Speakers at the next Members Meeting include:
Alice Thompson, CEO, Committee for the Hunter, will provide a macro view of the major projects and transitions reshaping the Hunter. She will cover transport infrastructure including the Airport and High Speed Rail, the energy transition and the evolution of the Broadmeadow precinct, and explore what these developments mean for connectivity, investment and the future growth of the region’s tourism industry.
Gus Maher, Event- Producer, Newcastle Events, will share an update on Newcastle Food Month 2026. Now a key fixture on the city’s events calendar, the month-long program celebrates local chefs, venues and producers while driving visitation and profile for Newcastle.
Katherine McLean, Director, Lighthouse Arts, will present a snapshot of the organisation’s five-year impact, highlighting visitation data, artist-in-residence activity and its cultural and economic contribution, ahead of the release of its first impact report.