The Queensland Futures Institute facilitates a diverse range of premium thought leadership forums, engineered to support and amplify solutions focused policies and ideas, and aimed at delivering the best possible future for Queensland’s New Economy An annual program of private ‘Member Only’ and Public Forums form part of this agenda.
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The Queensland Futures Institute facilitates a diverse range of premium thought leadership forums, engineered to support and amplify solutions focused policies and ideas, and aimed at delivering the best possible future for Queensland’s New Economy.
The Queensland Futures Institute facilitates a diverse range of premium thought leadership forums, engineered to support and amplify solutions focused policies and ideas, and aimed at delivering the best possible future for Queensland’s New Economy An annual program of private ‘Member Only’ and Public Forums form part of this agenda.
13 March
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Our Sustainable Future
A premium panel of multisector experts discussed the future impacts and opportunities facing Queensland and Queenslanders on the pathway to a sustainable future.
Queensland’s economic and social prosperity is now inextricably linked to decision making and considerations affecting our sustainable development. We must continue to innovate, leveraging our competitive advantages and economics strengths to ensure we grow thriving communities across our cities and regions.
28 February
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State Councillor Briefing
QFI State Councillors heard insights from Graeme Newton, Chief Executive Officer of the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority, who provided an invaluable perspective on a project that will strengthen Brisbane's vital capital city role.
The Mood of the Nation Report - Queensland from SEC Newgate provided some surprising insights into what Queenslanders are currently thinking.
15 February
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Queensland's State of Play
Queensland’s State of Play is a signature event on the QFI calendar. Leaders of Queensland’s peak industry bodies provide expert opinion and overview of their industry/sector and forecast future policy opportunities, providing both the public and private sector with powerful strategic insights and forecasting tips.
2023 Events
23 November
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Blue Sky Queensland
Queensland must be prepared to not only compete but lead from the front across several emerging Global Megatrends where we are already positioned with a competitive advantage. Critical to achieving this outcome is the investment and pathways to take key leading research across multiple industries through to sovereign development and manufacturing outcomes, de-risking our reliance on unstable import partners and defining our legacy for future generations.
13 November
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Queensland Leaders Annual Dialogue
A powerhouse gathering of Queensland leaders and influencers across industry, academia, local and state government attended the Queensland Futures Institute's Annual Leaders Dialogue at Parliament House for the launch of the Queensland Annual Leaders Survey.
25 October
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QFI State Councillors' Briefing - Warwick Agnew
18 October
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Leading the Adoption of AI
Our panel of experts provided insight as to how organisations will adapt to the ever changing pace of AI. They explored the cultural transformation, skills required, ethical considerations and the opportunities and challenges in embracing the adoption of AI.
13 September
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Queensland's Economic Outlook
Our top economic experts discuss the macro economy, inflation challenges, investment impacts, workforce development opportunities and emerging trends for the year ahead.
31
August
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Finance Council Overview and Update
Kylie Rampa - CEO, QIC & Chair, Queensland Finance Council and Steve Greenwood CEO, Queensland Futures Institute held a working lunch providing an overview and update on the newly formed Queensland Finance Council.
30
August
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State Councillor Briefing
It was great to hear from Rachel Hunter, Director-General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet (Queensland) and Michael Carey, Associate Director-General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet as they shared current challenges and some of the opportunities for Queensland being pursued by the State Government.
10
August
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ESG: The Queensland Advantage
The global community continues to rapidly integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in its investment approaches and decision-making. ESG factors are now intrinsically linked to the Queensland economy and continuing to advance the State’s sustainable development plays a vital role in capturing and retaining future opportunity. Business, finance and government leaders join the panel to discuss Queensland’s progress and opportunity to achieve global advantage in this space.
14
June
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Queensland’s Energy Transition
Queensland’s already strong resources and energy sectors can develop further opportunities from addressing the state’s key environmental challenges. Listen to our best and brightest industry leaders discuss and debate how Queensland can get the fundamentals right by developing a long-term strategy for the energy sector, managing its international environmental commitments and securing community support for industry developments.
31
May
Hon. Cameron Dick MP – Launch of Queensland Finance Report & Economics Council & Corporate Affairs Council Meetings
At this invitation only event, Hon. Cameron Dick MP Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment who will launch the Queensland Finance Council report on “Opportunities for Queensland’s Financial Services Sector”.
17
May
Workforce, Education and Training
Access to talent with high quality skills is a key barrier to innovation for Australian businesses. Queensland’s leading educational and workforce leaders and industry experts discuss current progress, and future planning opportunities to ensure Queensland can attract and retain both quantity and quality skills required to fulfil future need.
17
May
WORKFORCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Access to talent with high quality skills is a key barrier to innovation for Australian businesses. Queensland’s leading educational and workforce leaders and industry experts discuss current progress, and future planning opportunities to ensure Queensland can attract and retain both quantity and quality skills required to fulfil future need.
27
April
Queensland Finance Leaders' Lunch
This premium lunch forum provides the opportunity for a panel of Finance Council Leaders to share their thought leadership on tackling these opportunities for the future expansion of Queensland’s Finance Sector.
27
April
QUEENSLAND FINANCE LEADERS’ LUNCH
This premium lunch forum provides the opportunity for a panel of Finance Council Leaders to share their thought leadership on tackling these opportunities for the future expansion of Queensland’s Finance Sector.
29
March
Economics Council & Corporate Affairs Council Meetings and Special State Councillor Briefing
At this member only event, attendees will hear from Mike Kaiser, Coordinator General and Director-General Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
29
March
ECONOMICS COUNCIL & CORPORATE AFFAIRS COUNCIL MEETINGS AND SPECIAL STATE COUNCILLOR BRIEFING
At this member only event, attendees will hear from Mike Kaiser, Coordinator General and Director-General Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
9
March
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Growing Opportunities For Queensland's Regions
A panel of regional mayors and experts from across Queensland’s regions discuss opportunities to sustain long-term social and economic growth. Discussions include challenges in diversifying their economies, growing a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, and attracting vital investment in areas such as connectivity, digital inclusion and education to enable regional centres to leverage both existing and emerging strengths.
9
March
GROWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUEENSLAND’S REGIONS
A panel of regional mayors and experts from across Queensland’s regions discuss opportunities to sustain long-term social and economic growth. Discussions include challenges in diversifying their economies, growing a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, and attracting vital investment in areas such as connectivity, digital inclusion and education to enable regional centres to leverage both existing and emerging strengths.
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TRADE AND GEOPOLITICS
Sustained growth in the Asia-Pacific region will increase demand across many sectors including mineral and energy resources, tourism, education and food and agribusiness. Hear expert opinion from multi-sector leaders on how trade and investment will remain significant sources of future economic growth for the State of Queensland. The discussion will focus on how Queensland must prepare for the future opportunities that will transform trade and investment both globally and across the Asia-Pacific in a highly unstable and radically changing global market.
16
February
Queensland's State of Play
Queensland’s State of Play is a signature event on the QFI calendar. CEO’S of Queensland’s peak industry bodies provide expert opinion and and overview of their industry/sector and forecast future policy opportunities, providing both the public and private sector with powerful strategic insights and forecasting tips.
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16
February
QUEENSLAND’S STATE OF PLAY
Queensland’s State of Play is a signature event on the QFI calendar. CEO’S of Queensland’s peak industry bodies provide expert opinion and and overview of their industry/sector and forecast future policy opportunities, providing both the public and private sector with powerful strategic insights and forecasting tips.
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26
October
Blue Sky Queensland - Bold Ideas for a Bright Future
October 26th 2022
26
October
BLUE SKY QUEENSLAND – BOLD IDEAS FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE
26 OCTOBER | 7.30AM – 9.00AM | CUSTOMS HOUSE, 399 QUEEN ST BRISBANE
7
Semtember
QLD POLICY LEADERS’ FORUM – ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) DRIVING FUTURE INVESTMENT IN QUEENSLAND
DATE 7TH SEPTEMBER | 7.30AM – 9.00AM | CUSTOMS HOUSE, 399 QUEEN ST BRISBANE
18
August
QLD Policy Leaders' Forum - Economic Outlook for Queensland
August 18th 2022
QFI thanks its sponsor, UQ Business School.
18
August
QLD POLICY LEADERS’ FORUM – ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR QUEENSLAND
AUGUST 18TH 2022 | 7.30AM – 9.00AM | CUSTOMS HOUSE, 399 QUEEN ST BRISBANE
QFI thanks its sponsor, UQ Business School.
18
July
QLD Leaders Workforce Skills and Capability Roundtable
July 16th 2022
18
July
QLD LEADERS WORKFORCE SKILLS AND CAPABILITY ROUNDTABLE
JULY 18TH 2022 | 12.00 – 2.00PM
11
July
QLD LEADERS ESG ROUNDTABLE
QLD Leaders ESG Roundtable
July 11th 2022
25
May
QLD Corporate Affairs Council
May 25th 2022
Networking, educational and thought leadership sharing forums on corporate, external and government affairs matters for QFI member Corporate Affairs, BD, Marketing, Government and PR executives.
Guest Speaker: Wayne Burns
Executive Director, Centre for Corporate Public Affairs.
QFI thanks its hosts Gadens.
This meeting is a member only event.
7
September
QLD POLICY LEADERS’ FORUM – ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) DRIVING FUTURE INVESTMENT IN QUEENSLAND
DATE 7TH SEPTEMBER | 7.30AM – 9.00AM | CUSTOMS HOUSE, 399 QUEEN ST BRISBANE
25
May
QLD CORPORATE AFFAIRS COUNCIL
MAY 25TH 2022 | 4.30PM – 6.00PM | GADENS LEVEL 11, 111 EAGLE ST
Networking, educational and thought leadership sharing forums on corporate, external and government affairs matters for QFI member Corporate Affairs, BD, Marketing, Government and PR executives.
Guest Speaker: Wayne Burns
Executive Director, Centre for Corporate Public Affairs.
QFI thanks its hosts Gadens.
This meeting is a member only event.
12
May
QLD POLICY LEADERS’ FORUMS
WORKFORCE SKILLS & CAPABILITY – MEETING QLD’S CHANGING DEMANDS
MAY 12TH 2022 | 7.30AM – 9.00AM | CUSTOMS HOUSE
The Queensland Futures Institute’s 2022 Policy Leaders’ Forums feature influential policy makers and shapers.
12
May
QLD POLICY LEADERS’ FORUMS
WORKFORCE SKILLS & CAPABILITY – MEETING QLD’S CHANGING DEMANDS
MAY 12TH 2022 | 7.30AM – 9.00AM | CUSTOMS HOUSE
The Queensland Futures Institute’s 2022 Policy Leaders’ Forums feature influential policy makers and shapers.
5
May
QUEENSLAND ECONOMICS AND FINANCE COUNCIL
MAY 5TH 2022 | 4.30PM – 6.00PM | GADENS LEVEL 11, 111 EAGLE ST
Sharing expert opinions, timely market insights, and contributing to Queensland’s public policy debate, the council comprises senior executives of member organisations across Economics, Operations and Finance functions.
Guest Speaker: Shane Rodgers
Chief Operating Officer, Australian Industry Group.
QFI thanks its hosts Gadens.
This meeting is a member only event.
5
May
QUEENSLAND ECONOMICS AND FINANCE COUNCIL
MAY 5TH 2022 | 4.30PM – 6.00PM | GADENS LEVEL 11, 111 EAGLE ST
Sharing expert opinions, timely market insights, and contributing to Queensland’s public policy debate, the council comprises senior executives of member organisations across Economics, Operations and Finance functions.
Guest Speaker: Shane Rodgers
Chief Operating Officer, Australian Industry Group.
QFI thanks its hosts Gadens.
This meeting is a member only event.
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