YP has been the leading advocacy and networking group on the coast since 2010! YP Gold Coast aims to motivate, inspire and connect future city leaders.
As another incredible year draws to a close, YP Gold Coast is raising the bar (and our glasses) for one last celebratory hurrah! Let’s toast to the connections made, deals closed, and friendships forged throughout 2024.
Join us from 5:30 pm on Friday, 29th November, for Gin-gle All the Way – where networking meets festive cheer at the Coast’s most beloved craft distillery, Granddad Jack’s. The founders will join us to share their story and journey behind this famous Gold Coast gin brand!
From boardroom to bar room, we’re switching up the scene for a night of sophisticated fun. Because let’s face it – after a year of deadlines and meetings, we all deserve to let our hair down (professionally, of course 😉).
Early bird tickets are on sale now. For just $45pp (plus booking fee), you’ll kick off the night with a welcome drink, followed by a mouth-watering gourmet hot dog from a Gold Coast local vendor, The Wiener Haus, and all the good vibes you can handle.
So, whether you’re a gin enthusiast or simply looking to toast to a successful year with fellow professionals, this is your chance to mix, mingle, and make memories before we wrap up 2024.
Don’t miss this opportunity to raise a glass with the Gold Coast’s most dynamic young professionals. After all, nothing breaks the ice quite like a perfectly crafted G&T!
This event will sell out as we have very limited tickets available. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! So, secure your spot before they disappear!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 29th November 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery – 45 Lemana Lane, Miami QLD 4220
Price: Early Bird – $45 pp*
General Admission – $50 pp*
*excludes booking fee
Inclusions: Welcome drink + Gourmet Hot Dog from The Wiener Haus
YP Gold Coast’s 2024 City Leaders Forum, presented by Morgans Gold Coast, is making its grand return for the tenth year, proving that, like a fine wine or a well-planned city, we only get better with age!
This year, we’re amplifying our vision, ambition and impact with a theme that captures the spirit of innovation and progress:
Future Proofing the Gold Coast: Talent, Technology & Transformation
As a city that’s always looking ahead, we’re not just planning for tomorrow—we’re actively shaping it, harnessing our talent, embracing cutting-edge technology, and driving transformative change.
We’re also excited to announce that this year, we’ve aligned City Leaders Forum with Gold Coast Business Week (14th to 18th October), making it the grand finale event for the week!
Together, we’ll explore the current landscape, tackle upcoming challenges, and uncover the golden opportunities that await the Gold Coast. Prepare for an experience that goes beyond the usual business forum. Expect thought-provoking discussions, eureka moments, and candid insights served with a side of Gold Coast charisma.
Join us from 12:00 pm on Friday, 18th October at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre as we engage with the visionary leaders who are sculpting the future of our city’s vibrant business landscape.
Make sure you stay tuned as we announce our line-up of speakers in the coming weeks. Oh, and the cherry on top? The official post-networking drinks will be held at Nineteen at The Star from 4 pm, where the celebrations will continue into the evening.
Early bird tickets are now available for $180 pp and include a two-course lunch, a three-hour beverage package, live entertainment, and the chance to network with fellow forward-thinking professionals who are as passionate about our city’s future as you are.
So, are you ready to join us in future-proofing the Gold Coast? Are you prepared to be part of the talent that will drive our city’s technology and transformation? Then don’t hesitate—secure your spot now and be part of shaping our city’s next chapter.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 18th October 2024
Time: 12:00 pm for a 12:30 pm start
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre – 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Inclusions: Two-course lunch + three-hour beverage package
Post-networking Drinks: Nineteen at The Star Rooftop Bar From 4:00 pm onwards
It’s our brightest event of the year. Actually, it’s more than just an event; it’s an experience.
Presenting the second instalment of UP IN LIGHTS, presented by YP Gold Coast and BIG CITY LIGHTS*.
Join us for a private event in the heart of the CBD, with a complimentary drink on arrival, followed by a stroll through a self-guided art experience that showcases the incredible talent and creativity our city has to offer. Every turn will be a new discovery waiting to light up your night!
Rosie Dennis, Artistic Director of BIG CITY LIGHTS*will kick off the evening with exclusive insights for our attendees into the festival’s vibrant program before we leave you to explore and enjoy a night of entertainment and artistic exploration.
📅 Date: Friday, 28th June 2024
⏰ Time: From 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Cnr of Davison Lane and Davenport Street, Southport (enter down Davison Lane)
💵 Price: $15.00
What’s Included?
🍹 Complimentary drink on arrival – cheers to that!
🍸 Bars will be available for drink purchases.
Whilst food isn’t included in the ticket, the festival precinct will be bustling with local vendors ready to tickle your taste buds.
ABOUT BIG CITY LIGHTS* and EXPERIENCE GOLD COAST
BIG CITY LIGHTS* is a new festival celebrating urban and digital design, digital culture, music and light.
Art and culture play an important role in shaping cities and defining places. Taking Southport CBD as an incredible canvas, BIG CITY LIGHTS* invites a reimagining and reinterpreting of landscape and place with large-scale projections, laneway activations and installations.
BIG CITY LIGHTS* is a self-guided experience – you choose where you go and how long you stay. There is currently no other festival like BIG CITY LIGHTS* in South-East Queensland.
BIG CITY LIGHTS* is presented by Experience Gold Coast and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
For all the glowing details, head over to bigcitylightsfestival.com.au. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t be left in the dark – grab your tickets now and join us for a night of lights, laughter, and luminous art!
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Yugambeh Language Region and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People of the Gold Coast.
We recognise their continuing connection and contributions to country and culture.
We pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Artwork – Joan Ross, “Always the Last One to the Party”
Mark your calendars because YP Gold Coast’s most anticipated event of the year is right around the corner.
That’s right, YP Gold Coast’s eighth annual Entrepreneurs Forum, presented by Community Bank Paradise Point, Bendigo Bank, is coming up and trust us, you won’t want to miss it!
We’re making this year’s Entrepreneurs Forum bigger and better than ever – literally.
Join us at 12:00pm on Friday 3rd May 2024 at The Island Glasshouse for an event that delves into the minds of the Gold Coast’s most visionary and accomplished entrepreneurs.
It’s no secret that the Gold Coast has emerged as a thriving hub for entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses, and our Entrepreneurs Forum – including our dynamic line-up of speakers – is a testament to that:
Luke Rust – Co-Founder/CEO of Outbound
Deb Farnworth-Wood – Founder of Australian Skin Clinics franchise
Peta Fielding – Founder/Director of Burleigh Brewing Co.
Jason Atkins – Co-Founder & President of Cake Equity
Tickets are now available for just $165pp, but they won’t last long. Your ticket gets you more than just a seat at the table. You can enjoy prime networking opportunities with fellow movers and shakers across various industries, a mouth-watering two-course lunch, and to keep the vibes alive (and the drinks flowing), a three-hour beverage package. After lunch, keep the conversations going and join us at The Island Rooftop for networking drinks., but they won’t last long. Your ticket gets you more than just a seat at the table. You can enjoy prime networking opportunities with fellow movers and shakers across various industries, a mouth-watering two-course lunch, and to keep the vibes alive (and the drinks flowing), a three-hour beverage package. After lunch, keep the conversations going and join us at The Island Rooftop for networking drinks.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be captivated by the stories of some of the Gold Coast’s finest entrepreneurs as they share their insights, strategies, and secrets to success.
Tickets will be in high demand, just like last year’s sell-out event – so unless you want some serious FOMO – we suggest you secure yours early to avoid disappointment.
So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to unleash that inner entrepreneur and dive headfirst into a day of celebrating growth, discovery, and success. We can’t wait to see you there!
We’ve heard you love an afternoon cocktail, and so do we—especially on a Friday!
And what better way to bid farewell to the week than with a cold bevvy in hand at YP Gold Coast’s first event of the year?
Join us on Friday, 1st March, from 5:30pm for a ‘Sunset Soirée’ at Kirra Beach House—the Gold Coast’s newest and hottest dining destination brought to life by Gold Coast hospitality entrepreneur, Dave Galvin.
For just $45 per person, your ticket includes a beverage on arrival and roving canapés.
So, whether you’re a seasoned YP Gold Coast veteran or a fresh face looking to dip your toes into our vibrant community, this event promises good vibes, great company, and even better drinks.
What are you waiting for? Get ready to sip, mingle, and soak up the scenery with us at Kirra Beach House.
Tickets are on sale now. We can’t wait to see you there!
Hold on to your Santa hats, because we’ve brewed up the perfect recipe to end the working year on a high note:
✨ Mix a dash of holiday cheer
✨ Add a sprinkle of casual vibes
✨ Blend a splash of crafty beers
✨ Top it off with a whole lot of fun
Come and join us on Friday November 24th at Lost Palms Brewery in Miami for our first ever Christmas event, Baubles & Brews with YP Gold Coast!
It will be a night to remember, overflowing with a selection of brews that can turn even the Grinch into a party animal. Trust us; your taste buds will thank you.
Say goodbye to deadlines and spreadsheets; it’s time to clink glasses and toast to your achievements – and probably some embarrassing office stories too – whilst expanding your professional circle in the most relaxed way possible. Who knew networking could be as easy as sipping a cold one and sharing a laugh?
For $40 per person, your ticket includes a beverage on arrival, roving canapés and a DJ kicking off as the sun sets. It’s the perfect way to unwind and celebrate the year’s successes.
So, whether you’ve been naughty or nice (we won’t judge), get ready to jingle, mingle, and be downright merry! Cheers to good company, great brews, and the merriest of seasons!
Hope to see you there
We are thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated 9th Annual City Leaders Forum, proudly presented by Morgans Gold Coast.
This year, we’re dialling up the energy, the ideas, and the inspiration with a theme that encapsulates the very essence of our dynamic city: Big, Bright, and Bold.
As Australia’s fastest-growing city, we’re not just a dot on the map – we’re big on dreams, bright with endless possibilities, and bold enough to make our wildest visions a reality.
Join us on Friday 20th October at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre as we sit down with the innovative leaders that shape and shake our City’s business community to discuss the current landscape, future challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead for the Gold Coast.
Prepare for an experience that’s less about business cards and handshakes, and more about laughter, insights, and unfiltered wisdom. It’s a mix that’ll tickle your intellect, bring a smile to your face and a spark to your thoughts.
We’re not just talking about an event; we’re talking about an experience that aims to motivate, inspire, and connect future city leaders and encapsulates the very essence of what makes the Gold Coast shine.
Early bird tickets are now available to purchase for $160pp and include a 2-course lunch and three hour beverage package, along with live entertainment and networking with fellow forward-thinking professionals.
As the countdown begins, the line-up of speakers and the after-party details will be announced in the coming weeks.
So, are you ready to join us in embracing the Big, Bright, and Bold future of the Gold Coast? Then don’t wait – secure your spot now.
Get ready for an extraordinary evening of insights, networking, and a touch of budget banter at YP Gold Coast’s next event – The State Budget Night! Save the date for Friday 30th June, because we’ll be taking over the hottest spot in Nobby’s – Tropic Vice – right in the heart of the Gold Coast. We’re here to make finance fun (trust us) as we welcome Queensland…
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The wait for the next YP Gold Coast event is nearly over! We hear Balter loves good beer, and we love good events. So with that said, it only makes sense that you (as a fellow lover of cold drinks and networking) join us for a frosty pint at the home of enjoyment, Balter Brewing Company on Friday 14 April. After being handed well-deserved a beer…
