Expression of Interest now open. We are planning several industry tours on Monday 26 October, the day before the conference. Locations across the South West and representing different industries.
To assist our planning, please express your interest by selecting one tour you would attend when you register for the 2026 Conference. Finalised tour details will be confirmed closer to the conference dates.
Bunbury “The Waterfront”
The harbour and port activation funded through State Government investment has led to an expansion of berths and resulting economic opportunities around the harbour and the port. View the transformation of facilities, port related industries, the tourism activation and potential investment opportunities with further information available at: Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront Southern Ports is a Catalyst Sponsor of iiF26 with further information here: Welcome to the port of Bunbury | Southern Ports
Bunbury & Surrounds “The Vision”
Hear about a range of future focussed projects designed for liveability and economic development such as Wanju – a proposed regional city like no other in the Shire of Dardanup, and AMTECH a State Government initiative to build an advanced manufacturing hub.
Bunbury “Circular Economy in Action”
This tour will explore how Aqwest’s Water Recovery Scheme is securing Bunbury’s water future by treating and distributing fit-for-purpose recycled water to irrigate public open space. This innovative project will reduce demand on the Yarragadee Aquifer and support long-term water security for the region. Further information – Water Recovery Scheme Project | Aqwest
Busselton “The Airport Precinct”
A tour of the Busselton Margaret River Airport with an attached 206ha precinct open to exploring investment opportunities – one of the most important and strategically located airports in regional WA, with opportunities for aviation engineering, maintenance, flight training, freight, logistics, airline support, aeromedical, emergency and storage. Further information here: Commercial Opportunities » Busselton Margaret River Airport
Capel, Harvey and Dardanup “Agri-Inspiration”
Visit a range of sites across the Shires of Capel, Harvey and Dardanup to hear more about agri-business and agri-tourism. Sites still to be confirmed, although potentially include V&V Walsh, Ferguson Valley and Capel Agribusiness-Precinct
Collie “Just Transition and Energy Tour”
Collie is undergoing a transformation with State Government investment available to attract businesses to relocate to the region, or existing business to expand and grow. Visit local businesses showcasing this investment and demonstrating the growth of Collie. View sites critical to delivering green energy now and in the future. Further information on this grants funding available is located at: Collie Just Transition
Margaret River “The Lifestyle”
Visit Western Australia’s second most visited Tourism destination and the food bowl for the State. View local economic development and investment opportunities, with an overview of key local government investment and land activation that is available. Hear from local businesses on potential growth opportunities. Further information available here: Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Witchcliffe “The Ecovillage”
Visit this fully sustainable community of homes, completely off the grid, with its own waste processing facility, streets lined with communal nut trees, hubs built around communal vegetable gardens, and organic farming around the perimeter complete with four dams, marron, and a fruit and vegetable co-op. Aged care, school and recreational facilities being built for whole lifecycle support. Circular economy in practice. Further information here: Witchcliffe Ecovillage
