Brisbane 2032 Olympics: A $7.1B Opportunity for Queensland Tech Businesses

Queensland's Largest Ever Technology Investment

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games represent Queensland's largest infrastructure investment in history. With a confirmed $7.1 billion Games Venue Infrastructure Program and over $2.5 billion in procurement contracts announced by the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, this is the biggest opportunity for Queensland tech businesses in a generation.

If you're a web developer, software company, or tech consultancy in Brisbane or South East Queensland, here's how to position yourself for this opportunity.

The Investment at a Glance

Key Finding: 80% of current spending is directed to Australian companies, with 44% going to small and medium enterprises.

Source: Brisbane 2032 Press Release (https://www.olympics.com/en/brisbane-2032/press-centre/), Queensland Government 2032 Delivery Plan (March 2025)

Investment Breakdown

Technology Procurement Opportunities

The Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee has 17 technology-related work packages currently open for expressions of interest.

Open Technology Categories

Conference systems, DIVA networks, interpretation systems, public address systems, visual displays

Key Deadlines

Source: Gateway by ICN (https://gateway.icn.org.au/projects/15712)

How to Register as a Supplier

https://brisbane2032games.icn.org.au/

Contact Information

• Email: info@brisbane2032.org or brisbane2032@icn.org.au
• Phone (Australia): 1300 961 139
• Phone (International): +61 2 6285 2033

Source: Trade and Investment Queensland (https://www.tiq.qld.gov.au/why-queensland/brisbane-2032)

Smart City and Digital Infrastructure

The Brisbane 2032 Games are driving significant smart city investments across South East Queensland.

SEQ Digital Twin Program

Source: State Development Queensland (https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/infrastructure/projects-and-programs/seq-digital-twin)

Smart Infrastructure Technologies Planned

According to The Conversation (November 2022), Queensland's smart city plan includes:

Venue Technology:

• Sensor-triggered street lights
• Automated air conditioning systems
• Automated watering for parks
• Data technology embedded in 32 Olympic venues
• Robots for cleaning and construction

Transport Technology:

• Brisbane Metro: 60 electric buses with 600kW superfast flash chargers
• Cross River Rail: 5.9km underground tunnel with smart systems
• eVTOL Aircraft: Pilotless electric aircraft proposed for inter-venue transport

Infrastructure:

• Fibre-optic telecommunications cables (Maroochydore Smart City Centre)
• Vacuum pipe underground garbage collection (first in Australia)

Key Procurement Bodies

Delivery Partner Awarded

Laing O'Rourke and AECOM Joint Venture (Unite32) has been awarded the delivery partnership for the $7.1 billion venue infrastructure program.

Source: New Civil Engineer (December 17, 2025)

Timeline and Key Milestones

Supplier Selection Criteria

The Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee evaluates suppliers based on:

1. Financial capacity - Can you deliver at scale?
2. Sustainable business practices - Environmental credentials
3. Relevant experience - Similar project history
4. Ethical standards - Governance and compliance
5. Support for local businesses - Including First Nations enterprises and social enterprises

Buy Queensland Policy

All Brisbane 2032 procurement follows the "Buy Queensland" approach with emphasis on:

• Priority to Queensland and Australian suppliers (especially SMEs)
• Indigenous business participation
• Sustainability through responsible procurement
• Innovation via digital transformation and smart infrastructure
• Social procurement creating opportunities for under-represented groups

Digital Economy Supporting Initiatives

Queensland's $200 Million Digital Economy Strategy

Six Strategic Priorities

1. Close the digital divide
2. Contemporary digital government services
3. Improved connectivity for regional communities
4. Industries and businesses excel
5. Pipeline of talent for digital careers
6. Digitally enabled government

Source: Queensland Government (https://www.qld.gov.au/about/how-government-works/strategies-and-initiatives/digital-economy-strategy)

Skills in Demand

Based on Brisbane 2032 requirements, these technology skills will be in high demand:

Queensland Tech Workforce

• Current technology workforce: 114,000+ professionals
• Digital economy contribution: 5.9% of total economy ($109 billion, 2019-20)
• Target additional professionals: 10,000 (by 2024 under Action Plan)

Worldwide Olympic Partners (Technology)

Note: Deloitte replaced Atos as the technology integration partner after Paris 2024.

Economic Impact

Source: Australian Olympic Committee, Queensland Government study

Action Items for Queensland Tech Businesses

Key Resources

The Bottom Line

Brisbane 2032 represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Queensland technology businesses. With $7.1 billion in infrastructure investment, $2.5 billion+ in procurement contracts, and 44% of current spending going to SMEs, the door is open for local tech companies.

The time to prepare is now. Register on the procurement portals, build your case studies, and position your business for the biggest technology investment Queensland has ever seen.

Sources

• Queensland Government 2032 Delivery Plan (March 2025): https://www.delivering2032.com.au/
• Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee: https://www.olympics.com/en/brisbane-2032/press-centre/
• Gateway by ICN: https://gateway.icn.org.au/projects/15712
• GIICA Procurement: https://giica.au/procurement
• Trade and Investment Queensland: https://www.tiq.qld.gov.au/why-queensland/brisbane-2032
• Queensland Digital Economy Strategy: https://www.qld.gov.au/about/how-government-works/strategies-and-initiatives/digital-economy-strategy
• Australian Olympic Committee: https://www.olympics.com.au/the-aoc/2032-olympic-games-candidature/
• New Civil Engineer - Laing/AECOM JV Award (December 17, 2025): https://www.newcivilengineer.com/
• The Conversation - Queensland Smart City Plan (November 2022): https://theconversation.com/