Attracting hundreds of industry, government and community sector guests for more than 30 years, our well-attended events deliver unique insights and networking opportunities, including six economic breakfasts in 2018.

Second Cities: Smaller and Smarter Symposium - 29-31 October 2018
  • Planning is underway for an international symposium which will showcase Newcastle as a global 'Second City'. Bringing together national and international expertise the key themes will be innovation, infrastructure and liveability. The event is being organised by the HRF Centre in partnership with the Region's key stakeholders. Read more | Registrations will open in late August
2018 Hunter Economic Breakfast Series - 4 times a year
  • 2018 Series Theme - Growing Smarter
    Dates:      16 Feb, 11 May, 27 July and 16 Nov
    Download the insights from the July breakfast
2018 Upper Hunter Economic Breakfast Series - twice a year
2018 Hugh Mackay Public Lecture (free)
2017 New Professors Talk 

HRF Centre Director Prof. Will Rifkin - 25 Ways to Spot an Expert - Listen Now

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