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.

10.20 am 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
Diya Makwana – 30th Youth Member of Parliament for Perth
Hien Tran – Ignite Program alumni, RAC

10.55 am / Morning Tea Break

11.10 am / Spotlight: Tech Transformation

Speaker
Juhi McClelland – General Manager & Managing Partner APAC, IBM Consulting

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

Panellists
Jodie Wallace – Director General, Department of Training and Workforce Development
Linda Dawson – Head of the Office of Defence Industries
Professor Sharath Sriram – Chief Scientist of WA
Professor Sharon Parker – Director, Curtin University

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

Panellists
Chad Anderson – Director General, Dept 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

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

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, UWA
Michael Webb – Director, Urbis

2.00 pm / Workshop Session: Let's Get to Work
Facilitated by Purple

4.00 pm / Closing Address and Sundowner
Paula Rogers - Chief Executive Officer, Committee for Perth

Why are we championing a plan for Perth?

The 2050 Summit is the next step in a journey that began over a decade ago...

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 should attend?

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

Be part of the movement to Champion a Greater Perth