Business Events

Explore our curated calendar of upcoming business events — both in-person and online — to network, learn and grow your business on the Gold Coast. Events range from local business breakfasts and networking sessions to conferences, innovation showcases and educational webinars from across the SEQ region.

In-person Business Events

26
Feb
2026

Grants 101: Grant Writing Made Simple

26-02-2026 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Free
Grants 101: Grant Writing Made Simple

EVENT HOST: City of Gold Coast
LOCATION: Broadbeach Cultural Centre


New to grants and feeling unsure about where to begin? Join the City of Gold Coast for an engaging and informative workshop aimed at equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate the world of grants.

This workshop will cover:

  • Finding Grants - Explore various grant sources and learn how to identify opportunities.
  • Mapping out your community group - Discover the importance of knowing your group's key information and demographics, and how to use this information in grant applications.
  • Project Planning: Learn its role in strengthening your grant application.
  • Grant Writing Essentials: Gain tips and tools to enhance your grant application.
27
Feb
2026

Coomera Business Networking Group Event - Hive Networking Group

27-02-2026 10:30 am -12:00 pm
$0 - $40
Coomera Business Networking Group Event - Hive Networking Group

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.

Why Attend?

  • Grow Your Network: Meet and collaborate with like-minded business owners and professionals in your local area.
  • Learn & Thrive: Every meeting includes a business education session featuring a guest presenter or workshop on topics like Branding, SEO, Digital Marketing, Finance, Sales, and more.
  • Valuable Connections: Share experiences and gain insights from members with diverse backgrounds and expertise to help grow your business.
  • Supportive Community: Be part of a group focused on helping each other succeed personally and professionally.
  • Every Membership makes a difference: Hive Networking Groups is proudly owned by the Kids4Kids Foundation, meaning every membership directly supports children in need.
03
Mar
2026

Cyber Risk Management with Ash Baskaran

03-03-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Cyber Risk Management with Ash Baskaran

EVENT HOST: SecTalks Gold Coast
LOCATIOn: Cohort Innovations Space, Southport


Guest speaker Ashokraj Baskaran will speak about how cyber risk can be managed in a structured, measurable and auditable way using practical risk and governance tools. The focus will be on:

  • maintaining a cyber risk register to identify, assess and track risks
  • applying structured root cause analysis to security incidents and control failures
  • managing documentation, evidence, change control for governance and audits
  • monitoring cyber risk through vulnerability management and GRC tools to track exposure, remediation progress, and control effectiveness over time.

These practices align with ISO/IEC 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ensuring cyber risks are consistently identified, treated, monitored and continuously improved.

17
Mar
2026

BNI Information Session Currumbin

17-03-2026 9:30 am -11:00 am
$17.19
BNI Information Session Currumbin

EVENT HOST: BNI Gold Coast & Tweed Shire
LOCATION: Currumbin RSL


BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. The BNI Gold Coast & Tweed Shire chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. 

They have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter.

 

21
Apr
2026

BNI Information Session Currumbin

21-04-2026 9:30 am -11:00 am
$17.19
BNI Information Session Currumbin

EVENT HOST: BNI Gold Coast & Tweed Shire
LOCATION: Currumbin RSL


BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. The BNI Gold Coast & Tweed Shire chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. 

They have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter.

 

Online Business Events

LuminaX 2026 AMA LuminaX 2026 AMA
26-02-2026 1:00 pm
Price: Free
Building Blocks for Business Success Building Blocks for Business Success
03-03-2026 4:00 pm
Price: Free
Leadership in Action: Indigenous Women on Boards Leadership in Action: Indigenous Women on Boards
04-03-2026 12:00 pm
Price: From $65.04
Marketing Fundamentals Marketing Fundamentals
05-03-2026 11:00 am
Price: Free
Small Business Insurance with NRMA Small Business Insurance with NRMA
10-03-2026 12:00 pm
Price: Free
Building your best tender response workshop Building your best tender response workshop
12-03-2026 11:00 am
Price: Free

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