Upcoming Events

Reimagine innovation for your manufacturing business!

Join Queensland Manufacturing for an exclusive breakfast session in partnership with UQ, featuring Professor Sarel Gronum, a leading expert in innovation and business growth.

What’s in it for you?

• Gain fresh ideas and insights to redefine innovation for your team and business.
• Develop innovative ideas to commercialise growth strategies for your business.
• Learn practical strategies to boost productivity and competitiveness.
• Explore how to leverage innovation to tackle workforce challenges and unlock growth opportunities.
• Connect with industry peers, experts, and government representatives during dedicated networking opportunities.
• Enjoy a light breakfast while engaging with like-minded professionals.

EVENT HOST: Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
LOCATION: Southern Cross University, Bilinga

The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the 2026 Masterclass Series, a collaborative offering in conjunction with Southern Cross University, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of our members. This series aims to address the key challenges faced by businesses today and provide practical solutions through expert-led sessions.

Global uncertainty is increasingly shaping how businesses plan, invest, and manage risk. This session offers practical, evidence‑based insights from policy, markets, and the energy transition to support confident decision‑making in business.

EVENT HOST: BNI Gold Coast & Tweed Shire
LOCATION: Shearers Arms Tavern, Ormeau

Grow Your Business with BNI Ormeau

Join this free information session to discover how Business Network International (BNI) helps business owners generate consistent referrals, increase visibility, and build powerful local partnerships. This is your opportunity to become a founding member of the new Ormeau chapter and secure your professional category.

EVENT HOST: Water Industry Operations Association of Australia
LOCATION: Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, Nerang

Get ready for WIOA’s premier and largest annual gathering of the water industry operations sector! Returning bigger, better, and bolder in 2026!

Whether you’re an experienced operator, emerging professional, or passionate about innovation in the water sector, this event is your opportunity to connect, learn and grow with the best in the industry.