Tuesday 9th September
8:30am - 4.00pm
Brisbane: Venue TBC

The Study Queensland (SQ) Innovation Challenges offer an exciting opportunity for your organisation to receive fresh, bespoke solutions to a real-world business challenge delivered in a single day by talented young professionals.

The SQ Brisbane September Innovation Challenge focuses on talent attraction and retention, a topic at the heart of workforce sustainability.

Why participate? By joining the innovation challenge, your organisation will gain access to:

• Emerging talent – aiming for over 100 enthusiastic students from diverse disciplines collaborating to solve your challenge
• Fresh perspectives – Walk away with actionable solutions tailored to your organisation’s specific needs
• Visibility and promotion – Your brand will be showcased across Study Queensland’s and Trade and Investment Queensland’s social media and LinkedIn channels
• Global growth potential – Receive a consultation with TIQ to explore export opportunities
• Zero cost to participate – All this value with no financial contribution required, just one or two of your staff members for a day

We’ve partnered with incredible organisations like the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Norco, JW Marriott, Queensland Health, Manufacturing Skills Queensland, and Darling Downs Health. Read what they had to say about their experience below.

"A meaningful and fun opportunity to connect authentically with talented students, bringing fresh perspectives and solutions to business challenges!"
Sarah Henderson, Senior Talent Strategy Advisor, Department of Justice and Attorney General

"Not only an opportunity to engage with the next generation workforce but also a chance to tap into their minds and get insights you may not have considered."
Jason Smith, HR Business Partner, Norco

Global Minds, Local Impact: Students Consider the Manufacturing Recruitment Challenge - Manufacturing Skills Queensland %

As valued partners, AAGE employers are being offered early access to have first opportunity to take part in this exciting initiative, designed to deliver tailored solutions to real workforce challenges.

Susan Schlinker, Senior Talent and Employability Officer in Study Queensland, Trade and Investment Queensland is leading this program and welcomes you to connect and discuss how the opportunity can add real value to your organisation.

Please contact Susan via the link below to secure your place in the innovation challenge.

About the Career Exhibition

The Career Development Expo on Monday, December 1st is a key part of The Australian Centre for Career Education's (ACCE) Biennial Career Conference, offering an opportunity to showcase your organisation's offerings to career practitioners, VET and pathway coordinators, and government representatives from Victoria and interstate.

ACCE is dedicated to enhancing career development for young people and adults in education and training. We firmly believe career practitioners require exclusive opportunities to engage and connect with a wide array of industry, training, and education bodies to build and expand their understanding and knowledge of career options, products, and services.

Trade Exhibition Details:

Location: The Trade Exhibition will be held in the Sports Hall L2 of the HB Building at Deakin University, Burwood Campus, Melbourne, Victoria.
Date: Monday, 1 December 2025
Time: Trade stand from 8:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $1,500.00 (GST Inclusive)

A ‘Trade Exhibitors further information booklet’ will be distributed following a successful application.

Exhibitor Package Inclusions:

✔️ 1 trade stand location including a 1.8m trestle table and two chairs
✔️ 1 conference bag insert
✔️ 2 tradeshow crew members
✔️ Listing in the ACCE Conference Journal (Edition 3)
✔️ Promotion via our website and conference guide
✔️ 1 page listing in the digital Learn to Connect Directory**
✔️ Participant list

Application Process:

Take the opportunity to share your knowledge, promote your products, and answer questions from a network of over 300 career practitioners and be part of a diverse exhibitor group, showcasing TAFEs, RTOs, private colleges, government departments, higher education institutions, international and interstate universities, and Industry Associations.

Application Deadline: Monday, 3 November 2025

Confirmation and exhibitor information will be sent upon successful application.

Click here to apply for a trade stall.

Looking for another way to engage in this year's Conference?

Click here to view the sponsorship prospectus.