Brisbane Market Entry
Fast-growing city with strong liveability, emerging tech sector, and Olympic-driven infrastructure boom.
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Trade and Investment Queensland
Official trade and investment agency for Brisbane
The Trade and Investment Queensland provides comprehensive support for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations in Brisbane. They offer guidance on regulations, incentives, and can connect you with local partners and resources.
Services Available:
- • Market entry guidance and strategy
- • Regulatory compliance assistance
- • Local partner introductions
- • Investment incentives information
- • Site selection support
Accenture Australia
Global management consulting and professional services company helping businesses transform through technology and innovation. We provide strategy, digital, and operational services.
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ADAPT
ADAPT is a specialist IT research and advisory firm that empowers A/NZ's top technology leaders and vendors to make confident decisions backed by data. They help companies entering the Australian market by providing domestic market intelligence, benchmarking data, and connection to a cultivated community of local enterprise executives (About Us).
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Arnotts Technology Lawyers
Specialist IP, cybersecurity, and technology transaction lawyers for tech founders across Australia.
BENCH PR
BENCH PR is a full-service PR consultancy specializing in the business-to-business and technology markets. They help global brands and fast-growing companies launch and grow their presence in Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific region by providing senior-level strategic counsel and results-driven media relations (Bench PR Homepage).
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Biztech Lawyers
Melbourne-based technology law firm serving the startup community with commercial, IP, and corporate advice.
Bolter
Bolter is a startup-focused law firm that provides fixed-fee legal packs and personalized advice to help entrepreneurs and companies launch, protect, and scale their businesses in the Australian market (Bolter Home).
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ALTA - Australasian Legal Technology Alliance
ALTA is the peak national association for legal technology companies in Australia and Australasia. It provides a community for Australasian legal technology companies focused on information sharing, collaboration, and elevating the presence of Australasian legal technology on the global stage. The board, comprised of elected member representatives, sets strategic direction and delivers learning and development programs benefiting members, advocates, and the broader legal community. ALTA About, ALTA Board, LinkedIn
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Atomic Sky (QuantumTX)
Atomic Sky is a Perth-based strategic innovation consultancy that delivers QuantumTX, a federally-funded space and technology incubator program supporting Australian startups working at the intersection of mining, energy, agriculture, defence and the global space sector. Since 2018 QuantumTX has delivered more than $3 million in support to 124 startups and SMEs.
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AusBiotech
AusBiotech is Australia's peak life sciences industry body, representing over 3,000 members across biotechnology, medical technology, digital health, food technology, and agriculture for nearly 40 years. It supports member growth by advancing medical breakthroughs, fostering innovation to address complex health challenges, and uniting the sector through connections between industry, investors, researchers, government, and academia. As a not-for-profit limited by guarantee, AusBiotech drives policy development, hosts 65+ annual events including the flagship AusBiotech International Conference, provides business matching via AusPartnering, maintains the Australian Life Science Innovation Directory, and promotes global commercialization of Australian bioscience.AusBiotech.org, LinkedIn, ausbiotechic.com/about
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Austmine
Austmine is the leading industry association for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector. For over 30 years, it has championed the global advancement of technology and innovation in mining, delivering value to members and driving industry collaboration. As a not-for-profit organization, Austmine builds a thriving METS community through collaboration, connection, and shared opportunity, creating access to global markets and networks while showcasing emerging technologies that transform mining and advocating at high levels of government and industry.
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Australian Computer Society (ACS)
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is Australia's largest professional association for the ICT sector, representing over 40,000 members from business, government, education, and the community.ACS About Us ACS equips members with skills, knowledge, networks, and recognition to power Australia's technology brilliance, fostering an innovative and inclusive community dedicated to positive change through technology.ACS About Us It delivers value through community building (600+ events/year), capability development (certifications, learning platforms), career pathways (CPD, accreditation), and migration support (skills assessments for 39,000+ applicants annually).ACS About Us With branches across all states and territories, ACS operates Technology and Innovation Hubs in major cities and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.ACS About Us
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Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is Australia's peak not-for-profit representative and advocacy group for the ICT and digital technology sector. Since 1978, AIIA has worked to stimulate and grow the digital ecosystem, create a favorable business environment for members, and contribute to Australia's economic prosperity by representing companies from startups to multinationals across hardware, software, services, telecommunications, AI, cyber security, and more. It represents the depth and breadth of Australia's innovation technology industry, supporting over 900,000 ICT professionals through policy advocacy, industry surveys like State of the Nation, trade delegations, and the iAwards innovation recognition program.AIIA Homepage, LinkedIn. AIIA engages with federal and state governments to shape policy on key issues such as digital economy growth, skills development, AI commercialization, broadband infrastructure, tax incentives, privacy, and national security. The organization publishes the monthly Connector digital magazine, white papers on topics like AI and sustainability, and facilitates international connections for tech leaders.AIIA Homepage. Membership spans small-to-medium enterprises (87%), global corporations, universities, TAFEs, and government agencies, providing a unified voice for the sector that generates significant GDP contribution and exports.Business View Oceania, APH Submission.
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Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
Bilateral chamber connecting Australian businesses with Israeli innovation through high-profile events, thought leadership and networking across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Tel Aviv.
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Australian Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce (Qld) Inc
Queensland-based bilateral chamber promoting Taiwanese entrepreneurs and facilitating trade, investment and cultural ties between Taiwan and Queensland, Australia.
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British Consulate General Brisbane
British Consulate General Brisbane represents the UK Government in Queensland and the Northern Territory, hosting Department for Business and Trade (DBT) staff who support UK-Australia commerce and inbound investment.
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Business Queensland
Queensland's business support portal featuring Advance Queensland initiatives and Mentoring for Growth program.
Dutch Chamber of Commerce Queensland
Bilateral chamber connecting Queensland and Dutch businesses through networking, events and curated introductions to strengthen trade ties between Australia and The Netherlands.
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Embassy of Switzerland in Australia
As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations with Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, legal arrangements, science, technology and education.
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Police Technology Forum
13th annual forum - Australia's premier event showcasing technologies and innovations driving the future of policing and public safety, from AI and data analytics to crime prevention tools.
ITAC Conference (Innovation Transforming Aged Care)
Australia's leading aged care innovation and technology conference, hosted by Ageing Australia, featuring keynotes, panels and a trade exhibition focused on digital transformation in aged and community care.
AVA Conference (Australian Veterinary Association)
The Australian Veterinary Association's flagship annual conference, featuring a multi-stream scientific program, trade exhibition and a Start-Up Hub highlighting innovation in the veterinary sector.
Australian Venture Summit
Australian Investment Council's flagship VC summit. Live startup pitches. Attracts Blackbird, Airtree, Brandon Capital, PwC and leading VC firms. Deep dives on emerging industries and investment trends.

EduTECH
Asia Pacific's largest education technology conference and exhibition. 10,000+ educators, 400+ exhibitors. Covers K-12, higher education and corporate learning digital transformation.
ACE - Accounting Conference & Expo (Accountants Daily)
An annual one-day conference and expo for accounting professionals, run by Momentum Media's Accountants Daily, covering innovation, business strategy and regulation.
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ANZ Chief Information Officers (CIO) Directory
Verified CIO and IT strategy contacts across mid-to-large ANZ organisations.
ANZ Enterprise IT Buyers (1,000+ Employees)
Large-account technology decision-makers at 1,000+ employee organisations.
ANZ Heads of Product & Engineering (Non-Tech-Native Firms)
Product and engineering leaders buying dev tools at traditional enterprises.
ANZ Heads of Data & Analytics
Data and analytics leaders who buy BI and data-platform tools.
ANZ Facilities & Workplace Management Heads
Facilities and workplace leaders who buy facilities and workplace technology.
ANZ Chief People Officers & CHROs
CHRO and People-leader contacts who buy HR, payroll, and culture tools.
Darren Rogan
CEO & CoFounder
CEO & Founder @ Film Labs | Web3 & AI Innovator | Advisory - Rogues Lab · I create the future at the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital experiences. Currently building Film Labs, a groundbreaking Web3 platform that democratizes video creation through AI. Our technology empowers creators to generate professional-quality videos with just text prompts, while maintaining ownership and monetization rights on the blockchain.
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Cameron Dart
CEO & Founder
Founder: The FinTech Company = Australian FinTech | In AI Today | International FinTech | US FinTech | UK FinTech | Ireland FinTech | UAE FinTech | Australian Blockchain & Cryptocurrency | PropTech News | StartUp ScaleUp · Having worked in Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast), U.S.A. (Dallas, TX) and the United Kingdom (London), I have international experience in various fields of technology, investment and development covering areas such as fintech, banking, finance, property development.
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Ciaran O'Connell
Founder, Managing Partner
Founder | @ Thoroughly Modern Journeys; nex-icon · Over 25 years of business and technology consulting experience, providing transformation advisory and large-scale program delivery with C-suite executives and public sector leaders. I specialise in helping executives cut through complexity, activate business strategy and operating models with technology in the right places, the right way, at the right time.
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Cindy Callander
Senior Trade Specialist
Represents Scottish Development International from Melbourne as Senior Trade Specialist for Science and Technology, connecting Scottish companies (fintech, space, life sciences, advanced engineering) with Australian customers, partners and investors. Previously Senior Policy Analyst at Global Victoria, with prior roles at Trade and Investment Queensland, giving her broad cross-jurisdiction experience. · Highlights: 24+ years in trade and investment roles · Previously Senior Policy Analyst at Global Victoria · Earlier roles with Trade and Investment Queensland
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Laurie Price
Principal Consultant, International Trade & Investment
Foley is a Sydney and Brisbane-based international trade and investment advisory that helps companies succeed in cross-border markets. As Principal Consultant, Price advises on market entry, business development and stakeholder engagement, drawing on a UK-to-Australia career across government, university and private-sector roles in the education and training sector. Holds a Master of Development Studies from UNSW.
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Brian O'Farrell
Co-Founder - Chief Revenue Officer
Co-Founder @ Furthr - Australia's Largest Card Linked Loyalty Network · Currently focused on pioneering payment linked loyalty with Furthr by enabling banking-partners customers to earn cashback easier than any other solution in the world. Raised $2.2 million seed capital with near term Series A plans to raise growth capital. Previously Co-Founded Talentpool Group, working with clients like Canva, ebay, Zip, Airwallex & AfterPay opened offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & San Francisco and at its peak averaging 8 figures in annual re
