South Australia is a national and global climate leader. We now have the potential to host the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference in 2026. With strong support from the Prime Minister and Premier Malinauskas, the event would showcase the state’s strengths in renewable energy and sustainable innovation.
South Australian Business Chamber CEO Andrew Kay welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday. “The Chamber has been advocating to bring COP31 to Adelaide since 2021,” he said.
“The scale of this event and the diversity of leaders that it will bring to our state will be a first for us. That will be a challenge given the tight lead time, but we have proven before that we can deliver when it counts.”
“The investment in infrastructure, technology and people that will be required to deliver COP31, and what we learn from hosting a world conference of this scale, should create a legacy for South Australia to tackle bids for large global events in the future.”
Hosting COP31 will not only elevate Adelaide on the world stage but it will also create significant opportunities for local businesses to engage in and benefit from the transition to a low-emissions economy.
In the lead-up, South Australian businesses have an immediate chance to get ahead. The Industry Climate Change Conference is just around the corner, taking place at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Thursday, 8 May, and Friday, 9 May 2025.
With up to 1,000 delegates expected, the conference is for small to medium-sized businesses, founders, leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators across all industries.
In a packed two-day program, discover how your business can reduce climate risks, unlock low-emissions growth, and work toward a clean, green, and prosperous future.
What to Expect at the Conference
Hear from 70+ leading voices in sustainability, innovation, and business, including:
… and a wide range of entrepreneurs and innovators prospering in the green economy!
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact Sara King, Sales Manager, at sara.king@aomevents.com
