NSW/ACT & QLD 2025 Region Conference – IMAGINATION AND INNOVATION

7 May — 8 May 2025
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Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT & QLD are excited to announce their dates for the 2025 Combined Region Conference. 

The conference will be held 7-8 May 2025 in Newcastle!

The theme for the 2025 Region Conference is IMAGINATION + INNOVATION. Our program will include a range of master classes, technical tours, networking events, and a program with three exciting streams:

Parks + Gardens
Sports + Leisure + Aquatics
Social+ Play+ Wellbeing

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We kick things off Wednesday 7 May 2025, with our Welcome Reception breakfast in the trade exhibition, followed by our Keynote Speakers.

We have three session streams that will follow: 

  • Parks + Gardens
  • Sports + Leisure + Aquatics
  • Social + Play + Wellbeing

After lunch, join us for a technical tour of your choice, either something specific, or something highlighting the local Newcastle Community.

Conclude day one back in our trade exhibition for our Networking Drinks sponsored by Landmark Products.

Join us again on the Thursday for some more sessions, and our final technical tours. 

Full Program to be released closer to conference.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The 2025 PLA NSW/ACT + QLD Combined Region Conference offers premium and supporting opportunities providing both broad branding exposure and targeted interaction. 

Conference Sponsorship Opportunities include:

  • Principal Conference Sponsor
  • Gold Conference Sponsor
  • Welcome Reception Sponsor
  • Keynote Speaker Sponsor
  • Tour Sponsor
  • Lanyard Sponsor
  • Trade Booth

For more information what each opportunity entails, visit our Sponsorship Opportunities Page.

Do you have a different sponsorship idea in mind? Contact us and let’s work together to promote you and your company!

Submit your EOI for before it’s too late.

Keynote Speaker - James Castrission

World Record-Breaking Explorer James Castrission Announced as Keynote Speaker for IMAGINATION + INNOVATION Conference

Parks & Leisure Australia NSW/ACT+QLD is excited to announce that world-renowned explorer, leadership expert, and two-time Guinness World Record holder James Castrission will deliver the keynote address at the IMAGINATION + INNOVATION Conference, set to take place May 7&8 at Newcastle Town Hall.

James—also known as “Cas”—has captivated audiences worldwide with his remarkable feats, including being the first person to kayak 3,318km across the Tasman Sea and completing a 2,275km unsupported ski trip to the South Pole and back. His insights into perseverance, resilience, and high-performance teamwork have inspired over 920,000 people in 40 countries.

His keynote, The Explorer’s Mindset, will challenge attendees to rethink how they approach leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration. With a background as a former management consultant at Deloitte and founder of MyAdventure Group, James blends extreme adventure with practical business strategies to help teams thrive in today’s fast-changing world.

Parks & Leisure Australia NSW/ACT extends our sincere thanks to Felton Industries for their generous support in making this keynote possible.

Thank you to our 2025 Region Conference Sponsors and Partners
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Newcastle City Hall

290 King Street
Newcastle, New South Wales 2300 Australia

7 May @ 7:30 am - 8 May @ 5:00 pm