Creating a Vibrant Mainstreet
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Activate Your Place: the importance of place branding and activation for vibrant mainstreets.
Be part of this unmissable forum focused on building and activating your mainstreet’s brand to create a thriving, vibrant community hub
This dynamic event brings together innovators, community leaders, and place-makers to explore how cutting-edge technology and strategic branding can breathe new life into local spaces.
Discover how data and AI can be harnessed to tell authentic stories, engage communities, and drive sustainable growth. Whether you’re revitalizing a mainstreet or reimagining a community, this event offers the insights and tools you need to activate your place and create meaningful, lasting impact.
Speakers include:
- Louise Magor, South Australian Tourism Commission
- Deb Larwood & Emily Maxwell, District Council of Kimba with Lisa Hastings, SGK Global
- Adam Power, CommBank
- Dale Dreschler, City of West Torrens
- Luke Gray, Mount Barker District Council
For full program and speaker information visit: Activate Your Place webpage
Who Should Attend?
- Local government & policy makers
- Mainstreet business owners & entrepreneurs
- Placemakers & community leaders
- Branding, marketing & event organisers
Event Details
| Date: | Thursday | 14 AUG 2025 |
| Time: | 9:30am-5:30pm |
| Venue: | Auchendarroch House (Robert Charles Room) 17 Adelaide Road Mount Barker |
| Cost: | $150 – Members $190 – Non-members Ticket includes all speaker sessions, hot lunch, networking drinks and canapes. |
Event Address
Auchendarroch House (Robert Charles Room)
17 Adelaide Road
Mount Barker