The team at Nectar are working on a number of important and inspirational projects with clients across a variety of sectors.  Here’s a list of what we have coming up:

CRC TiME

20-21 August 2024 Customs House, Brisbane

We’re excited to announce the dates for our fourth Annual Forum and invite you to join us in Brisbane on Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 21 August. As you’ll know, the CRC TiME Annual Forum is a dedicated event for our valued partners across the government, mining, METS and research sectors as well as First Nations and regional communities. Attendance is by invitation only. Look out for program updates in the coming weeks. All partners receive one complimentary registration. Additional tickets can also be purchased. Places are limited this year so get in quick.

RANZCO QLD BRANCH ASM

30 August – 1 September 2024 JW Marriott, Gold Coast

With the theme of Glaucoma and Cataract Summit: Vision for Tomorrow, this event aims to provide a platform for ophthalmologists, researchers and RANZCO Fellows to discuss advancements in eye care. Featuring both international and national speakers, the meeting focuses on evidence-based practices in the field of eye health. Attendees can expect educational sessions centred on professional development.

IAP2 Australasia Conference 2024

2-4 September 2024 Hyatt Regency, Sydney

The event provides a rare opportunity for community engagement professionals, practitioners and decision makers to gain fresh insights, exchange innovative ideas, and celebrate remarkable professional accomplishments. The Conference serves as a vital platform for idea-sharing, fostering valuable professional connections, strengthening shared values, and propelling the profession’s standing throughout the Australasia region. The IAP2 Australasia Conference is organised by the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), which seeks to promote and improve the practice of public participation or community and stakeholder engagement.

IAQ Assembly 2024

6 September 2024 The Westin, Brisbane

Held in Brisbane on Friday 6th September 2024, this event will discuss the opportunities, challenges and solutions for driving Queensland’s infrastructure legacy. The Assembly will focus on key resilience areas of decarbonisation, water, housing, transport (road, rail and mobility), energy transformation, and delivering resilient infrastructure solutions within all communities in Queensland across the next decade and beyond. The 2024 IAQ “Building a Resilient Queensland” Assembly will provide a platform for private and public sector engagement targeting Queensland as a leader in economic growth, renewables and building sustainability for its communities into the future.

iMove National R&D Conference 2024

23-24 October 2024 QUT, Kelvin Grove Campus

During nearly seven years of operation as a transport R&D centre we have had the privilege of working with over 60 organisations across Australia in 230+ projects to advance transport in all its forms. Momentum with achieving transport outcomes such as decarbonisation, inclusivity, safety and more – continues to grow! We are pleased once again to be supporting this continuing transport evolution through our next iteration of the iMOVE National R&D Conference. We will bring together our partners and wider transport R&D community from across Australia to learn from each other and progress ideas for another wave of projects and initiatives. This year’s event will feature our usual blend of industry, government and academic perspectives on the hot topics that are preoccupying our community today, along with ample time for networking and informal discussions

Dental Assistants Professional Conference 2024

26 October 2024 Sydney NSW

The Dental Assistant’s Professional Conference is for all dental assistants, dentists, practice managers, hygienists, therapists, dental prosthetists, technicians, receptionists, and practice managers across Australia. It will enable them to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and connect with like-minded professionals at a one-day conference packed with valuable insights and networking opportunities. The program has been carefully curated to inspire attendees and equip them to take their career to new heights. The theme of this year’s conference is “Chart a Brighter Future,” and the team are dedicated to helping attendees do just that. From thought-provoking keynote speeches to interactive workshops led by industry experts, they’ve got everything attendees need to stay ahead of the curve in the dental industry.

CPRA Golden Target Awards 2024

30 October 2024 ICC, Sydney

The Golden Target Awards applaud the crème-de-la-crème of strategic and creative thinking, executional excellence, and high-achieving people, teams and agencies across the nation that have transformed businesses, brands and reputations. A world-class program, the Golden Target Awards have five major award sections where Bronze, Silver, and Gold trophies are up for grabs: Agency, Campaign, Education, Individual, and Teams. The highest recognition is our two platinum awards, bestowed by the judges from the pool of Gold trophy winners – Excellence in Measurement and Evaluation and National Campaign of the Year – these are the pinnacle of success.

AELERT Global Summit

6 – 8 November 2024 voco Brisbane City

The Global Summit for Implementing and Enforcing Environmental Law is an action-orientated event aimed to facilitate and strengthen worldwide collaboration and support for regulatory practitioners who implement and enforce environmental law. The Summit aims to grow our global capability to solve complex regulatory and law enforcement problems through shared best practice approaches and tools designed for the effective implementation of environmental laws, exercising the environmental rule of law, levelling the playing field for businesses, and environmental governance. Key topic streams for the Summit include climate change, emerging waste streams, biodiversity and land management, energy, and natural resources management. The Summit will also include multiple streams of universal regulatory topics including Indigenous voice in environmental law and regulatory practice, public participation and stakeholder engagement, law design for implementation, advanced monitoring and much more.

AAA National Conference and Industry Expo 2024

19 – 21 November 2024 BCEC, Brisbane

The AAA National Conference 2024 will offer an engaging and educational program filled with a great mix of aviation experts, industry leaders and technical speakers. The conference program is carefully designed to be relevant to all business areas of airports. In keeping with the successful format of previous years, there will also be breakout streams focussing on different areas.

Greenlife Industry Conference

19 -21 February 2025 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) is excited to announce the return of our national conference. The Brisbane event will bring together growers, retailers, suppliers, state association members and other important stakeholders from around the country to strengthen and celebrate the Greenlife sector. This is your chance to access a range of expert guest speakers, industry representatives and exhibitors, and discover cutting edge research and trends to inform your personal development, business strategies and advance the Greenlife sector. Boost your skills and knowledge across topics including tech, business, innovation, research, marketing and industry insights. As well as a variety of formats from panels to presentations and interactive exhibits, we’re offering must-do excursions and nursery tours, must-see entertainment and plenty of time to network with your industry colleagues. Don’t miss the ‘Stronger Together’ Greenlife Industry Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 19 to 21 February 2025.

ABC25

25 – 27 June 2025 Royal International Convention Centre

The 12th Austroads Bridge Conference offers a unique opportunity to meaningfully connect with fellow bridge practitioners, structural engineers, and material scientists from across Australia and New Zealand. With an exceptional program featuring a diverse range of papers, social events and site visits, attendees can expect insightful discussions and valuable knowledge exchange. Against the backdrop of Brisbane’s dynamic landscape, delegates will have the chance to immerse themselves in the city’s rich culture and renowned hospitality. Join us in Brisbane in 2025 for an unforgettable conference experience!

ASME 25th National Conference 2024

26-29 September 2025 Conservatorium of Music, South Brisbane

The Australian Society for Music Education exists to encourage and advance music education at all levels as an integral part of general education and community life, and as a profession within the broad field of music.