This winter, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, will open the doors of Government House for the Winter Conversation Series - a program of engaging and thought-provoking conversations with outstanding South Australians.

Held in the Government House Ballroom from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on the first Friday of June, July and August, each session will explore bold ideas and current issues through dynamic conversations with leaders shaping South Australia's future.

Friday, 5 June 2026 (fully booked)
‘Towards 2036: South Australia’s Bicentenary’
Her Excellency will be joined by Dr Kiera Lindsey, South Australia’s History Advocate, to reflect on the stories that define our past and the legacy the state is building ahead of its 200th anniversary.

Friday, 3 July 2026
'The Future of Food and Dining in South Australia'
Celebrated chef and broadcaster Adam Liaw and Nicola Palmer of the Watervale Hotel will explore how South Australia’s culinary landscape is evolving, from local produce to dining experiences.

Friday, 7 August 2026
‘The Future of AI in South Australia’
Dr Brenton Cooper of Fivecast and Professor Simon Lucey, Director of the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, will discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence and its role in shaping South Australia’s future.

The conversations are free to attend, but bookings are essential due to seating requirements in the ballroom. Bookings will open a few weeks before each conversation at www.governor.sa.gov.au.