Join us for the 2026 LGA Conference and AGM
This year’s theme, Local Impact, Lasting Legacy, reflects the important role councils play in shaping the future of South Australian communities. The Conference and AGM is one of the LGA’s key forums for connecting, sharing ideas and discussing key sector priorities.
This year also marks the announcement of the LGA’s new Board and official commencement of SAROC and GAROC Committees for the next two-year term.
Complimentary tickets for councils
Each council is entitled to two complimentary tickets to this year’s Conference and AGM. Additional tickets are available.
Make sure to register for all ticket types via LGA Conference and AGM.
Program details
Thursday 3 December
Join us for the welcome reception and presentation of LGA’s Awards including the Jim Hullick Award, Jim Crawford Innovation in Libraries Award and Service Awards at Regattas, Adelaide Convention Centre.
Friday 4 December
Bring your ideas and curiosity for a day of conversation about where local government goes next. Highlights include:
- Keynote speaker Gus Balbontin – award-winning speaker and former Executive Director of Lonely Planet, who will challenge the status quo and inspire new ways of thinking and leading
- Future of local government workshop – an interactive session challenging member to rethink the rules, structures and ways of working to imagine a more innovative and future-focused local government sector
- Minister for Local Government, Rhiannon Pearce MP
- Award presentations for Excellence in Public Health Awards
- Presentation of the new LGA Board of Directors, SAROC and GAROC committees.
We will also hear a final address from outgoing LGA President, Mayor Heather Holmes-Ross and acknowledge her contribution as the term draws to a close.
Find out more
For more information or help with registration, please contact: events@lga.sa.gov.au.