Get ready for The Upskilling Edge: Unlocking Workforce Potential, the second instalment of the Greater Businesses Series. This essential event will take place on Tuesday, 18th March, from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM at the Ocean International Hotel. Not only will you gain valuable insights, but your ticket also includes a delicious breakfast to kickstart […]
Greater Foundations 25 Join us at Greater Foundations 25 to discover the emerging careers and key industry trends shaping the Greater Whitsunday region, ensuring students are prepared for the workforce of tomorrow. Nicole Dyson from Future Anything returns for the 2025 webinar along with exciting guest speakers, equipping educators with insights to bridge the gap […]
The Resilient Workplace: Mastering Change & Retaining Talent Join us for a special Small Business Month edition of the Greater Businesses series, delivered in partnership by the Greater Whitsunday Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) and the Isaac Business Chamber. This half-day event, The Resilient Workplace: Mastering Change & Retaining Talent, will equip business owners and professionals with practical strategies […]
More than 70 participants from business, government and industry came together at GW3’s Decarbonisation Accelerated forum for a final, focused session of the day - turning insight into action. Decarbonisation continues to shape the future of the Greater Whitsunday region. Last year’s Decarbonisation Accelerated Summit catapulted the topic to the forefront and this year we […]
Discover the Greater Whitsunday region’s most comprehensive picture of digital capability, and what it means for 2026 and beyond. Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3), together with project partners GWI, invites you to a special 45‑minute online briefing to unpack the findings of the Greater Whitsunday Digital Capability Ecosystem Mapping project and preview the newly developed […]
About the Forum The Greater Whitsunday region is home to world-class METS (Mining Equipment, Technology & Services) and manufacturing capability. But as global markets shift, resilience means thinking beyond mining. The METS & MORE Diversification Forum is designed to help regional businesses explore practical pathways to new markets, modern manufacturing, and emerging sectors like critical […]
ZeroIN: IRRIGATION Irrigation decisions don't happen in isolation — they’re about cost, risk, energy and long-term business performance. This ZeroIn session brings together growers, industry and technology providers to unpack what’s really involved in irrigation upgrades — and what it takes to move from interest to confident investment. The morning workshop will explore: […]
Discover Your Future in the Greater Whitsunday Region Ready to turn your degree into something real? Get ahead of the curve and discover where your skills can actually take you in the Greater Whitsunday region. Industries here are growing fast—and they’re not just looking for experience; they’re looking for you. Whether you're studying tech, passionate […]
Greater Businesses Event - Keynote Speaker and Networking Event Step inside the engine room of business performance. Join us for a Greater Businesses Isaac networking evening featuring keynote speaker Keenan Jansen, a highly experienced operations leader with nearly 30 years working across heavy industry, manufacturing, commercial services and agriculture. Keynote speaker Keenan Jansen brings a […]
Priorities & Pipeline, a luncheon with the Deputy Premier, brought to the region by the Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3), in partnership with our local Members of Parliament The Honourable Amanda Camm MP, Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services, and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Glen Kelly MP, […]
ZeroIn: AI for Farm Business is a FREE three-hour practical workshop designed to support those managing the administrative and operational side of farm businesses to confidently use AI within their own operations. AI is rapidly changing the way businesses operate — but for many farm businesses, the biggest opportunity isn’t in robotics or automation. It’s […]
QME & GW3 Conference Sessions OUR NEXT CHAPTER: Workforce at the centre of regional transformation Greater Whitsunday has long been defined by mining excellence. For decades, mining has shaped our communities, trained our workforce, built our engineering and METS ecosystem, and positioned this region as a global leader in operational capability. But the next chapter […]
