Biography:

Allan Dale is the CEO of the Far North Queensland Regional Development Australia Board and Associate Professor with the Cairns Institute at James Cook University where he leads research in the area of regional development and natural resource management fields. Allan has an extensive research background in regional planning and development (including CSIRO and Griffith University) as well as environmental and social impact assessment. Allan recently led the Expert Working Group on tropical science engagement through Inspiring Australia.

Presentations:

• The national engagement strategy, from Inspiring Australia to inspiring next door