A major strength of ICT in Ballarat is the strong group of local ICT industry champions. These local champions include individuals, who regularly use their profile and business/social networks to promote Ballarat's ICT capabilities within and outside the region, and local institutions (e.g. Ballarat ICT Ltd , University of Ballarat). Such industry champions are critical to the future development of ICT in Ballarat. It is important that such resources are used most effectively and that Ballarat continually increases the number and profile of its champions. The identification of cross-sectoral ICT champions from key regional industries is an opportunity as are strategies, which will support the renewal and reinvigoration of local leadership over time.