Trade and Investment Queensland
About Trade and Investment Queensland
Trade and Investment Queensland is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency. We help local exporters do business in international markets, and facilitate opportunities for investors, buyers, and talent – driving global success and prosperity for Queensland.
Headquartered in Brisbane, Trade and Investment Queensland has representatives in 16 overseas offices in 13 markets and 8 offices across regional Queensland.
Throughout Expo 2020 Dubai, Trade and Investment Queensland has delivered a program on behalf of the Queensland Government to leverage Expo’s global audience and facilitate trade and investment opportunities.
About Queensland
Discover a trusted, safe and growing destination that’s at the forefront of innovation. Queensland offers some of the most diverse opportunities in the world – each underpinned by our uniquely inventive culture and incredible lifestyle.
It’s easy to see why Queensland is the fastest growing economy in Australia and enjoys some of the highest levels of business confidence. Queensland boasts:
- a skilled workforce with a culture of creativity and collaboration
- strong links to the Asia–Pacific and Middle East regions
- abundant natural resources and unique landscapes
- a supportive pro-business environment
- an enviable lifestyle that’s relaxed and inclusive.
Trade and Investment Queensland at Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020 Dubai presents a significant opportunity to build Queensland’s international profile as a trade, investment and study destination in lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Trade and Investment Queensland has had an office in Abu Dhabi since 2007 – Expo is an opportunity to continue strengthening our relationships in the UAE.
Donna Massie, Trade and Investment Commissioner – Middle East and North Africa, Trade & Investment Queensland, said, “Australians are familiar with the many opportunities Expo brings after the outstanding success of Expo 88 in Brisbane which transformed our city.”
“Countries since then have worked very hard to ensure their significant investment in Expo shows real returns for many years across multiple industries as well as the community and the country.”
“This expo will be very business focused, with Queensland and Australia well placed to show what we offer the world now and into the future.”
“This is also an opportunity to strengthen existing relationships and create new ones with the delegates.”
To showcase Queensland’s best talent, world leading capabilities and trade and investment opportunities, Trade and Investment Queensland delivered events that focused on three key themes. These events included:
- Brisbane 2032, held on 28 February 2022, which showcased the vision for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and explored Queensland's role in fostering emerging talent, athlete development while promoting capability in sports facilities and major events. Attendees heard from four renowned Australian athletes and University of Queensland Professor John Cairney.
- Global New Energy, held on 2 March 2022, which highlighted the wealth of opportunities available within Queensland’s burgeoning renewable energy industry – including potential for investors to leverage Queensland's existing infrastructure and abundant natural resources to grow green hydrogen and green industries.
- Future Cities (co-hosted with bureau^proberts), held on 3 March 2022, a special event that celebrated our Australian Pavilion designed by Queensland architects bureau^proberts. Demonstrating why Queensland has a growing global reputation as an innovative provider of leading design services, intelligent transport, innovative technology and future cities solutions.
