Brisbane Economic Development Agency

⏰ Time is running out to nominate for the Lord Mayor’s Convention Trailblazer Grant.   Apply today for a $5,000 travel grant to attend a leading international conference in your field.   Brisbane Economic Development Agency will then join forces with successful trailblazers to drive Brisbane’s bid to bring the event to our city. Applications close Tuesday, 25 February 2025. ⬇️ Hear from past trailblazer Dr Bojana Spasojevic on why receiving the grant was such a huge career milestone.   ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwxQ4TUg   ➡️ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gZ9Ap3Pw #ChooseBrisbane #Conferences #Brisbane

Brisbane is set to host 10 thrilling Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 matches! Brisbane has scored two high stakes quarter finals, two round of 16 and six pool matches, bringing world-class rugby action to fans from across Australia and the world. As one of the biggest sporting events in the world, the tournament will unlock incredible opportunities to showcase our future Olympic and Paralympic city on the global stage. Brisbane Economic Development Agency is proud to support this mega event, which will supercharge Brisbane’s $11 billion visitor economy – injecting over $180 million into local businesses, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, and spreading economic benefits across the region.     The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 will be played in seven Australian cities from 1 October to 13 November 2027.     Fans can register their interest to be the first to know about tickets at www.rugbyworldcup.com/2027 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/drJ-Cmn9 rugbyworldcup Suncorp Stadium Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation #majorevents #Brisbanesport #visitbrisbane

Brisbane’s world-class business events credentials will be on show to more than 4,000 global event planners and buyers when #TeamBrisbane heads to Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), from 10-12 February. If you’re attending #AIME25 in Melbourne, be sure to drop by the Brisbane stand (Stand D22) and say hello! Grab a barista-made coffee with the team from 8:30am daily, and join us for an hour of networking from 4:30pm on Tuesday 11 February. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, The Star Entertainment Group, Emporium Hotels, Brisbane Showgrounds , Outstanding Displays, The University of Queensland, Brisbane City Hall - EPICURE Events, The Tivoli and The Princess Theatre, Brisbane   #ChooseBrisbane #Brisbane #BusinessEvents

Celebrate Lunar New Year in The City! With the arrival of the Lunar New Year, Brisbane comes alive with vibrant cultural celebrations, exciting events, and delicious dining experiences for visitors and locals to enjoy. Here’s what you can look forward to: 🐍 Lunar New Year Celebrations - Watch a spectacular Lion Parade and High Poles performances along Queen Street Mall - Friday, 31 January from 12:30pm 🍜 Lunar New Year Feasts - Indulge in special banquets at top spots in The City like Donna Chang, Brisbane Phoenix, Sokyo, and Fat Noodle 💃 Friday Latin Nights – Dance your way into the weekend with Latin rhythms, food trucks and free live music every Friday from 5pm in Reddacliff Place 🏮 Plus, exciting Lunar New Year celebrations are happening across Uptown, QueensPlaza and Brisbane Quarter. Brisbane’s $11 billion visitor economy is booming, and Brisbane Economic Development Agency is proud to support local businesses by showcasing The City’s rich offerings, enticing visitors from across Australia and the world to shop, play, dine and stay. Discover more to see and do in The City: https://lnkd.in/eQWaS3Pj #Brisbane #TheCity #LunarNewYear #BrisbaneDining #visitbrisbane #visitoreconomy

Thank you to Councillor Krista Adams, Deputy Mayor Brisbane City Council for supporting the work of Brisbane Economic Development Agency as Civic Cabinet Chair for Economic Development. The Deputy Mayor has worked passionately for Brisbane and her tireless efforts have enhanced the economic prosperity of our city.

Brisbane is gearing up for a massive year of major events in 2025! A blockbuster year lies ahead for Brisbane as epic international sporting clashes, global and homegrown music legends, and the return of the world’s favourite blue heeler headline an action-packed calendar. Brisbane Economic Development Agency is proud to support more than 110 major events poised to inject millions into the local economy, bolstering the city’s status as Australia’s lifestyle capital. Following a record-breaking 2023/24 financial year, which saw BEDA driving $1 billion in economic activity and Brisbane achieving $11 billion in overnight visitor spending, the city is ready to raise the bar once again. For more details, check out Brisbane’s 2025 major events calendar: https://lnkd.in/gjZ5WRku #majorevents #brisbane #tourism #visitbrisbane #brisbanesport Adrian Schrinner Rugby Australia NXsports National Rugby League AusCycling Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia

Congratulations to Brisbane-based MedTech company Kimaritec PTY LTD for winning Gold at the RESI Innovator’s Pitch Challenge during #JPM2025 in San Francisco 🏆 It is the third consecutive year that Brisbane companies have won the competition’s highest honours, highlighting the city’s leadership in innovation and healthcare. Kimaritec develops groundbreaking therapies to target and break down specific proteins that exacerbate cancer growth, with the aim of creating more effective cancer treatment. Brisbane Economic Development Agency selected Kimaritec as one of several MedTech companies to represent Brisbane through its global accelerator program for medical innovations. The program aims to help Brisbane’s booming health technology sector establish a foothold in the USD$200 billion life sciences sector in the US. A special congratulations to the Brisbane businesses that also took part in the challenge: Clinials, Convergence Medical, Exintech Pty Ltd, FLOMATRIX, Macrobiome Therapeutics, Microbio, Servatus Ltd and Smilo.AI Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMFHczVv Download Brisbane’s Health Prospectus: https://lnkd.in/gNBphiHx Life Science Nation Trade and Investment Queensland #MedTech #Brisbane #Innovation

Big news for Brisbane! 🌟 Our city has made it onto Time Out’s Top 50 Best Cities in the World for 2025. This is the first time Brisbane has made the list, thanks to the incredible feedback from over 18,500 city-dwellers who rated everything from food and nightlife to culture, affordability, and happiness. From the city’s booming $11 billion visitor economy to record-breaking overnight stays and a growing influx of domestic and international visitors, it’s clear the world knows this city is something special. With the buzz around Brisbane's status as the host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, our year-round sunshine, packed events calendar and some of Australia’s best hotels, restaurants and music venues – it’s no wonder Brisbane is turning heads globally. Check out the full story: https://lnkd.in/e6KtNsPt #BestCities2025 #VisitBrisbane #MajorEvents #Tourism

A huge congratulations to Brisbane-based MedTech company Convergence Medical on securing $5 million from global investors in their successful Series A funding round. Their world-first arthroscopic surgical robot, VO1, has gained the backing of US investors Avicella Capital, who will support plans to commercialise this groundbreaking innovation, expand into the US and disrupt the $6.1 billion global arthroscopic industry. Founded by Dr Chris Jeffery, this transformative funding milestone elevates Convergence Medical’s valuation to over $30 million. Brisbane Economic Development Agency is proud to have supported Convergence Medical, as alumni of our MedTech Initiative’s global accelerator, helping them forge and advance strategic connections with funding and distribution partners worldwide. A special thanks to Life Science Nation and Bullpen Ventures for their contributions to this funding success. Brisbane’s MedTech sector is thriving, showcasing remarkable growth and unlocking incredible opportunities for innovation and investment. Convergence Medical is a shining example of what’s possible with the right blend of vision, talent, and global partnerships. Get the full story: https://lnkd.in/gQkWkf-w #MedTech #Innovation #Brisbane #SeriesA #Investment

The countdown is on for our global investment mission to the US 🌎 Led by Brisbane Economic Development Agency, we're excited to support some of Brisbane’s most innovative MedTech companies at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco from 13 - 16 January. Talking with Life Science Nation, CEO Anthony Ryan shares insights on the upcoming mission and Brisbane's vision to become a global MedTech hub. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g4y9dW2K Download Brisbane’s Health Prospectus: https://lnkd.in/gNBphiHx BiVACOR Cardihab Clinials Convergence De Motu Cordis Exintech Pty Ltd Kimaritec PTY LTD Microba Life Sciences Microbio Convergence Robotics Inc. Servatus Ltd Vaxxas Bullpen Capital Trade and Investment Queensland Flomatrix, Macrobiome Therapeutics and Smilo.ai