Procurement Breakfast
Unlock the future of the NEW Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP) in 2026
Sunshine Coast
12 February 2026
Limited Seats
Procurement Breakfast
Thursday 12 February
6:45 – 8:30 AM
Market Bistro, Maroochydore
Sunshine Coast
This Is a Defining Moment for Queensland Businesses
The Queensland Procurement Policy has changed and the implications for small, family, and regional businesses are enormous.
With $35 billion in annual government spend, and the most significant procurement reform in decades, businesses that understand how to position early will move first. Those that don’t will be left reacting.
The Powerhouse Procurement Breakfast is designed to give high growth SMEs clarity, strategy, and confidence to stay ahead as we move into 2026.
Powered by Collaboration
We’re proud to partner with Gov Ready and CommBank on the Powerhouse Procurement Breakfast series.
This event has been deliberately co-created with Gov Ready and CommBank to support high growth SMEs navigating procurement, policy change, and government opportunity, bringing insight, strategy, and trusted relationships into one curated room.
Founder, Gov Ready | Author of Winning Government Business
Who is Thomas Pollock?
Thomas is the founder of Gov Ready and author of ‘Winning Government Business:
The 6 Rules and 9 Absolutes’. He has spent his career helping SMEs secure government contracts and build strategic public-sector partnerships. He developed the Government Engagement Plan (GEP) , a proven roadmap that aligns small and medium-sized businesses with what government and corporate buyers actually need. Thomas is known for cutting through jargon and giving SMEs the clarity, structure, and confidence to win procurement opportunities. Thomas practical, transparent, action-focused approach makes him one of Australia’s leading voices on procurement readiness.
Why This Event Exists
This breakfast creates an opportunity for your business to:
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Become a member of Innovation Powerhouse
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Strengthen existing strategic relationships
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Build meaningful new business connections
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Engage directly with growth-stage founders, SMEs, innovation leaders, and industry stakeholders
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Position your business as an active enabler of innovation, procurement success, and business growth in Queensland
Every conversation in this room is intentional.
What You’ll Learn
Designed to give business leaders the clarity and strategy needed to stay ahead in 2026.
You will learn how to:
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Understand the NEW QPP 2026 in plain English
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Spot new procurement opportunities early — and act fast
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Prepare your business to become a preferred supplier
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Start positioning your business for real procurement opportunity
No jargon. No guesswork. Just what matters.
Procurement Panel:
Real Stories.
Real Lessons.
Real Access.
The Procurement Panel goes beyond policy and theory to unpack what actually happens when businesses pursue government and enterprise work.
Moderated by Craig ‘CJ’ Josic
The Biggest Procurement Shake-Up in Decades
The NEW Queensland Procurement Policy puts local businesses front and centre of a $35 billion annual spend:
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Small and medium enterprises targeted for 30% participation
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A stronger focus on local and regional job creation
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An Australian-first commitment to increasing spend with businesses owned by or supporting veterans
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Less paperwork, clearer pathways, and greater transparency
Small, family, and regional businesses are now at the heart of how Queensland Government buys goods and services.
The question is no longer if opportunity exists.
It’s whether your business is ready to access it.
The Next Wave of Growth Is Forming
Whether you’re:
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Just starting your business
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Scaling after years of operation
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Or preparing your company for future growth or sale
2026 can be the year that changes everything.
With Queensland’s $35 billion annual government spend, unprecedented growth ahead, and global attention on our region and state, there has never been a better time to champion, and position, Queensland businesses.
We invite you to seize this moment.
The decisions you make now could shape your business for years to come.
Partner With Us to Power the Future
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As a Innovation Powerhouse Partner, you play a central role in shaping the Powerhouse experience, setting a new benchmark for high-trust, high-value engagement with founders, SMEs, industry leaders, and the broader business and innovation ecosystem in Australia.
Partnerships Contribution Includes:
- Fast-Track High-Value Relationships
- Connect directly with founders, SMEs, innovators, and decision-makers through curated, high-trust engagement before, during, and after the event.
- Amplify Your Brand & Influence
- Align with industry leaders and elevate your corporate positioning across
- Australia’s Innovation Ecosystem.
- Champion Australia’s Innovation Future.
- Be recognised for backing the founders and changemakers solving real local and global challenges.
- Step Into Curated Collaboration
- Participate in premium private events — panels, roundtables, masterclasses, and thought-leadership moments designed to showcase your expertise and spark meaningful opportunities.
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