When innovation meets investment: the formula powering Brisbane’s economy

BEDA's Industry Forum

Brisbane is entering a defining decade, shaped by innovation, investment and collaboration.

Brisbane Economic Development Agency invites you to a Industry Forum breakfast, presented in partnership with World Science Fetsival Brisbane - showcasing the businesses, innovators and investors powering Brisbane's $275 billion economic future.

This event will spotlight the businesses, innovators and investors powering Brisbane’s $275 billion economic future. Learn about the strengths shaping Brisbane’s economic future and discover new opportunities to collaborate with and tap into the city’s thriving innovation and investment ecosystem.

A panel of local business leaders and innovators who are turning ideas into impact will be joined by keynote speaker Tracy Drain, aerospace engineer and National Geographic Explorer, sharing behind-the-scenes insights from NASA’s deep-space missions to Mars and Jupiter and the bold thinking that turns ambition into breakthrough.

More speakers to be announced!

Program Overview

Panel 1: Concept to Commercialisation. What are the drivers of successful commercialisation and the global success stories emerging from Brisbane’s innovation ecosystem.

Panel 2: Innovation In Action. Looking at practical examples of innovation being deployed at scale and the outcomes being achieved.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 26 March 2026
• Time: 7.30am – 9.30am
• Registration includes a plated breakfast

Presented in partnership with World Science Festival Brisbane.