Business events
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About our business events
Learn, upskill and network at Council's free business events.
Open to local business operators from all industries, our year-round event program includes:
- workshops
- forums
- networking functions
- information sessions.
Take the opportunity to hear from established business owners, successful entrepreneurs and industry experts.
You can:
- build new skills and learn business basics
- learn more about Council’s business support services
- network and make connections with local and international businesses
- hear from the Lord Mayor on his vision for Brisbane's future and what this means for your business.
Find a business event
No matter your skill level, industry or business type, you can find something to suit your needs in our events lineup.
More opportunities to network and grow
Drop in to a business hub
We hold events at venues citywide, including at our business hubs. Choose from a variety of free or low-cost workshops and forums, including:
- networking events
- mentoring sessions with local business experts
- masterclasses on business basics such as digital marketing and business planning
- information seminars on Council initiatives and opportunities
- discussions about business trends and market insights.
The business hubs also provide free co-working and event spaces.
Find out about tenders
Interested in supplying goods or services to Council? Get help to complete a tender application or submit a business proposal at our supplier events.
Attend a session to talk to Council’s procurement officers, hear questions from other suppliers and learn about our procurement process.
Find out about:
- upcoming tender opportunities
- how to complete and submit a tender
- Council’s tender evaluation process
- other ways to work with us.
To be notified about an upcoming supplier forum, register your interest online.
Make international connections
Connect with business leaders and experts from across the globe.
Council delivers international summits, missions and forums that provides local businesses an opportunity to:
- showcase products and services
- identify new business opportunities
- meet industry experts and business leaders from key regions.
The Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) & Mayors’ Forum brings together local government, business and industry leaders.
Since its establishment in 1996 by Brisbane City Council, the APCS has become a leading platform for cities and industry to identify common challenges, exchange knowledge and drive commercial outcomes.
Held every 2 years, the event gives you the opportunity to network with global corporates, city leaders, researchers and policy makers.
At APCS you can:
- connect with city and industry leaders from throughout the Asia Pacific region and beyond
- exhibit your goods and services to the Summit audience
- connect with other business operators and share knowledge
- hear from industry leaders
- meet and schedule one on one appointments with fellow delegates
- attend exhibitions, forums and networking events
- identify potential business opportunities.
2025APCS
The next APCS will be held from 27-29 October 2025 in Expo City Dubai.
For more information about the 2025APCS or to subscribe to the APCS newsletter to receive the latest updates, visit the APCS website.
Join Council’s business and trade missions to open doors for your business in international markets.
Delegates can:
- explore new business opportunities in overseas markets
- make global connections with international business, government officials and key partners
- foster internatinal trade relationships.
Frequently asked questions
You can access free Council business resources, services and support to help you start and run a business in Brisbane. We offer programs and initiatives for local businesses, makers and entrepreneurs.
You can:
- get social and demographic information about your market by creating a community profile
- apply for business skills training, industry-specific support and financial assistance
- showcase your products and use free co-working facilities at a business hub
- access business resources including flooding support and our 24/7 Business Hotline
- nominate for awards and apply for scholarships for multicultural Brisbane business leaders.