Get involved in the Regional Growth Project 2021
Our purpose is to drive innovation and increase the competitiveness of regional and rural communities. Through our events, we help create like-minded communities of entrepreneurs and business people who can come together with common challenges and ambitions for better business and community outcomes. We deliver online education, mentoring, storytelling, networks, programs and events that aim to connect and champion regional communities to build resilient economies by supporting innovation, entrepreneurialism and business growth.
If you are a passionate and purpose-driven business owner who wants your business to learn new digital skills, then it’s time to get involved in the upcoming DIF festival and participate in the upcoming Regional Growth events!
The DIF Festival is an initiative of the State Government of Victoria led by DJPR and delivered in collaboration with a network of partners. The DIF Festival aims to connect businesses, individuals and the wider community with emerging tech, inclusive digital solutions and create digital adoption opportunities to build tech capability, encouraging economic recovery and jobs growth for Victorians. The DIF2021 Festival will be hybrid and run between 25 August to 8 September 2021 - here’s how you can get involved this year.
Attend a DIF Hub
Create a Pop-up Hub
Watch the Regional Growth Events with fellow business owners at one of the Regional DIF Hubs in Bendigo, Hume, Wangaratta or Warrnambool.
Make sure to RSVP on your local DIF Hub Eventbrite page.
Activate your local community by creating a Pop-up DIF Hub and stream our Regional Growth Events plus other online DIF events to your community.
Get in touch with us today to activate your community.
Join an Event
Victorian Regional Growth Summit - Wednesday 1st September 2021
Join us as we share stories of inspiration and change and meet your fellow regional and rural business owners in interactive workshop and networking sessions. This year's Summit is all about online business and expanding digital knowledge, fostering collaboration and encouraging action in your local business community. Be inspired to make small changes for maximum impact!
Victorian Regional Growth Showcase - Monday 6th September 2021
Gain awareness and understand the key digital and innovation projects and initiatives supported by the Regional Digital Fund that are happening in your regional area. Come and learn more about the amazing projects underway and make new connections across the Victoria Regional Partnerships and Local Government Authorities.
The RGP Masterclasses will be a series of practical workshop sessions following on from the Summit and Showcase events. The focus will be on teaching business leaders how technology can create a positive impact on their business, saving them time, money and resources and increasing revenue in the long term, enabling them to focus on their core skills.
Hear from a range of educators about how you can use marketing, customer experience and technology to help your business grow. Take away key insights and practical actions to help you apply these learnings in your business.
These masterclasses are for you if you are an entrepreneur or startup, small to medium-sized business or part of the regional business community.
RGP Masterclass Series
Watch On Demand Content
Catch up on past content from Regional Growth events, featured stories, top tips and more on our Youtube Channel.
