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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Exhibitor Information

The Cairns Careers Expo is Far North Queensland’s premier careers and education event, connecting employers, industry representatives, training providers, universities and community organisations with thousands of students, teachers, parents, job seekers and people considering a career change.

Hosted by the Business Liaison Association, the Expo provides organisations with an opportunity to promote career pathways, education and training options, employment opportunities and industry information to a highly engaged regional audience.

Indoor and outdoor exhibition sites are available, with booth inclusions varying according to site type and size. Exhibitors are encouraged to create engaging, interactive displays that help attendees better understand their industry, organisation and available pathways.

A Welcome Function is also held on the evening before the Expo, providing exhibitors, sponsors, educators and industry representatives with an opportunity to network and build professional connections.


Benefits of Exhibiting at the 2027 Cairns Careers Expo

Showcase Your Organisation

The Expo attracts attendees from across Far North Queensland, including secondary school students, educators, parents, apprentices, graduates, school leavers, job seekers and career changers.

Exhibiting provides your organisation with an opportunity to:

  • promote your products, services, courses, training programs and career opportunities;
  • increase brand awareness throughout the region;
  • showcase your organisation’s culture, values and workplace opportunities; and
  • position your organisation as an employer, industry leader or education provider of choice.

Whether you represent a local business, government agency, university, registered training organisation, industry association, community organisation or national employer, the Expo provides direct access to people actively exploring their future options.


Inspire Tomorrow’s Workforce

Exhibitors have the opportunity to influence future career decisions by sharing practical knowledge, professional experiences and current industry information.

Bring your industry to life through:

  • interactive displays and hands-on activities;
  • equipment and technology demonstrations;
  • career and training pathway information;
  • conversations with employees, apprentices, trainees or graduates; and
  • insights into workplace environments and industry expectations.

By engaging with students early, your organisation can help young people better understand the range of opportunities available within your sector while contributing to the development of a skilled and sustainable regional workforce.


Connect with Future Employees

The Cairns Careers Expo provides an opportunity to engage face-to-face with future apprentices, trainees, graduates, school leavers, career changers and experienced job seekers.

Exhibitors can discuss career pathways, answer questions and connect with people who may become future employees. These personal conversations can create stronger and more meaningful connections than traditional recruitment methods alone.


Strengthen Industry and Education Partnerships

The Expo brings together businesses, schools, tertiary institutions, training providers, government agencies and community organisations from across the region.

Exhibiting allows your organisation to:

  • build relationships with educators, career advisers and vocational education staff;
  • network with industry leaders and fellow exhibitors;
  • develop partnerships that support workforce development; and
  • explore collaborative projects and future initiatives.


Demonstrate Your Commitment to Far North Queensland

Participating in the Cairns Careers Expo demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to supporting young people and strengthening the future workforce of Far North Queensland.

Your involvement helps students make informed career decisions, promotes local education and employment opportunities, and strengthens the connection between schools, training providers and industry.

Together, exhibitors and the BLA can inspire young people, support workforce development and contribute to the continued growth of the regional economy.


Important Information for New Exhibitors

This page is for expressions of interest and exhibitor enquiries only.

Previous exhibitors are provided with the first opportunity to renew their participation and retain their existing booth where possible. Once the renewal process has been completed, any remaining sites may be offered to new exhibitors.

Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee an exhibition site. Booth availability and allocation will depend on exhibitor renewals, site suitability and remaining capacity.


Exhibitor Enquiries

To enquire about exhibiting at the 2027 Cairns Careers Expo, please contact:

Keren Goodchild
Careers Expo Coordinator
Email: admin@bla.org.au
Phone: 0403 724 093