Brisbane Study Queensland Innovation Challenge

Brisbane Study Queensland Innovation Challenge - Students and QLD Employers Coming Together to Solve Real-World Business Challenges!

📅 Date: May 5th, 2026

⏰ Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

📍 Location: The Precinct Innovation Hub

🎟️ Who Should Attend: International students (and alumni) studying in Brisbane looking to enhance their skills, connect with industry leaders, and tackle real-world challenges.

Event Overview:

Join us for the Brisbane Innovation Challenge, a full-day event where students will collaborate with leading employers in Queensland, including:

• Australian Industry Group
• and more to be announced soon!

You will meet new friends, form teams for the day and be guided by industry experts to develop innovative solutions to the challenge: How can construction (and adjacent) organisations overcome growing workforce shortages?

Note: We are actively looking for students from all academic backgrounds, not just built-environment backgrounds, to participate! Everyone is welcome 🎉

At the end of the day, teams will present their ideas to a panel of judges for feedback and recognition.

Why Attend?

• Boost your CV with a unique, impactful experience that will help set you apart in the interview process and help you be successful in your job hunt.

• Gain hands-on experience solving real-world business challenges.

• Build your network with Queensland Employers and industry professionals.

• Enhance your employability skills like problem-solving, communication, and innovation.

• Receive your signed certificate of completion and compete for prizes!

If you’re an international student studying in Queensland, join the Innovation Challenge to meet employers, increase your network and access valuable hands-on work experience for your CV!

Event Structure:

• Morning Welcome & Challenge Introduction: Study Queensland will introduce the key challenges facing Queensland industries and how students can play a role in the solution.

• Team Formation & Solution Ideation: Work with fellow students to brainstorm and develop creative solutions.

• Networking Lunch: Meet and mingle with employers, industry partners, and peers.

• Solution Development & Presentations: Refine your ideas and pitch them to industry experts.

Professional Event Photography 📸

We are thrilled to have professional photography that will be made freely available for you to share on social media after the event including team photos and final presentation photos to impress future employers with your skills and ideas!

What do past students and employers have to say? 🏆

⭐️ 94% student satisfaction from the previous 4 Innovation Challenges

⭐️ 90% improved career readiness for all attendees

⭐️ 96% of students say attending influenced their future career choices

🔥 100% of employers recommend participation to other employers!

💡 Next Steps:

Ready to tackle the challenge? Sign up now and get ready for a day of innovation, collaboration, and opportunity!

Have any questions? Email [email protected] for support.

All you need to do is follow three simple steps:

1. Register for the event and get your ticket today
2. Tick the box "I want to become an Innovation Challenge Champion" on the sign-up form
3. Our team will reach out to you with your own customised social media image to share

Thank you (in advance) for helping us get the word out, invite more students and make the event a huge success!

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