Each year, a stellar list of speakers and hundreds of delegates come together to listen, debate, network, exchange tips and strategies, and - perhaps most importantly - recharge.

Since its inception in 2003 the conference has provided a platform for the Communities in Control principles:

• that for communities to survive and thrive, they must be in charge of their own destinies;

• that communities must have the practical support they need to set their own priorities, design their own approaches, and create their own solutions; and

• that when those first two principles are met, communities will be stronger, safer, healthier and more vibrant.

The Communities in Control Movement

• Hear from and interact with Australia’s best thinkers, leaders and
  doers

• Learn what works – hear about best-practice examples of
  community building

• Learn what’s next – be prepared for what’s around the corner

• Get refreshed – participants rate this the best opportunity they get
  all year to recharge their batteries (and after the year we’ve all had,
  that's never been more needed)

• Get inspired – meet people who believe in the power of
  community, swap war stories, share solutions

• Get access – this is the least expensive conference of its type
  around. No other conference offers you access to this calibre of
  speakers and professional development at such a low cost

• Make a difference – influence the debate, to be part of the change