QSBM 2026 Small Business Expo Cairns
Description
The Queensland Small Business Month expo is free to attend and tailored to suit businesses at every stage of their journey, providing practical solutions and insights to support growth and success.
What to expect at the expos:
Small business services exhibition: Access information and services from selected key government agencies and business groups. Explore and discover opportunities linked to major projects like the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Specialised business support: Get one-on-one advice from Mentoring for Growth program business mentors, financial counsellors and cyber security experts. Spots are limited and additional questions to tailor this support to your business needs will be asked on registration.
Presentations: Learn from industry leaders through panel discussions and practical sessions.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts, network with peers and access the tools needed to thrive.
Agenda
- All day
Exhibition
Explore a diverse range of exhibitors offering services and resources, including grants, business support, training programs, digital solutions, disaster support and more!
- All day
Presentation Stage
The Presentation Stage will cover a diverse range of topics, including financial management, procurement, emerging technologies and practical tips for small and family businesses.
- All day
1:1 Sessions
Pre-book your spot to receive one-on-one support from business mentors, financial experts and cyber security specialists. Limited places available, bookings restricted to one spot per category.
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Meet the Buyer 2026
The Meet the Buyer session is a curated, speed‑networking opportunity designed to connect local small businesses with large buyers from across the region. Hosted as part of the Queensland Government's Small Business Expo, this event allows businesses to pitch their products or services directly to buyers who are actively seeking suppliers - think speed dating for your business. Businesses will be matched based on the services you offer, and the needs identified by participating Buyers, ensuring your meetings are targeted and are as relevant as possible. Each business may be matched with up to three (3) Buyers, with matches allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Please register your business once for the Meet the Buyer event. This helps us avoid duplicate registrations and ensures fair matching across all businesses. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged!
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