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.
Leading Brisbane: Patricia O'Callaghan, Director-General, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Trish joins Driving Brisbane to discuss the trends shaping the visitor economy, the role of innovation and collaboration, and the opportunities ahead for Brisbane and Queensland.
Brisbane's Next Generation of MedTech Companies Selected to Fast-Track Global Success
Nine local promising medtech companies have been selected to join BEDA's fifth MedTech Initiative, Global Accelerator, fast-tracking their path to global investment, commercialisation and international growth.
Leading Brisbane: Kylie Blucher, Managing Director, Nine Queensland
Kylie brings a deeply personal perspective on Brisbane’s evolution, the changing media landscape, and what it takes to stay relevant, resilient and connected in a fast-moving world.
Brisbane and Gold Coast unite to attract booming India travel market
Brisbane and the Gold Coast have joined forces to unlock one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets, launching dedicated trade representation in India to drive visitation, support local jobs and accelerate Queensland’s visitor economy.
Life Science Incubator officially opens at QIMR Berghofer
Following its announcement in 2025, the Life Science Incubator at QIMR Berghofer officially opened this week, marking a major milestone for Queensland’s rapidly growing biomedical and life sciences sector.
