2022 National Congress and Mayoral Summit

21 – 22 March 2022, Melbourne

Join us in Werribee or online for insights into the future of outer urban growth areas – will it be gridlocked or unlocked? Growth areas are poised to lead Australia’s new way of living, working, doing business and building communities in response to pandemic-induced global change. Economists, planners, decision makers and specialists from Australia’s fastest growing local government areas will inspire and challenge with fresh ideas and insights for growth areas. Co-hosted by Wyndham City Council.

Program coming soon

Awards

Previous NGAA guest speakers - The Hon Paul Fletcher MP, Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure, Communication and the Arts and The Hon. Anthony Albanese, Leader of the Opposition

Congress Highlights

Keynote Speaker - renowned economist, Saul Eslake
Government and Opposition policies and plans for growth areas
Growth Area Mayoral Summit
NGAA Awards Dinner at The Refectory in the historic Werribee Park Mansion

Guest speakers and specialist panel sessions
Networking opportunities with:
- Mayors, CEOs and specialists from Australia’s fast growing local government areas
- Politicians
- and business partners in development, planning and infrastructure industries.

COVID safety

The 2022 NGAA National Congress will meet Victorian Government COVID-19 safety requirements for events including wearing of masks indoors, social distancing, venue capacity restrictions and COVID-19 cleaning. Only fully vaccinated guests can attend. If we are unable to hold a live event, Congress will be held entirely online. All purchased “live” tickets will be transferred to online tickets and the price difference will be refunded.

Speakers

Saul Eslake

Economist

Winitha Bonney OAM

Inclusion Expert

Muheed Jamaldeen

Director Deloitte Access Economics

Dr Elizabeth Knight

Research Fellow

CIRES, Victoria University

Venues

Holiday Inn, Werribee

Congress is based at the new Holiday Inn in the heart of Werribee, the first in Australasia to feature an open lobby concept with flexible spaces for guests to socialise.

The Refectory

The Awards Dinner is at The Refectory, historic charm set in the lush gardens of Werribee Park.

Site tour

The site tour includes Wyndham Harbour, Wunggurwil Dhurrung Centre and Hunter Werribee Catalyst Site.

Awards

The NGAA Awards 2022 celebrate excellence and innovation from projects and initiatives that support the development of growth areas across Australia. Winners will be announced on Monday 21 March at the NGAA Awards Dinner.

awards information

Host Council and Presenting Partner

Wyndham is a vibrant and diverse municipality located in Melbourne’s west. As one of Australia’s fastest growing cities, Wyndham is expected to be home to more than 500,000 people by 2040. It’s also the link between Melbourne and Geelong, making Wyndham an area of economic significance.