A Decade of Impact with the CRCNA
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Concurrent Room 1
Concurrent Room 2
Concurrent Room 3
Concurrent Room 4
| Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
| 11:40 AM - 11:50 AM |
Overview
Sheriden Morris, Chair, CRCNA
Speaker
Sheriden Morris
Chair
CRCNA
A Decade of Impact with the CRCNA
Presentation Overview
In this keynote, Sheriden Morris reflects on ten years of impact delivered by the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA), marking its final appearance at DNAC.
Drawing on lessons from across the north, Sheriden will highlight how research, development and extension have translated into real outcomes for industry, communities and regions, and the enduring value of strong, place-based collaboration.
Looking ahead, it’s time to transition to a new era of sustainable development, recognising the importance of maintaining momentum while supporting the next generation to carry it forward.
Drawing on lessons from across the north, Sheriden will highlight how research, development and extension have translated into real outcomes for industry, communities and regions, and the enduring value of strong, place-based collaboration.
Looking ahead, it’s time to transition to a new era of sustainable development, recognising the importance of maintaining momentum while supporting the next generation to carry it forward.
Biography
Sheriden is Chair of the CRC for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA), bringing a lifelong commitment to northern Australia shaped by her upbringing in the Northern Territory, studies in tropical agronomy, and a career spanning agriculture, aquaculture, tourism and environmental research. She has led the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre for the past decade and is Deputy Chair of Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef. Sheriden is a strong advocate for intelligent, sustainable development in northern Australia, grounded in tropical expertise and regional knowledge.
