At The Next Economy, we are excited to team up with Erinch Sahan for his Australian tour to share ideas, provocations, and proof of what is possible in the world of business and investment.
Businesses and investment matter in Australia. They have a significant role in shaping economic, ecological, and social outcomes – for good, and sometimes for ill. So how can business and investment ensure that their activities and ways of working contribute to an Australia that future generations will be proud of?
Erinch is a globally renowned thought leader with expertise in business design and investment. Join us to hear from Erinch and widen the discussion about the critical role of business and investment in building the economy we could have. This is a rare opportunity to hear him speak in Australia and not to be missed!
Melbourne:
Transforming Business and Investment into a force for good. Erinch Sahan, with special guests from Regen Melbourne and Social Traders.
Join Erinch in conversation with special guests Tara Anderson, CEO of Social Traders, and Josh Devine, Collaboration and Investment lead at Regen Melbourne.
Together they will explore how Melbourne can become a place where purpose-led business is not the exception, but the new business as usual.
📅Date: Tuesday 6 of October 2026
🕰️ Time: Arrive at 5.45pm for 6pm –7.45pm
📍 Location: For Purpose Hub, Level 4/454 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
🌍 Hosted by: The Next Economy and Greater Melbourne Foundation with special guests from Regen Melbourne and Social Traders
🎟 Tickets: RSVP here.
Webinar hosted by The Next Economy:
Global lessons, regional opportunities: A special conversation with international thought-leader Erinch Sahan and The Next Economy’s Economic Program Director Katherine Trebeck and Land Program Director Jacqui Bell.
📅 Date: Thursday 8 October 2026, 10-11am, AEDT (9-10am AEST),
📍 Location: Online webinar
🎟 Tickets: Register here
🎤Speakers: Erinch Sahan in conversation with Dr Katherine Trebeck and Jacqui Bell
Webinar hosted by ANU Planetary Health Equity Hothouse:
Redesigning business and finance to unlock economic transformations: Australian National University Saving the World Webinar.
📅 Date: Thursday 8th of October, 12.30pm-1.30pm
📍 Location: Online webinar
🎟 Tickets: Register here.
Sydney:
What would business look like if it worked for everyone?
Global thought leader Erinch Sahan will share ideas, provocations and real proof of what’s possible – followed by a panel discussion with Melina Morrison, CEO of Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, Dr Belinda Russon, CEO of Tranby Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd, and Nathan Robertson-Ball, Founder of Finding Nature.
📅 Date: Wednesday 14 October, 2026
🕰️ Time: 6–8pm
📍 Location: Blue Gum Hall, Yirranma Place, 262 Liverpool St Darlinghurst
🌍 Hosted by: The Next Economy and Paul Ramsay Foundation
🎟 Tickets: RSVP here
This trip is generously supported by WWF, Paul Ramsay Foundation, and Greater Melbourne Foundation.
If you would like to support this trip or find out more about events, please email j.foster@nexteconomy.com.au