Business networking events can help you connect with potential clients, mentors and partners. They also provide a great opportunity to learn about emerging trends. To be effective, remember to follow networking etiquette and be authentic.

From a thought-provoking walking tour of Hobart to an immersive light and sound show at Uluru, new Indigenous experiences are showcasing Australia’s 60,000-year-old culture. Here are some of the benefits availed through The Brisbane Club business events.

Brisbane Convention Bureau

The Brisbane Convention Bureau is a world class event management company that operates the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC). It has a culture of progressive, synergistic and confident leadership, empowering its staff to develop new directions to satisfy clients. It also supports ideals of good corporate citizenship and community involvement.

The BCEC is a purpose-built venue and is home to events from international conventions to large concerts and charity events. It is located in a unique urban cultural and entertainment precinct in the heart of Brisbane and is easily accessible by all modes of transport. It occupies most of the block bounded by Grey Street, Melbourne Street, Merivale Street and Glenelg Street. It hosts the annual Brisbane Boat Show, Home Garden Expo, Weddings Honeymoon Expo, World Travel Expo and graduation ceremonies for Griffith University and Southbank Institute of Technology.

If you are attending a Conference or Event at the Brisbane Convention Centre you can book your accommodation with us here at West End Central Apartments, which is only 10 minutes walk from BCEC. We offer a range of fully self contained 1 2 bedroom apartments.

Brisbane is a great place to hold team building activities. Thrill can organise fun team challenges in a variety of venues around Brisbane. We have a range of activities to suit all groups and budgets including:

Brisbane City Council

The Brisbane City Council (BCC) is the democratic executive local government authority of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. BCC is composed of the Lord Mayor and 27 elected councillors representing a total of 26 wards. Each councillor is chair of one of the eight standing committees that comprise the council, which is known as the Civic Cabinet. The council's highest decision-making body, it is delegated significant responsibility by full council and holds weekly meetings.

The council has many activities and services that benefit its residents, including providing guidelines for construction and development, managing road and transport projects, overseeing waste and recycling operations, and offering information on educational and recreational facilities. It also provides a variety of green events, such as gardening and worm farming workshops, to help residents live more sustainably.

In addition, the council hosts several community festivals to celebrate cultural expression and heritage, including a Chinese New Year Festival, Buddha Birth Day Festival, Eid Fest, Indian Bazaar, Nowruz Persian New Year Festival, Paniyiri Polish Festival, Sherwood Arboretum Plant Market, Vietnamese Children's Moon Festival, and Zillmere Multicultural Festival. Moreover, the council provides a number of cultural performances and workshops throughout the year. Its motto is Meliora sequimur, Latin for We aim for better things. The city's floral emblem is the poinsettia, while its faunal emblem is the tree frog.

Brisbane Pop-Up 2023

The festival celebrates Brisbane's uniqueness and creativity with a program of more than 500 events, including world-premiere theatrical performances, science talks, education programs, virtual reality experiences and much more. It supports the Palaszczuk Government's Creative Together 2020-2030 ten-year plan to activate local places and spaces, drive social change and strengthen communities.

Get a taste of Brisbane's food, wine and culture at this annual feast for the senses. Sip and savour the finest produce from Queensland's farms, or take home some culinary inspiration from celebrity chefs. You can also enjoy live music and dance performances, or cheer on your favourite athletes as they race around a tropical island.

Embrace the colour of spring at this floral-filled festival. Flowing with free live tunes, it's perfect for families or strollers with a love of nature. Alternatively, discover the sculptural art of the world's most endangered species at this immersive exhibition in a stunning location.

Find a one-off creation that defines your style at this POP-UP market, which brings together top artisans from ATASDA, the Queensland Enamellers Guild, Scattered Arts Papermakers and more. This event will be a great place to pick up something special for yourself or a friend.

Brisbane Events Toolkit

The Brisbane Events Toolkit is a suite of tools and resources to help organisers plan and deliver successful major events. This includes information to identify other approvals that may be required, how to book a Council venue and useful event planning tips. The Brisbane Events Toolkit also includes fact sheets on funding programs and a social media guide.

The toolkit is available free of charge to industry to assist in selling Australia as a business events destination during the pandemic, including use of the campaign assets (logos and gif stickers) on their own websites, social media channels and marketing materials. The content is designed to highlight the key Brisbane Brief themes of innovation, industry strengths, next general talent and major events economy and proximity to world-class attractions and experiences.

To complement the campaign, the Council has been hosting workshops to provide guidance on the planning of an event. One such workshop has been to develop a template for an online portal on Council’s website to provide clear instructions to event committees on topics such as long-term planning, risk management and ensuring financial viability.

As part of the 'Event Here This Year' campaign, HVIA has partnered with Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds to support the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show’s first charity concert for mental health. The event will see a series of live performances to promote positive messaging around mental health, and raise funds for the cause.