Communities that once built their future around coal and agriculture are asking: what do we become next? Regional Australia usually gets left behind when industries change and young people leave. But it's also — quietly, persistently — reinventing itself. Remote work is reshaping where jobs can be done. AI and digital innovation are opening new doors.Presented at the<a href="https://segra.com.au/2026-summit-details-segra/"> SEGRA National Regional and Economic Development Summit</a> in Lithgow, New South Wales, in partnership with the City of Lithgow and their <a href="https://www.leep.lithgow.com/">Lithgow Emerging Economy Project (LEEP)</a>Speakers<a href="https://researchprofiles.canberra.edu.au/en/persons/jacki-schirmer/">Jackie Schirmer</a>Director of Environmental Governance, University of Canberra. Founded the Regional Wellbeing Survey in 2013<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-jennings-8ba4b076/">Dr Jess Jennings</a>Regional and Rural Consultant and former mayor of Bathurst regional council<a href="https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/">Bjorn Jarvis</a>Head of Workforce Futures Program at Jobs and Skills Australia<a href="https://www.greeningbathurst.org.au/">Ashley Bland</a> (host)Chair of the SEGRA Foundation Board; Associate Partner and Business Development Manager for Green Homes InternationalFurther information<a href="https://www.regionalwellbeing.org.au/">Regional Wellbeing Survey</a>

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