Upcoming Events

EVENT HOST: Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce
LOCATION: The Star

 The Gold Coast is entering its next phase of growth. Population is rising, infrastructure investment is accelerating, and major developments are reshaping the skyline. The real question is not whether the city will grow, but how we deliver it?

The Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce presents its 2026 Property Forum under the theme Building the Gold Coast for Growth: Preparing Our City for 2032 and Beyond. This flagship event will bring together senior government representatives, major developers, infrastructure leaders, project funders and respected economic commentators to examine what it will take to deliver the next chapter of our city.

EVENT HOST: TAFE Queensland Ashmore Campus
LOCATION: Benowa

 Ready to dive into the world of advanced composites for aerospace? This hands-on, in-person workshop is perfect for students, engineers, technicians, managers, educators, and industry professionals looking to expand their knowledge and practical skills.

Spend an engaging day learning about aerospace-grade composite materials, manufacturing processes, and industry best practices from experienced aerospace professionals. Participants will gain valuable hands-on experience manufacturing composite components while exploring the technologies used across the aerospace, space, defence, marine, motorsport and advanced manufacturing sectors.

EVENT HOST: Natalie Dickie & Tim Walmsley
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: The Daring Collective
LOCATION: Southport Community Centre

Solange Lipcin and Sofía Silva Berenguer are co-facilitating a small, in-person session on the Gold Coast for women in the first year or two of building their own business.

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: Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce
LOCATION: Bond University

Gold Coast business owners and decision-makers are invited to experience the future of technology at the Digital Innovation Breakfast 2026 — a high-energy showcase designed to demonstrate how digital innovation is transforming the way businesses operate, compete, and grow.

This year’s event takes a bold new approach: instead of simply talking about technology, leading innovators will bring it to life on stage with live demonstrations of the latest tools, including practical AI solutions that businesses can start using immediately.

EVENT HOST: Australia Local Business Networking Group
LOCATION: The Galley, Coomera

Join the Coomera Business Networking Group for a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow your business in a supportive, friendly environment.

EVENT HOST: Queensland Government
LOCATION: Carrara

Register for a 1-hour mentoring session to help you find the right person to talk to about challenges and opportunities in your business. The Queensland Government's Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program offers free and confidential mentoring sessions where you are matched with business experts to help you understand business processes, talk through a problem in your business or identify business growth opportunities. We have multiple 1-hour sessions available. Experienced M4G mentors can assist you with anything related to your business and you can register for a mentoring session at any time. Once you register your interest, the team will contact you to schedule an available session for your business.

EVENT HOST: AusBiotech
LOCATION: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Join Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech on the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Queensland, from 19 to 23 October, 2026. This October, the AusBiotech International Conference will be presented alongside the AusMedtech Conference and AusBiotech Invest, connecting local expertise with Australian and international partners to accelerate innovation and impact.

Choose to attend for one, two or three days; every registrant will experiences both conferences seamlessly. AusBiotech Invest will require a separate registration.