AUSTAFE Queensland
Leaders to Legends Forum 2026
Inspiring VET leadership from today’s talent to tomorrow’s legends.
Get in quick! Early bird ticket price applies until 29 April 2026.
Event details
Date: 2 June 2026
Where: 66 on Ernest, Level 2/66 Ernest St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Ticket sales close on 19 May 2026.
About the forum
The AUSTAFE Queensland Leaders to Legends Forum is your opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow as a leader in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.
This one-day professional development event brings together emerging leaders, established professionals, and VET legends.
At the forum you’ll hear from a series of guest speakers and participate in interactive sessions covering wellbeing, leadership, management, self-reflection, workplace culture, and more.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your leadership skills and connect with like-minded professionals dedicated to shaping the future of VET.
Meet our keynote speaker
Eric Bailey: Built by Challenges, Defined by Action, Committed to Impact.
Born in Los Angeles, Eric Bailey’s journey is one of overcoming adversity and inspiring millions. Adopted as a child and diagnosed with a crippling bone disease, he defied the odds to become a professional basketball player, global motivational speaker, business leader, and philanthropist.
“I believe in showing up, stepping up, and never backing down from a challenge. Every lesson I’ve learned—on and off the court—has shaped the way I live, lead, and inspire others. Resilience, accountability, and a winning mindset aren’t just ideas to me; they’re how I operate every single day. I thrive on energy, real talk, and action. Whether it’s pushing past limits, breaking barriers, or helping others unlock their full potential, I’m all in. Life is about momentum—so let’s build it, own it, and run with it.”
Eric now resides in Brisbane and was named Australia’s 2025 Best Motivational Speaker by the esteemed Evergreen Awards. Eric will be the keynote speaker at the AUSTAFE Queensland Leaders to Legends Forum, hosting an interactive session covering leadership that wins, communication skills, strategies to foster collaboration, and how to be confident through uncertainty.
What to expect at the Forum
- A powerful keynote speaker
- Insights from industry experts
- Real-life leadership journeys
- A special panel discussion
- Networking opportunities with the VET leadership community.
Get in quick! Early bird ticket price applies until 29 April 2026.