Keynote speaker Dianne McGrath captivated the audience with insights from her sailing adventures, tying the theme of “Create Ripples, Ride the Wave” to the concept of micro-adjustments—a powerful strategy for achieving shared goals.

With over 130 delegates representing 60+ councils and 33 exhibitors, the two-day event offered a wealth of knowledge, equipping attendees with actionable concepts to bring back to their workplaces.

Throughout the two days of conference, industry experts delivered impactful presentations on a range of critical topics, offering valuable insights and best practices to delegates. Their presentations covered a range of topics. These sessions were designed to provide attendees with practical knowledge and strategies that could be directly applied to their work, fostering real-world improvements within their councils.

Delegates engaged with every exhibitor, exploring innovative solutions and resources. The conference dinner on Day 1 featured the LGP Procurement Awards and concluded with great food and vibrant music.

At the end of the conference, delegates left equipped with new perspectives, tools, and approaches, ready to implement these ideas in their own local government contexts. The LGP Annual Conference 2024 underscored LGP’s commitment to elevating procurement practices and advancing council initiatives across NSW.

We’re already looking forward to an even bigger event next year! Save the dates: October 21–22, 2025. For exhibition opportunities, please contact us at [email protected].