Regions Leading Their Own Development Executive Education Program
Please note that this program is designed for individuals in Senior Management who are decision-makers in their organisation.
Grow your impact, influence and performance in regional systems development and innovation with the Regional Australia Institute’s exclusive, invitation-only program for CEOs and senior executives wanting to drive serious and sustainable change in Australia’s regions.
World-class learning guided by Australia’s top minds and leading practitioners in regional development giving you new skills, approaches and tools you need to strengthen your strategic practice of region-led development.
In this practical, evidence-based program you can expect a carefully curated mix of presentations, regional development simulations and scenarios, small group discussions, and our innovative case study method.
Our case study method offers multiple levels of learning, compelling participants to identify relevant cutting-edge perspectives and solutions that you can apply to your own situation, organisation and region.
You will have the opportunity to learn from leading thought leaders and master practitioners who have ‘real life’ knowledge and experience meeting regional challenges.
Upon completion of this program, you will have grown new thinking and elevated your senior practice to shape sustainable and innovative regional systems change to benefit your career and your region. You will have built a strong Practice Community of peers from across regional Australia, many of whom are facing similar issues in their regions.
Program Overview
21 – 24 July 2024 | Canberra ACT
The three-day Program draws on over twelve years of leading research and insights developed by the RAI and some of the nation’s top minds and leading authorities on best practice approaches to the development of regional systems, their communities and economies.
This small-group, high-impact Program is tailored to provide you with one-on-one access to leaders and experts to guide and build your practice of regional development.
The Executive Education Program is partially funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Take a look at the March 2024 Program
The July 2024 Program follows the same format.
Program Details
| Dates: |
5.45pm Sunday, 21 July 2024 – 1.30pm Wednesday, 24 July 2024
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| Venue:
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Old Parliament House, Canberra, ACT, 2600
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| Price: |
Executive Education Program
Full Fee: $2,200.00 + GST
*Not-for-profit CEO Subsidy: 7 fully subsidised places available
*Registered charity or NFP are eligible
*Regional Development Australia (RDA) CEO Subsidy: 5 fully subsidised places available
*RDA CEOs and/or Regional Directors eligible
*Regional First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Organisations CEO Subsidy: 3 fully subsidised places available
*Registered charity or NFP are eligible
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| Includes: |
Foundation Membership to the Leading Regions Practice Community
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| What's covered: |
- Intensive 3 day senior practice development program
- All meals except breakfast
- Curated Canberra region wines and beers with dinners
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What's
not covered:
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- Accommodation
- Travel to and from Canberra
- Transfers to and from Program venue
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Subsidised Places
Not-for-profit CEO Subsidy
7 fully subsidised places available - Registered charity or NFP are eligible
Regional Development Australia (RDA) CEO Subsidy
5 fully subsidised places available - RDA CEOs and/or Regional Directors are eligible
Regional First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Organisations CEO Subsidy
3 fully subsidised places available - Registered charity or NFP are eligible
*Condition: individuals who are successful in securing a subsidised place will be charged full program price if cancelling registration after 30 June 2024.
How to apply
Please note that this program is designed for individuals in Senior Management who are decision-makers in their organisation.
Multiple senior management registrations from individual organisations are welcome and may also be considered for subsidised places.
To apply for one of our subsidised places, send your answers to the following questions directly to [email protected] by Friday, 31 May COB.
- Describe your organisation and role.
- What is the greatest challenge facing your organisation / region that you wish to make significant progress on?
- What is the greatest opportunity in your organisation / region in the next five to ten years?
- What are the two capabilities that you want to grow from this program?
Faculty
Purchasing Tickets
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Cancellation Policy
- The event will be run in accordance with all relevant Government health orders.
- If you are unable to attend due to a positive COVID test or being identified as a close-contact and can show us proof, your ticket can be either refunded or we can provide you with access to a Livestream ticket.
- There will be no refunds issued for live-stream tickets.
- Please contact the RAI directly regarding ticket refunds.
- All cancellations must be made in writing (email) to the RAI.
- All registrations, including subsidised places, that are cancelled after 7 July 2024 will be charged the full registration price of $2,200.00 + GST.
- Substitute delegates are welcome; however, the RAI must be advised in writing (email) of any substitute delegates who will be attending.
FAQs
Is this program only for CEOs and senior executives?
Yes, this program is designed for CEOs and /or senior executives operating in regional Australia.
Where is the July 2024 Program being held?
Old Parliament House, Canberra, ACT, 2600
What is the cost of the program?
- Full Fee: $2,200.00 + GST
- Apply for one of the 15 fully subsidised places
When do registrations close for the July 2024 Program?
Friday, 14 June 2024 or until booked out.
What are the timings for the July intake?
The program commences with a welcome dinner function at 6.00 pm, Sunday 21 July, concluding at 1.30 pm on Wednesday 24 July. You can expect each day to be a full day of learning, networking and interacting.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be submitted in writing more than 30 days before the program start date to receive a full refund. Due to program demand and the volume of pre-program preparation, cancellations received 15 to 30 days before the program start date are subject to a cancellation fee of 50 percent of the registration fee. Cancellations received within 14 days of the program start date are subject to full payment of the registration fee.
Where am I staying?
The following Hotels are near to the meeting venue (Old Parliament House):
Can I arrive at the venue earlier than the commencement of the program?
What will the weather be like?
What is the dress code?
- Casual
- Evening – smart casual.
Can I bring my partner?
No - Unfortunately, partners are not able to accompany or share accommodation with participants as this may disrupt or dilute the executive learning experience.
The Executive Education Program is partially funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.