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
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
Around the world in 20 minutes: Global trade trends for Queensland and Australian exporters
Professor Tim Harcourt, Industry Professor and Chief Economist, The Airport Economist
The fourth industrial revolution: Building the infrastructure of the intelligence era
Craig Scroggie, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, NEXTDC
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
International Education and Training

Food & Agriculture

Defence & Security

Critical & Digital Technologies

Export Academy

1.00pm Lunch and networking
2.00pm

International Education and Training

Food & Agriculture

Defence & Security

Critical & Digital Technologies

Export Academy

4.00pm - 6.00pm Conference close and networking
Stephanie Brantz, Master of Ceremonies

If you’re a Queensland business with ambitions beyond our borders, this event will define your next move.