Indigenous Governance Forum
Save the date: 22 July 2026 | Virtual
Governance Institute of Australia and the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute are pleased to host the 2026 Virtual Indigenous Governance Forum.
Indigenous Governance Forum
Following NAIDOC Week, this annual forum provides a timely opportunity to reflect on Indigenous governance and to explore the strategies, tools and approaches that support self-determination and nation building.
We invite you to join us to explore Indigenous governance, and the structures, systems and processes by which different First Nations peoples have framed leadership, culture, social and economic practice, self-determination and decision-making.
Our culture is the thread that weaves its way through our entire operation and keeps us focused on our core values
– Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation, 2016 Indigenous Governance Awards Category A, shortlisted applicant.
Who should attend
Business leaders and managers cannot afford to miss this update, including:
- CEOs, CFOs, CROs
- Directors
- Company secretaries
- General counsel
- Risk managers
- Heads of internal audit, secretariats and governance
- Legal advisers
- Anyone else with governance or risk management responsibilities.
Governance and risk management consultants and advisors
The forum is relevant for all sectors including listed, non-listed, government and not-for-profit.
Agenda (subject to change)
| Registration |
| Opening Keynote
Michelle Deshong |
| Nurturing Culture: Caring for Language and Country
TBC |
| Corporate Leadership: Systems Change and Economic Empowerment
Jessica Bulger |
| Regulators: Shaping Fair and Future‑Ready Systems
Tricia Stroud |
| Diversity and Inclusion: The Heart of Strong Nations
Ann-Maree Long |
| Indigenous Data Governance and AI
Dr Karaitiana Taiuru |
| Closing remarks from Chair |