The AHG Expo, presented by TAB, MAX & SKY, is known as being one of the biggest hospitality and gaming gatherings in Australia, will showcase the very latest products and services from a wide range of exhibitors with numerous opportunities for networking and learning from the very best minds in the industry.
The AHG Expo is more than just an expo. It offers visitors and exhibitors days full of inspiration, information, events, networking opportunities and so much more, ensuring this is a must-do event on the industry calendar.
As well as the expo, there are several complementary industry events that take place around this time. Please note, not all events are open to visitors.
Tuesday 11th March
Club Managers’ Association Australia (CMAA) AGM
Open to CMAA Members only
9.00am – 10.00am
The AHG Congress
Open to all visitors
9.30am Registration, for a 10.00am start, until 3.30pm
The Boulevard Room, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
View the congress program here
The AHG Congress is a ticketed event which can be added to your expo registration. Purchase your Congress ticket HERE.
The Clubs Queensland Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner
Open to all Clubs Queensland members and sponsors
6.00pm until late
The Great Hall, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Awards is a ticketed event. Purchase your ticket HERE.
Wednesday 12th March
AHG Expo Day 1
Entry to the expo open to trade only, and is free for those working in the hospitality industry.
10.00am – 4.00pm
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Discovery Deck
Featuring expert speakers on the main expo stage from 10.30am:
10.30am – Best Practice Facial Recognition Technology in Harm Minimisation
Ken Burrows, Vix Vizion
11.15am – Future-Proofing Your Venue by Unlocking Property Assets for Long-Term Success
Anna Porter, Urbanite
12.00pm – Harnessing Visas & Migration for a Competitive Business Advantage
Abigail Jones, You Solved
12.45pm – How To Future-Proof Clubs With Smart Strategies
Andrew O’Connell, Altis Architecture
1.30pm – The Art of Kitchen Management – Finding Control and Transparency on Your Costs
Andrew Briese, Quantaco
2.15pm – How Prize Indemnity Insurance Can Boost Your Sales & Marketing Strategy
Lisa Carter and Jen Bettridge, Clear Insurance
3.00pm – Wages are the easiest problem to solve in your P&L in 2025 – Change my mind!
Nick Braban, TANDA
Happy Hour
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Join us at the lights go down and the music goes up!
Thursday 13th March
AHG Expo Day 2
Entry to the expo open to trade only, and is free for those working in the hospitality industry.
10.00am – 3.00pm
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
The AHG Cocktail Competition
Entry is open to all pub and club employees
11.00am Grand Finale
The Discovery Deck
Submit your winning cocktail HERE.
Stay on after the competition for a tequila masterclass with brand ambassador Jesus Grillet. Jesus will demonstrate how to use Casamigo’s and Don Julio to make the perfect Tommy’s Margarita, giving some lucky audience members the chance to try for themselves!
