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A special thank you to all our sponsors and speakers as well as Assembly 2025 attendees, and emcee James O’Loghlin, who made Friday’s event an exceptional display of what we can build, together.

See our delegates insights video from the day here.

Hosting leaders from across government and industry, we charted the state’s path through one of its largest infrastructure pipelines in history. This year’s Assembly provided a platform to reflect on lessons learned, discuss priorities, and project future opportunities – focusing on actions we can take that will deliver prosperity, resilience and legacy for Queensland communities. 

With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games set firmly in our sights, discussions centred not only on what needs to be built, but how projects can maximise community interaction, sustainability outcomes and cultural value.  

“It’s not just about building infrastructure.  It’s about building opportunity.  It’s about creating resilient communities, enabling economic growth and improving the quality of life for all Queenslanders,” said Gerard Coggan, Coordinator General, Department of State Development, Infrastructure, and Planning. 

Highlights 

• $116.8 billion four-year infrastructure program positioned to shape growth. 
• 2032 Games expected to unlock $4.6 billion in opportunity across Queensland. 
• Government signalling openness to private investment partnerships. 
• Strong focus on sustainability, resilience and “nature positive” design. 
• Calls for infrastructure that embeds accessibility, inclusivity and cultural legacy. 

Government and Future Initiatives 

Queensland’s $116.8 billion program was presented as a generational opportunity to drive prosperity rather than simply respond to growth. Government and Treasury leaders reinforced that the state is ‘open for business’, with streamlined approvals and outcome-driven planning highlighted as critical to delivery. Private investment will be central to precinct development, resource transition and implementation, and seamless cultural integration – including Indigenous-led projects. Priorities for Government and Councils are anchored in maximising the economic and social impact of future infrastructure and ensuring sectors such as transport and housing can accommodate growth for the 2032 Games and beyond. 

Public Sector Initiatives and Opportunities 

Sustainability and resilience featured prominently, with speakers calling for ‘nature positive’ design to be embedded from the outset. Climate-ready, resilient infrastructure using innovative materials demonstrated how public sector initiatives are already adapting to environmental awareness. Technology was framed as an enabler, with AI and digital twins seen as tools to strengthen asset management and optimisation alongside long-term planning. Using AI as a true asset requires more than just procurement – as businesses must build deep enabling capabilities into their models, Government sectors require agility and dynamic frameworks, and industries must build internal talent engines. 

2032 Olympic Games and Culture 

During the Assembly, it was made clear that the 2032 Games are poised to change Queensland’s environment forever. With $4.6 billion in opportunity forecast, speakers emphasised planning that embeds inclusivity, accessibility, and cultural expression into every piece of infrastructure. Projects such as the redevelopment of Victoria Park are being positioned not only as Olympic venues but as long-term community assets, delivering unrivalled sporting and entertainment. First Nations culture and neighbourhood connectivity were highlighted as critical to ensuring the Games deliver more than medals – leaving a legacy of infrastructure that is inclusive, resilient and enduring.