About this Event
South Australia's Strategic Future in the Indo-Pacific
Join us on October 6th 2026, at 6:00 PM ACST at Festival Tower for an evening of great conversation and networking.
The New Colombo Plan Alumni Network, hosted at Deloitte, brings together leaders from industry, government, and the New Colombo Plan community to discuss South Australia's role in the Indo-Pacific.
We'll dive into how SA’s strengths in the APAC region, including advanced and emerging manufacturing, clean energy, and Pacific communities, alongside a Deloitte perspective, position the state for exciting opportunities in the region.
The night features a panel discussion and Q&A time, followed by relaxed networking over light refreshments and drinks. Don’t miss this chance to connect and explore the future shaping South Australia’s place in the Indo-Pacific.
Speakers
Shannon Cutter
Manager at Deloitte Access Economics, specialising in economic analysis and the macroeconomic trends shaping Australian and commercial markets, providing insight into the economic forces influencing South Australia's engagement with the Indo-Pacific.
Tukini Tavui
Founder and Director of Pacific Catalyst and former CEO of the Pacific Islands Council of South Australia, with extensive experience across Pacific communities, labour mobility, community development, and strengthening South Australia’s engagement with the wider Indo-Pacific.
Michelle Howie
Innovation Development Manager at SA Power Networks and New Colombo Plan Korea alumna, exploring how South Australia's experience with renewable energy and grid innovation can contribute to energy transitions and collaboration across the Indo-Pacific. Michelle also has experience engaging with energy leaders across the Asia-Pacific region In her role as Australia's representative on the World Energy Council's Future Energy Leaders Program.
Fairlie Delbridge
Fairlie Delbridge is a company director, commercialisation adviser, ESV investor, and a former inaugural Commissioner of the State Planning Commission. After two decades as a property developer and Director of Strategy & Innovation at Renewal SA, she now backs early-stage ventures across Australia and the USA, including as co-founder of LEKI Electric Motorcycles. A Fellow of the AICD and a 2023–24 Graduate Fellow of the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, she brings a practical view of how SA can participate in development & investment across the Indo-Pacific.
Hosts
Hosted by Levi McKenzie and Zac Horbelt, New Colombo Plan South Australian Alumni Network Co-Leads
Event venue & nearby stays
Festival Tower, Station Road, Adelaide, Australia
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