Be part of a growing movement to Champion for a Greater Perth today. 

With our population expected to reach 3.5 million by 2050, the time to plan for our future is now.

The 2050 Summit is a landmark full-day event hosted by the Committee for Perth. This high-impact event will bring together 400+ leaders, government, students, creatives, entrepreneurs and community advocates to shape a bold and unified vision for Perth's future.

Based on the evidence and foresight of the Perth 2050 Report, the Summit will ignite critical conversations about what it will take to create a more liveable, inclusive and sustainable city.

Program

8.30 am / Registrations & Welcome Coffee
Start your day with a warm welcome and a fresh brew before the program officially begins.

9.00 am / Opening Session

Welcome
Paula Rogers – Chief Executive Officer, Committee for Perth

Welcome to Country & Cultural Vision
Dr Richard Walley OAM – Cultural Advisor, Committee for Perth
Reflections on the journey and where we are going

CEO’s Address
Paula Rogers – Chief Executive Officer, Committee for Perth

Keynote Address
Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA – Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills and TAFE; Pilbara

10.05 am / Baseline Reset – Perth 2050 in Five

Before we dive into bold ideas for Perth’s future, this spotlight session grounds us in the facts. Three leading voices share five-minute perspectives that reveal where we are today – and where the trends and data suggest we’ll be by 2050.

Speakers
Gary Adshead – Journalist & Political Commentator
The politics of growth: Gary examines how democracy might look in 25 years, what pressures will test media independence, and how the relationship between power and the press could influence Perth’s future.

Professor Amanda Davies – Demographer, The University of Western Australia
Professor Davies will map the demographic forces reshaping Perth – growth, ageing, migration, and where people live – painting a clear, data-driven picture of our population in 2050.

Amy Lomas – Chief Economist, PwC
Follow the money: Amy will unpack the economic outlook and the intergenerational wealth divide – how today’s settings shape opportunity for younger and older Western Australians, and what that means for prosperity in 2050.

10.20am Spotlight / Designing a Greater Perth – Vision, Strategy and Global Inspiration
In this energising address, Ludo Campbell-Reid distills key insights from his global experience in city-shaping – from London and Auckland to Melbourne and Cape Town – to reinforce the transformative potential of visionary urban planning.

10.30 am / Panel 1: Youth Panel – Vision for the Future
Today’s youth are tomorrow’s decision-makers. Hear from three inspiring young leaders about the challenges they face and the futures they want to create.

Panellists
Tremane Baxter-Edwards – Young Aboriginal Leader
A proud Ngarinyin-Walmajarri man from Wyndham, Tremane is a passionate advocate for reconciliation, education, and regional development. Already recognised with a National Indigenous Times Community Leadership Award, he’ll speak candidly about truth-telling, reconciliation, and the roadblocks regional and Indigenous youth encounter when seeking opportunity.

Diya Makwana – 30th Youth Member of Parliament for Perth
As the 30th Youth Member of Parliament and founder of the Western Australian Model United Nations, Diya is dedicated to youth-led policy and civic engagement. She’ll reflect on the barriers young people face in stepping into leadership, and the importance of creating structures that empower lasting change.

Hien Tran – Ignite Program alumni, RAC

10.55 am / Morning Tea Break
Take a moment to recharge with a selection of light refreshments. The perfect opportunity to stretch your legs, grab another cuppa and connect with fellow attendees.

11.10 am / Spotlight: Tech Transformation

Technology is reshaping economies, industries, and communities at lightning speed. What will this mean for Perth in 2050?

Speaker
Juhi McClelland – General Manager & Managing Partner APAC, IBM Consulting
As Managing Partner of IBM APAC Consulting, Juhi leads a team of over 8,000 professionals across the region, guiding a $2.5 billion portfolio in strategy, AI, app modernisation, IoT, and cognitive technologies. Passionate about using technology to drive business impact and social good, she’ll spotlight how innovation can transform Perth’s economy and position the city for global competitiveness.

11.20 am / Panel 2: The Future of Work & Skills

Leaders from academia, government, science, and industry explore how Perth can prepare its citizens for the jobs of tomorrow and transform work for the new economy.

Panellists
Jodie Wallace – Director General, Department of Training and Workforce Development
Guiding Western Australia’s workforce strategy, Jodie will share the state’s roadmap for skills development, including the opportunities and challenges emerging from resources and new industries to deliver the workforce for our future.

Linda Dawson – Head of the Office of Defence Industries, Department of the Premier and Cabinet of WA
Linda will focus on how defence industries will provide extraordinary opportunities for Western Australians. AUKUS plans will shape workforce requirements and she can provide a picture of what this will look like.

Professor Sharath Sriram – Chief Scientist of Western Australia
Professor Sriram provides critical insight into how science, technology, and innovation will shape future industries – and what this means for workforce planning in Western Australia.

Professor Sharon Parker – Director, The Centre for Transformative Work Design, Curtin University
A leading authority on the future of work, Professor Parker will examine how technological transformation is redefining jobs, organisations, and the skills Perth’s workforce must cultivate for us to thrive.

11.40 am / Panel 3: The Vibrant City – How Culture, Sport & Tourism will Shape Perth

How do creativity, cultural expression, and sporting vitality combine to make a city liveable, well connected, and future-ready? This panel brings together leaders shaping Perth’s cultural economy, public spaces, screen sector, and community energy.

Panellists
Chad Anderson – Director General, Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
Tom Avison – CEO, Perth Film Studies
Anthony de Ceglie – CEO, Perth Bears
Tabitha McMullan – CEO, FORM Building a State of Creativity

12.15 pm / Panel 4: Future Liveability – Ageing Strong and Living Well

As Perth’s population grows and ages, this panel explores how we can build a city that supports health, resilience and liveability at every stage of life. Experts in aged care, health, infrastructure and housing will share ideas for inclusive communities, future-ready homes and systems that help people age strong and live well.

Panellists
Dr Shirley Bowen – Director General, Department of Health
Nicola Brischetto – WA Executive Director, Property Council
Michael Palassis – Managing Director, Paxon Group
Graeme Prior AM – CEO & Founder, Hall & Prior

12.30 pm / Lunch Break
Enjoy a relaxed lunch and take time to recharge before the afternoon panel and workshop session begins.

1.30 pm / Panel 5: Urban Future – Perth’s Next Chapter

Panellists
Andrew Baker – Head of Vibrant & Connected Communities, Minderoo Foundation
Janine Barrow – Global Senior Director, Jacobs
Dr Julian Bolleter – Director, AUDRC, The University of Western Australia
Michael Webb – Director, Urbis

2.00 pm / Workshop Session: Let's Get to Work
Facilitated by Purple
Collaborative planning to shape Perth’s future. Roll up your sleeves for a facilitated workshop where your bold ideas are captured, refined and brought to life.

4.00 pm / Closing Address and Sundowner
Paula Rogers – Chief Executive Officer, Committee for Perth
Wrap up the day with a relaxed sundowner to celebrate and connect. Enjoy drinks, light nibbles and great company as we wind down and reflect on the day’s highlights.
And this is just the beginning as more inspiring speakers will be announced soon.

Why are we championing a plan for Perth?

The 2050 Summit is the next step in a journey that began over a decade ago. Since 2012, the Committee for Perth has championed the need for a long-term, people-centred plan for our growing region. Developed in conjunction with SciTech, the Perth 2050 Report revealed that only 22% of Perth people believe we are prepared for the future. How will we adapt to a 50% increase in population without forward planning?

While there are plans that look at how the region will manage land use and infrastructure as Perth grows, what is still missing is a big-picture, shared vision that puts people and community at the heart of how we want to live, work, connect and thrive in the future.

The 2050 Summit is your opportunity to change that. With just 8,837 days until 2050, be part of the conversation that future generations will thank us for.

Why attend?

• Be part of a growing movement for long-term planning in Perth
• Explore how we can influence and shape a future-ready city that reflects all of us
• Contribute your unique perspective to help guide Perth's future direction
• Connect with 400+ influential and engaged attendees who care about the region's prosperity and liveability

Who should attend?

• Business and government leaders
• Community advocates and not-for-profits
• Urban planners, economists, creatives and educators
• Students, young professionals, and engaged locals

Book your full-day Summit tickets as there are only limited tickets available.

Be part of the movement to Champion a Greater Perth today.