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2026 RTO Business Summit
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Strategic Insights. Practical Tools. A Stronger Future.
The 2026 RTO Business Summit – Brisbane places a strong focus on business performance, productivity, and strategic resilience for independent tertiary education providers. As the training environment continues to evolve - shaped by policy changes, employer expectations, and shifting learner demand - this summit gives you the tools and insights needed to stay competitive and thrive.
Attending the 2026 RTO Business Summit – Brisbane will equip you with critical insights, enabling your organization to be flexible and renowned for its dedication to high standards. Designed for senior leaders ready to navigate tomorrow’s challenges with confidence, the summit brings together government decision-makers, industry leaders, and high-performing RTO executives to explore the real drivers of sustainability and growth in the sector.
For further details, you can download the full program here - 2026 RTO Business Summit Program - Coming Soon!
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Business Summit Time & Location —
Put It In Your Schedule Today
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:: Thursday, 26 February 2026 (10:00am to 3:15pm) |
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:: Rydges South Bank, 9 Glenelg Street, Brisbane [MAP] |
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Business Summit Program —
    
Full Program - Click here
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Setting the Policy Agenda —
Queensland Government priorities for tertiary education
Hon Ros Bates MP, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training
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The Big Picture —
Economic Outlook and Market Insights for the Training Sector
Gene Tunny, Founder and Director of Adept Economics and President of the Economic Society of Australia (Queensland)
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AI In Action —
How Tertiary Education Businesses Are Using Technology to Drive Productivity
Manelle Issa, Digital Capability Manager, Suncorp Group
Bonnie McCoy, General Manager, Business Advisory & Member Services, Business Chamber Queensland
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Building Queensland 2032 —
Workforce, Skills and Industry Readiness for the Olympic Decade
Paul Bidwell, Chief Executive, Master Builders Queensland
Geoff Clare, Chief Executive Officer, Construction Skills Queensland
Cameron Mills, Director & Co-Founder of Surex Surveyors and President of Surveyors Australia
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State Policy Update —
Skills training and tertiary education policy update
ITECA’s State Policy Manager, Sally Deane |
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Business Summit Delegates —
Who Should Attend The Summit
:: Chief Executive Officers, Managers and owners of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
:: Executives from industry associations interested in skills training.
:: Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) staff wanting to collaborate with RTO senior executives.
:: Federal and state government officials looking to engage with RTO senior executives.
:: Stakeholders from across the state with an interest in skills training.
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Business Summit Costs —
Take Advantage Of Member Benefits
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| :: ITECA Members |
$245pp |
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$345pp |
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Registration Confirmation —
Immediately after registering you will receive an automated email confirming that you are registered. A few days before the event you'll get a follow-up email confirming arrangements.
Cancellation —
Substitutions are permitted at any time and cancellations seven days prior to the event incur a $65.00 processing fee. No refund is possible if cancelled within seven days.
Photography Notice
Please note that photographs and/or video may be taken during this event for use in ITECA communications, including our website, newsletters, and social media.
By registering, you consent to the use of these images for promotional and informational purposes. If you prefer not to appear in any photographs, please let our team know on the day or by emailing [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
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Further Information —
For assistance with registering for this event please send an email to [email protected] or telephone the ITECA Events team on 1300 421 017.
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