Business Events

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.

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: ANDHealth
LOCATION: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

ANDHealth Deep Dive brings together leaders from healthcare, digital health and industry to examine the major forces shaping the future of digital health and AI.

The jam-packed program dives into the market outlook for digital health and AI, the characteristics of companies and solutions attracting investment and market interest, and the practical conditions required for sustainable growth and adoption.

Across keynote and panel discussions, we will examine how AI can support a stretched health workforce, what it takes to develop AI-enabled health solutions that work in real-world settings, and the commercial, clinical and operational factors that influence whether innovation succeeds at scale.

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: Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
LOCATION: Currumbin RSL

 When economic conditions become uncertain, many businesses make the same move: they cut marketing. But is that the right response?

Join Southern Cross University’s Executive Dean, Professor Mike Ewing, at the Southern Gold Coast Chamber AGM as he explores what decades of research reveal about how successful businesses navigate uncertainty and position themselves for growth.

EVENT HOST: Queensland Tourism Industry Council
LOCATION: The Star Gold Coast

 QTIC’s DestinationIQ is Queensland’s foremost annual First Nations tourism conference. Delegates and industry professionals from all backgrounds and from across the state gather to discuss opportunities, hear the latest trends and innovations, and recognise First Nations tourism achievements.

The full DestinationIQ program will be released in coming months.

Get your tickets early to save up to $249 with the limited-time All Conference Pass bundle deal.

EVENT HOST: Cohort Innovation Space
LOCATION: Burleigh Heads

Australia’s startup ecosystem comes together on the Gold Coast.

The Mayor’s Tech Lunch is back for 2026 and after selling out last year, it’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events on the Australian startup and innovation calendar.

As the headline event of InvestFest 2026, the Mayor’s Tech Lunch brings together 500+ founders, investors, corporate leaders and business owners from across Australia for an afternoon of connection, conversation and opportunity.

Set against the waterfront at Mondrian Gold Coast in Burleigh Heads, this is where Australia’s startup, investment and innovation community comes together under one roof.

EVENT HOST: Queensland Tourism Industry Council
LOCATION: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Queensland Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony is the industry’s night of nights. Join operators, leaders, and supporters from across the state to honour the outstanding achievements of tourism businesses, events and individuals.

Whether you’re an entrant, finalist, or proud supporter, the Awards are a chance to stand with your industry and applaud the best of Queensland tourism.

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: 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.