Program at a glance
Please see below a brief outline of ATEC's Explore North Queensland 2025 Trade Engagement Event. These are indicative timings, and we encourage you to continue to monitor this page as further details will be confirmed and added in the lead up to the event.
Day One: Tuesday 17 June 2025
| Event: | Time/Location | Who attends? |
| Cruise Whitsundays transfers - Port of Airlie to Daydream Island Resort | Time: Recommend departing on the 4.00pm ferry to arrive on Daydream Island by 4.30pm. Please arrive at the terminal 30 minutes prior to departure. Note: you are welcome to transfer to Daydream Island earlier in the day. Please see the Cruise Whitsundays timetable here. Location: Cruise Whitsundays Maritime Terminal - 24 The Cove Road, Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) | ATEC registered buyer & seller delegates |
| Welcome Networking Function | Time: 4.30pm - 7.30pm Location: Welcome cocktail at Lovers Cove watching the sunset followed by canapes, food stations and drinks on the island. | ATEC registered buyer & seller delegates |
Day Two: Wednesday 18 June 2025
| Event: | Time/Location | Who attends? |
| Business-to-business (B2B) meetings | Time: Approx. 8.30am registration | 9.00am start | 5.00pm finish Location: Daydream Island Resort - Horizon Room 1 & 2 F&B: Infinity Room & Terrace | ATEC registered buyer & seller delegates |
| Post B2B refreshments followed by a casual BBQ dinner and outdoor movie night | Time: 5.00pm - 9.00pm Location: To be advised Note: seller delegates can choose to stay another night on the island or transfer back to Airlie Beach - there is a 6.00pm or 9.00pm Cruise Whitsundays ferry. Please see the Cruise Whitsundays timetable here. | ATEC registered buyer & seller delegates |
Day Three: Thursday 19 June 2025
| Event: | Time/Location | Who attends? |
| Cruise Whitsundays transfers - Daydream Island Resort to Port of Airlie | Time: Depart at your leisure throughout the day. Please arrive at the terminal 30 minutes prior to departure. Please see the Cruise Whitsundays timetable here. Location: Daydream Island Resort ferry terminal | ATEC registered buyer & seller delegates |
Additional Information
Event travel dates/times -
As a general guide for those travelling from outside of the Whitsundays or interstate, please see indicative travel times below*.
- Buyers - please aim to arrive by early-afternoon of Tuesday 17 June to transfer to Daydream Island and attend the Welcome Networking Function. Please plan to depart from Thursday 19 June. If you are arriving early / departing later due to experiencing local products in regions, please arrange your travel accordingly.
- Sellers - please aim to arrive by early-afternoon of Tuesday 17 June to transfer to Daydream Island and attend the Welcome Networking Function. Please plan to depart either after the B2B meetings or from Thursday 19 June.
The meetings will occur on Wednesday 18 June. We estimate that there will be approximately 30 meeting opportunities throughout the day. Meetings will be approximately 10 minutes including a 1-minute changeover. Please note:
- The number of appointments you receive cannot be guaranteed, this is just the maximum number of meetings we anticipate will be held throughout the day.
- There will be no set B2B meeting schedule or preferencing for this event. Appointments will occur on a rotational basis throughout the day. Sellers will be seated, and buyers will rotate as specified on the day.
- If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact events@atec.net.au
*Please note all of the above is subject to change based on confirmation of the final event program and pending final delegate registrations received.
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Destination Photo Credits: Tourism Whitsundays