QLD 2025 Chapter Summit
The Educate Plus QLD Chapter is thrilled to invite you to our 2025 Summit taking place on Monday 28 & Tuesday 29 July at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for the Make Tomorrow Chapter Summit, a two-day professional development opportunity that will bring together Advancement Practitioners from across Queensland, in Tertiary Institutions, Residential Colleges and Schools, all dedicated to shaping the future together.
The Summit, with sessions in Admissions, Alumni & Community Engagement, Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, Leadership and People & Culture, will be more than just a learning experience—it will also be an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share insights with professionals who, like you, are passionate about building a better tomorrow.
Through these engaging sessions, meaningful conversations, and shared ideas, you’ll gain the tools and inspiration to create the future you envision, supported by the collective wisdom and energy of the QLD Chapter community.
Don’t miss this opportunity … Let’s Make Tomorrow —together.
Note: Please note that photographs (official and candid) will be taken throughout the Summit. These will be uploaded to the photo gallery on the Educate Plus website, and will potentially also be used for Social Media and promotional purposes.
Event Details
Date: Monday 28 & Tuesday 29 July 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
The Program includes a dynamic mix of:
- 2 Inspiring Keynotes
- 6 Immersive Extended Workshops
- 37 Engaging Sessions
- plus an Awards Ceremony, Networking Drinks and an Optional Soiree!
To view the Program, CLICK HERE
Thank you to the QLD Chapter Committee who have curated this amazing Program, which includes all 6 Advancement streams and incorporates content for Tertiary Institutions, Residential Colleges and Schools.
Full Summit Registration : This includes the 2 Day Summit with all catering,
Summit Soiree on 28 July is an additional cost
Early Bird Tickets are available through until Friday 30 May 2025
| Member Registration – Early Bird | $595+gst |
| Non-Member Registration – Early Bird | $795+gst |
| Member Registration | $695+gst |
| Non-Member Registration | $895+gst |
| Summit Soiree | $55+gst |
Day Registration
| Member Day Registration – Early Bird | $400+gst |
| Non-Member Day Registration – Early Bird | $500+gst |
| Member Day Registration | $450+gst |
| Non-Member Day Registration | $550+gst |
| Summit Soiree | $55+gst |
To ensure equity of access to the QLD Summit, The Summit Committee is offering eight needs-based bursaries for our Members for the QLD Summit.
A bursary amount of $500 is available, thereby reducing the cost of full registration.
Applications close on Friday 30 May 2025.
To apply for a QLD Summit Bursary, CLICK HERE
The QLD Summit Recognition Awards are for Members who have demonstrated excellence and/or developed a program or idea which has added value to their institution.
The Awards also provide recognition for Advancement practitioners within their institutions as outlined below:
- Recognition of Excellence in Advancement within the following fields from 2023 to 2025 – Admissions, Alumni and Community Relations, People and Culture, Fundraising plus Marketing and Communications
- Newcomer Award – recognising an outstanding newcomer to the field of Advancement. Nominees are eligible based on working in Advancement for less than 2 years
- Spirit of Advancement Award – recognising consistent commitment and unwavering dedication to Advancement. Nominees are eligible after working in Advancement for over 5 years
- A President’s Awards may also be presented to a member in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Queensland Chapter
All Award winners will be acknowledged on Day 1 of the Summit.
Nominations are now closed.
Notes:
- Both the Nominator and the Nominee need to be Members
- Self-nominations are welcome!
- For multiple Nominations, please submit separate forms
For further information, please contact Claire Grlj via claire@leadingmarketingsolutions.com.au
We are thrilled to confirm the details for the QLD Chapter Summit iDAT Soiree (Optional)
Event Details
Date: Monday 28 July
Time: 6.00pm-8.00pm
Place: The Pig & Whistle West End, Corner Melbourne & Merivale Street, South Brisbane)
Cost: $55 (+gst)
This includes a two-course meal, with a drink on arrival.
For your convenience we have arranged special discounted rates at the following properties:
Rydges South Bank:
Rydges Southbank, which is attached to the Brisbane Convention Centre, a special discounted rate of $249.00 per night in their Queen Room.
To book please click the following link Educate Plus QLD Chapter Summit | Rydges Hotels & Resorts
Contact Hotel reservations team directly on 07 3364 0800 or reservations_rydgessouthbank@evt.com, advising you are attending the Educate Plus QLD Chapter Summit (CODE:2509EDUCAT)
Buffet Breakfast is available in the Bacchus Restaurant, Podium Level, 6:30 – 10:30am
You will require your credit card details to guarantee your booking at time of making the booking
Please Note: That rooms are held from the 27th to the 30th of July only, should you require additional nights, you will need to enquire directly with the reservations team by contacting them on the above details.
You will require your credit card details to guarantee your booking at time of making the booking
Cancellation Policy
- Between 30-14 days cancellations may incur 1 night’s cancellation.
- Between 14-0 days cancellations may incur a Charge up to the full amount of accommodation.
- No shows will be charged a minimum of 1 night.
Car Parking & Transport: Valet Car parking is available at Rydges South Bank at a charge of $55.00 per night, per vehicle. Guests may speak with our friendly concierge tea, upon arrival to organise parking. Public transport, including train, bus, CityCat and the Air Train from Brisbane’s Domestic and International Airports, is in close proximity to the Hotel. Our Concierge Team would be happy to assist with any public transport questions guests may have.
Ivy & Eve and Brisbane One Apartments by CLIX:
Ivy & Eve and Brisbane One
The hotels are offering a 15% Discount on advertised rates.
To book click here
Enter the promo code QLDCHAPTER25
The discount is valid for guests who book at least 2 nights over the weekend or must follow the website’s minimum length of stay restrictions.
Stay Date: July 27-29, 2025
Extended Stay: This discount can also be applied 3 days before and 3 days after the event, subject to availability.
The theme of this year’s Summit is MAKE TOMORROW, Creating the future together
‘The possibilities of tomorrow are infinite, and with engaging sessions ranging from advancing technology to fostering human connection, you’ll gain the tools and inspiration at the Summits to help create the future you envision, supported by the collective wisdom and energy of your local Chapter community.’
We hope you use this opportunity to connect and collaborate with your peers across Queensland and Make Tomorrow!
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Principal QLD Summit Sponsor – Advanced Life
QLD Summit Sponsor – Digistorm
QLD Summit Sponsor – DGB Global
QLD Summit Awards Sponsor – Look Education
QLD Summit Networking Drinks Sponsor – School Marketing Manifesto
QLD Summit Soiree Sponsor – iDAT
QLD Summit Lanyard Sponsor – Enrol HQ
QLD Summit Print Sponsor – My Yearbook
QLD Summit Photography Sponsor – Tolhurst Creative
QLD Summit Digital Marketing Sponsor – Roberts Digital
QLD Summit Event App Sponsor – CCS Fundraising
Exhibitors (Not Already Listed as a Sponsor Above)
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