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How do you prepare your organisation for a future no one can predict? Meet Dexter Docherty, international foresight expert and keynote speaker at the AEDA Leaders Forum on Thursday 12 November. Based in Paris, Dexter specialises in geosecurity, geofinance and technology futures. He is the lead author of the OECD’s Strategic Foresight Toolkit for Resilient Public Policy and has led scenario-planning processes with senior government officials around the world. Now, Dexter is bringing his knowledge to Adelaide. At the AEDA Leaders Forum, he’ll help business leaders explore possible futures for Adelaide in 2036 — examining the forces that could reshape our economy, the opportunities they could create and the risks businesses may need to prepare for. This is your opportunity to step back from the day-to-day, challenge your thinking and consider what the next decade could mean for your organisation. Bring your board. Bring your leadership team. Start thinking beyond 2036. Secure your place before sales close: https://brnw.ch/21x6BTV

The future won’t wait. Is your organisation ready? On Thursday 12 November, Prof Ariella Helfgott and the SA Futures Agency team will lead a hands-on exploration of Adelaide’s possible futures at the AEDA Leaders Forum 2026. Test your strategy against scenarios for Adelaide in 2036, challenge assumptions and uncover the risks and opportunities that could shape your organisation’s future. Step away from the day-to-day and help shape what comes next for Adelaide. 📅 Thursday 12 November | 11:30am–5:00pm 📍 Adelaide Festival Centre The forum is fast approaching, and places are strictly limited. Secure your ticket now: https://brnw.ch/21x6Fgk

The next decade will not be shaped by past knowledge. It will be shaped by how well we prepare for what comes next. We’re pleased to announce the speakers for AEDA Leaders Forum 2026: Shaping Adelaide’s Next Decade. Dexter Docherty: International foresight expert specialising in geosecurity, geofinance and technology futures — will deliver the keynote. Prof Ariella Helfgott: Director, SA Futures Agency | Professor of Foresight, Adelaide Univeristy — will facilitate the forum. Together, they will challenge conventional thinking, examine the forces reshaping Adelaide and explore what different futures could mean for the decisions leaders make today. For leaders navigating profound change, this is a participatory conversation about more than forecasting. It is about broadening the lens, challenging established assumptions and bringing greater foresight to the decisions that will shape the decade ahead. 📅 Thursday 12 November 2026 📍 Adelaide Festival Centre 🎟️ AEDA Leaders Forum 2026: https://brnw.ch/21x66FA Discover the speakers and what to expect: https://brnw.ch/21x66FB

The next ten years will decide where capital flows, which industries win and which cities thrive. Adelaide's leaders need to be ready for more than one version of the future. Tickets are now on sale for the AEDA Leaders Forum 2026: Shaping Adelaide’s Next Decade. On Thursday, 12 November, join fellow leaders from business, government, industry and education at Adelaide Festival Centre to explore the forces shaping our economy — and the opportunities and risks that lie ahead. This is not a traditional conference. It’s a conversation about Adelaide’s future, using strategic foresight and scenario planning to look beyond the immediate horizon and consider what different futures could mean for the city, economy and organisations. 📅 12 November 2026 📍 Adelaide Festival Centre 🕦 11:30am – 5:00pm, followed by networking drinks Tickets are strictly limited. More details to be announced soon! Secure your seat and be part of the conversation shaping Adelaide’s next decade: https://lnkd.in/g9iPNUe5/?utm_campaign=AEDALeadersForum2026&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=paid&utm_id=1217158096&hsa_acc=509845726&hsa_cam=1217158096&hsa_grp=907727656&hsa_ad=1631014496&hsa_net=linkedin&hsa_ver=3

It was great to see Zoho's continued growth and commitment to our city featured in The Advertiser earlier this month. The global technology company has expanded its Adelaide office, cementing the city as the operational heart of its Australia and New Zealand business. It's another strong endorsement of Adelaide as a place where global companies can attract talent, innovate and grow. At the heart of Zoho's approach is a simple philosophy: go where the talent is. Zoho has invested in Adelaide, recognising the strength of the city's skilled workforce and its capacity to support global innovation. Last year Zoho took part in Adelaide Economic Development Agency's Welcome to Adelaide program, where we met with the team to explore why Adelaide was the right place to establish and scale their operations. As Zoho ANZ General Manager Rakesh Prabhakar explains, employee wellbeing was central to the decision. Shorter commutes, affordability, access to talent and a vibrant CBD create the conditions for high-performing teams to succeed. Congratulations to the whole Zoho team on this exciting milestone. We look forward to your continued success in Adelaide! Watch the video to hear the story behind the headlines here:

Adelaide has been named Australia's best city for hospitality by MoneySuperMarket, ranking 19th globally for customer service and standing as the only Australian city in the world's top 20. AEDA Executive Manager, Marketing & Tourism Michael Rossi said the recognition reflects what visitors have long experienced in Adelaide: “What this ranking measured was how people are treated, and that’s the part we’re proudest of. Adelaide offers a unique combination of world-class food and wine, major events, cultural experiences and genuine South Australian hospitality, all within a compact and highly accessible city.” This recognition belongs to the people behind Adelaide's hospitality industry, from chefs and bar staff to hotel teams, cellar doors and local pubs, whose commitment to exceptional visitor experiences continues to strengthen Adelaide's reputation as a welcoming destination. A strong visitor experience doesn't just attract travellers. It encourages repeat visitation, supports local businesses, strengthens our visitor economy and reinforces Adelaide's position as a city where people want to visit, invest and do business. Want to stay informed about what's shaping Adelaide's economy? Subscribe to our City Business newsletter for the latest news, insights and opportunities delivered straight to your inbox: https://brnw.ch/21x4IKg