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Clear, inside-track briefings from buyers on how they buy, what they need, and how to qualify fast. Walk away with the steps, documents, and timelines that move you forward.
May 2026 Townsville SMALL BUSINESS MONTH
Future Business Forum
The full program brings together industry leaders, buyers, suppliers, and local experts for two days of ideas, insights, and opportunities. Discover keynotes, workshops, roundtables, and procurement sessions designed to spark collaboration, share knowledge, and turn conversations into action.
YOUR SPOTLIGHT
Where Local Capability Meets Imact
Share your insight, experience, or big idea with the region’s business and industry community. The Forum brings together buyers, suppliers, experts, and innovators to exchange ideas, spark collaboration, and build real connections that lead to opportunities.
Ideal for leaders, practitioners, and change-makers across professional services, technology, education, finance, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries.
Inclusions: presentation or workshop slot, promotion in the event program, access to the speaker lounge, and exposure across pre-event marketing and media channels.
Outcomes: increased visibility, professional recognition, and valuable engagement with decision-makers and procurement teams.
How you can get involved
- Keynote presentations and short talks
- Capability-building workshops
- Curated roundtables
- Panel discussions
- Procurement information sessions
- Sponsorship
May 2026 Townsville Small Business Month
Jam-Packed Agenda
Full agenda coming soon. If you’d like to get involved as a speaker, host a procurement session or roundtable, or deliver a workshop, please complete the Expression of Interest form.
- Day 1
- Day 2
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8:30am to 5:00pm
Conference
Big-picture keynotes and sharp short talks on major projects, critical procurement updates, and the megatrends shaping North Queensland. Hear what’s coming, what it means for you, and where the opportunities are. Agenda and speakers to be announced.
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8:30am to 5:00pm
Procurement Sessions
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8:30am to 5:00pm
Business Expo
High-energy showcase of local capability. Meet decision-makers, demo your offer, and spark partnerships that lead to real work.
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Networking
Networking lunch
Unhurried time to deepen conversations, compare notes, and line up follow-ups while the ideas are fresh.
Day 1 Networking Drinks
Drinks and canapés to connect with buyers, primes, and partners. Make the introductions that turn into tomorrow’s projects.
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8:30am to 5:00pm
Workshops
Hands-on, step-by-step sessions that build real capability on a range of critical topics to support business growth and future opportunities. Learn by doing and leave with tools, templates, and a clear action plan you can use the next day
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8:30am to 5:00pm
Procurement Sessions
Small, focused sessions where peers and buyers tackle real challenges, swap what works, and commit to next steps. Expect practical ideas you can put to work straight away.
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8:30AM to 5:00pm
Roundtables
Small, focused group sessions tackling real challenges, swap what works, and commit to next steps.
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