When our inaugural CommBank × Innovation Powerhouse Procurement Breakfast & Roundtable on the Sunshine Coast, reached capacity before it was even released publicly, it told me something important. Queensland businesses aren’t hesitant about procurement they’re ready.
What they’re looking for isn’t more theory or policy documents. They want clarity. They want practical insight. They want real conversations in trusted rooms where preparation, positioning, and opportunity are unpacked honestly. We brought together business leaders across 11 industries to explore Queensland’s $35 billion procurement opportunity.
As Thomas Pollock shared during his keynote:
“The businesses that will win over the next few years won’t be the biggest or the cheapest, they’ll be the ones that are prepared, clear on their value, and easy to buy from.”
And that’s exactly what this series is about, helping businesses position early rather than scramble later.
And as one attendee said:
“That simple moment of connection has now opened a procurement pathway that would not have existed had the room not been brought together.”
Innovation Powerhouse exists to power leaders by unlocking access, activating networks, and creating opportunities through meaningful collaboration. Because innovation doesn’t happen in isolation.
It happens when founders gather in high-trust environments, when industries collaborate, when corporates genuinely engage with entrepreneurs, and when a community grows together with shared purpose.
Together with CommBank and our partners, we’re rolling this out across Queensland. If procurement is on your roadmap for growth this year, secure your place at the next Breakfast.