Events & Workshops / South Australian Tourism Conference

The 2026 South Australian Tourism Conference, was held 16-17 June 2026 in Adelaide at the Hilton, and is the state’s preeminent professional development and networking event for the tourism industry and broader visitor economy.

What a fantastic two days! The 2026 South Australian Tourism Conference brought together tourism operators, industry leaders, government representatives and partners from across South Australia to learn, connect and explore the future of our visitor economy.

It was inspiring to see so many passionate people come together with a shared commitment to strengthening our industry, sharing ideas and supporting one another.

 Conference in the numbers

• 2 inspiring days
• Nearly 300 delegates
• 35+ speakers, presenters and facilitators
• 6 breakout sessions
• 16 practical workshops
• 20+ exhibitors
• 1 unforgettable networking event at Off the Clock

 Across the Conference, delegates explored topics including AI, workforce, customer experience, accessibility, cyber security, profitability, regenerative tourism, crisis communications and succession planning, taking home practical ideas they can put into action straight away.

 Day 1 encouraged delegates to lift their gaze while staying grounded in the stories, people and places that make South Australia unique. From Professor Mary Droser’s fascinating insights into our ancient past to Chris Blowes’ powerful keynote on resilience, the day challenged perspectives and sparked important conversations.

The conversations continued into the evening at Off the Clock at Hotel Alba, where delegates celebrated thehello SA Top Tourism Town and Top Tour Guide Awards while reconnecting with colleagues and making new industry connections. 

Day 2 shifted the focus to practical action, with delegates building their own program from 16 workshops covering the opportunities and challenges facing tourism businesses today.

A huge thank you to our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, partners and every delegate who joined us. Your enthusiasm, generosity and willingness to share ideas are what make this Conference so special.

We can’t wait to do it all again next year.

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Here’s what delegates said about our previous conferences: 

“The 2025 SA Tourism Conference was an outstanding experience! The workshops were not only informative and interactive but delivered by knowledgeable professionals who clearly understood the challenges and opportunities in our industry. I walked away with practical takeaways that I could implement in my business straight away. On top of that, the networking opportunities were fantastic it was great to connect with like-minded tourism operators and industry leaders from across the state. A must-attend event for anyone serious about growing their tourism business!”

“A big thank you to TICSA for curating such a thoughtful, energising and insight-packed program. From the powerful Welcome to Country by Uncle Mickey to dynamic speakers, engaging workshops, yummy food, and a room full of passionate, fun, good humans. What stood out most? The genuine opportunity to connect with people who care deeply about the future of tourism, our communities, and the impact of visitor experiences.”

“Fabulous conference, very focussed on AI & the future of tourism moving forward. Surprised at the lack of attendees not having Cyber Insurance for their businesses – scary!”

“The TiCSA Conference was an incredibly rewarding experience, bringing together passionate, knowledgeable people from across the industry. It offered a valuable chance to connect, share ideas, and deepen our understanding of key challenges and opportunities in tourism. The energy, insight, and generosity of everyone involved made it both inspiring and genuinely useful.”

“I left the TiCSA conference with new ideas that are applicable to any professional/business, including cultural awareness, the future of Australia’s economy, marketing and cyber safety. As a bonus, the tourism industry are experts at showcasing the best food and wine that SA has to offer – so you will not be disappointed!”