Business Events

EVENT HOST: Gold Coast Female Founders Forum
LOCATION: Kurrawa

Join the Female Founders Forum for an inspiring, high-impact session on taking your business to the world stage. Scaling internationally requires more than just ambition—it demands rigorous operational strategy, world-class R&D, and sharp governance.

The Gold Coast Female Founders Forum are thrilled to welcome two extraordinary global powerhouses: Andrea Slingsby, former President & CEO of Flight Centre North America who expanded turnover to over $850M & Prof. Stefanie Feih, Director of Griffith University’s ADaPT Institute and top 2% global scientist driving advanced tech commercialization.

Whether you are aiming to break into overseas markets, forge international partnerships, or build a business engineered for global scale, discover the exact strategies, leadership mindset, and commercial discipline needed to expand without boundaries.

EVENT HOStT: Women in Tourism Gold Coast
LOCATION: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Get ready to think pink as Women in Tourism Gold Coast brings you one of the most anticipated events on their annual calendar – the Annual Long Lunch: Power of Pink.

Join them at the iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for an afternoon of great food, meaningful connections, inspiration and plenty of pink, as their tourism and hospitality community comes together for a cause close to their hearts.

The Power of Pink Long Lunch is more than a networking event. It is an opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends from across the industry, celebrate the strength of community and help make a difference.

Expect a fabulous afternoon filled with delicious food, networking, entertainment, fundraising, prizes and a few surprises along the way.

Whether you've been part of the WIT community for years or you're joining them for the first time, everyone is welcome. Bring your colleagues, invite your industry friends and prepare for an afternoon of connection, celebration and purpose.

EVENT HOST: The Bridge Program
LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Gold Coast

The Bridge Symposium is the flagship event of the Bridge Program, bringing together a select cohort of researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators developing novel and innovative medicines, therapeutics and pharmaceutical technologies. In 2026, the Bridge Program is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and this event represents ten years of an industry consortium collaboration to bridge the gap between industry and academia, providing the skills and networks needed to bring new medicines to market.

EVENT HOST: Tenmile
LOCATION: Burleigh Heads

A curated gathering of Australia’s leading minds in health and life sciences, brought together with global experts to build a stronger, more connected biotech ecosystem — spanning research, investment, policy, and entrepreneurship.

EVENT HOST: SMART CRC
LOCATION: Bond University

This conference will bring together SMART CRC partners and associates alongside the broader biotechnology and regenerative therapies community in an interactive forum focused on collaboration, innovation and shared impact.

Connect, build momentum and align on national and state health and regenerative therapies priorities, workforce needs and partnership-led innovation.

The SMART CRC 2026 Conference is scheduled alongside AusBiotech International Conference 2026, recognising this period as Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech.

EVENT HOST: Boson Ventures & Wuxi Apptech
LOCATION: Gold Coast

China’s biotech companies have gone global fast — record out-licensing volumes and direct deals with the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms. Australia has the science, the trials and the incentives, but fewer companies that have made the jump.

Each side has something the other wants. That’s the conversation.

The third Roundtable, held on day one of the AusBiotech International Conference — a few minutes from the convention centre, while the industry is already in town.

EVENT HOST: Animal-Free Science Advocacy
LOCATION: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Advancing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in Australia requires coordinated action across research, industry, investment and policy.

NAMs are a national priority, with the 2026 National Health and Medical Research Strategy recommending an Australian non-animal model platform, consistent with CSIRO recommendations. This AusBiotech satellite session will bring stakeholders together to consider what such a platform should include and how it could be integrated into Australia’s life sciences ecosystem.

EVENT HOST: QUBIC
LOCATION: Kurrawa Surf Club

New Australian quantum sensing technologies are opening ways of observing biological systems that were previously impossible. Emerging quantum sensing technologies are enabling researchers to measure mechanical, optical and electrical signals inside living cells with unprecedented precision. These advances have the potential to improve our understanding of disease, accelerate drug discovery and reveal previously hidden biological mechanisms.

This AusBiotech 2026 satellite event will explore how innovations in quantum sensing and imaging are reshaping biological research.

EVENT HOST: Tenmile & Brandon Capital Partners
LOCATION: Burleigh Heads

Tenmile and Brandon Capital invites you to the third iteration of The Healthtech Muster — their healthtech celebration and the networking event of the year. Bringing together Australia’s vibrant health innovation ecosystem for a free and exclusive night of connection, collaboration, and seaside celebration. 

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: ARM Hub
LCOATION: Cohort Innovation Space, Southport

Medical and biomanufacturing companies are at a critical inflection point. Those that harness AI to unlock operational intelligence will outpace competitors, but only with the right data infrastructure and strategic approach. This intensive workshop brings C-suite leaders from leading medtech and biomanufacturing firms together to explore AI-driven transformation across business operations, from demand planning to compliance. 

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: 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: 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.