A call for 'contributions' has been issued for the 2015 SEGRA Conference to be held at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst from Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 October.

SEGRA stands for Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia, and the conference is a significant national event which is expected to draw more than 250 attendees. CSU is the host region and Platinum Sponsor of the conference.

CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann said the university was proud to host SEGRA, Australia's premier conference on regional issues.

"SEGRA assists regional, rural and remote Australia to source and identify the techniques, skills and issues they need to address to achieve successful economic growth and development," Professor Vann said.

"I have gained a lot from attending previous SEGRA conferences, as have other staff at the University. It's an important forum to share ideas about how to improve lives and the economy in regional Australia.

"Charles Sturt University courses, graduates and research help regional communities to thrive and prosper economically, socially and environmentally. We aim to improve educational outcomes and lives for Indigenous, regional, rural and remote Australians."

The 2015 SEGRA conference theme is 'Leading and Growing Sustainable Regions'. It will include topics such as environment, productive landscapes, attracting investment, emerging industries, human capital, export and trade, and the policy settings needed to ensure regional Australia's continuing role in the national agenda.

In calling for individuals and organisations to submit contributions for consideration for inclusion at the 2015 SEGRA Conference, Professor Vann said this is an opportunity to meet with others who share a commitment to the advancement and sustainability of regional Australia.

Information about how to submit a paper can be found on the SEGRA website.

Organisations interested to become sponsors for the 2015 SEGRA Conference should contact Ms Kate Esdaile, regional relations coordinator in the CSU Office of Corporate Affairs on (02) 6338 4165 or kesdaile@csu.edu.au.

CSU is the largest regionally-based university in Australia, with campuses located in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Goulburn, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga, as well as Regional Study Centres in Griffith and Wangaratta. More than 75 per cent of CSU's on-campus rural students move back into employment in rural and regional areas after graduation, while approximately 40 per cent of CSU's online students are from regional, rural and remote locations.