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Industry lunch with Neil Stephens, Port of Brisbane
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Friday, 21 August 2026
12pm-2:30pm
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Join Transport Australia in Brisbane on 21 August, for a timely industry lunch with Neil Stephens, CEO, Port of Brisbane.
Expect insights on Queensland’s freight future, port-led innovation, and the strategic opportunities shaping the state’s economic growth.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry leaders and be part of the conversation driving Queensland forward. |
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Neil Stephens: CEO, Port of Brisbane
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Neil was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Port of Brisbane in March 2022, after acting as Interim CEO since July 2021. He joined the Port of Brisbane as Chief Financial Officer in mid-2020 overseeing all finance, funding, financial reporting, treasury and tax activities.
Prior to joining the Port, Neil was Business Development Director at Cardno plc, spent 8 years as the Chief Financial Officer then the Chief Operating Officer of Springfield City Group, and 2 years advising a variety of companies on funding, structuring, acquisitions, property and overall strategy.
Neil qualified with KPMG in the UK, before working in executive positions including Business Development and M&A Director at British Telecom, Commercial and Venturing Director at Reuters and Chief Financial Officer at two technology start up companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics and a Masters in Finance and Accountancy. |
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Emerging Leaders' Forum
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Wednesday, 22 July 2026
8:30am to 5:00pm
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Brisbane Marriott Hotel | Adelaide Room
515 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia |
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One week to go! Experience innovation. Influence policy. Expand your network.
Transport Australia invites early career professionals (5–10 years of experience) to the 2026 Emerging Leaders Forum, a dynamic, hands-on event designed to build your knowledge, expand your network, and connect you with industry leaders.
For the first time, Transport Australia’s Emerging Leaders Forum is coming to Australia’s Olympic city, Brisbane.
As Queensland prepares for a defining decade of transport investment, this one-day forum will give emerging leaders a rare chance to see how national transport priorities are being translated into major project delivery. Designed for early career professionals, the forum will include small group discussions where participants can share insights, test ideas and explore the leadership skills needed to support Australia’s future transport system.
At the centre of the program is a site tour of the Cross River Rail project and supporting works, being delivered by a consortium led by CPB Contractors.
The day will conclude with networking, giving emerging leaders the opportunity to connect with peers and build relationships across the sector.
With only one week to go – don’t miss your opportunity to be heard, be inspired, and be part of the change. |
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Annual lunch series on sale
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Join members, government, partners and sector leaders across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland and Hobart for the transport industry’s unofficial end-of-year gathering. |
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Other upcoming events
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Join us at one of our upcoming events and network with industry leaders, decision makers, innovators and the future leaders of our industry. |
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