Brisbane 2032: Navigating the Olympic Procurement Pipeline
ABOUT
Position Your Company for Brisbane 2032 Procurement Opportunities
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are driving one of Australia's largest-ever infrastructure and procurement programs, supported by a venue infrastructure pipeline valued at A$7.1 billion (US$4.9 billion).
As planning and delivery activities accelerate, the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) and the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee are seeking suppliers, service providers, and industry partners to support Games-related projects.
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for an exclusive webinar to learn how U.S. firms can compete for upcoming opportunities.
Hear directly from Brisbane 2032 decision-makers about procurement priorities, project timelines, supplier registration requirements, and pathways to partnering and bidding on Games-related contracts.
While Brisbane 2032 accepts bids from companies across the world, this webinar is intended for U.S. companies only as a program facilitated by the U.S. Commercial Service.
Priority Procurement Categories
- Temporary Infrastructure: Cabins, tents, fencing, power, stands
- Transport: buses, bikes, gold carts, cars
- Security: workforce, fencing and barriers, vehicle mitigation, screening equipment
- Catering: hospitality, spectator catering
- Field of play: sand, sports equipment, official uniforms, medals, podium, Look and signage
- Broadcast: host broadcast services
- Spectators: merchandise, fan activations, TV screens, wayfinding
- Staff & volunteers: food, uniforms, accreditation
- IT: TSR, cabling, telecommunications, radios
- Athletes: medical services, recovery equipment, accommodation
Key Takeaways
• Step-by-step guidance on utilizing ICN Gateway to bid
• Understanding "Delivery Partner" consortiums and subcontracting opportunities
Registration Fee: $35.00
Contact Information
Questions? Please contact Frances.Selema@trade.gov
LEARN ABOUT OUR EVENTS
Speakers
Steve Knode
Senior Commercial Officer - Oceania @ U.S. Commercial Service Australia
Steve Knode is the Senior Commercial Officer for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Island Countries, based in Sydney. He has previously served as Deputy Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, Senior Commercial Officer for U.S. Commercial Service in Pakistan, based in Karachi, and the head of USCS in São Paulo, Brazil. Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, USCS is the principal trade and investment promotion agency of the U.S. government
Robert McRuvie
Director of Procurement @ Brisbane 2032 Organizing Committee
Dr. John Cowie
Head Economist and General Manager Investment @ Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA)
Dr John Cowie is the Head Economist and General Manager Investment at BEDA. In this role, John leads an experienced team to drive investment demand for the city in domestic and international markets, showcasing a city that is alive with opportunity and supporting potential investors and businesses with full market entry and expansion strategies.
John has two decades of experience in economic development and city planning and a PhD in Economics. He is passionate about data-driven insights and driving sustainable economic growth for Brisbane.
Mike Swart
Chief Executive Officer @ Industry Capability Network (ICN)
Michael Swart is the Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Manufacturing Institute (QMI) and ICN Queensland, leading an organisation with a long-standing role in strengthening Queensland manufacturing, local supply chains and industry participation in major projects.
Michael brings more than 27 years of senior management experience across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia, with expertise spanning logistics, telematics, ship and port security, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain strategy, local content engagement and Australian Industry Capability.
Before taking on the CEO role, Michael served as National Strategy Director for Industry Capability Network, where he led strategic initiatives and managed key stakeholder relationships, including with the Commonwealth Government and the Department of Defence.
His previous leadership roles include Head of Industry Engagement at Boeing Defence Australia, Executive Director of ICN Queensland, founder of QMI JV – Online Procurement Services, and National Chair of the ICN National Network.
As CEO, Michael is focused on supporting Queensland businesses to build capability, connect with new opportunities and contribute to a stronger sovereign manufacturing base across the state, including in regional communities and priority sectors.
Gabe Sulkes
Acting Deputy Commissioner @ Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), San Francisco
Gabe oversees TIQ’s economic development activities across the USA and Canada. TIQ North America maintains offices in San Francisco and New York.
Gabe is a business consultant with 15 years of experience driving economic growth through productive foreign direct investment and innovation-led trade services. He has advised public- and private-sector organisations, as well as technology-driven scaleups, on investment attraction, market expansion, and commercial growth.
Prior to TIQ, Gabe held roles as Director of Market Entry Services at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Assistant Director with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University and lives in San Francisco with his partner and dog.
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