Report reveals the drivers of Brisbane's $275 billion future economy
Brisbane’s skilled workforce, innovation hubs, manufacturing growth and soaring popularity as a tourism destination, are set to unlock the city’s $275 billion future, according to a new report.
Lord Mayor’s Business Awards 2024 – Nominations Now Open
Nominations for the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards are now open, with leaders across the city invited to put their businesses forward for recognition.
Leading Brisbane: Gert-Jan de Graaff, Brisbane Airport Corporation
Brisbane Airport Corporation CEO and member of BEDA’s Better Brisbane Alliance, Gert-Jan de Graaff, sat down with Driving Brisbane to talk about how BAC’s exciting $5b Future BNE Program will serve Brisbane’s rapidly growing population.
World experts and innovators flock to Brisbane for key global conferences in 2024
Brisbane is set to host a catalogue of key global health and science conferences in 2024, as part of a jam-packed business events calendar for the city.
Brisbane’s premier culinary program returns with over 50 unique dining experiences this June
Brisbane City’s best restaurants and bars are setting their tables and preparing to seat foodies and fun-seekers alike when the popular Dine BNE City returns this June.
Talented Local Trailblazers Selected to Boost Brisbane’s Calendar of Business Events
Industry leaders across MedTech, hypersonics, food science and aviation management will spearhead efforts to attract new business events to Brisbane under the 2023/24 Lord Mayor’s Convention Trailblazer Grant program.
Wackadoo! The eagerly anticpated Bluey’s World is set to open in Brisbane, Queensland on 7 November 2024, offering families an unforgettable Bluey adventure.
Brisbane to host the Australian Tourism Exchange in 2025
The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will return to Brisbane next year with Australia’s largest annual tourism trade event to be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from Monday, 28 April 2025 to Thursday, 1 May 2025.
Brisbane’s new domestic tourism campaign - Brisbane Favours the Bold - launches this week, appealing to those who search for the unexpected to discover the new Brisbane.
Brisbane Powerhouse CEO and Artistic Director, and member of BEDA’s Better Brisbane Alliance, Kate Gould sat down with Driving Brisbane to talk about Brisbane’s globally acclaimed cultural scene, saying yes to a ‘crazy idea’ and leveraging the city’s status as an Olympic and Paralympic city.
Brisbane the only Australian city named in The New York Times '52 Places to go in 2024'
The sky’s the limit for Brisbane with the bustling and beautiful sub-tropical destination the only Australian city named among The New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2024.
Brisbane sets the pace, hosting the inaugural Asia Pacific Cycling Conference
Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) today announced Brisbane will host the inaugural Asia Pacific Cycling Conference for the next three years (2024 – 2026).
Brisbane food and beverage businesses cater to global appetite
Innovative Brisbane businesses serving up world-first food and beverage products are set to expand into new global markets, thanks to an accelerator program supporting local enterprise.
Global superstars, homegrown sporting showdowns, and a world-first major immersive experience are some of the events set to excite fans and inject hundreds of millions of dollars into Brisbane’s economy in 2024.
Australian MedTech wins gongs at US global pitch challenge
Brisbane MedTech businesses Convergence Medical and Gelomics took out silver and bronze at an investor pitch challenge in San Francisco, impressing hundreds of seasoned investors from across the world.
Lord Mayor’s Women in Business Grants recipients revealed
Homeware, hospitality, and healthcare businesses are among this year’s recipients of the Lord Mayor’s Women in Business Grants. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the 53 grant recipients will share in $250,000 in grants for training, vital equipment, and professional services to help them grow.
Brisbane Booms as Interstate Tourists Set Spending Records
Travellers from the southern states continue to head north to Brisbane, drawn by the city's array of international and homegrown blockbuster events, its subtropical climate, and impressive tourism experiences.
