16 July 2026
GOLD COAST CONNECT – SYDNEY & MELBOURNE: OCTOBER 2026
We are excited to announce that our Gold Coast Connect – Sydney & Melbourne events will return in October 2026. Expressions of Interest will open soon for Sydney and Melbourne so keep your eyes on your inbox for an official update to be communicated directly via email.
These flagship networking events are designed to help our business events partners grow their client base, strengthen industry relationships, and showcase the collaborative energy that makes the Gold Coast a leading destination for events.
This year’s events will take place at two premium city venues over the following dates:
- Gold Coast Connect, Sydney: Wednesday 21 October 2026
- Gold Coast Connect, Melbourne: Thursday 22 October 2026
*EOIs will be reviewed based on partnership level and considered in the order they are received, so we encourage early submission. Spaces are limited to ensure events are intimate. Eligible Business Events partners for FY27 are invited to submit an EOI.
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INSIGHTFUL NEW BUSINESS EVENTS DATA:
EXPERT GUIDE TO GOLD COAST BUSINESS EVENTS
Our refreshed Meeting Planners Guide for 2026 has been released, showcasing our wonderful members on the Gold Coast.
The Meeting Planners Guide provides event planners with an overview of the Gold Coast, including information on venues, accommodation, attractions, and the specialist services available to help plan their events.
TRADE ACTIVITY FOR FY 26/27
- Associations Forum National Conference, Geelong: 28-29 July 2026
- This is Gold Coast 2026 (TIGC26), Gold Coast: 3-6 August 2026
- SITE Incentivise Live, Sydney: 17-19 August 2026
- AuSae ACE Conference, Brisbane: 26-28 August 2026
- BEA Greater China Roadshow, China: 15-17 September 2026
PARTNER PRODUCT UPDATES
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Monthly product updates are designed exclusively for our incredible partners to connect and update our team. May it be a sneak peek or an insider’s look at upcoming developments, team movements, new products, in market and trade event insights or special surprises (we love surprises) – we want to hear from you.
The next monthly product update kicks off per the below details:
Date: Monday 24th July
Time: 30 – 45 mins per update
Where: Experience Gold Coast office in Broadbeach or online via Teams
How: Email the team at businessevents@experiencegoldcoast.com to allocate a time.
QUICK SNIPPETS
CALENDAR OF CONFIRMED EVENTS Q4 FY26
A reminder that the latest Calendar of Confirmed Events for Q4 FY26 has been updated on EGCnet for those Business Events partners. We encourage all partners to take a look and stay informed with what’s coming to destination.
VIEW THE 2 JULY 2026 BUSINESS EVENTS UPDATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.