Program 2024
Wednesday 28 August: Welcome Registration, 5pm - 7:30pm @ Hoochery Kununurra
Thursday 29 August: Forum & Tour, 8:00am - 3pm @ The Kimberley Grande - The Kimberley Room
Thursday 29 August: Gala Dinner, 3:30pm - 9pm @ Kununurra Racecourse
Friday 30 August: Full Day Forum, 8:15am - 4pm
Friday 30 August: Taste of the Kimberley "FEASTival" (optional), 5pm - 9pm @ Kununurra Picture Gardens
Saturday 31 August: Kununurra Cup (optional), @Kununurra Racecourse
*Program subject to change
Thursday 29 August: Forum & Tour, 8:00am - 3pm @ The Kimberley Grande - The Kimberley Room
Thursday 29 August: Gala Dinner, 3:30pm - 9pm @ Kununurra Racecourse
Friday 30 August: Full Day Forum, 8:15am - 4pm
Friday 30 August: Taste of the Kimberley "FEASTival" (optional), 5pm - 9pm @ Kununurra Picture Gardens
Saturday 31 August: Kununurra Cup (optional), @Kununurra Racecourse
*Program subject to change
Event Bus Transfers
Day One: Welcome Sundowner
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Kununurra
17:00 DAY ONE TO COMMENCE
@ The Hoochery Distillery
17:45 Tivan Limited Presentation
19:30 DAY ONE TO CONCLUDE
Please contact us to organise your bus pick up for this event at [email protected]
Day Two: Forum
Thursday 29 August 2024
Kununurra
08:00 DAY TWO TO COMMENCE
@ The Kimberley Grande, Kimberley Room
MC Welcome - Kitty Prodonovich
Keynote Address - Divina D'Anna Local Member
Fireside chat with Naming Rights Sponsors
Kellie Parker, Rio Tinto & Kia Dowel, Gelganyem will chat about the history-making Argyle Diamond mine closure and discussion on next steps in industry economic benefit.
09:00 SESSION ONE - NAVIGATING NORTH TOGETHER
A deep dive on working together in the Kimberley, including the success of the Martuwarra/Fitzroy River Bridge rebuild, the local outcomes achieved by working together with the local community, and how this can be translated to improve outcomes in the long term for projects in the Kimberley.
Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC - Minister for Emergency Services; Innovation and the Digital Economy; Science; Medical Research; Minister assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development; Jobs and Trade. Member for Mining and Pastoral Region
Will Telfer & Rowan Dillon- Fitzroy Bridge Alliance
Steph Unwin - Horizon Power
10:00 Morning tea
10:15 - 12:45 Local Tour of your choice
Depart by bus
Wyndham Port Tour
Travel by bus over the diversion dam following the rigged landscape to Wyndham, visit the Wyndham port, and lookouts. Wyndham history and projects presented by Tony Chafer, CGL and Tom Forest.
Arts & Culture Tour
Includes a cultural tour at Waringarri Arts Centre where you will learn about the history of the Centre and Indigenous art and share conversations with artists while they work. Also, visit Artlandish and Artopia Gallery.
13:00 Lunch at Kimberley Grande
13:50 SESSION TWO - NAVIGATING NORTH AS A DESTINATION
An exploration of Kimberley tourism, including a focus on Aboriginal tourism and how we as a region can deliver on our tourism potential.
Rob Taylor - Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council
Ebony Muirson - Freshwater Quality Management and Temali Howard - Blak Tapas
Bill Tatchell - Australia's North West
14:30 FIRESIDE CHAT
Rob Taylor, Ebony Muirson, Temali Howard, Martin (PJ) Peirson-Jones, Bill Tatchel and Kim Brown
14:45 DAY TWO CONCLUDE*
Buses will return to accommodation
Dinner at Thethebeleng
We thought it was more important you get to witness an East Kimberley sunset than have a shower. You will get approx. 30 mins back at your hotel before heading straight to dinner.
*Please look over the event transfers to see what time your closest pick up will be from various hotel around Kununurra. If you live in town please meet at one of these locations.
Day Two: Dinner at Thethebeleng
Thursday 29 August 2024
Kununurra
15:20 Depart by bus to Triple J Tours
Guests will experience a ferry ride down the spectacular Ord River to the Kununurra Racecourse
TRANSFERS FROM THE FOLLOWING HOTELS TO THE TRIPLE J BOAT YARD FOR A BOAT RIDE TO THE KUNUNURRA RACECOURSE
Bus available for all ticket holders from the below pick up points to the Kununurra Racecourse.
3:20 pm - Pick up from
3:30 pm - Pick up from
3:40 pm - pick up from
16:00 Dinner at Thethebeleng hosted by Kimberley Development Commission
Canapes by the Ord River
16:30 Wangga performed by the Mirima Dancers
17:15 MC Opening Address
17:30 Performance
17:45 Kimberley Development Commission Presentation
18:15 Dinner served
19:30 Door Prize announced
20:00 Dessert Served
21:00 Bus departs back to Kununurra
Guests will experience a ferry ride down the spectacular Ord River to the Kununurra Racecourse
TRANSFERS FROM THE FOLLOWING HOTELS TO THE TRIPLE J BOAT YARD FOR A BOAT RIDE TO THE KUNUNURRA RACECOURSE
Bus available for all ticket holders from the below pick up points to the Kununurra Racecourse.
3:20 pm - Pick up from
- Kimberley Grande Hotel
- Freshwater Apartments
3:30 pm - Pick up from
- Hotel Kununurra
- Kununurra Country Club Resort
3:40 pm - pick up from
- Lily Lagoon
- Kimberley Croc Motel
16:00 Dinner at Thethebeleng hosted by Kimberley Development Commission
Canapes by the Ord River
16:30 Wangga performed by the Mirima Dancers
17:15 MC Opening Address
17:30 Performance
17:45 Kimberley Development Commission Presentation
18:15 Dinner served
19:30 Door Prize announced
20:00 Dessert Served
21:00 Bus departs back to Kununurra
Day Three:
Friday 30 August 2024
Kununurra
08:15 DAY THREE TO COMMENCE
@ The Kimberley Grande, Kimberley Room
MC Introduction - Kitty Prodonovich
Presidents Address - Amanda Mclean
Developing the Kimberley with security, livability and investment - Melissa Price - Member of the Australian House of Representatives
09:00 SESSION THREE - NAVIGATING NORTH INNOVATIVELY
Hear from leaders in the mining and energy industries, discussing how their work practices have evolved to deliver success in the Kimberley region and what the future holds for their operations, the communities they operate in, and how the industry will develop in the energy transition environment.
Susan Cull - Chamber of Minerals and Energy
Chris Cottier - Kimberley Mineral Sands
Russell Grant - Gen Off Grid
Carl Carcione - Clean Energy Group
EKCCI 25 Year Anniversary
10:20 Morning tea
10:40 SESSION FOUR - NAVIGATING NORTH STRATEGICALLY
This session focuses on the how the Kimberley is positioning itself to take full advantage of our possible export markets and how we move towards sustainable industry in Agriculture, Horticulture and Pastoralism, while taking full advantage of the new Cotton Gin in Kununurra.
Scott Baker - Kimberley Ports
Gordon Verrall - Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Luke Mckay - Kimberley Agricultural Investment
Panel session with local operators and industry specialists.
Chris Moore - Indigenous Business Australia
12:00 Picnic in the Park hosted by Australia's North West
Enjoy lunch at Celebrity Tree with food by Ivanhoe Cafe showcasing local produce from their farm.
13:10 SESSION FIVE - NAVIGATING NORTH FOR THE FUTURE
Delivering projects today to prepare for the future. Kimberley leaders will discuss the regions successes and plans to ensure the future vibrancy of our unique Kimberley towns and infrastructure to support our regional community for years to come.
Liam Pepper - Commonwealth Bank Australia
Chuck Berger - Kimberley Development Commission
David Menzel - Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
Panel session with local operators and industry specialists.
14:30 Afternoon tea
14:45 SESSION SIX - NAVIGATING NORTH SUSTAINABLY
The Kimberley workforce has been left wanting for many years and has been bolstered by the hugely successful Kimberley Designated Area Migration Agreement(DAMA). Recognising that the future of a sustainable workforce is in our long-term residents, members of the workforce and migration industries will discuss how we are ensuring our economy is underpinned by a sustainable workforce, both through local development and immigration.
Philippe Pierson - Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Kris Young - Business Foundations
Adam Walker - Department Training Workforce Development
Speakers and panel session on small business industry specialist and migrant workforce.
16:00 DAY THREE CONCLUDES
More information about speakers soon!
17:00 OPTIONAL CLOSING EVENT
@ the Kununurra Picture Gardens
Taste of the Kimberley 'FEASTival'
Immerse yourself in a vibrant food festival celebrating the finest produce of the Kimberley region. Indulge in delectable offerings from local favourites like Blak Tapas, Dinner at Seven, Kimberley Hotel, and renowned Kimberley producers, including Cone Bay Barramundi and Walaja Raw Bush Honey.
Enjoy live entertainment and the thrilling Sizzlefest Sausage Championship, browse through pop-up food, drink, and produce stalls. Witness the transformation of the picturesque gardens into a culinary haven under the captivating Kimberley Sky.
@ the Kununurra Picture Gardens
Taste of the Kimberley 'FEASTival'
Immerse yourself in a vibrant food festival celebrating the finest produce of the Kimberley region. Indulge in delectable offerings from local favourites like Blak Tapas, Dinner at Seven, Kimberley Hotel, and renowned Kimberley producers, including Cone Bay Barramundi and Walaja Raw Bush Honey.
Enjoy live entertainment and the thrilling Sizzlefest Sausage Championship, browse through pop-up food, drink, and produce stalls. Witness the transformation of the picturesque gardens into a culinary haven under the captivating Kimberley Sky.
Saturday 31 August 2024
Kununurra
11:00 KUNUNURRA CUP
OPTIONAL EVENT
@ the Kununurra Racecourse
Keep the festivities going and stay for the weekend to experience the Kununurra Cup.
Saddle up for one of Kununurra's most anticipated events of the year. Tickets are coming soon, so hold your horses just a little longer to place your winning bet!
OPTIONAL EVENT
@ the Kununurra Racecourse
Keep the festivities going and stay for the weekend to experience the Kununurra Cup.
Saddle up for one of Kununurra's most anticipated events of the year. Tickets are coming soon, so hold your horses just a little longer to place your winning bet!
FULL REGISTRATION
$400+GST
(includes 2-day forum, Welcome Sundowner, Dinner at Thethebeleng)
FULL REGISTRATION FOR EKCCI MEMBERS
$350+GST
(includes 2-day forum, Welcome Sundowner, Dinner at Thethebeleng)
1-DAY REGISTRATION
$175+GST
(includes Thursday or Friday forum only - not evening events)
WELCOME SUNDOWNER
$40+GST | EKCCI MEMBER $30+GST
(includes canapes, beverages, guest speakers)
DINNER AT THETHEBELENG
$150+GST
(includes canapes, dinner, beverages, entertainment, ferry to event)
CLOSING EVENT - FEASTival - Taste of the Kimberley
$TBA
(includes local food and beverages, Sizzlefest Sausage Championship and entertainment)
$400+GST
(includes 2-day forum, Welcome Sundowner, Dinner at Thethebeleng)
FULL REGISTRATION FOR EKCCI MEMBERS
$350+GST
(includes 2-day forum, Welcome Sundowner, Dinner at Thethebeleng)
1-DAY REGISTRATION
$175+GST
(includes Thursday or Friday forum only - not evening events)
WELCOME SUNDOWNER
$40+GST | EKCCI MEMBER $30+GST
(includes canapes, beverages, guest speakers)
DINNER AT THETHEBELENG
$150+GST
(includes canapes, dinner, beverages, entertainment, ferry to event)
CLOSING EVENT - FEASTival - Taste of the Kimberley
$TBA
(includes local food and beverages, Sizzlefest Sausage Championship and entertainment)
Please contact to book you bus to the events
Email [email protected]
If unable to register online, contact the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Phone 0429 484 662
Email [email protected]
Email [email protected]
If unable to register online, contact the East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Phone 0429 484 662
Email [email protected]
