The SA Local Buying Foundation is proud to announce its Platinum sponsorship for Tactic – Connecting Regional Industry at the 21st Annual Tactic Conference and Trade Show in 2025. This support falls under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences, and Events funding category, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to fostering growth and collaboration in regional industries.
The Tactic Conference and Trade Expo has become a cornerstone event for connecting businesses and professionals with major projects across the Upper Spencer Gulf and beyond. With a focus on mining, energy, renewables, resources, infrastructure, and defence sectors, the two-day event brings together stakeholders to build relationships, share ideas, and explore opportunities.
The success of the 2023 conference demonstrated its value, attracting 743 delegates and showcasing increased engagement. A highlight was the strong turnout for the welcome drinks event, with a 12% rise in participation compared to the previous year. These numbers underscore the event’s relevance as a platform for meaningful connections.
Looking ahead to 2025, the Tactic Conference will feature an exciting lineup of speakers from major projects and departments across the region. Attendees will gain valuable insights into initiatives like the Hydrogen Jobs Plan and Northern Water, as well as guidance on navigating the local supply chain, pre-qualifying with major customers, and enhancing tender success. Networking opportunities will allow businesses to showcase their capabilities and form alliances that drive local and regional development.
By supporting the Tactic Conference as the exclusive Platinum Sponsor, the Local Buying Foundation is contributing to the event’s ability to deliver these opportunities and foster growth across industries. Community support has been critical to the success of past conferences, and the 2025 event promises to continue building on this foundation.
The Local Buying Foundation remains committed to helping regional businesses thrive by supporting events like the Tactic Conference that create connections and opportunities for the future.
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Tactic Conference & Trade Expo 2024
5 Aug, 2024
The 20th Tactic Conference and Trade Expo in South Australia brought together businesses, government, and industry leaders to explore opportunities in mining, energy, renewables, and infrastructure. The Local Buying Foundation, as the Platinum Sponsor, reinforced its commitment to supporting regional growth and connecting local businesses to major projects in the Upper Spencer Gulf.
With over $20 billion in projects planned for the region in the next decade, the conference offered attendees valuable insights and updates, including keynote addresses by the Hon. Tom Koutsantonis, Minister for Energy and Mining, and discussions on the Hydrogen Jobs Plan and Northern Water.
The Local Buying Foundation’s involvement highlighted its focus on supporting small, local, and Indigenous businesses. “Sponsoring this event is a great opportunity to connect regional industries and foster economic development,” said Cody Girdwood Local Buying Foundation Project Officer attending the event.
Representatives from C-Res including Girdwood, Jessica Hart, Tracey Cuttriss-Smith, and John Aurisch, engaged with attendees throughout the conference, promoting opportunities for collaboration and local business growth.
Through its support of the Tactic Conference, the Local Buying Foundation continues to play a key role in driving economic opportunities for regional businesses in South Australia.
For more information about the Tactic Conference & Trade Expo, or about how the Tactic team can support your business, head to: https://tactic.org.au/tactic-conference/