Central Queensland has long been known as the economic powerhouse of the state and nation. Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast and the broader CQ footprint is experiencing major public and private sector investment across many industries, so what will our regional economy look like in decades to come? Join us to hear from exceptional speakers deliver current and future updates across a number of industries as major regional projects help shape a sustainable future.

Early Bird Registration to 30th June – Book Now. Members $99 pp | Non-Member $139 pp. After 1st July, the registration fee will increase to $198pp Members and $278pp Non Members

Date: Friday 18th September 2026
Venue: Jabiru Events Centre, Yeppoon Capricorn Coast
Time: 7.45am for an 8.15am start
All day event including lunch, morning and afternoon teas
Networking Drinks at conclusion of the Forum

Early Bird Registration to 30th June
Members $99 pp | Non-Member $139 pp – After 1st July, the registration fee will increase to $198pp Members and $278pp Non Members

Keynote Speaker – Global Supply Chain Futurist James Lisica
“Future Economy of Central Queensland”

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:

Responding to Residential Demand

• Lincoln Lifestyle Yeppoon
• Mildura Rise Rockyview
• Ellida Estate Rockhampton
• Ingenia Communities | Lifestyle and Holiday Communities – Yeppoon
• Constructions Skills Queensland – CSQ’s Horizon 2032 – 2026 edition highlights

Central Queensland’s Energy, Mining, Resources sector

• Qld Resources Council
• Stanwell
• Ergon Energy Network
• BRAVUS Carmichael Mine
• Whitehaven Blackwater Coal
• ARK Energy – Boomer Green Energy Hub

Project Updates

• Rockhampton Ring Road (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
• Blueprint Livingstone’s priority developments, expansion of the Gateway Business and Industry Park, the Capricorn Coast Homemaker Centre Stage Two, East-West Connector
• Keppel Eats Yeppoon – Value Adding Facility
• Beef Australia – BEEF2027

Who should attend?

• Investors
• Private sector – Business owners and employees
• Public sector – Local, State and Federal government employed and elected representatives
• Interested Residents and Community group representatives

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We thank our venue sponsor: Jabiru Events Centre

Cancellation policy