buyer Registration

Below is the registration type and inclusions for buyers. To participate in the event your business will need to be a financial ATEC Member for the 2025/26 year. If you have any questions regarding your membership status contact members@atec.net.au.


Registration inclusions*

  • Experiential welcome networking function including transfers (if required).
  • Full day of business-to-business (B2B) meetings (inclusive of morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea) followed by networking refreshments.
  • The opportunity to express an interest in participating in a pre or post famil program, proudly supported by the Brisbane Economic Development Agency and Visit Sunshine Coast. For further details on the famils available, please CLICK HERE.
  • One nights' accommodation including breakfast on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

      Buyer Delegate       

$399

Registrations have now closed.


A maximum of two buyer delegates per business can register to attend and will share the one meeting schedule.

Price listed EXCLUDES GST and credit card fees which will be applied at checkout.




Why attend Explore South Queensland?

  • Meet fresh and familiar faces — connect with South Queensland sellers you may not have seen since recently or who didn’t attend Meeting Place, uncovering new product opportunities and strengthening existing relationships.
  • Access curated famils — choose from the four unique famil programs designed to immerse you in South Queensland's must-sell experiences and strengthen your product knowledge. For further information, please CLICK HERE.
  • An anticipated 30+ trade-ready products — discover a diverse mix of metro and regional operators ready to take your business, from iconic attractions to hidden gems.
  • Maximise your time — benefit from structured B2B appointments that deliver efficient, high-value meetings with the right suppliers for your market.
  • Get destination-ready — walk away with stronger itineraries, better storytelling and firsthand insights to sell South Queensland with confidence.
  • Strengthen partnerships — deepen existing relationships and open the door to new commercial opportunities across the state.
  • Continue with a strong 2026 — this is your chance to be inspired, informed and connected at ATEC’s first Explore event in South Queensland since 2019.


Additional Information

Travel: As a general guide for those travelling from outside Brisbane or interstate, please see indicative travel times below.

  • Please arrive by early afternoon on Wednesday 24 June for check-in at the hotel (details to be advised) and transfer pick up for the welcome networking function mid-afternoon.
  • Please plan to depart after the B2B meetings on Thursday 25 June, or at the conclusion of the post-event famil program (if you are participating in one). 
  • Flight arrangements and airport transfers are not included in the registration fee and will need to be coordinated and funded independently. 
  • For pre and post famil timings please see below - 

    • Pre famils will commence on Monday 22 June and conclude on Wednesday 24 June prior to the Welcome Function.

    • Post famils will commence following the B2B meetings on Thursday 25 June and conclude on Saturday 27 June 2026.

Please note:
  • As numbers are strictly limited, a maximum of two buyer delegates per business can register to attend and will share the one meeting schedule. 
  • Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
  • For further information on the hosted famil programs, please CLICK HERE for an outline of options - which are subject to change prior to the event. Please note that availability is limited and the invitation to attend is at the discretion of Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) and Visit Sunshine Coast. Once registrations close, details will be confirmed.
  • If more than one buyer from a company registers, it is not guaranteed that both will be invited to participate in a famil. Once registrations close, BEDA and/or Visit Sunshine Coast will be in touch to confirm the details.

Any queries, please contact events@atec.net.au

To view the event terms and conditions including the cancellation policy click here.

*Please note the above is subject to change until the official event program has been finalised.

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Destination Photo Credits: Brisbane Economic Development Agency & Visit Sunshine Coast