Gold Coast's setting is the envy of the world and it's helping to attract some of the brightest minds from inside and outside Australia. From start-ups to established Australian and international enterprises, the people living and working on the Gold Coast thrive on creative energy, entrepreneurial mindset and future-focused thinking.
Our city's story evolution is contributing to the Gold Coast's increasing reputation as a place where innovation is flourishing; a region of Australia where investment in research and start-ups, health, science, sport, screen, education and many other areas is booming.
BE Connected Gold Coast program, leaders of our city will work with us to attract and secure more events for the City. These are extraordinary individuals who are achieving amazing things in their own industries and whose collective voice will help us to share our cities story with the world.
Imagine a business event in a city with more than 160 experiences within a 30-minute drive of the region's centre, home to a billion dollar Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, three universities, globally renowned globally renowned screen industry and some of the world best hotel and business events infrastructure, all this combined with the natural surrounds of the ocean and the hinterland - this is a rare find worldwide.
BE Connected Gold Coast.
OUR PATRON
MAYOR TOM TATE
Attracting more business events to our city is vital as we emerge stronger and more resilient in this post Covid era.
This collaboration of ambassadors and supporters will help highlight the extraordinary innovation occurring across a wide range of industries on the coast.
We live in a region where investment in research and start-ups, health, science, sport, screen, education and many other areas has boomed over the past decade.
Becoming a part of BE Connected Gold Coast offers the opportunity to play a critical role in our region's growth. It also presents the chance to partner with like-minded leaders - people who know the Gold Coast's unique strengths and who are dedicated to the success of our region both socially, culturally and economically.
The Gold Coast boasts world-class facilities and the natural appeal of our glorious beaches and stunning hinterland. In every way, the coast offers the perfect combination for any successful event.
I applaud everyone involved in the program and thank you for your work to promote our city to the world.
Tom Tate
Mayor
INTRODUCING OUR
GOLD COAST BUSINESS EVENTS AMBASSADORS
Rebecca
Frizelle OAM
Organising Committee of the 2032 Olympic Games | Co-owner NRL Gold Coast Titans | Deputy Chancellor Griffith University
Hal
Rice
Founding Partner Qscan Group | Director Interventional Neuroradiology Gold Coast University Hospital | Associate Professor Griffith University School of Medicine
Dinesh
Palipana OAM
Doctor, lawyer, disability advocate and researcher | 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year
Adam & James
Gilmour
Brothers and founders of the Australian launch services company, Gilmour Space Technologies.
Peta
Stapleton
Associate Professor at Bond University, Queensland registered Clinical & Health Psychologist and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) researcher and trainer.
Al
Mucci
Gold Coast’s wildlife educator and First Nations advocate.
Ljubo Vlacic
Emeritus Professor
Gold Coast academic, Emeritus Professor Ljubo Vlacic of Griffith University’s School of Engineering and Built Environment is passionate about his field of research and teaching.
Kathy
Kruger
Manager Strategic Projects and Engagement at Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
Matthew
Deaner
CEO Screen Producers Australia
Professor
Mark von Itzstein AO
Director of Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics - World-leading breakthroughs for major human diseases
Professor
Paul Burton
Professor, Urban Management and Planning, Griffith University, Gold Coast
Stay tuned
MORE TO COME
We're excited to introduce more amazing ambassadors.