Welcome to Brisbane for the second staging of QODE- a festival that celebrates Queensland's innovation and technology landscape and shares powerful insights into our future.

 

As the leading event in Australia's innovation sector, QODE 2020 is set to ignite conversations that challenge the way we think, spark the next big ideas and predict what is coming next.

 

QODE offers the opportunity to see some of Queensland's most innovative entrepreneurs,businesses and projects from across the State.

 

We are thrilled to welcome leading thinkers from around the world to experience Queensland's innovation ecosystem and delight in our vibrant city. With investments like Advance Queensland, Queen's Wharf Brisbane, Cross River Rail and the second Brisbane runway, Queensland provides the perfect backdrop as a State focused on the future.

 

This event is putting a global spotlight on Queensland as a hotspot for innovation in the AsiaPacific. We will showcase the amazing projects and solutions being exported to the world.

 

QODE 2020 is one of the major pillars of Curiocity Brisbane - a program of immersive, interactive and multi-sensory experiences that includes the globally renowned World Science Festival Brisbane and WOW (Women of the World) Australia.

 

QODE 2020 is expected to support 31,725 visitor nights and deliver a projected spend of$10.63 million into the Queensland economy.

 

The Queensland Government is proud to support this event through Tourism and EventsQueensland and it is also a highlight on the It's Live! in Queensland events calendar, worth$880 million to the State's economy this year.

 

For those visiting Brisbane for the event, we encourage you to find time to explore the diverse tourism experiences on offer throughout the region - from our relaxed outdoor lifestyle, to our beautiful islands, ecotourism experiences and golden beaches on our doorstep.

 

Welcome to Brisbane for the second staging of QODE- a festival that celebrates Queensland's innovation and technology landscape and shares powerful insights into our future.

 

As the leading event in Australia's innovation sector, QODE 2020 is set to ignite conversations that challenge the way we think, spark the next big ideas and predict what is coming next.

 

QODE offers the opportunity to see some of Queensland's most innovative entrepreneurs,businesses and projects from across the State.

 

We are thrilled to welcome leading thinkers from around the world to experience Queensland's innovation ecosystem and delight in our vibrant city. With investments like Advance Queensland, Queen's Wharf Brisbane, Cross River Rail and the second Brisbane runway, Queensland provides the perfect backdrop as a State focused on the future.

 

This event is putting a global spotlight on Queensland as a hotspot for innovation in the AsiaPacific. We will showcase the amazing projects and solutions being exported to the world.

 

QODE 2020 is one of the major pillars of Curiocity Brisbane - a program of immersive, interactive and multi-sensory experiences that includes the globally renowned World Science Festival Brisbane and WOW (Women of the World) Australia.

 

QODE 2020 is expected to support 31,725 visitor nights and deliver a projected spend of$10.63 million into the Queensland economy.

 

The Queensland Government is proud to support this event through Tourism and EventsQueensland and it is also a highlight on the It's Live! in Queensland events calendar, worth$880 million to the State's economy this year.

 

For those visiting Brisbane for the event, we encourage you to find time to explore the diverse tourism experiences on offer throughout the region - from our relaxed outdoor lifestyle, to our beautiful islands, ecotourism experiences and golden beaches on our doorstep.

 

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is Chair of Council's Civic Cabinet and was previously the Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Public and Active Transport Committee.

 

His focus as Lord Mayor is on building the critical infrastructure our city needs while protecting our unique lifestyle and expanding Brisbane's green space.

 

Councillor Schrinner commenced as Lord Mayor on 8 April 2019 following the resignation of Graham Quirk.

 

Brisbane City Council is the largest local Council in Australia. It covers 1338.1 square kilometres, spanning the Brisbane River in a radius of up to 25 kilometres from the Central Business District.

 

Krista Adams was elected as Deputy Mayor in April 2019. Initially elected as Councillor for the ward of Wishart in 2008, in July 2010, she was appointed Chairman of Council to preside over the Council Chamber meetings and be responsible for enforcing the standing orders to ensure orderly conduct in the Chamber.

 

Since joining Council, Krista has been Deputy Chairperson of the Neighbourhood Planning and Development Assessment Committee and a member of the Heritage Advisory Committee.

 

She was also Chair of the former Lord Mayor's Taskforce into Aged Care and Retirement Living in 2009-10. Krista was appointed Chairman of Brisbane Lifestyle Committee in 2012, and most recently was appointed Chairman of the Finance and Economic Development Committee.

 

Krista actively promotes Council events, news and activities in the Ward via her Facebook page, monthly eNewsletter or quarterly Over 60’s Newsletter.