BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greenlife Industry Qld - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Greenlife Industry Qld X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Greenlife Industry Qld REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250703T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T162325 CREATED:20250623T011936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T012626Z UID:12041-1751540400-1751544000@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au SUMMARY:Conversations with Colin - Safer Workplaces\, Stronger Nurseries with Bespoke Safety Group Sarah Alexander DESCRIPTION:Join Our Exclusive Member Webinar:  Thursday 3 July 2025 \nTo launch GIQ’s new member benefit (Nurture and Thrive Members) – free\, expert workplace health & safety (WH&S) services –  GIQ CEO Colin Fruk will host a special Conversations with Colin webinar with Sarah Alexander\, Director of Bespoke Safety Group. \nIn this live session\, you’ll: \n\nMeet Sarah and discover how she supports real businesses like yours\nDiscover practical tips for meeting WHS obligations and learn how to avoid common pitfalls\nHear from other nursery owners about the main health and safety risks to watch out for in your day-to-day operations\nFind out how to access free professional WH&S advice as a GIQ member\nUnderstand when you might need more hands-on support – and how to access preferential rates on services\n\nWhether you employ one staff member or a team of twenty\, this is your chance to get clarity\, reduce risk\, and build a safer\, stronger business. \nSpots are limited – register now to secure your place. \nRegister for the Webinar URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/event/conversations-with-colin-safer-workplaces-stronger-nurseries-with-bespoke-safety-group-sarah-alexander/ LOCATION:Microsoft Teams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/CwC-Social-Media-Tile.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250711T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T162325 CREATED:20241119T045814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T045019Z UID:10114-1752220800-1752422400@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au SUMMARY:QLD Garden Show DESCRIPTION:Queensland Garden Show is a ‘must see’ in 2025 for green thumbs and novice gardeners alike. \n  \nDiscover more on the Queensland Garden Show website. URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/event/qld-garden-show/ LOCATION:Nambour Showgrounds\, Coronation Avenue\, Nambour\, QLD\, 4560 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/G6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250717T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250717T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T162325 CREATED:20250626T012439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T012843Z UID:12075-1752750000-1752753600@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au SUMMARY:Conversations with Colin - "Can She Fix It? Yes She Can!” with Tamara Simon DESCRIPTION:Join GIQ’s CEO Colin Fruk for an energising session with Tamara Simon – coach\, author\, and the “Bob the Builder for Small Business.” In this one-hour webinar\, Tamara will share practical strategies to streamline your business\, boost productivity\, and rediscover the joy of being your own boss. \nShe’ll unpack her bestselling Five Little Business Pigs model\, revealing what kind of business structure you’re working with and how to fix common issues holding you back. \nPerfect for small business owners at any stage – don’t miss this chance to gain real-world tools you can use straight away. \nRegister Now URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/event/conversations-with-colin-can-she-fix-it-yes-she-can-with-tamara-simon/ LOCATION:Microsoft Teams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/CwC-Social-Media-Tile-Tamara-Simon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250729T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250730T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T162325 CREATED:20241119T043106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T054421Z UID:10101-1753777800-1753880400@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au SUMMARY:Green Expo 2025 DESCRIPTION:A showcase of Australia’s Greenlife Industry\n29 – 30 July 2025 – Gold Coast Turf Club and Event Centre\nGreen Expo is a unique event in the annual Australian calendar that truly brings the industry together. \n \n Visitor Registration\n \nPRELIMINARY SCHEDULE \nTuesday 29 July \n\n\n\n8.15am\nOfficial Opening – Exhibitors only\n\n\n8.30am- 4:30pm\nGreen Expo Open\n\n\n6:30pm\nGIQ Green Expo Dinner everyone welcome to attend. Expo Spotlight Competition Winners Announced\n\n\n\nWednesday 30 July \n\n\n\n8.30am- 1.00pm\nGreen Expo Open\n\n\n\n \n Exhibitor Prospectus\n \n \n Sponsor Applications\n \n \n Exhibitor Applications\n \n \n Visitors Guide\n \n \nA SHOWCASE OF AUSTRALIA’S GREENLIFE INDUSTRY\n\nGreen Expo brings together the best of the nursery and garden industry\, with a wide range of displays and products all in one place. \nGreenlife on ShowSee an impressive selection of live plants including potted colour\, indoor foliage\, advanced trees\, shrubs\, tubestock\, succulents\, natives\, tropicals\, and more. \nHorticultural ProductsExplore pots\, trays\, irrigation\, nursery equipment\, plant care products\, greenhouses\, machinery\, and other essential tools of the trade. \nGarden Centre SuppliesBrowse packaging\, signage\, hand tools\, trolleys\, giftware and retail-ready displays. \nGrowing MediaCompare mulches\, composts\, potting mixes\, and soil conditioners. \nBusiness & InnovationConnect with providers offering software\, insurance\, IT solutions and more—many designed specifically for the nursery industry. \nTraining & ResearchEngage with education providers and access the latest industry insights\, research\, and resources. \nEXPO SPOTLIGHT COMPETITIONS\n\nThe Expo Spotlight is a showcase display area which will feature new releases from March 2024 – 2025 along with a collection of the best products and services from exhibitors at Green Expo 2024. \nALL ENTRIES WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE EXPO SPOTLIGHTAll entries are welcome in the EXPO SPOTLIGHT competitions. These present a fabulous opportunity to promote signature products & services or to launch new releases to industry at Green Expo. Please provide a description plus information on your entry and images by Friday 27th June. \nCOMPETITION A: BEST OF EXPOCertificates will be awarded in the following categories;• BEST of Expo\, Greenlife• BEST of Expo\, Allied Trade \nCOMPETITION B: BEST NEW PRODUCT / SERVICECertificates will be awarded in the following categories;• Best NEW Greenlife• Best NEW Allied Product / Service \nThis year\, the winner will be chosen by a panel of judges.Winning entries will be announced at the GIQ Green Expo Dinner on Tuesday 29 July. \n \n Enter the Green Expo Spotlight Competition\n \n \n \nGREEN EXPO DINNER\nDon’t miss one of the most anticipated social events of the horticultural calendar! \nThe Green Expo Dinner is a prestigious annual event that brings industry professionals together for an evening of celebration\, connection\, and entertainment. You don’t need to be an exhibitor to attend—all Green Expo attendees and industry guests are welcome! \n\nHeld in an exclusive and relaxed setting\, the dinner is a unique opportunity to:\nNetwork with peers\, suppliers\, and industry leaders\nCelebrate the announcement of the Green Expo Spotlight competition winners\nEnjoy live entertainment and exciting prize giveaways\nRecognise the achievements and innovation driving our industry forward\n\nWhether you’re looking to build new relationships or simply enjoy a great night out with fellow professionals\, the Green Expo Dinner is not to be missed. \nSpots are limited – register early to secure your seat. \n \n Register for Green Expo Dinner\n \nACCOMMODATION AND EVENT PARTNER\nDiscount accommodation needs to be booked by 27th June \nSea World Resort will be our Accommodation and Event partner for Green Expo 2025. \nBoth the Exhibitor Networking Function and the Green Expo Dinner will be held on site\, therefore limiting travel for attendees. \nParking is included with room bookings on site and there is also ample street parking available with no height restrictions. \nBreakfast is available from 6:30am at a special rate is applied when using the link below. \nSea World Resort will be a central hub for exhibitors and visitors and offers the perfect combination of fun\, socialising and relaxation\,located directly on the water with beautiful surroundings. \nExcellent accommodation rates have been secured for bookings made prior to the 27th June. Please use the link to book accommodation at a discounted rate. \nIf you choose not to stay at Sea World Resort\, here is an abundance of accommodation options available on the Gold Coast. \n \n Book Accommodation\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \nSponsors for Green Expo 2025\n\nMajor Event Partner\n \n \nGold Partner\n \n \nPremium Exhibitors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEvent Supporters URL:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/event/green-expo-2025/ LOCATION:Gold Coast Turf Club\, LOT 6 Racecourse Drive\, Bundall\, Queensland\, 4217\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Green-Expo-Web-Image-for-Banner.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR