Events & Workshops
For more information about our events and workshops, please contact programs@qldmanufacturinginstitute.org.au
Networking Event
Dalby Events Centre
Your ticket for the Accelerate Manufacturing Event also includes free entry to the Networking Evening held the night before- Tue 24th March. Enjoy complimentary canapés and beverages while connecting with fellow AMC attendees, speakers and industry stakeholders. The evening will feature a range of information stalls showcasing resources, services and initiatives relevant to local manufacturers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with organisations, explore support available to industry, and connect with peers and partners in a relaxed environment. The session is designed to provide practical insight, spark conversations and help participants make the most of their AMC experience.
Early-bird tickets are available now until midnight 28 February. Register now for your opportunity to attend the region’s best Manufacturing Conference.
Accelerate Manufacturing
Now in its fifth year, the Accelerate Manufacturing Conference (AMC) returns bigger and better than ever. This event brings together manufacturers, government representatives, industry experts, investors, and innovators from across Queensland to share insights, explore new technologies, discover upcoming supply chain opportunities and programs, and discuss strategies to boost performance and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
The day will open with an update from QMI/ICN delivering the outcomes of the Shape Western Downs Energy Future Program, highlighting the involvement and achievements of local manufacturers. Followed by an in‑person keynote presentation from Martin G. Moore, setting the scene for the industry conversations ahead. Throughout the day, attendees will enjoy provided lunch, light refreshments, and access to an onsite coffee van. The program then moves onto four powerhouse panel sessions featuring industry professionals, special guests, and local employees discussing real opportunities, challenges, and advancements shaping the manufacturing sector in the Western Downs. All sessions will include an interactive question‑submission platform to engage with panellists throughout the sessions.
Full event program available soon
Free Pre-Networking Event by QMI - Tuesday 24 March 2026
5.30pm - 8.30pm
Your ticket also includes free entry to the Networking Evening held the night before. Enjoy complimentary canapés and beverages while connecting with fellow AMC attendees, speakers and industry stakeholders. The evening will feature a range of information stalls showcasing resources, services and initiatives relevant to local manufacturers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with organisations, explore support available to industry, and connect with peers and partners in a relaxed environment. The session is designed to provide practical insight, spark conversations and help participants make the most of their AMC experience.
Early-bird tickets are available now until midnight 28 February. Register now for your opportunity to attend the regions best Manufacturing Conference
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Opportunities in Defence - A practical entry guide (Webinar)
Defence representatives and industry specialists will provide an insight into entering and operating within Defence supply chains.
Western Downs manufacturers play a critical role in supporting Queensland’s agriculture and energy sectors. As project cycles shift and markets evolve, many businesses are now exploring opportunities to diversify their service offerings and strengthen long term resilience.
For Western Downs manufacturers already delivering into agriculture, mining or energy supply chains, the Defence sector may represent a natural next step.
However, navigating entry requirements, certifications and procurement processes can be complex without clear guidance.
This webinar brings together a panel of defence representatives and industry specialists to provide practical insights into what it takes to enter and operate within Defence supply chains.
Participants will hear directly from industry on:
• Capability and compliance requirements for Defence work
• Certifications and standards required to participate in defence contracts
• How to strengthen your Gateway by ICN profile for Defence opportunities
• What Defence primes and buyers look for in suppliers
• Practical tendering insights and common bid writing pitfalls
• Positioning your business for upcoming defence procurement activity
Developed to support manufacturers in the Western Downs region, this webinar is open to businesses across Queensland who are exploring opportunities within Defence supply chains.
Could Defence be a natural next step for your business?
SPEAKERS
Louisa Loveday - President of the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) committee QLD.
With more than 27 years of experience in business development across the manufacturing and construction sectors, Louisa brings both strong industry insight and connections, and will be sharing insights into AIDN’s support of Australia's Defence SMEs through advocacy, networking, and essential industry resources.
Rodger Manning - Director and Principal of BidWrite
Rodger leads the company's Defence tendering team. Holding the highest level of APMP certification, he is widely recognised for his expertise in Defence tendering and was awarded Defence Consultant of the Year at the 2020 Australian Defence Industry Awards.
Abhiney Arora - Executive Director - ICN QLD
With Mechanical Engineering qualifications and 20 years experience, Abhi has led many successful supply chain programs within Queensland. Abhi will share insights into tailoring company profiles using Gateway by ICN to better position manufacturers for upcoming opportunities in the Defence industry.
Please note this webinar will not be recorded.
Attendance on the day is required to access this information.
Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Profile Improvement Workshop - Toowoomba
Learn how to elevate your Gateway by ICN profile, ensuring your business is well positioned to capture industry opportunities.
The Queensland Manufacturing Hubs, Queensland Manufacturing Institute, and Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland invite you to a Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Gateway by ICN Profile Improvement Workshop tailored for regional manufacturers.
This interactive workshop provides manufacturers with practical guidance on how to clearly present their capability, capacity and expertise on Gateway by ICN for major project supply opportunities across both Queensland and nationally. It also addresses key buyer expectations, including how to communicate sustainability benefits and local supply chain value within profiles and EOI responses. The session includes guided activities and live profile review, supporting participants to refine profile content, address common visibility issues, and strengthen readiness for EOIs.
Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Profile Improvement Workshop - Ipswich
Learn how to elevate your Gateway by ICN profile, ensuring your business is well positioned to capture industry opportunities.
The Queensland Manufacturing Hubs, Queensland Manufacturing Institute, and Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland invite you to a Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Gateway by ICN Profile Improvement Workshop tailored for regional manufacturers.
This interactive workshop provides manufacturers with practical guidance on how to clearly present their capability, capacity and expertise on Gateway by ICN for major project supply opportunities across both Queensland and nationally. It also addresses key buyer expectations, including how to communicate sustainability benefits and local supply chain value within profiles and EOI responses. The session includes guided activities and live profile review, supporting participants to refine profile content, address common visibility issues, and strengthen readiness for EOIs.
Venue - TBC
Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Profile Improvement Workshop - Gold Coast
Learn how to elevate your Gateway by ICN profile, ensuring your business is well positioned to capture industry opportunities.
The Queensland Manufacturing Hubs, Queensland Manufacturing Institute, and Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland invite you to a Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Gateway by ICN Profile Improvement Workshop tailored for regional manufacturers.
This interactive workshop provides manufacturers with practical guidance on how to clearly present their capability, capacity and expertise on Gateway by ICN for major project supply opportunities across both Queensland and nationally. It also addresses key buyer expectations, including how to communicate sustainability benefits and local supply chain value within profiles and EOI responses. The session includes guided activities and live profile review, supporting participants to refine profile content, address common visibility issues, and strengthen readiness for EOIs.
Venue - TBC
Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Profile Improvement Workshop - Gympie
Learn how to elevate your Gateway by ICN profile, ensuring your business is well positioned to capture industry opportunities.
The Queensland Manufacturing Hubs, Queensland Manufacturing Institute, and Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland invite you to a Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Gateway by ICN Profile Improvement Workshop tailored for regional manufacturers.
This interactive workshop provides manufacturers with practical guidance on how to clearly present their capability, capacity and expertise on Gateway by ICN for major project supply opportunities across both Queensland and nationally. It also addresses key buyer expectations, including how to communicate sustainability benefits and local supply chain value within profiles and EOI responses. The session includes guided activities and live profile review, supporting participants to refine profile content, address common visibility issues, and strengthen readiness for EOIs.
Venue - TBC
Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Profile Improvement Workshop - Maryborough
Learn how to elevate your Gateway by ICN profile, ensuring your business is well positioned to capture industry opportunities.
The Queensland Manufacturing Hubs, Queensland Manufacturing Institute, and Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland invite you to a Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Gateway by ICN Profile Improvement Workshop tailored for regional manufacturers.
This interactive workshop provides manufacturers with practical guidance on how to clearly present their capability, capacity and expertise on Gateway by ICN for major project supply opportunities across both Queensland and nationally. It also addresses key buyer expectations, including how to communicate sustainability benefits and local supply chain value within profiles and EOI responses. The session includes guided activities and live profile review, supporting participants to refine profile content, address common visibility issues, and strengthen readiness for EOIs.
Venue - TBC
Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Profile Improvement Workshop - Bundaberg
Learn how to elevate your Gateway by ICN profile, ensuring your business is well positioned to capture industry opportunities.
The Queensland Manufacturing Hubs, Queensland Manufacturing Institute, and Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland invite you to a Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Gateway by ICN Profile Improvement Workshop tailored for regional manufacturers.
This interactive workshop provides manufacturers with practical guidance on how to clearly present their capability, capacity and expertise on Gateway by ICN for major project supply opportunities across both Queensland and nationally. It also addresses key buyer expectations, including how to communicate sustainability benefits and local supply chain value within profiles and EOI responses. The session includes guided activities and live profile review, supporting participants to refine profile content, address common visibility issues, and strengthen readiness for EOIs.
Venue - TBC
Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Profile Improvement Workshop - Mackay
Learn how to elevate your Gateway by ICN profile, ensuring your business is well positioned to capture industry opportunities.
The Queensland Manufacturing Hubs, Queensland Manufacturing Institute, and Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland invite you to a Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Gateway by ICN Profile Improvement Workshop tailored for regional manufacturers.
This interactive workshop provides manufacturers with practical guidance on how to clearly present their capability, capacity and expertise on Gateway by ICN for major project supply opportunities across both Queensland and nationally. It also addresses key buyer expectations, including how to communicate sustainability benefits and local supply chain value within profiles and EOI responses. The session includes guided activities and live profile review, supporting participants to refine profile content, address common visibility issues, and strengthen readiness for EOIs.
Venue - TBC
Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Profile Improvement Workshop - Townsville
Learn how to elevate your Gateway by ICN profile, ensuring your business is well positioned to capture industry opportunities.
The Queensland Manufacturing Hubs, Queensland Manufacturing Institute, and Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland invite you to a Queensland Government Supplier Readiness and Gateway by ICN Profile Improvement Workshop tailored for regional manufacturers.
This interactive workshop provides manufacturers with practical guidance on how to clearly present their capability, capacity and expertise on Gateway by ICN for major project supply opportunities across both Queensland and nationally. It also addresses key buyer expectations, including how to communicate sustainability benefits and local supply chain value within profiles and EOI responses. The session includes guided activities and live profile review, supporting participants to refine profile content, address common visibility issues, and strengthen readiness for EOIs.
Venue - TBC
Navigating the Energy Sector: Pathways for Manufacturers
How to maximise your opportunities within the Energy sector.
This one hour webinar will explore how manufacturers across the Western Downs region can expand into emerging energy markets and strengthen their competitive position in a rapidly evolving landscape.
With a strong local presence of wind and solar projects, manufacturers are increasingly seeking to diversify into new energy sectors. This session will provide practical insights into current and future opportunities, including hydrogen and battery technologies, and how local businesses can position themselves to participate in upcoming projects.
SPEAKERS:
Paul Hodgson (Director, Centre for Hydrogen & Renewable Energy - CQ University)
Paul brings over 30 years’ experience across the energy and innovation sectors. He will share insights from his work in hydrogen and renewable energy, exploring emerging supply chain opportunities and what they could mean for regional manufacturers.
Dr Nagesh Shukla (Professor - Department of Management at Griffith Business School, Griffith University)
Dr Shukla will provide an overview of Australia’s battery supply chain, drawing on his research and involvement in national industry studies. He will discuss current capability, component manufacturing and potential opportunities relevant to regional manufacturers considering new markets or diversification.
Abhiney Arora - (Executive Director - ICN QLD)
Tailoring company profiles using Gateway by ICN to better position manufacturers for upcoming opportunities.
Felix Ryan - (General Manager, Contracts, Procurement and Logistics - Arrow Energy Pty Ltd)
Felix will share a practical overview of how energy projects engage with suppliers, including what procurement teams look for when working with local manufacturers. He will highlight key considerations for businesses seeking to participate in current and future energy projects.
To register for this FREE Webinar CLICK HERE
Net Zero Economy - Webinar
In September, the Federal Government released a number of key climate reports, including Australia’s Nationally Determined Actions to the UNFCCC, announcing Australia’s National Climate Targets and our Net Zero Plan. In addition, they released Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment Report and National Adaptation Plan.
In this short 30 minute webinar, ICN National Climate Director Dr Vanessa Rauland will give a brief summary of the findings from these reports, and what SME’s should start to think about in terms of addressing their own climate risks and preparing themselves for the future.
More information & to register for this FREE Webinar - CLICK HERE
Stop the Hidden Profit Leak - Webinar
Following her highly rated presentation at the Dalby Workforce Summit 2025, we are delighted to welcome Samantha to share her insights with our Gateway members. She will explore how frontline leaders directly shape workplace culture and how building their capability can lift performance, retention and engagement across your business, stopping the hidden profit leak before it drains your bottom line.
More information & to register for this FREE Webinar - CLICK HERE
Process Improvement Workshop
Join us this October for a deep dive into process improvement. Boosting efficiency and growth in manufacturing with insights from experts.
LEAN Manufacturing Workshop
Unlock Productivity. Minimise Waste. Maximise Impact.
If you’re a small or medium-sized manufacturer in City of Moreton Bay, this workshop is for you.
Join QMI and LEAN expert James McIntosh for a practical, hands-on session designed to help local manufacturers improve productivity, reduce waste and create lasting impact on your operations. Plus, how to manage bottlenecks, balance production flow, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability within your team.
The session also covers tools like 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Theory of Constraints and Agile Principles.
➡️ Wednesday 20th August 2025
➡️ 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
➡️ Norths Leagues & Services Club - 1347 Anzac Ave, Kallangur QLD 4503
➡️ Morning tea and lunch provided
➡️ $50 per ticket
Limited spots available. SECURE YOUR TICKET TODAY!
Proudly supported by City of Moreton Bay
Workforce Summit / Western Downs
Looking to attract, retain and grow your workforce in the Western Downs?
Join us for a value-packed event tailored to local businesses.
Hear from industry specialists, local businesses and gain fresh strategies to strengthen your workforce.
🔵 Wednesday 6th August
🔵 9.30am - 3.15pm
🔵 Dalby Events Centre, 54 Nicholson St, Dalby QLD 4405
🔵 $20 per ticket
🔵 Morning tea and lunch included
Delivered in partnership with the Queensland Government, Western Downs Regional Council and Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI).
Women Who Weld (School Event)
Women Who Weld (WWW) aims to provide an opportunity and safe environment for young women to try the practical skill of welding. This provides the student with an understanding of welding and an idea if STEAM school subjects and a trade career pathway is something they wish to explore further.
With the goal of building gender diversity in the workplace, ‘Women Who Weld’ aims to address our national trade skills shortage. The program encourages young women to consider a trade pathway where 76% of jobs within Queensland’s manufacturing sector are occupied by men.
Women Who Weld - (School Event)
Women Who Weld (WWW) aims to provide an opportunity and safe environment for young women to try the practical skill of welding. This provides the student with an understanding of welding and an idea if STEAM school subjects and a trade career pathway is something they wish to explore further.
With the goal of building gender diversity in the workplace, ‘Women Who Weld’ aims to address our national trade skills shortage. The program encourages young women to consider a trade pathway where 76% of jobs within Queensland’s manufacturing sector are occupied by men.
Women Who Weld - Dalby State High School
Women Who Weld (WWW) aims to provide an opportunity and safe environment for young women to try the practical skill of welding. This provides the student with an understanding of welding and an idea if STEAM school subjects and a trade career pathway is something they wish to explore further.
With the goal of building gender diversity in the workplace, ‘Women Who Weld’ aims to address our national trade skills shortage. The program encourages young women to consider a trade pathway where 76% of jobs within Queensland’s manufacturing sector are occupied by men.
The proposed activity is a 1 x day workshop for 15 Year 10 female students prior to subject selection. The program will take the format of an initial safety induction, then an introduction on how to MIG weld followed by the making of jewellery tree, windchime, etc.
Women Who Weld - Glenala State High School
Women Who Weld (WWW) aims to provide an opportunity and safe environment for young women to try the practical skill of welding. This provides the student with an understanding of welding and an idea if STEAM school subjects and a trade career pathway is something they wish to explore further.
With the goal of building gender diversity in the workplace, ‘Women Who Weld’ aims to address our national trade skills shortage. The program encourages young women to consider a trade pathway where 76% of jobs within Queensland’s manufacturing sector are occupied by men.
The proposed activity is a 1 x day workshop for 15 Year 10 female students prior to subject selection. The program will take the format of an initial safety induction, then an introduction on how to MIG weld followed by the making of jewellery tree, windchime, etc.
Design in Manufacturing Seminar & Workshop | Rockhampton
Cost: $25
Presenters:
Robert Geddes | AIC
Jack Trenaman | SMW Group
Mitchell Upton | Upton Engineering
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