SAVE THE DATE 2026 QSport Future Sport Now – Townsville Conference

The QSport Future Sport Now – Townsville Conference brings one of Queensland’s most progressive sport industry events to the heart of North Queensland. The conference showcases Townsville’s unique capabilities as a northern hub for elite sport, sport‑tech innovation, international partnerships, and economic development, inviting both local and global businesses to explore opportunities to invest and collaborate through sport.

As Queensland prepares for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Townsville is strategically positioned to play a pivotal role in shaping the state’s sporting, economic, and community legacy. This year’s theme underscores an essential principle: the intentional decisions and investments made today will define the long-term benefits Townsville experiences well beyond 2032.

A Northern Gateway for Sport, Innovation & International Partnership

Townsville connects world-class sporting infrastructure with an internationally facing economy, strong local industry, and a uniquely collaborative community spirit. The conference explores how sport can drive:

• Business attraction and global partnerships
• Investment in sport-tech, health, events, and innovation ecosystems
• Cross-sector collaboration with education, tourism, defence, and First Nations communities
• High-performance pathways aligned to statewide 2032 strategies
• Regional economic uplift, participation, and community activation