About Queensland Exporter Conference
If you’re a Queensland business with ambitions beyond our borders, this event will define your next move.
Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) proudly presents the inaugural Queensland Exporter Conference on Thursday 12 March 2026 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Queensland Exporter Conference is a high-impact, full-day event designed for exporters who want to move faster, make smarter market decisions and expand their global footprint with confidence.
You’ll hear directly from industry leaders, experienced exporters and trade experts who know what it takes to succeed internationally - what works, what doesn’t, and where the next opportunities are emerging.
This conference provides direct access to Queensland’s global Trade and Investment Commissioners - a unique opportunity to tap into market-specific insights, explore new destinations and test your export plans.
Whether you are:
- preparing to export for the first time
- looking to enter new overseas markets
- ready to scale and diversify your export operations
this conference is designed to propel your next phase of export growth.
Attendees can expect:
- practical, market-ready insights from leading speakers
- sector-focused sessions aligned to global demand
- latest market intelligence to inform your next move
- meaningful connections with other exporters and partners
- one-on-one conversations with Global Trade and Investment Commissioners and business advisors who can help unlock opportunities for your business.
The Queensland Exporter Conference will build capability, confidence and connections to help turn global ambition into commercial reality.
Event overview
Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm, with networking to follow
Format: Full day conference with plenary and breakout sessions
Cost: Complimentary for registered attendees (maximum 2 attendees per organisation).
Venue: Boulevard level, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
For more information, please contact
Events Team
Trade and Investment Queensland
E: events@tiq.qld.gov.au
Program snapshot
| Time and Details | |||||||
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| 8.00am | Registrations and exhibition open | ||||||
| 9.00am | |||||||
| Welcome – Stephanie Brantz, Master of Ceremonies | |||||||
| Opening address – The Honourable Ros Bates, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training | |||||||
| CEO address – Justin McGowan, Chief Executive Officer, Trade and Investment Queensland | |||||||
| Keynote Speakers – Soon to be announced | |||||||
| Connecting Queensland to the world – The Honourable Will Hodgman, Board Chair, Trade and Investment Queensland | Panel discussions: In conversation with the Global Trade and Investment Commissioners – Facilitated by Anna Fedeles, General Manager, International Operations, Trade and Investment Queensland | ||||||
| 10.50am | Morning tea and networking | ||||||
| 11.30am |
Education, Research & Innovation |
Food & Agriculture |
Defence & Security |
Critical & Digital Technologies |
Export Academy |
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| 1.00pm | Lunch and networking | ||||||
| 2.00pm |
Education, Research and Innovation |
Food & Agriculture |
Defence & Security |
Critical & Digital Technologies |
Export Academy |
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| 4.00pm - 6.00pm | Conference close and networking – Stephanie Brantz, Master of Ceremonies | ||||||
