ELEVATE! Local Government Communication Summit

See you there!

Thursday 3 & Friday 4 April 2025

at Bunjil Place, Narre Warren MELBOURNE

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Why the summit is happening

Building trust and connection between local councils and their myriad stakeholders has never been more important amid a perfect storm of a crisis of trust in government, an AI communication revolution, significant economic, social and environmental challenges, and changing community expectations.

Summit hosts Marcomms Australia and Socom have brought together some of Australia’s top experts in local government strategic communication, crisis management, community engagement, artificial intelligence, leadership communication and governance as well as key sector leaders.

Speakers will share their perspectives, deep insights and practical skills needed to build trust and connection between councils and their stakeholders, in times of change and crisis.

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Who the summit is for

As the key conduits between councils and their stakeholders, local government communication professionals and council leaders are pivotal to their organisation successfully navigating today’s dynamic, disruptive and evolving landscape, including bringing all internal and external stakeholders along on the journey.

Thurs, 3 April 2024

Day 1 of the summit is for local government communication professionals
Fri, 4 April 2025

Day 2 of the summit is for local government executives, councillors and other key leaders

What you’ll take away from the summit

BE INSPIRED

Elevate your motivation with a dynamic program of thought-provoking content and highly practical information
LEARN FROM EXPERTS

Elevate your wisdom with a top line-up of speakers with deep insights and extensive local government experience
ENHANCE YOUR GRAVITAS

Elevate your communication impact with Australia’s top voice and body language expert
NAVIGATE THE FUTURE

Elevate your understanding of artificial intelligence and its implications for local government
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CASE STUDIES

Elevate your knowledge and expertise as industry colleagues share their key learnings and insights
BUILD CONNECTIONS

Elevate your visibility by forging new connections and expanding your local government network

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Day 1: Thurs 3 April 2025

Registration: 8am-9am Session time: 9am-5pm

Opening address:

Glenn Patterson Chief Executive Officer, City of Casey

Presenters:

Dr Louise Mahler – Australian keynote speaker of the year Gravitas and body language expert
Ros Weadman – Director, Marcomms Australia Local government strategic communication specialist (pictured)
David Hawkins – Managing Director, Socom Crisis management and communication expert
Jo Breen – Manager, Advocacy Communications & Engagement, Campaspe Shire Council
Jim Stewart – Founder, StewArt Media Digital communication and AI expert
Chloe Casey – Manager Communications and Corporate Governance, City of Casey

See the speaker topics here.

Full topic abstracts will be posted in January 2025