Manufacturing Industry Outlook Event Series 2026: The Future of Trades (Cairns)

Date

5 March 2026

Time

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Location

Cairns

Cost

$0

Presented By

MSQ

Join Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) for an exclusive series of Manufacturing Industry Outlook 2026 events. Gain valuable insights into the current state and future of Queensland’s manufacturing sector while contributing to the development of our Annual Training Plan (ATP) 2026-27.

Event highlights:

  • Comprehensive overview of manufacturing trends, challenges, and opportunities
  • Presentation of the Future of Trades research, a key focus on evolving skills and workforce readiness
  • Interactive workshops to shape the future of skills development
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders
  • Tea, coffee, and breakfast provided

Featuring speakers including Kris McCue Acting Chief Executive Officer, and Nathan Edwards Data and Insights on Future of Trades research.

The sessions will include a comprehensive analysis of Queensland’s manufacturing sector, covering economic landscape, industry trends, sector-specific insights, challenges and opportunities, skills and workforce development needs, policy implications, and future projections. The Future of Trades research will provide critical insights into the evolving workforce requirements driven by Industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies.

The presentations will set the stage for an interactive workshop where attendees can contribute to shaping MSQ’s Annual Training Plan for 2026-27, ensuring Queensland’s manufacturing industry is well-prepared for future challenges and opportunities.

 SCHEDULE

  • Arrival, Registration, Tea & Coffee
  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Future of Trades Presentation
  • Breakfast Served
  • Interactive Workshop: Shaping the Annual Training Plan 2026-27
  • Networking