FWD›››25

7 - 9 MAY, 2025

Riding the Wave

3 Days

50+ Speakers

Join us as we face the future of challenges and new possibilities. Together, let's surf the waves of change and drive innovation.

ForwardFest 25: Riding the Wave

A Three-Day Business Festival

A premier three-day business festival designed to unite local businesses, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and government representatives, along with state, national, and international delegates.

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FWD›››24 Showreel

What is Forward Fest all about?

Forward Fest is a dynamic business festival held on the Sunshine Coast, uniting entrepreneurs, small business owners, investors, researchers, policymakers, government officials, intrapreneurs, and students from local, national, and international spheres, fostering invaluable networking opportunities and knowledge exchange.

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