2026 North Coast Tourism Symposium Program
Wednesday 29 – Thursday 30 July 2026
The theme of this year’s Symposium is “From Vision to Visitor Ready: Distinctive Places, Shared Future”
Join us for a day of insight, inspiration, and practical ideas that will shape how we welcome and connect with tomorrow’s visitors.
Symposium program
TIMEWednesday 29 July |
PROGRAM
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| 5pm – 7pm | Welcome Event |
| Thursday 30 July | |
| 8.30am – 9am | REGISTRATION |
| 9.00am-9.30am | Welcome & Opening Address |
| 9.30am – 10am | DNC Update Michael Thurston General Manager, Destination North Coast. |
| 10am – 10.30am | DNSW |
| 10.30am – 11am | MORNING TEA |
| 11.00am-12.40pm | Keynote & Destination Spotlight |
| 12.40 – 1.40pm | LUNCH |
| 1.40pm – 2.25pm | Breakout Session #1 (choose from the below)
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| 2.25pm-2.35pm | TRANSITION |
| 2.35pm – 3.20pm | Breakout Session #2 (choose from the below)
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| 3.20-3.30pm | TRANSITION |
| 3.30-4.00pm | Tourism Australia |
| 4pm – 4.05pm | WRAP UP |
| 4.05-5.00pm | Cocktail & Mocktail making masterclass |
| 6pm – 10pm | AWARDS GALA |