Science Week | Business Showcase!
STEM Business Showcase Free event for Science Week | 13 August | The Hamilton Hotel\, Hamilton What does STEM look like in our community? Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the diverse ways science, technology, engineering and maths shape the businesses around us. From cutting-edge microplastics research to robotics innovation destined for the Moon, we'll explore two very different but equally fascinating sides of the STEM world. Hear directly from the researchers and engineers driving these advances, and discover how local businesses are collaborating to tackle real-world challenges. Whether you're a business owner, a student curious about STEM careers, or simply interested in what's happening in science and innovation in Brisbane and ways to get involved, this is an event for you. Free to attend thanks to the support of Inspiring Australia - QLD. Speakers Prof Kerrie Wilson, Queensland Chief Scientist - a leading researcher in conservation science and policy, on the strategy driving Queensland's sustainable economic growth Dr Cassandra Rauert, Senior Research Fellow (Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences) - on her world-leading microplastics research and industry partnerships Jacob Oestreich, Mechatronics Engineer (EPE), on building the perception and control systems guiding Australia's lunar rover, Roo-ver, across the Moon For more information about the event and if you have any questions, please reach out to us at events@bncc.com.au. FINER DETAILS Thursday, 13 August 2026 Arrival 5:45pm for 6:00pm start H Lounge, Located Upstairs Hamilton Hotel, 442 Kingsford Smith Dr, Hamilton QLD Light refreshments will be provided on the evening. This is a free event, however registrations are required for catering purposes.
