Summary
Step inside one of the Sunshine Coast’s proposed Brisbane 2032 Olympic venues and discover how the region is preparing to welcome the world.
Join CPA Australia’s Sunshine Coast Branch for an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Sunshine Coast Stadium, hosted by Grantley Switzer, Head of 2032 Games Coordination. The stadium is proposed to host Olympic soccer preliminary matches and quarter-finals in 2032, with significant upgrades planned to expand its capacity and create an enduring sporting and community legacy for the region.
Grantley will guide members through the stadium and share the latest update on preparations for the Games, including plans for the stadium’s transformation, other proposed Sunshine Coast venues and infrastructure, key milestones, regional readiness, and the broader opportunities Brisbane 2032 may create for the local economy and community.
The visit will conclude with light refreshments and an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals.
Places are limited—register now for this unique opportunity to look behind the scenes at a venue set to play a key role in the Sunshine Coast’s Brisbane 2032 story.
Included
- Guided tour of Sunshine Coast Stadium
- Brisbane 2032 Olympics update
- Light refreshments
- Networking opportunities
Registration at 3.00pm for a 3.30pm start.
Dress code: Smart casual
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will enhance their understanding of Brisbane 2032 Games planning, regional infrastructure development, and the economic and community opportunities arising from major sporting events, enabling them to apply this knowledge in strategic, governance, and business decision-making contexts.
Speaker
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Grantley Switzer
Grantley Switzer is an experienced Local Government practitioner, with over 20 years in the sector. Up until 2014, he was the General Manager Recreation, Culture and Community Infrastructure with Latrobe City Council in Eastern Victoria. In 2014, he was appointed Manager Community, Facilities and Planning with Sunshine Coast Council.
In this role, he was an integral part of the Sunshine Coast and wider delivery partner team that responded to the International Olympic Committee candidature process that resulted in Brisbane being awarded the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In April 2022, he moved full time into the role as Sunshine Coast Program Lead – Brisbane 2032. In 2025, he was appointed Head of 2032 Games Coordination, leading Council’s planning and preparations for the Games.
Fees
Below is all of the pricing information for the event.
AUD pricing is inclusive of GST.
Member fee: $20.00 AUD
Non-Member fee: $25.00 AUD
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