A gathering of healthcare experts from across the Northern Territory will address ongoing disparities in the sector for Indigenous communities.

Compass 2024 is the NT's leading professional development and networking event and a critical platform to discuss and then develop community-led health programs that meet the needs of Indigenous communities.

Event host Northern Territory Primary Health Network said more than 25 exhibitor booths and 400 healthcare professionals from fields such as nursing and Aboriginal health would attend.

"Compass 2024 is unique in that healthcare professionals come together and explore innovative solutions to address specific healthcare needs in the NT," NTPHN chief executive officer Gill Yearsley said.

Darcy Godden, the network's executive manager of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and a proud Kamilaroi and Wonnarua man, said Compass 2024 was an opportunity for the sector's leading minds to collaborate and create innovative solutions to close the gap in health outcomes.

"It is essential that we centre our discussions on the unique health challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Territory," he said.

"Our collective goal should be to develop and implement culturally safe, community-led primary health programs that meet the needs of community – determined by community."

He said the Compass event provided an opportunity for health advancements to be discussed from an Indigenous perspective.

"The Northern Territory is home to some of the most resilient and culturally-rich communities in the country," Mr Godden said.

"We have a chance at Compass, to pave the way for a healthier, more equitable future for us Mob."

Closing the gap in health outcomes for Indigenous people required commitment, a deep understanding of cultural safety and thinking outside the box.

"Compass is providing a vital space for healthcare professionals to engage in this crucial work, ensuring that our systems reflect the needs and strengths of our communities," Mr Godden said.

He said the launch this year of the Mob@Compass travel grant program was designed to ensure remote Aboriginal health workers and practitioners could attend Compass, and leverage its training and networking opportunities.

"Too often, our remote Mob miss out on these valuable experiences due to distance, but not this year," Mr Godden said.

"We're committed to doing everything we can to get more Mob there."

With two days of education sessions and workshops, the event will also showcase three esteemed keynote speakers from the healthcare sector including renowned sports physician Dr Geoff Thompson AM, Psykinetic CEO Dr Jordan Nguyen, known for his advancements in mind-controlled devices and inclusive gaming, and Professor Marco Briceno, NT Health chief executive, who will bring 20 years of expertise in clinical and executive roles, particularly in culturally appropriate and patient-centered care in the Territory.

Sponsored by Charles Darwin University, the 2024 conference was designed to not only attract more mob, but offer delegates a glimpse into the future of healthcare, focusing on practical application of cutting-edge research.

Compass 2024 is on August 16-17 at the Darwin Convention Centre and includes the RACGP sponsored 2024 Health Professional of the Year Awards.

More information is available at ntphn.org.au/compass.