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.
Cold Hawaiian? Hard pass. Real pizza, cold drinks and your people at Fire Baby Southport – Friday, June 12, 5:30pm.
By this point in the year, everyone’s running on caffeine, your LinkedIn feed is somehow more unhinged than usual and “we should catch up soon” has become everyone’s favourite lie.
So consider this your official excuse to clock off early, put the laptop away and socialise somewhere that isn’t your office kitchen.
Because, we’ve all been there…. the dreaded office “pizza party”. Cold Hawaiian, warm Coke Zero and HR trying to make everyone do a team-building quiz.
This is not that.
YP’s next event is officially live and this one is all about loosening up, catching up and spending a Friday night with good people after a long week. Think delicious pizza, drinks, good conversations and a room full of young professionals who are all figuring it out together.
Join us for our next Friday knockoff event, The Office Pizza Party, at Fire Baby Southport on Friday June 12 from 5:30pm onwards.
For $49 you’re sorted – welcome drink in hand the moment you walk in, plus Fire Baby’s wood-fired pizzas flowing all night from the pizza stations. No cold Hawaiian in sight.
Whether you’ve been part of the YP community for years or you’ve been quietly stalking our events from afar waiting for the right one to jump into, this is your moment.
It’s the perfect mid-year reset. A chance to reconnect with familiar faces, meet some new ones and celebrate surviving the first half of the year without throwing your laptop into the ocean. Tickets are officially live and if our last few events are anything to go by, they won’t hang around for long.
Get yours now!
Date: Friday 12th of June 2026
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Fire Baby – 10 Welch Street, Southport 4215
Price: General Admission – $49 pp*
*excludes booking fee
Inclusions: 1x Welcome drinks (Choice of Beer or Wine) + Selection of Woodfire Pizzas at the Pizza Station
Join us from 12:30pm to 3:30pm on Friday 1 May 2026 at the vibrant Miami Marketta to spend an afternoon with the Gold Coast’s brightest grassroots entrepreneurs, hearing their stories, learning from their wins and stumbles, and discovering why they chose to grow their businesses right here at home.
Tickets for the YP Gold Coast’s 10th Annual Entrepreneurs Forum Presented by Community Bank Paradise Point, Bendigo Bank are on sale now. Our most anticipated event of the year
This year’s forum will bring together founders who started here, built something meaningful, and decided the Gold Coast was just too good to leave. Curious how they did it? You’ll hear about the moments that made them double down instead of calling it quits (because let’s be honest, who hasn’t had a “why did I start this?” moment?).
What started as a small menswear store on the Gold Coast Highway in Mermaid Beach has grown into one of the Coast’s most iconic brands, and Ed has been at the helm for the past seven years. Built on the idea of creating quality pieces for people living between the surf and the city, Alfred’s has become more than just a store. It is a space, a community, and a brand that people genuinely want to be part of.
Today, their Nobby Beach space brings together a flagship clothing line, a barber, and a café under one roof. It’s part retail, part lifestyle, and very on brand for the Gold Coast.
Ed’s story is exactly what this year’s forum is all about. Grassroots founders who started here, built something meaningful, and proved you don’t need to pack up and move to Sydney, Melbourne, or head overseas to create a brand that resonates.
Brodie is the name behind some of the Gold Coast’s most recognisable hospitality venues, first making his mark with Seadog, a Burleigh Heads café that began as a small hole-in-the-wall concept and grew into an award-winning local favourite. He later expanded his portfolio with Buoy at The Oxley precinct before launching Moustache, a venue designed to seamlessly transition from daytime coffee culture into evening wine service.
Known for his ability to build venues that are both commercially disciplined and culturally relevant, Brodie has developed a reputation for creating concepts that balance design, experience, and performance. He’s used his platforms to spark conversation and drive change, taking a considered approach to hospitality, viewing it not only as a commercial venture but also as a platform for broader cultural impact.
For $175pp, your ticket gets you a cocktail on arrival, a three-hour beverage package, and a three-course menu that will keep your appetite and ambition fueled while you soak up all the entrepreneurial insight.
Moderating the panel is the ever-insightful journalist and television presenter Kendall Gilding. She’ll be guiding the conversation with four incredible local founders, whose names will be revealed in the coming weeks….so keep your eyes peeled!
And just a friendly reminder: this event usually sells out and once tickets are gone, they’re gone. So don’t leave it until the last-minute sliding into our DM’s hoping for a miracle ticket. We’d love to help, but even we can’t work that kind of magic.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now, secure your spot, and join a room full of Gold Coast young professionals ready to be inspired, laugh, learn, and celebrate the grit, creativity, and courage of our local entrepreneurs.
Date: Friday 1st May 2025
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Miami Marketta – 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami QLD 4220
Price: General Admission $175 pp
Inclusions: Three-course lunch, three-hour beverage package, cocktail on arrival and networking with the Gold Coast’s brightest professionals + entrepreneurs
When your social cup runs low, it’s time for The Refill – YP Gold Coast’s first cocktail event of the year.
We’ve officially survived January. After months of staring at screens, endless Teams calls, and pretending your inbox didn’t just implode, it’s probably time to refill your cup….literally and figuratively.
On Friday 20 February from 5:30pm, we’re taking over Six-Tricks Distilling Co. in Mermaid Beach for The Refill, our first Friday knock-off event of 2026!
This is your chance to catch up with familiar faces, meet some new ones, and spend a night laughing too loud without the office Karen rolling their eyes at you. Think of it as pressing pause on the chaos, topping up your social energy, and reminding yourself that Fridays are for more than just surviving.
For just $40 pp (plus booking fee), you’ll get a gin and tonic on arrival to kick off the night, a complimentary beer, wine or spirit to keep things flowing, and roving Mexican-style canapes. Because nothing brings people together like food you don’t have to cook and drinks that taste like heaven.
To top it off, you’ll also go into the draw for a lucky door prize (a cocktail masterclass for yourself and three friends valued at over $300!) and have the chance to get a sneak peek behind the scenes of Six-Tricks Distilling Co, so you can finally answer those “how do they actually make gin?” questions
If you’ve been missing those YP Friday vibes, this is your chance to get them back. The Refill is the perfect end to your week, a reminder that good vibes and great company are just as important as surviving your inbox, and probably way more fun.
Tickets are limited and going fast. With only two weeks to go, don’t risk being the one hearing about it from Instagram stories while eating your dinner alone.
Secure your spot, bring your banter and get ready for a night where the vibes are high, the laughs are loud and the memories are actually worth talking about on Monday.
Will we see you there?
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Six-Tricks Distilling Co. – 3 Brightlands Ct, Mermaid Waters 4218
Price: General Admission – $40 pp*
*excludes booking fee
Inclusions: 2x Welcome drinks (1 x Premium Gin & Tonic on Arrival & 1 x Choice of Beer/Wine or Spirit) + Roving Mexican-style Canapes
YP’s Biggest Event Is Back! Tickets Now On Sale for the YP Gold Coast Annual Forum 2025
Our biggest and most anticipated event is officially back, and this year it comes with a glow-up. Meet the newly named YP Gold Coast Annual Forum, formerly known as City Leaders Forum, returning on Friday 17 October at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, proudly presented by Morgans Gold Coast.
This year we are tackling a theme that hits close to home and even closer to the hip pocket:
The Future We Can Afford.
Let’s be honest, it is the question everyone is quietly (or not so quietly) asking right now. Can the Gold Coast keep up its momentum without leaving too many people behind? What will our economy look like in five, ten or twenty years? And most importantly, can we afford to live, work and thrive here while still keeping that unmistakable Gold Coast lifestyle?
This year we are going big on the conversations that matter. Think housing affordability and property outlook, investment and the industries driving us forward – the big economic picture, not just the small talk. Our panel of heavy-hitting speakers, to be revealed in the weeks to come, will unpack the trends, challenge the status quo and maybe even ruffle a few feathers along the way.
You will laugh, you will learn, and…you will probably want to order another wine.
Bernard Salt is one of Australia’s sharpest social commentators. He’s written six best-selling books, hosted TV shows and podcasts, and founded The Demographics Group to help businesses make sense of demographic, social, and property trends.
He’s the man who spotted the “Goat’s Cheese Curtain,” predicted cultural shifts long before they became mainstream, and yes, he’s also the reason the phrase “Smashed Avo” is famous worldwide.
With a career that spans over 20 years as a columnist for The Australian and stints advising global advisory firms, Bernard is one of the country’s most sought-after speakers and this is your chance to see him in action.
Cr Mark Hammel is the Deputy Mayor of the Gold Coast, Chair of Planning & Regulation, and Division 1 Councillor. A lifelong northern Gold Coaster, Mark is one of the city’s most influential voices on sustainable growth, smart infrastructure, and protecting the natural environment that makes the Gold Coast what it is.
Tickets are now officially on sale. For $190pp you’ll get more than a seat at the table, you will get a delicious two course lunch, a three hour beverage package to fuel your networking game, and a room packed with ambitious professionals who care about where our city is headed just as much as you do. And yes, there will be official drinks afterwards because YP never leaves you hanging.
Our City Leaders events have consistently drawn high demand – and with this being our first official Annual Forum, we expect it to be no different. So, grab your ticket, rally your colleagues, and join us as we map out the future we can afford.
This is where the future of the Gold Coast will be candidly talked about, debated and maybe even reimagined. The only question left is: will you be part of it?
Date: Friday 17th October 2025
Time: 12:00 pm for a 12:30 pm start
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre – 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Price: $190 per person
Inclusions: Two-course lunch + three-hour beverage package
Post-networking Drinks: Nineteen at The Star Rooftop Bar from 4:00 pm onwards
It was shaping up to be one of our most anticipated events yet. Tickets flew out the door faster than your money on payday, the guest speaker was locked, the drinks were chilling – and then Cyclone Alfred decided to rain (quite literally) on our parade.
But guess what? Not even a cyclone can cancel our money moves.
That’s right, Money Talks is officially back on, and YP Gold Coast, alongside Community Bank Paradise Point, Bendigo Bank, is ready to deliver the economic evening we almost had earlier this year. New date, same top-tier speaker, same stunning venue, same everything – minus the natural disaster.
Just a quick note: If you purchased a ticket to the original event, your payment was automatically refunded following the postponement. So, you’ll need to grab a new ticket to secure your spot this time around.
Join us on Tuesday 5 August at 5:15pm at HOTA’s Panorama Room for an unmissable night of sharp financial insights and economic predictions from David Robertson, Chief Economist at Bendigo Bank.
If you’re wondering where interest rates are headed for the remainder of 2025, what global market trends are about to rock your bottom line, or whether you can keep your Uber Eats habit and save for a house, this is the guy with answers.
David’s not your average economist. With more than 23 years at Bendigo Bank and a career that spans CBA, State Bank of NSW and First Chicago, he’s got the knowledge, experience and delivery style that makes complex economic trends easy to understand and genuinely interesting. You’ll walk away not only smarter, but slightly more smug the next time someone brings up the RBA at Friday night drinks.
Oh, and in case you missed it – this exact event completely sold-out earlier this year in less than two weeks! So if you want in, we strongly suggest grabbing your $45 early bird ticket now. Your ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival, delicious roving canapés, the chance to rub shoulders with other clever young professionals.
Cancel your Tuesday night couch plans, dust off your smart-casual best, and get ready for a night of money talk that doesn’t feel like hard work. The countdown is officially on and this time, Alfred’s not invited.
Hope to see you there!
Date: Thursday 5th August, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: HOTA Gold Coast, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 – Panorama Room
Price: Early Bird $45 pp + booking fee | General Admission $55 + booking fee
Inclusions: Complimentary drink on arrival, roving canapés & hearing from Bendigo Bank’s Chief Economist David Robertson
Our most anticipated event of the year is officially locked in!
Limited early bird tickets are now on sale for YP Gold Coast’s 9th Annual Entrepreneurs Forum, presented by Community Bank Paradise Point, Bendigo Bank.
Join us at 12:00pm on Friday 30th May 2025 at The Island Glasshouse. Get ready for a day of game-changing conversations, fresh perspectives, and serious entrepreneurial energy.
This year’s forum will bring together the Gold Coast’s brightest entrepreneurs, boundary-pushers and big thinkers for a seriously powerful day of insight, connection and inspo.
As for our panel of powerhouse entrepreneurs? Yes, please!
From quitting her corporate job in secret and pretending to her parents she was still an accountant, to building a $100 M+ fashion empire from her garage, Jane’s story is as bold, brilliant, and unapologetically honest as she is.
Luke is a powerhouse in hospitality and sport, and a visionary redefining what it means to build a community-first business.
Early bird tickets start at $165 pp and includes a two-course lunch, a three-hour beverage package to keep the good times flowing, post-event networking drinks, and the kind of atmosphere that only YP Gold Coast can deliver.
So, what are you waiting for? Lock in your spot before early bird tickets disappear!
We can’t wait to see you there.
Date: Frday 30th May 2025
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: The Island Gold Coast (Glasshouse Room) – 3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Price: Early Bird $165 pp | General Admission $175 pp
Inclusions: Two-course lunch, three-hour beverage package and networking with the Gold Coast’s brightest professionals + entrepreneurs
Feeling like you’re running on pure caffeine and sheer determination?
You’re not alone. The pressure to perform, hit deadlines and keep climbing the career ladder is real, but so is burnout. So how do you push yourself to be a high performer whilst maintaining your mental health?
YP Gold Coast and Southern Cross University are tackling exactly that at Fuel for Success, a no-nonsense breakfast event on Thursday 3 April, from 6:45am at Edgewater Dining, Isle of Capri – where we’ll uncover the real secrets to excelling in your career without sacrificing your health, energy, or sanity.
And to help us figure it out, we’ve got speaker Jonathan Freeman – the guy who’s helped some of the world’s biggest names stay at the top of their game. Chris and Liam Hemsworth? He’s worked with them. Kelly Slater, Pat Rafter, Zac Efron? Them too.
As an exercise physiologist, performance expert and the 2024 Southern Cross University Alumnus of The Year, Johno knows exactly what it takes to stay sharp, focused and thriving in high-pressure environments.
Over a barista-made coffee and a hot, seated breakfast, we’ll be diving into the practical, science-backed strategies that can help you boost your energy, manage stress and build resilience so you can work smarter, not just harder. No fluff, no guilt trips, just real talk from someone who’s trained the best in the business.
Plus, it’s the perfect excuse to escape your inbox for a morning, meet some like-minded professionals, and leave with a fresh perspective on how to perform at your peak without burning out.
So, whether you’re leading a team, climbing the career ladder, or building something of your own, this event will give you the tools to work better, not just harder. Limited early bird tickets are on sale now for $55pp, but they won’t last long.
Secure your spot now and get ready to take your performance to the next level. We hope to see you there.
Date: Thursday 3rd April 2025
Time: 6:45 am – 8:30 am
Location: Edgewater Dining & Lounge – Shop 3 G7 Via Roma, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Price: Early Bird $55 pp + booking fee | General Admission $60 + booking fee
Inclusions: Barista-made coffee, hot seated breakfast & hearing from Exercise Physiologist to the stars, Jonathan Freeman
Are you ready to start 2025 with a bang – and a smile? Not just any smile, mind you; we’re talking about Hismile of course!
Join us from 5:30 pm on Thursday 13th of February for YP Gold Coast’s exclusive Smile, Sip & Reconnect at Hismile HQ, the homegrown brand that’s been making mouths shine around the world for 10 years (yes, they’re officially a decade old, and still looking as fresh as ever).
We’re bringing the sparkle back to your social calendar with an unforgettable evening of exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes access to one of the world’s leading brands. This event isn’t just for the business buffs. Whether you’re a regular YP attendee or dipping your toes into our community for the first time, it’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make fresh connections, and see exactly what we’re all about.
The highlight of the night? A fireside chat with the visionary Co-Founders of Hismile, Nik Mirkovic and Alex Tomic. These trailblazers will be dropping the kind of insider wisdom that’s usually reserved for boardrooms and billion-dollar brainstorms. Ever wondered how a local idea became a global sensation? You’ll hear it straight from the masterminds themselves – no filters, just the good stuff.
And don’t think it stops there. Your ticket also includes two hours of roving canapés and free-flowing drinks, plenty of opportunities to network with fellow professionals and a $130 value goodie bag to take home! Plus, you’ll get an exclusive look behind the scenes at the Hismile HQ, where the magic really happens. Talk about a value add!
Tickets are limited (like really limited), and at just $65 pp, they’ll disappear faster than your New Year’s resolutions. So don’t wait, grab your ticket, bring your office bestie, and join us for a night of inspiration, networking, and of course, a lot of smiles.
We hope to see you there!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 13th February, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Hismile HQ – 225-229 Burleigh Connection Road, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220
Price: $65pp + booking fee
Inclusions: Welcome drinks, roving canapés + a Hismile Goodie Bag to take home
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
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.


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