Blak & Bold AEDF 12 Conference

The Blak & Bold AEDF 12 conference is a high-impact platform championing Indigenous leadership, enterprise, and economic sovereignty. This year’s theme is:

Blak & Bold.

This theme is a confident declaration of voice, presence, and future-thinking — unapologetic ambition grounded in deep connection to Country, culture, and community.

The 12th Aboriginal Economic Development Forum will focus on:

• Integrity in OUR Blak Business sector: Reflecting strength, clarity, and cultural pride.
• Unlocking OUR country, culture, and knowledge: Drawing deeply from land and identity, using culturally significant tones that represent strength, resilience, and connection to place.
• Excellence in OUR capability: Embodying momentum, leadership, and collective impact through its design system.
• Setting OUR price: Positioning the forum as a modern platform for Indigenous economic leadership through a dynamic yet grounded visual system.

Blak & Bold AEDF 12 will celebrate best practices, tackle challenges, and foster innovation across:

• Business and industry
• Workforce development
• Country and culture

The forum will bring together Blak thought-leaders and change-makers from across the Northern Territory to drive real economic impact.

The conference lockup — featuring bold typography and a stylised ampersand — reflects strength, clarity, and collaboration. It’s designed with a business-like yet culturally grounded visual identity that aligns with the forum’s focus on leadership, innovation, and economic empowerment.