2023 National Congress

4 May 2023, Hahndorf - Adelaide

NGAA Members and stakeholders are invited to join us for the 2023 National Congress in Hahndorf and online for a deep dive into creating Suburbia 3.0 - new communities that are sustainable and thriving. Growth areas are the frontline of Australia's next generation of suburban development. Planners, sustainability experts, decision makers and specialists from our fastest growing local government areas will inspire and challenge with fresh ideas and insights for how growth areas can create Suburbia 3.0. Hosted by Mount Barker District Council.

Registrations open soon

Program to be announced

Get your award entry ready

Previous NGAA guest speakers include Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and The Hon Paul Fletcher MP, former Minister for Cities and Urban Infrastructure.

Congress Highlights

Keynote Speaker
Government and Opposition speakers
NGAA Awards Dinner

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.

Speakers

Watch this page or NGAA Twitter and Linked in for speaker announcements.

Venue

Adelaide Hills Convention Centre

Congress will be based at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre in beautiful Hahndorf. Accomodation deals for Members coming soon.

Awards

The NGAA Awards 2023 will celebrate excellence and innovation from projects and initiatives that support the development of growth areas across Australia. Winners will be announced on Wednesday 4 May at the NGAA Awards Dinner.

awards information

Host Council and Presenting Partner

Mount Barker District Council is situated in the Mount Lofty Ranges, a 30 minute drive from Adelaide. It is among the fastest growing municipalities in Australia with Mount Barker destined to become the second biggest city in South Australia. The district is a mix of urban, peri urban and rural with many people attracted by the scenic hills environment and lifestyle.