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Lord Mayor's Convention Trailblazer Grant: Now Open

The Lord Mayor of Brisbane is pleased to open the 2025 Lord Mayor's Convention Trailblazer Grant. The grant empowers the city’s talented, curious, and high-performing professionals and researchers to make their mark by attracting valuable industry conferences to Brisbane.

Applying for a Lord Mayor’s Convention Trailblazer Grant presents an opportunity to attend a leading international conference, make valuable connections, and form relationships that position Brisbane as a world-class host city for conventions and business events.

The Lord Mayor's Convention Trailblazer Grant delivers up to $30,000 worth of grants per annum, each to a maximum value of $5,000 (excluding GST).

Ignite your passion and grow your industry. Become a Trailblazer.

Applications are open for round six of the Trailblazer Grant and close at midnight on Tuesday, 25 February 2025.

Download the Trailblazer Grant Prospectus for more detailed information about the program.

Contact BEDA’s Business Events team for more information trailblazer@brisbane-eda.com.au

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