Event Details

East Gippsland's Business and Industry Landscape Forum


  Thursday 23rd October, 2025


Step into the room where East Gippsland’s future is being shaped. The Business and Industry Landscape Forum isn’t just another networking event; it’s your opportunity to connect with key leaders, uncover new opportunities, and gain insider insights into the challenges and growth pathways that will define our region. If you want to be part of the conversation driving East Gippsland’s success, this is where you need to be.

Start the evening with the opportunity to network and catch up with fellow business and industry contacts from across the region.

The event commences with an address by EGMi chair Andrea Brown, MC Chris Cook (known for his Kick in the Bush social media posts and many other talents), and our sponsor and new partner, Quest Apartments.

East Gippsland's Business and Industry Landscape Forum

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You can access an exclusive discount — please contact us directly at info@egmi.com.au before making your booking.

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Speakers

Four esteemed key speakers will each provide an update on the current challenges and future opportunities across the region:

  • Darren Chester - Federal Member for Gippsland
  • Sara Rhodes-Ward - Regional Director Gippsland, Regional Development Victoria (RDV)
  • Tony Cantwell - CEO, Committee for Gippsland (C4G)
  • Fiona Weigall - CEO, East Gippsland Shire Council (EGSC)

Following this, four key representatives of industry will join Chris Cook for a panel discussion:

  • Simon Johnson - CEO, Food & Fibre Gippsland (F&F)
  • Terry Robinson - CEO, Destination Gippsland (DG)
  • Peter Abraham - CEO, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS)
  • Anne-Maree Kaser - CEO, Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH)

There will also be time for a Q&A session.

Finger food is provided by EGMi partner Albert & Co., with drinks available for purchase at the bar.

If you require any further information, please email: info@egmi.com.au

We look forward to welcoming you!

Location - Bairnsdale Racing Club