BEDA Industry Forum - Partner

As a valued partner of Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), we invite you to join us for our biannual Industry Forum.

As a champion of business at the forefront of Brisbane's growth, this is your opportunity to join an engaging conversation around growing business through innovation and shaping our strategic vision for Brisbane's visitor economy.

This event is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools for Team Brisbane to thrive and build a strong, welcoming legacy for future generations.

Please RSVP or purchase additional tickets by no later than Wednesday, 9 October 2025.

We’re pleased to announce our first guest speakers:

• John “Sharpey” Sharpe - Brisbane-based adventure and events tourism operator Sharpey is the primary stakeholder, founder/co-founder, designer, constructor and operator of multi-award-winning tourism brands, including Riverlife, Story Bridge Adventure Climb, Northshore Harbour and many more.
• Robert Harding-Smith - Rob is General Manager of Strategy of Tourism Australia where he drives forward long-term planning, market prioritisation, and strategic alignment to ensure Australia remains highly competitive in a shifting global tourism landscape.

More inspiring speakers will be announced soon.

EVENT FORMAT

• Registration from 1:30pm
• Industry Forum: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Networking: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Please reach out to the Event Services team with any questions via [email protected]

Host or Publisher Brisbane EDA