The Finocchiaro CLP Government is helping Territorians build the skills needed for future careers in a growing digital economy through Digital Futures 2026.
This will build a bigger, better workforce to support local businesses, grow the economy and create more opportunities for Territorians.
The Territory’s digital workforce is forecast to grow from around 5,100 workers today to more than 10,000 workers.
The Territory’s digital workforce is set to double, forecast to grow from around 5,100 workers today to more than 10,000 workers over the next decade.
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is investing in the skills needed to drive the Territory’s growing digital economy, with Digital Futures 2026 connecting Territorians to the opportunities and careers of tomorrow, today.
Held at Charles Darwin University’s Danala Campus, the event offers engaging and hands-on technology experiences designed to inspire interest in the digital sector and showcase the wide range of career and learning opportunities available.
This year’s theme, Developing Your Future Mindset, focuses on building adaptability, creativity and problem-solving skills to help Territorians thrive in an increasingly digital economy.
Minister for Corporate and Digital Development Joshua Burgoyne said building a skilled workforce was critical to rebuilding the economy and creating new opportunities for Territorians.
“The Territory’s digital workforce is forecast to double over the next decade,” Minister Burgoyne said.
“That represents enormous opportunities for Territorians, but we must ensure we are building the skills and workforce needed to meet that demand.
“That’s why events like Digital Futures are so important. We are giving Territorians the opportunity to see themselves in the careers of the future, connect with industry experts and explore the possibilities technology can create.”
The Australian Computer Society reveals nationally Australia’s technology workforce contributes almost $134 billion to the economy, an additional 230,000 technology workers are required by 2030 and workers now spend around 180 million hours weekly using digital skills.
“Technology is changing the way we live, learn and work faster than ever before, creating new opportunities, new industries and new careers,” Minister Burgoyne said.
“Our Government is investing in the digital sector to ensure Territorians have the skills they need for the jobs being created in our growing digital economy and supporting our local businesses to embrace new tools and technologies.”
This directly aligns with the CLP Government’s priority under its rebuilding the economy strategy here to build a bigger, better workforce, and its Digital Futures Strategy 2026-28 here to build digital skills to grow the economy and improve connectivity across the NT.
Event speakers include Olympic champion, technology executive and leadership expert Alisa Camplin AM, educator, entrepreneur and video game developer Dylan Bennett and AI governance specialist, legal strategist and technology innovation thought leader Guzyal Hill.
