Upcoming Events

EVENT HOST: Gold Coast Female Founders Forum
LOCATION: Kurrawa Surf Club

Join us the Female Founders Forum for their inaugural Deal Room & Masterclass, an inspiring, high-impact session designed to help female founders grow through referrals, strategic partnerships, and investment.

Unique to FFFGC, this Masterclass offers tailored, actionable engagement options based on your goals:

🎙️ Expert Masterclass with Ilona: Tracking Leads & General Networking Your Way — Learn to build systems that turn connections into revenue.

⚡ Curated Speed Networking: Tell us who you want to meet, and we’ll match you for targeted 5-minute introductions (meet up to 5 companies in the community).

✨ Founder Showcase: A dedicated spotlight for companies ready for strategic partners or investors.*

🤝 Investor & Partner Access: Meet corporate partners and investors actively looking to back female-founded businesses.

EVENT HOST: Global Drone 2026
LOCATION: Cbus Super Stadium

Global Drone® 2026 will bring together global industry leaders, government representatives, investors, innovators and technology specialists for a three-day showcase of drone technology, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems. Held at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast from 11–13 November 2026, the event will combine an international exhibition, industry congress and live technology demonstrations, highlighting how these emerging technologies are already transforming industries and creating new economic opportunities.

EVENT HOST: Defence Industry Networking
LOCATION: Surfers Paradise

Monthy networking for Gold Coast and SEQ businesses that want to connect with the Defence Industry Community. Free to attend. No agendas, no speeches. All welcome.

EVENT HOST: Business Chamber Queensland
LOCATION: JW Marriot, Surfers Paradise

Queensland women’s working lives, career pathways, and workforce participation are evolving – and maximising their contribution to the state’s business community is critical to building a productive, inclusive, and resilient economy for the future.

The inaugural Future of Women in Business Report, supported by Australian Retirement Trust, examines the pathways, barriers, and systemic changes needed unlock women’s economic potential across Queensland.

Join Business Chamber Queenlsand for lunch in Gold Coast as they discuss this valuable resource for businesses, industry leaders and government decision makers, featuring meaningful insights and practical actions to accelerate growth, build stronger businesses, and create lasting social impacts.

EVENT HOST: Speed Networking Gold Coast
LOCATION: Broadbeach Waters

Connect with professionals, owners and staff from various industries and expand your network to Sell Sell Sell your products and services. We hear it every day, there is a cost of living crisis, so we need to fight to keep our businesses relevant, competitive, visual and profitable. As owners, we need support, ideas, motivation and new connections. We need a space to showcase and speak about our products and services - how we want. This is a no holds selling event for you and your business to SELL SELL SELL.

EVENT HOST: Manufacturing Skills Queensland
LOCATION: Seaworld, Main Beach

Get your business AI-ready with this one-of- a- kind workshop designed to deliver a hands-on understanding of how AI is transforming manufacturing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept for manufacturing – it is here, being deployed across Queensland factories to improve safety, quality, productivity and decision making. In this one day leadership workshop, participants will explore how AI, combined with established Industry 4.0/ digital technologies, can help manufacturers use data, connectivity and automation to build adaptable, competitive, sustainable operations.

EVENT HOST: Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards
LOCATION: The Star Gold Coast

The Gala Awards Dinner is the highlight of the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards' annual calendar and it is where the annual winners will be announced.

Many companies also use the event as their company Christmas Party.

Winners are not advised in advance and must be present on the night to be eligible to accept their award.

EVENT HOST: Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce
LOCATION: Burleigh

Join the Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce for a practical end of year breakfast conversation with Conor McGarrity, BDO Partner – Forensic Investigations & Integrity, as we unpack the risks hiding in everyday business operations.

This session with explore real-world examples, common vulnerabilities and 5 red flags every Gold Coast business owner should know – plus simple steps you can take to protect your people, money and reputation.

EVENT HOST: Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
LOCATION: Currumbin

Step into the magic of Twilight in the Valley.

Set against the breath taking backdrop of The Valley Estate, this exclusive end-of-year celebration invites the Southern Gold Coast business community to come together for an evening of connection, celebration and festive indulgence.

As the sun sets over Currumbin Valley, enjoy exceptional hospitality, meaningful conversations and a relaxed atmosphere designed to celebrate the relationships, achievements and successes that have shaped the year.

EVENT HOST: Gold Coast Community Fund
LOCATION: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

 Gold Coast Community Christmas Appeal 2026

A great opportunity to hear from some of the Gold Coast's most successful business leaders while raising funds to assist Gold Coasters in need at Christmas.

Make a tangible impact on the community while gaining valuable exposure and networking opportunities. ​

EVENT HOST: Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce
LOCATION: Surfers Paradise

 Wrap up the year with festive cheer at the Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce Christmas Twilight Networking Event!

Join for an evening of great connections, conversation and Christmas spirit overlooking Surfers Paradise Beach.