2025 State of the Sector Forum and Lunch

QRC’s flagship annual event brought together industry leaders, senior executives, policymakers and key stakeholders for a dynamic State of the Sector Forum and one of Queensland’s resources industry’s largest networking lunches.
  • 26 November 2025
  • Plaza Ballroom, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

The 2025 QRC State of the Sector Forum and Lunch brought together leaders from across Queensland’s resources sector, government and key stakeholder groups for high-level discussion, sector insights and networking.

The State of the Sector Forum explored the theme “Unearthing opportunity: rebuilding confidence in Queensland’s resources”, with a panel of QRC members and industry stakeholders examining the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector’s future.

Panellists included:

  • Dan Clark, CEO, Australia Pacific LNG
  • Jake Klein, Chair, Evolution Mining
  • Sonia Winter, General Manager, Planning, Technical and Environment, BHP
  • Paul Mitchell, Global Mining & Metals Leader, EY
  • Cr Kelly Vea Vea, Mayor, Isaac Regional Council

The Annual Lunch followed in the Plaza Ballroom, with the Hon David Crisafulli MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for Veterans, as keynote speaker.

The event also provided the platform for the release of QRC’s annual Economic Contribution Report, highlighting the resources sector’s contribution to Queensland’s economy, jobs, businesses and communities.

View Upcoming Events