How the world will experience the Sunshine Coast
Mon, 27 Apr
|Alex Surf Club
Curating the spectator experience


Time & Location
27 Apr 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Alex Surf Club, Alex Surf Club, 167 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland QLD 4572, Australia
About the event
Join us for a powerful industry conversation exploring how we design unforgettable spectator experiences as the Sunshine Coast prepares to welcome global audiences.
🎤 Keynote: Sandy Hollway AM
CEO of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games - widely regarded as one of the most successful Olympic Games ever - where he oversaw the coordination of more than 120,000 people and the delivery of an event that set new global standards.
Joining him in conversation:
✨ Greg Bowman OAM – Global event producer and founder of Great Big Events, responsible for shaping the sound, music and pageantry of major events including Olympic Games, Rugby World Cups and Commonwealth Games.
✨ Sandy Deans – Community and business engagement leader with the Sunshine Coast 2032, focused on connecting industry, volunteers and community in preparation for the Games.
Tickets
General Admission
Sale ends
27 Apr, 5:00 pm
Includes 1 x arrival drink and nibbles
$49.00
+$1.23 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00