Social Impact in the Regions 2026

A Conference Built for Regional Australia

SIITR brings together people who are creating and investing in social impact in regional communities to learn, connect, and advocate for regionally authentic action.

SIITR is an event designed for depth, not just breadth. Fifty speakers across panels, workshops, impact labs and field visits, and unstructured time for the conversations that don't fit a schedule.

Day 1 Arrive & Connect

Towns in Transition: Opening panels, Local Impact Labs, Pitchfest and a Welcome event to remember.

Day 2 Go Deep

The heart of the conference. What is transition and how does it play out in a regional community or organisation? Panels, and practitioner-led workshops across the full range of social impact topics in the regions. High density, high quality.

Day 3 Focus Area Showcase

A deeper dive into the year's focus areas: Sustainability, Local economy, Cultural practices, Community connection and Liveability. A dedicated half-day for the communities and practitioners working at the coalface of a specific challenge. This is where the real work gets done.