The Locker Room
For Brisbane.
Connect with high-calibre leaders. Lock out your
competition.
Do business with the discipline of a professional athlete.
Australia’s economic future meets the anatomy of a winning season.
Join BSCN at the Queensland Cricketers’ Club for an exclusive afternoon examining the economic pressures reshaping Australian business and the factors behind a winning season. Hear Dr Jeffrey Carmichael AO’s outlook for the Australian economy, followed by firsthand lessons on leadership, culture and sustained performance from Ben Cross and Damien Hardwick.
Wednesday 2 September 2026
3:00 pm–6:30 pm
Queensland Cricketers’ Club, Glass Viewing Room
Welcome
Robert Ford welcomes members and guests before the first session begins.
Emerging Challenges Facing the Australian Economy and Businesses
Dr Jeffrey Carmichael AO examines the domestic and global pressures reshaping Australia’s economic landscape.
Short break
Refresh, reconnect and get ready for the afternoon’s feature conversation.
What Creates a Winning Season?
Ben Cross and Damien Hardwick discuss leadership, culture, performance and lessons from finals campaigns.
Business insight
Dr Jeffrey Carmichael AO
Emerging Challenges Facing the Australian Economy and Businesses. Drawing on decades of experience in finance, regulation and public policy, Jeff examines the domestic and global pressures reshaping Australia’s economy, the trends affecting small and medium-sized businesses and what they could mean for the years ahead.
What Creates a Winning Season?
Ben Cross
Rugby league player and coachA former professional player, premiership winner and State of Origin representative sharing insights from both playing and coaching.
Damien Hardwick
Senior Coach, Gold Coast SunsA dual-premiership player and three-time premiership coach sharing lessons in culture, leadership and performance across a season.
Business connections built differently.
BSCN Brisbane brings business owners and senior executives together with professional athletes, coaches and respected names in sport.
Each month, members step into a room designed for useful conversations, trusted introductions and relationships that continue well beyond the event. The people involved bring different experiences, but share the same focus on performance, leadership, opportunity and growth.
Meet people outside your usual business circle.
Learn from business and professional sport.
Build relationships that lead somewhere.
A Brisbane network built around who is in the room.
The right people. In the right room.
BSCN Brisbane brings business owners and senior executives together with professional athletes, coaches and respected names in sport. The result is a trusted room where useful conversations, strategic introductions and commercial opportunities can grow.
An afternoon on the first Wednesday of every month.
Connections that continue beyond the event.
BSCN creates the introductions and shared experiences that turn a monthly gathering into a genuine business community.
A room worth making time for.
Join Brisbane business owners, executives and specialists for an afternoon built around useful insight, strong introductions and real conversation.
Meet beyond your usual circle.
Build relationships with decision-makers, trusted specialists, sporting leaders and strategic partners you may not otherwise meet.
Turn relationships into opportunities.
Develop the trust that leads to referrals, partnerships, collaborative projects and valuable commercial conversations.
Learn from business and professional sport.
Hear directly from professional athletes, coaches and business leaders about leadership, resilience, performance and sustained success.
BSCN Brisbane gives ambitious leaders a better way to build their network. Each event is designed to help members learn, connect and do business with people they trust, with value that continues through the introductions and conversations that follow.
Enquire about Brisbane
One afternoon.
The right room.
Once a month, Brisbane business owners, senior executives, specialist advisers and leaders from professional sport come together for useful insight, genuine conversation and relationships that continue long after the event.
First Wednesday of every month
Brisbane sporting and business venues
Connect with intent.
Meet business owners, senior decision-makers and trusted specialists who have been brought together to build useful relationships, not simply exchange business cards.
Learn from people who have performed.
Hear honest conversations from leaders across business and professional sport about growth, leadership, pressure, resilience and sustained performance.
Build beyond the event.
Continue the conversations, access trusted advisers and develop relationships that can lead to referrals, partnerships and genuine commercial opportunities.
For leaders who want more than contacts.
BSCN Brisbane is designed for business owners, senior executives, specialist advisers and high-performance leaders who value trusted relationships, useful insight and access to people operating with similar ambition.
The right people. The right intent. The right standard.
Business owners
Build relationships with people who understand growth, risk, leadership and the realities of running a business.
Executives and decision-makers
Connect with experienced leaders who can challenge your thinking, share insight and create valuable introductions.
Specialist advisers
Access a trusted group of specialists who contribute practical knowledge and value to the wider BSCN community.
Sporting and performance leaders
Bring the discipline, resilience and mindset of professional sport into conversations about business, leadership and sustained performance.
The right room changes what happens next.
BSCN Queensland brings together business owners, senior executives, trusted advisers and leaders from professional sport who value genuine relationships, useful insight and access to the right people. Whether you are considering membership or want to experience the room first, start the conversation with the BSCN team.
First Wednesday of every month
Queensland Cricketers Club
Our strategic partners
BSCN Brisbane works alongside respected sporting organisations that expand the experiences, insight and connections available to our members. These partnerships create genuine access to the people, environments and ideas shaping sport across Queensland.
Queensland Rugby League
The home of rugby league in Queensland, supporting the game from grassroots participation through to elite competition. QRL develops players, strengthens communities and protects the proud heritage of rugby league across the state.
Visit QRL
Bulls Masters
Bulls Masters connects Queensland cricket legends with regional communities, schools and emerging talent. Its programs promote cricket, teamwork and stronger community participation throughout Queensland.
Visit Bulls Masters
Aussie Athlete Fund
Aussie Athlete Fund helps Australian athletes overcome the financial barriers that can stand between talent and opportunity. Its support helps athletes continue training, competing and pursuing their sporting potential.
Support the fund
Queensland Rifle Association
Established in 1861, Queensland Rifle Association provides pathways for athletes, clubs and communities to participate in target shooting within an inclusive, performance-focused sporting community.
Visit QRA
Squash Australia
Squash Australia leads the growth of squash nationally, from grassroots participation to international competition. With squash joining the Olympic program at Los Angeles 2028, the sport is entering an exciting new era.
Visit Squash Australia
Queensland Rugby Union
Queensland Rugby Union governs and develops rugby across Queensland, supporting community clubs, participation pathways and the Queensland Reds while building a strong culture of performance.
Visit Queensland Rugby
Queensland Cricketers’ Club
Queensland Cricketers’ Club combines sporting heritage, premium hospitality and outstanding views of the Gabba. It provides a distinctive environment for business, events, celebration and connection.
Visit QCC
Tennis Queensland
Tennis Queensland leads the development of tennis across the state, supporting participation, clubs, tournaments and high-performance pathways at every level of the game.
Visit Tennis QueenslandQueensland specialists
Meet the trusted advisers and industry specialists contributing their knowledge, experience and support to the BSCN Queensland network. One specialist is selected for each sector, giving members clear access to relevant expertise.
Surety Engage
Surety Engage brings marketing and sales together to help businesses grow more efficiently. Its team combines digital strategy, lead generation, CRM development and practical sales processes to attract better opportunities, improve conversion and create stronger alignment across the customer journey.
Dan Peled Photography
Dan Peled Photography uses decades of news-media experience to tell the stories of businesses and organisations through photography and video. Supported by a broad network of content creators, the team combines strong visual judgement, production capability and commercial understanding to bring each story to the screen.
Seneworth Legal Partners
Seneworth Legal Partners provides a human, business-focused approach to intellectual property law. Led by Justin Senescall, the firm combines commercial legal expertise and trade mark capability to help businesses protect valuable ideas, brands and intellectual assets as they grow.
Gill McKerrow
Gill McKerrow supports individuals and businesses with accounting, taxation, business advisory, estate planning and superannuation services. Its Brisbane team combines technical expertise with clear, tailored advice to help clients make informed financial decisions and work towards their long-term goals.
Wealth Architects
Wealth Architects is a privately owned financial advisory practice supporting clients through each stage of life. Its advisers provide personalised guidance across wealth creation, protection, retirement and broader financial planning, helping clients make decisions that support their long-term vision.
Surety IT
Surety IT provides managed IT support, cyber security, cloud, communications and technology consulting for growing businesses. Its Solutioneering approach aligns technology with business priorities, helping organisations strengthen security, improve reliability and build systems that can support future growth.
McKellar Partners
McKellar Partners is a specialist mergers and acquisitions advisory firm supporting shareholders through each stage of a business exit. Its sell-side services include transaction readiness, valuation, buyer engagement, negotiation and end-to-end deal support for businesses valued from $5 million to $250 million.
Adroit Insurance & Risk
Adroit Insurance & Risk works closely with businesses to understand their operations, exposures and priorities before recommending tailored insurance and risk solutions. Its advisers combine industry knowledge with practical insight to help clients protect what matters and prepare for what comes next.
The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland is a research-intensive university with internationally recognised capability across sport, performance, education and innovation. Through Professor Bruce Abernethy and its broader research community, UQ contributes evidence-based expertise that supports athletes, organisations and the future of sport.
My Broker Solutions
My Broker Solutions helps small and medium-sized businesses secure finance for acquisitions, growth, equipment and property-backed opportunities. The team translates lender requirements into clear advice, prepares bank-ready applications and structures practical funding pathways around each client’s objectives.
Kieser
Kieser provides physiotherapy-led medical strength training to support rehabilitation, injury prevention, and long-term functional capacity. Operating across 37 clinics nationally, including three across Brisbane, its tertiary-educated team utilises specialised medical-grade equipment to help clients maintain physical performance and longevity.
Category Exclusivity
We are currently vetting industry-leading firms for our remaining exclusive sector allocations across Queensland.
Our members
Meet the businesses and organisations already part of the established BSCN Brisbane community.
We Do Invoice Finance
Agri Talent
World Gym Burpengary
Cassles Strata
FixedTeeth Australia
MaxCap Group
Genesis Fitness
Cloud Plus
Heal With Laser
Wilxpro
Armour Safety Products
Oxlade Financial
Leximed
SCS Group
Acceleration Australia
Transfirm
Harcourts
Inspired Peak Performance
Ford Health
BSCN Brisbane sponsors
BSCN Brisbane is supported by organisations that share our commitment to stronger relationships, valuable experiences and genuine business connection. Their support helps us deliver more for the entire BSCN community.
Lexus of Brisbane
Westpac
BBC
Buchanan SPC
Queensland Cricketers’ Club
See what the right room could open up for you.
BSCN Brisbane brings together business owners, senior executives, trusted specialists and leaders from professional sport to share useful ideas, build genuine relationships and create new opportunities. Come along, meet the network and experience the room for yourself.