Pearcey QLD Awards

Recognising Outstanding ICT Entrepreneurs in Queensland


         


Nominations are now closed for the 2025 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award.

Join us for the announcement of the Award at an inspiring evening celebrating innovation, leadership, and emerging talent in Queensland’s digital technology sector.

Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Time: 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start
Venue: Garden Marquee, Victoria Park
Address: 309 Herston Road, Herston

We’ll be announcing the recipients of:

  • 2025 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award
  • Inaugural CICTA Rising Star Award

The evening will feature a keynote address from The Hon. Andrew Powell, Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Minister for Science and Innovation.

Our MC for the night is Iyari Cevallos, CEO and Co-Founder of Nucleo Group and Chair of Women in Technology.

Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés, followed by a three-course sit-down dinner with wine, beer, and soft drinks included.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS  (close 7 October)
Single Ticket - $140
Table of 10 - $1,260

STANDARD TICKETS (after 7 October)
Single Ticket - $150
Table of 10 - $1,350

For assistance please contact Debra Krause on [email protected] or on 0468 443 868

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Many thanks to our Queensland sponsors TechnologyOne and SUBCO for their much valued support.





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