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title: "Regional Connectivity and Business Resilience Forum"
description: "Join local businesses, councils, and technology leaders for a discussion on improving connectivity, resilience, and digital infrastructure across regional communities. Hear from Lightning IP engineers and regional partners about the future of connectivity outside metro areas."
url: "https://dev.www.lightningip.com.au/events/regional-connectivity-business-resilience-forum-2026"
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updated: "2026-09-26"
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# Regional Connectivity and Business Resilience Forum

Join local businesses, councils, and technology leaders for a discussion on improving connectivity, resilience, and digital infrastructure across regional communities. Hear from Lightning IP engineers and regional partners about the future of connectivity outside metro areas.

- **When:** 24 October 2026, 9:00am – 12:00pm AEDT
- **Where:** Albury Business Centre, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury NSW 2640
- **Category:** Industry Briefing
- **Cost:** $495 + GST per participant

Reliable connectivity is no longer just an IT concern — it is essential infrastructure for modern organisations. From small businesses to healthcare providers and local government, strong digital networks support operations, services, and regional growth.

The Regional Connectivity and Business Resilience Forum brings together local leaders, technology experts, and organisations across the region to explore how resilient digital infrastructure supports stronger businesses and communities.

Join us for a morning of insights, discussion, and networking focused on the future of connectivity in regional Australia.

## Who this is for

This event is designed for professionals and organisations who rely on dependable digital infrastructure to operate and grow.

- Small and medium business owners
- IT managers and technology leaders
- Local government representatives
- Healthcare and education organisations
- Regional enterprise and multi-site businesses
- Anyone interested in the future of connectivity in regional communities

## What you will gain

Attendees will leave with practical insights and a clearer understanding of how connectivity impacts their organisation.

- A better understanding of regional network infrastructure
- Practical strategies for improving business connectivity resilience
- Insights into emerging connectivity technologies and upgrades
- Opportunities to connect with regional leaders and technology experts
- Knowledge about how reliable connectivity supports business continuity

## Key themes

The forum will explore several important topics shaping connectivity in regional Australia.

**Regional network infrastructure**
Understanding the challenges and opportunities of connectivity outside metro areas.

**Business resilience and continuity**
How reliable connectivity supports operations, remote work, and digital services.

**Future infrastructure developments**
What upcoming network upgrades and technologies mean for regional organisations.

**Connectivity for essential services**
How healthcare, education, and government services depend on stable digital infrastructure.

## Networking opportunity

Following the forum discussion, attendees are invited to stay for informal networking and conversation with speakers and fellow participants.

Light refreshments will be provided.