Upcoming Events

EVENT HOST: Gold Coast Female Founders Forum
LOCATION: Broadbeach

 The Gold Coast Female Founders Forum hosts monthly meetups at the Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club with subject matter experts as guest speakers.

EVENT HOST: Rotor Tech
LOCATION: RACV Royal Pines Resort

Held biennially, the RotorTech Vertical Flight Exposition is a three-day industry-only event bringing together the helicopter, uncrewed flight and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sectors.

RotorTech will feature an international exhibition, helicopter static displays, keynote presentations, expert conferences and dedicated networking functions to provide a dynamic platform for professionals to connect, exchange insights and do business.

EVENT HOST: AMTIL
LOCATION: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Australian Manufacturing Week is Australia’s premier manufacturing solutions event that showcases the latest innovations, technologies and equipment in the advanced manufacturing sector. Explore new opportunities, meet and network with industry leaders and technology experts, all under one roof. Admission is free to trade personnel.

EVENT HOST: Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce
LOCATION: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Gridlock or Gateway — SEQ’s Transport Moment of Truth

The real story here is irresistible: a region already choking on growth, about to invite the entire world to watch, with a housing boom dumping hundreds of thousands of new residents into a network already on its knees — and a six-year countdown to fix it.

That’s not a transport forum. That’s a pressure cooker with a deadline.

The narrative writes itself:

• The Olympics is the forcing function nobody can ignore
• Housing sprawl is outpacing every mode of transport simultaneously
• Freight gets squeezed as passenger demand explodes
• And the Gold Coast specifically becomes the global shop window for whether SEQ pulled it off

This event will bring together transport leaders, planners, and innovators with discussions explore how advance planning — across modes, jurisdictions, and time horizons — can support economic growth, resilience, and sustainable mobility.

You'll hear from the Hon Brent Mickelberg MP, Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mayor Tom Tate, City of Gold, and a diverse panel of industry leaders.

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: Sanctuary Cove
LOCATION: Sanctuary Cove

Welcome to Australia's must-see boating blockbuster!

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the greatest show afloat. The Southern Hemisphere's marquee marine event with a superstar lineup of more than 300 exhibitors across everything from the latest marine gadgets and must-have technology to a massive display of trailer boats, sail boats, motor yachts and superyachts plus a raft of exciting new product launches.

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show promises plenty of showstopping moments from exclusive VIP experiences in The Lagoon Beach Club to boatloads of activities, including live entertainment stages, fishing demonstrations, street performers and a fun-filled kids activities. Get along to the biggest and best boating lifestyle show with over 820 boats and thousands of marine products.

Don't miss this full-on, four-day, action-packed event of all things aquatic.

EVENT HOST: Queensland Government
LOCATION: Mercure Gold Coast Resort, Carrara

The Queensland Small Business Month expo is free to attend and tailored to suit businesses at every stage of their journey, providing practical solutions and insights to support growth and success.

What to expect at the expos:

• Small business services exhibition: Access information and services from selected key government agencies and business groups. Explore and discover opportunities linked to major projects like the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Specialised business support: Get one-on-one advice from Mentoring for Growth program business mentors, financial counsellors and cyber security experts. Spots are limited and additional questions to tailor this support to your business needs will be asked on registration.
• Presentations: Learn from industry leaders through panel discussions and practical sessions.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts, network with peers and access the tools needed to thrive.

EVENT HOST: Cohort Innovation Space
LOCATION: Southport

Looking to meet like-minded builders, experiment with AI, and actually create something from scratch? Got ideas but not sure how to bring them to life? This is your moment.

Join this high-energy two-day hackathon designed specifically for NextGen students, where you will learn how to use AI tools in a real-world context, collaborate with talented peers, and build something you can be proud of.

EVENT HOST: Qld Department of State Development - SEQ South
LOCATION: Southport

Are you a regional Queensland business? Want to stand out from your competitors and improve your chances of winning tenders?

This practical and interactive workshop will help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts, large and small.

You’ll learn how to write an effective tender response that outlines the expertise, experience and value-add activities of your business to procurement managers who are responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain. The workshop will cover:

• how to interpret tender documentation
• how to prepare responses to key criteria
• understanding the importance of non-price criteria vs price
• common pitfalls and traps
• where to look for current and upcoming tendering opportunities
• how to conduct market research to maximise your chances of success

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.