DNCO Visitor Experiences Summit 2026

The Destination Country and Outback Visitor Experiences Summit is being held on 10-11 March 2026 in Narrabri.

About this Event

The Destination Country and Outback Visitor Experiences Summit is being held on 10-11 March 2026 in Narrabri with special guest Karen Jones, CEO Destination NSW!

The Summit, with a special focus on social impact, will see attendees spend 24 hours in and around Narrabri including networking, product showcases and collaborative exploration. Starting on Tuesday, 10 March at 1pm at the Lodge, Narrabri and finishing at 1pm on Wednesday, 11 March.

The DNCO Visitor Experience Summit will feature thought leaders, industry experts and tourism colleagues sharing their ideas and tips to help businesses identify their experiences and grow and prosper into the future.

Now in its fourth year, the Summit will explore the social impact of tourism along with trends, data and case studies via keynote speakers, panel discussions and workshops. Expect an action-packed and inspiring 24 hours in Narrabri, MC’d by the skilled and engaging Nigel Collin.

Your ticket also includes networking drinks and a product showcase event on Tuesday evening in the courtyard at The Exchange (this event is free to attend for those who purchase a ticket).

Purchase two or more tickets and receive a 50% discount. Use discount code twoormore at the checkout.

For accommodation options, please visit Explore Narrabri Region

Full program available below.

Agenda


🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Registration

🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Welcome and Housekeeping
Host: Nigel Collin

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Fireside Chat
Host: Karen Jones

🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Social Impact
Host: Min Seto

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:10 PM
Social Impact Narrabri Case Study
Host: Min Seto

🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
AFTERNOON TEA

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Impact before Numbers – Mentoring Business Showcase
Host: Charlotte Prouse

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Reflection
Host: Andrea Plawutsky

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Evening Event – Connected to Country in the courtyard

🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
‘Look Up’ – Narrabri Walking Tour
Host: Gilly Goddard

Info: Join Gilly Goddard, Narrabri Shire Council’s Small Business Liaison Officer for a gentle morning stroll and guided tour of Narrabri’s CBD, where you’ll explore event activation sites, learn about programs and activities being undertaken to revitalise the CBD and support a growing visitor economy sector in Narrabri Shire and broader region.


Meeting Point: Collins Park (Heritage Gates and Ticket Box), Tibbereena Street Narrabri.

Time: 7:30 – 8:30am


Coffee and Breakfast Suggestions close by for early risers

• T-Table - 100 Maitland Street (Inside arcade)

• Commons Expresso – 78 Maitland Street

• One23 Café – 123 Maitland Street

• Yield Café – Tibbereena Street

• Coogle Café – Crn of Barwan and Doyle St

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Connected to Country
Host: Dwayne Bannon-Harrison

🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Under the Covers Panel
Host: Pete Chapman

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MORNING TEA

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fireside Chat
Host: Dom Mehling

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Social media / AI Workshop
Host: Hayley Moody

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Wisdom in the Room
Host: Cathy Farry

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
LUNCH – grab and go

Also check out other Business events in Narrabri, Workshops in Narrabri, Meetups in Narrabri.