the Kimberley dinner, with celebrity chef Mark Olive of the Outback Cafe series brought to you by the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberly: The Hoochery.

Gallery

Images property of Ben Broady.

Contact Us

The Kimberley Economic Forum is brought to you by the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry. To contact the Chamber please email admin@ekcci.com.au or phone 0429 484 662.

EVENT MANAGER:
Taneille Brann, phone: 0402 269 456, email taneillebrann@gmail.com

​COMMITTEE:
​Jo-Anne Ellis, ​Jill Williams, Glenn Taylor, Karen Menzel, Michele Pucci, and Susanne Smith.