From the Chapter President

Dear Members, 

What an incredible time it has been for our Queensland Chapter! At the end of July, we hosted our largest Summit yet, with over 350 delegates, 74 presenters, 46 sessions, and two inspiring keynote speakers. From the extended workshops to the new Leadership and People & Culture streams, it was two days full of learning, connection, and plenty of “aha!” moments. A huge thank you to my Co-Chair Helen Turner, the 18-strong Summit Committee, and of course our sponsors and partners who helped bring it all to life. 

The Recognition Awards were another highlight, which celebrated the outstanding contributions of our Advancement colleagues. It was wonderful to showcase the talent and impact within our community. 

We’ve hit a huge milestone, 500 members in Queensland! That’s our biggest membership yet. A big shout-out to our newest members, we can’t wait to welcome you at upcoming events, especially the International Conference in Brisbane (1–4 September 2026). It’s set to be our boldest, most exciting conference yet, so keep an eye out when registrations open soon! 

Finally, a massive thank you to our sponsors, partners, and of course you, our members, for making this Chapter such a warm, generous, and inspiring community. We’re so glad you’re part of it! 

Warm regards, 

Claire Grlj
QLD Chapter President | Educate Plus
claire@leadingmarketingsolutions.com.au