Darwin has been selected to host the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) 33rd Triennial World Conference in 2032, bringing more than 500 delegates to the Australian city.
The bid was secured through a partnership between Northern Territory Business Events, the Darwin Convention Centre and the Country Women’s Association of the Northern Territory.
Darwin was announced as the host city at ACWW’s 31st Triennial World Conference in Ottawa in May. Ahead of the event, Darwin will also host the ACWW Pacific Area Conference in 2027, which is expected to attract around 200 delegates.
ACWW is an international organisation representing rural women across 82 countries. Founded in 1929, it advocates for the empowerment of rural women and works to address issues including isolation, gender inequality and limited representation in political decision-making.
Northern Territory Business Events Executive Director Suzana Bishop said hosting the conference was a significant achievement for the Territory.
“Hosting this global conference in Darwin is a major achievement for the Northern Territory and a powerful opportunity to welcome rural women from across the globe,” she said.
“It provides a meaningful setting to celebrate strength, community and collaboration, values which are deeply embedded in both the Territory and ACWW.”
ACWW World President Marie Kenny said the 2032 conference would be the organisation’s first world conference following its centenary celebrations in 2029.
“With the long and passionate history of support and engagement from local members of the Country Women’s Association, as well as the positive relationships already established with the community and the traditional Larrakia landowners, we couldn’t think of a more wonderful opportunity to celebrate the start of our second centenary,” she said.
The Northern Territory Government supports the attraction of international conferences through its Business Events Support Fund, which provides financial assistance to eligible organisations considering the Territory for major business events.
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