About the Event

Shaping Caloundra Event Series | The Working Lunch 

21 October 2026 | 11:30am–3:00pm | Caloundra RSL Function Centre 

 

Join business, government, industry, investors and community leaders for a facilitated working lunch focused on shaping the future prosperity of Caloundra and the southern Sunshine Coast. 

At a time of significant regional growth and investment, The Working Lunch brings key leaders together to collaborate, share ideas and contribute to a shared vision for our region. 

This is more than a discussion. It’s an opportunity to create authentic two-way conversations that challenge thinking, identify opportunities and help shape the strategies that will guide our region into the future. 

 

KEY THEMES:

• Regional identity - defining and strengthening our regional brand story

• Economic prosperity - creating the conditions for sustainable business and investment. 

• A vibrant, sustainable region - attracting high-value investors, residents and visitors. 

• Innovation and future readiness - embracing emerging trends to create better regional outcomes. 

• Growth and infrastructure - positioning the region to maximise the opportunities presented by the significant infrastructure investment pipeline. 

  

LUNCH INCLUDED:

Enjoy a working lunch featuring freshly carved meats, seasonal salads, gourmet breads and fresh fruit, with tea, coffee, water and soft drinks available. GF and vegan options available. 

 

MEET YOUR PANNELISTS:

Paul Martins – Director of Strategic Partnerships, University of the Sunshine Coast   

Rob Comiskey – Co-Founder and Director of Comiskey Group  

Hari Hara Priya Kannan – Chief Data Scientist, The Demographics Group

Opening Comments 
Michael Shadforth – President, Caloundra Chamber of Commerce 

Keynote 
Hari Hara Priya Kannan – Chief Data Scientist, The Demographics Group 

Closing Remarks 

Kendall Hatcher MP – State Member for Caloundra 

 

Facilitated by Brittany Lane – Media Advisor, RWC & Ray White  

 

Come ready to contribute, connect and help shape what’s next for Caloundra and the southern Sunshine Coast. 

 

TICKETING:

Caloundra Chamber Member: $95 

Non member: $109 

Chamber Member Corporate Table (10): $1000 

Non-Member Table (10): $1050 

Expo Space $100 

Ticketing closes Tuesday October 14, 2026 

 

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