Digital and cyber security

• Cyber Wardens Foundations - construction industry 30 minute free webinar providing a short introduction to cyber security, identifying key cyber security red flags that pose a risk or threat to businesses operating in the construction industry. Online 23 September 2025.
• Data-Driven Circularity: AI-Powered Innovations Redefining Product Reuse free webinar will outline how data-driven technologies are transforming the circular economy, including how AI can improve product tracking, enable reuse and repair at scale, and optimise recovery pathways - extending product lifecycles and reducing waste. Online 23 September 2025.
• Email Marketing Essentials: Mastering Email for Small Business Email marketing remains one of the most effective and affordable ways to connect with your audience, build trust, and drive sales. Hosted under the Digital Solutions Program online 25 September 2025.
• Cyber Wardens - Safe AI 30 minute free webinar outlining how artificial intelligence can help your business, and how to protect yourself from AI-powered cyber security threats. Online 30 September 2025.
• Free digital tools for business marketing success hosted by Regional Business HQ, providing an overview of essential tools including Google My Business, Bing Places, Chat GPT, Invideo AI, YayText, and Vimeo. Free event to be held in Noosa on 30 September 2025.
• Digital Future of Work Launch, hosted by the Business Chamber Queensland, providing an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges facing Queensland businesses as they embrace new technologies and digitally transform their operations. Event to be held in Brisbane 30 September 2025 and Cairns 16 October 2025.
• Leveraging the Holiday Season for Your Small Business Success hosted by Regional Business HQ, free 2-hour interactive workshop, online on 4 November 2025.
• Small Business Technology Investment Boost allows small businesses to claim a 20% bonus deduction on technology expenditure to help digitise their business.
• Cyber Wardens Cyber Security Training provides free online courses and learning for small business owners and employees funded by the Australian Government.
• Digital Solutions Program helps small businesses to adapt and flourish through the adoption of digital business tools that can improve productivity, effectiveness, and aid business growth. Regional Business HQ is the Queensland delivery partner and the Regional Business HQ Online Series provides workshops on digital topics including how to use AI to improve marketing; cyber security; digital design; streamlining your business with AI.
• Cyber security online resources are available addressing information security management and the new edition of ISO 27001, the internationally used system for keeping businesses cyber secure.
• Free ‘Munch and Learn’ digital workshops in Kuranda and Mareeba delivered by the State Library of Queensland provide hands-on learning to help small businesses build digital capability and explore new ways to grow. Session series run weekly from 16 June 2025 to 16 March 2026.
• AI Leadership Summit for anyone looking to drive real impact in their organisation, department or industry around the rapidly evolving AI-driven economy, featuring Australian and international speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, a research exhibition, and an AI Discovery Stage to be held 21-22 October 2025 in Brisbane.