• More than 160 global business leaders, investors, and decision-makers from 12 countries have gathered in Darwin for the 2026 Northern Territory Investment Summit.
• Now in its second year, the Summit is showcasing the Territory’s pipeline of investment-ready projects across energy, critical minerals, defence, agriculture, tourism, and advanced manufacturing.
• A globally connected Territory economy means more investment, more jobs, and more opportunities for Territorians.

The Finocchiaro CLP Government has brought the world to Darwin this week, with more than 160 invited business leaders, investors, and government decision-makers from 12 countries gathering for the 2026 Northern Territory Investment Summit.

The Summit comes at a pivotal moment, with the Territory rapidly emerging as one of Australia’s most strategically significant investment destinations – delivering the projects that matter to Australia’s future and the world’s growing demand for secure supply chains, energy security, and critical minerals.

Transformative projects including the Beetaloo Sub-basin, the Arafura Rare Earths Nolans Project and the Northern Marine Complex are reshaping the region and driving economic momentum.

The Beetaloo offers opportunities across exploration, development and long-term LNG offtake and is pivotal to Australia’s sovereign energy security, while Nolans positions the Territory as a reliable long-term supplier of the rare earths powering the industries of the future.

Over the week, delegates will explore opportunities across energy, defence, mining, agriculture, tourism, digital infrastructure, space, advanced manufacturing and maritime, and take part in a series of sector-focused roundtables.

The Summit builds on the Government’s proactive investor engagement, including the Minister-led Investor Roadshow to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan earlier this year, complemented by onshore engagement with Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore.

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the Territory was open for business.

"Around the world, demand is surging for the very things the Territory holds in abundance and which we can reliably deliver," the Chief Minister said.

"Nations and investors alike are searching for jurisdictions that offer political certainty, stability, and trusted partnership – and they are finding that their search leads here."

Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations, Robyn Cahill, said the Summit put Territory opportunities in front of the people who could back them.

“The Summit brings international investors, executives, and decision-makers together to see the scale of what’s transforming the Territory – energy, gas, critical minerals, and critical infrastructure – for themselves.

“For investors, the Territory offers what matters most: a trusted, stable, and globally competitive destination for long-term investment. This is a place of action, momentum, and delivery.”

Source: Northern Territory Government Newsroom