​Save the Date for our Close Event 2026

​A combined Bridge and BridgeTech Event

​Join the Bridge and BridgeTech communities on Thursday 3 December 2026 for our annual in-person Close Event, bringing together participants, partners, alumni and supporters from across both our commercialisation programs.

​Held at QUT Kelvin Grove, the event will celebrate the achievements of our 2026 cohorts while creating opportunities to expand networks, share experiences and spark future connections across our growing community.

​Featuring networking, cohort certificate pick-up and a keynote speaker (to be announced), this is a chance to reflect on the year, and look ahead to what comes next.

​Members of our alumni, participants, partners and broader biotechnology and medtech ecosystems are most welcome.

​We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of celebration, connection and inspiration. Canapes and refreshments will be available.

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​Details:

​This is an in-person event. We will be recording the presentations where we can, but it's much more fun in person!

• ​Arrival from 3:15-3:30pm AEST.

• ​Presentations 3:30-4:15

• ​Informal networking 4:15 onwards

​RSVP by 1 December to ensure we can cater for you.

​Getting here information

• ​QUT KG-Q is closest to the Kelvin Grove Village, not the main Kelvin Grove Campus. Please walk down the Musk Avenue hill towards the city, and you'll find us on the corner of Musk/Blamey on Level 4.

• ​Plenty of parking is available around Kelvin Grove Village and Musk Avenue/Blamey/School Streets, please read street signs.

• ​Free parking for up to 2 hours at the Woolworths at Kelvin Grove Urban Village (diagonally across the road)

• ​Street and paid parking options can be found here

• ​Brisbane has a wonderful $0.50 fare for all public transport, use the Translink Journey Planner for more info.

​Have plans afterwards?

• ​We know there are plenty of events happening at this time of the year, and QUT is approx 15 minutes from Fortitude Valley or the city, making it super easy to attend as many events as possible this festive season. Directions to Fortitude Valley can be found here.

• ​There may be others heading your way at this event, and we'd encourage you to share transport costs if this is the case.

• ​The airport is very close, approx 15 minutes, fastest is via the Airport Tunnel.

• ​There are some hotels in the area, Quest Kelvin Grove and the city are some nearby options.

• ​Ubers/cabs - an easy pick up location is corner of Musk Avenue/ Robinson Place.