A one-day business and industry forum connecting agricultural operators, retail owners, and tourism entrepreneurs across the Goldfields-Esperance region with industry expertise, practical insights and genuine networking opportunities.
Overview
Converge Esperance is a one-day business and industry forum, hosted by the Esperance Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Goldfields Esperance Development Commission. The event profiles the region’s major industry sectors, small business and future economic opportunities and includes a conference, sundowners and networking opportunities. The event is open to everyone local, intra and inter-state interested in business and the economy in Esperance and the south-east region.
What is Converge?
Converge Esperance is the annual business and industry forum that brings the Goldfields-Esperance region together. Agriculture, retail, tourism all in one room.
Join business leaders, farmers, operators and community makers on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at Esperance Civic Centre for a day of keynote speakers, practical sessions and genuine connection.
This event exists to build business capability and resilience across the region. It connects local business with industry expertise, innovation and networks that drive economic development and diversification.
Who is this for?
The event will be accessible to a broad range of stakeholders including Esperance and regional business owners, industry leaders and managers, not-for-profits, investors, planners and policy makers, trade organisations, government agencies, regional advocates and media.
What's Happening?
The event will be accessible to a broad range of stakeholders including Esperance and regional business owners, industry leaders and managers, not-for-profits, investors, planners and policy makers, trade organisations, government agencies, regional advocates and media.
Key themes for Converge Esperance
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Transport and Connectivity
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Economy
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Resources
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Business
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Retail
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Agriculture
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Tourism
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Liveability
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Government
Welcome Dinner
New for 2026
Converge Esperance 2026 is introducing an exciting new addition, our exclusive Welcome Dinner.
Join us the evening before the conference for a relaxed evening of great food, meaningful conversation and valuable connections with fellow delegates from across the region.
We're delighted to welcome MasterChef Australia favourite Hannah Johnson as our special guest speaker. Hannah will share her journey from Esperance to the MasterChef kitchen, celebrating regional produce, resilience and the opportunities that come from pursuing your passion.
The Welcome Dinner is the perfect way to begin your Converge experience, meet other delegates and start building connections before the conference officially begins.
Tickets for the Welcome Dinner are now available, however places are strictly limited and reserved exclusively for Converge Esperance delegates.
Don't miss out secure your Converge conference ticket and book your place at the Welcome Dinner today.
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Our Speakers
Converge Esperance brings together leading voices from economics, agriculture, energy and technology speakers worth hearing, with insights you can put to work.
From the national economic outlook to the future of regional connectivity, our 2026 program is built around the conversations shaping business in our part of the world.
More speakers are revealed every fortnight in the lead up to the event, so check back often.
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Master of Ceremonies
Your Masters of Ceremonies
Guiding us through the day are two familiar faces who know our region and its business community well. Keeping the energy up and the conversations flowing, our MCs set the tone for a day of connection, ideas and celebration.
Digital Futures Panel
Connectivity is the backbone of regional business and our Digital Futures Panel brings together the people shaping it.
From telecommunications and the national broadband network to local creative and digital expertise, this session explores what better connection really means for business beyond the metro, and the opportunities it opens up for our region.
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