MADE 2026: The Queensland Contemporary Craft and Design Symposium
DATE CLAIMER: Thursday 10 September
Time 8.30 am to 5.30 pm with Networking drinks at close. Lunch and lite refreshments included.
Venue: the State Library of Queensland Auditorium.
Queensland's makers have a rare moment coming. As Brisbane 2032 draws closer, the world's attention will turn to this state, and we want craft and design front and centre when it does. MADE 2026 brings together national leaders to talk honestly about what's ahead, what it means for the Queensland sector, and how makers can rise to meet the moment.
The first announcement we can make is the morning will include: A Nation of Makers Panel Plenary. With:
Aimee Frodsham | CEO and Artistic Director | Canberra Glassworks
Brian Parker, | CEO | JamFactory
Carmel Haugh | CEO | artisan
Travis Tiddy | Co-CEO | Design Tasmania.
There will only be 220 tickets available with 30% being allocated to regional participants.
Save the date for 10 September 2026.
Sign up for the limited earlybird tickets at $235 per person (ex booking fee). Your fee helps to pay it forward to contribute to students and concession holders to attend. Full price tickets will be $285.
Don't miss out on this milestone moment for the Queensland Contemporary Craft and Design Sector.
Banner image credit:
artisan at State Library of Queensland Partnership Launch Event, 2026. Photo: State Library of Queensland.
