Keynote talks, capability workshops, curated round tables, Meet the Buyers sessions, a high-energy business expo, and dedicated networking over lunch and post-event drinks and canapés.
10th and 11th August 2026 Rydges Townsville
About This Event
OUR MISSION
Local experts. Local opportunities. Real results.
We exist to keep great work in North Queensland by linking buyers with local capability, building skills, and co-creating solutions that lead to real outcomes.
Join the Future Business Forum Townsville for a practical, outcomes-focused forum for buyers, suppliers, and experts to understand procurement, build capability, co-create solutions, and showcase local services.
What you will find:
- Conference: keynote talks and inspiring speakers
- Meet the Buyers: timed introductions and clear procurement pathways
- Capability Workshops: hands-on sessions with tools you can use
- Round Tables: share challenges and shape practical, shared solutions
- Business Expo: A showcase local services and solutions.
- Networking lunch and evening cocktail function.
About the Organisers
Dianne Newell
Townsville Corporate Event Planning
I started Townsville Corporate Event Planning with a simple goal – to create connections. There are many opportunities for local businesses and leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow together. I believe that when people come together, share ideas, and build genuine relationships, incredible things can happen for both business and community.
Townsville has many opportunities and we need to support small/medium businesses to take advantage of what we have on the horizon. We have many small businesses in our region doing great things and we need to share their stories and the incredible work they’re doing.
Collaboration over competition will help everyone grow together.
Future Business Forum Townsville
About the Organiser
Miranda Mears
Australian Impact Group
I help organisations navigate change and build what’s next.
I am the CEO and Founder of Australian Impact Group, working with businesses, schools, industry, and community organisations to design practical strategies, capability programs, and future-focused solutions that help organisations navigate change and build what’s next. My work sits at the intersection of business strategy, innovation, future skills, emerging technologies, sustainability, and workforce transformation.
I am deeply committed to Townsville and North Queensland and to keeping great work in our region by linking buyers with local capability, building future-ready skills, and turning good ideas into practical outcomes.
Australian Impact Group supports organisations, industry, and government to clarify strategy, strengthen governance, and deliver programs across innovation, cyber security, digital capability, sustainability, risk and governance, and future skills. We partner with councils, education providers, industry, and community to create strong, resilient, place-based impact.
YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the conference for
Buyers, suppliers, consultants, and ecosystem partners who want to connect, learn, and create local opportunities.
How do I get tickets
Purchase Tickets online
https://events.humanitix.com/future-business-townsville
or request invoice by emailing hello@futurebusinessforum.au
What does the forum include?
Can I present or run a workshop?
Yes. Use the EOI. Share your topic, who it is for, and the practical takeaways participants will leave with.
How do I host a round table?
Apply via the EOI with a short description of the challenge you will explore and the actions you want the group to walk away with.
I’m a buyer, agency, or prime contractor. How can I get involved
I’m a buyer, agency, or prime contractor. How can I get involved
Buyers and contracting organisations include councils, government agencies, ports, defence, health, universities, utilities, mining and resources, large businesses, and prime contractors. You can:
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Join Meet the Buyers for curated, timed introductions with local suppliers
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Host a procurement information session to explain how to qualify, onboard, and tender
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Share forward plans or upcoming panels so suppliers can prepare
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Take part in round tables to surface challenges and shape practical solutions
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Nominate the capabilities you need, and we will match potential suppliers
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Sponsor or co-host a stream aligned to your industry
Is there a business expo?
Yes. Exhibitor details and pricing will be released with the full pack. You can flag your interest in the EOI now.
Will there be sponsorships?
Yes. A limited number of naming rights and sponsorship packages will be available. Register your interest in the EOI to receive the prospectus first?
How will I get updates?
After you submit the EOI you will receive email updates. You can also subscribe to our newsletter for news, dates, and early releases.
What outcomes can I expect?
Clear procurement pathways, new contacts, practical tools from workshops, and opportunities to form partnerships that lead to work?
Who runs the Future Business forum?
Future Business Forum is delivered by Townsville Corporate Event Planning in partnership with the Australian Impact Group
Have another question
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