What’s Happening?
The Young Entrepreneur Summit will bring Redlands Coast students together to explore innovation, business ideas and leadership.
Redland City Council is supporting YES Redlands with the Australian School of Entrepreneurship and Advance Queensland, Queensland Government. The program will combine keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive workshops. Local student business owners will also share their experiences.
Why It Matters?
The summit will help young people develop practical skills for employment, training and starting a business. Sessions will cover public speaking, entrepreneurship, networking, financial literacy, ideation, collaboration and teamwork.
Council said its support reflects the city’s Economic Development Strategy and its focus on stronger youth pathways.
Local Impact
Redlands Coast students will hear from local peers who have started and now run their own businesses.
The summit will also feature entrepreneur Steve Baxter, a former panel member on the television program Shark Tank. Together, these speakers will connect local experience with wider business knowledge and practical advice.
By the Numbers
- The forum will be held on Thursday 3 September 2026 at Redland Performing Arts Centre in Cleveland.
- The one-day summit is designed for students in Years 7 to 12.
- Each Redlands Coast school can receive fully funded tickets for up to 25 students.
Zoom In
Redland City Acting Mayor Julie Talty said young people would play a central role throughout the summit.
“The YES Redlands summit is run by young people, for young people, and is designed for students in Years 7 to 12,” Cr Talty said. “Attendees can expect to participate in a variety of engaging activities such as panel discussions and interactive group workshops focused on essential life skills. Public speaking, entrepreneurship, networking, financial literacy, ideation, collaboration and teamwork are some of the skills that will be discussed. Council’s partnership in this event supports the city’s Economic Development Strategy and Council’s commitment to strengthening youth pathways into employment, entrepreneurship and training.”
Zoom Out
The summit forms part of Council’s broader work supporting economic development and youth participation across Redlands Coast.
By placing students alongside entrepreneurs and local peers, the program connects classroom skills with employment, training and business opportunities.
What To Look For Next?
Schools can register through Council’s YES Redlands business workshops and events page.
The forum could help more local students build confidence around work, training and developing their own business ideas.
