evokeAG. 2025: Here’s what to do in Brisbane before, during and after the event
If you’re travelling to The River City for evokeAG. 2025, you might as well make the most of your trip. From sideline events to R&R, here’s how.
If you’re travelling to The River City for evokeAG. 2025, you might as well make the most of your trip. From sideline events to R&R, here’s how. Whether you’re hoping to learn more about Queensland’s agritech ecosystem, or you want to enjoy a few days exploring Brisbane, there’s more than enough to keep you busy.
Here are just a handful of the sideline events to evokeAG 2025, plus some top tips from a very friendly local on where to go and what to do.
Sideline events you won’t want to miss
Queensland AgTech Summit 2025
February 17, 9.30am-4pm
In Brisbane, the Queensland AgTech Summit will explore how the state is supporting innovation to foster stronger, more resilient primary industries, which it hopes will be worth $30 billion by 2030. Sessions will deep-dive into the challenges at hand, and how to overcome them.
Official evokeAG 2025 welcome event
February 17, 6pm-9pm
EvokeAG. 2025 kicks off in style at the iconic Howard Smith Wharves. Make connections with like-minded operators, and start sharing ideas with peers and collaborators, old and new. Cheers!
XFactor Breakfast – Women in Ag and Tech
February 18, 7am-8.30am
The University of Sydney’s Institute of Agriculture and AgriFutures Australia will co-host this breakfast for women in ag and tech. Small group chats encourage connection and the celebration of women’s achievements in this space, while also exploring prevailing challenges, and how to tackle them.
Farmers 2 Founders International AgTech Pitch Challenge 2025
February 18, 7pm-9.30pm
To cap off your Day 1 evokeAG 2025 experience, head to Rydges South Bank for an international showcase of startup talent. Throughout the evening, 12 startups from different nations will pitch to a room of investors and judges, culminating with the crowning of ‘the most innovative agritech nation’.
Explore all the sideline events here.
A local insider’s guide to enjoying Brisbane
We quizzed a friendly local insider about what to do while we’re in town, and here is their lowdown…
While you are in town, make sure you visit the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art. (QAOMA)
Q: I have one day in Brisbane. What should I do?
A: There’s a lot you can cover in the CBD. For culture, visit the Queensland Performing Arts Centre or the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art.
There’s also street art on Fish Lane, and First Nations businesses such as Aboriginal Art Co, which promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and products.
For some retail therapy, go to Queen Street Mall and Edward Street. And there are some amazing dining precincts.
One of the great things about Brisbane is that everything in the CBD is within walking distance, and there are so many great things happening.
Felons Brewing Co. is a hugely popular brewery with views of Story Bridge and beyond.
Q: Where will I find the best coffee, the best meal, and the best spot for a glass of wine at the end of the day?
A: This is so hard, as there are so many great places! For coffee, try Ricochet on Edward Street, but I would wait until after the morning rush. There’s always a long line from about 7am to 9am.
For dinner, it’s impossible to choose only one. Agnes was Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year for Australia in 2023, and Tillerman is amazing for seafood.
You can’t go past Howard Smith Wharves, where you’ll find excellent food from all over the world, plus Felon’s Brewing Co, where you can get a nice cold beer, sit on a beanbag and watch the Story Bridge light up in all of its glory.
For a glass of wine, I would choose somewhere with a really cool view of Brisbane. Perhaps the Terrace Rooftop Bar at the Emporium Hotel, where you can enjoy a lovely Brisbane sunset.
Q: I have a few days to spare… what’s an iconic Brisbane experience I can’t miss?
A: I always recommend the Queensland Art Gallery. It’s home to Australian art, and First Nations artworks, and they have amazing international exhibitions coming through all the time.
Until April 2025, the gallery is hosting The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, featuring works from more than 30 countries.
You can also tour iconic locations from Bluey (in real life!), including South Bank, Streets Beach and the Botanical Gardens.
Q: Where can I explore the great outdoors?
A: The Mount Coot-tha summit and lookout are just 10 to 15 minutes out of the city, and there are beautiful hikes and walks through there.
Check out the view from Mt Coot-tha while in town for evokeAG. 2025.
Visit Mount Tambourine for the rainforest skywalk, and more hikes and waterfalls. Or if you prefer the ocean, Tangalooma Island Resort offers wreck diving, dolphin feeding, and whale watching. It’s just stunning.
Q: Now I have my itinerary, what’s the best way to get around?
A: Brisbane’s public transport is really accessible. Busses are regular, with the free city loop busses covering the CBD and some other precincts. The ferry is another gorgeous way to see the city.
And if you get lost, I recommend chatting to the locals. People here have a sunny disposition. They’re open, kind and always willing to help.
Tickets for evokeAG. 2025 to be held on 18-19 February 2025 in Brisbane, Queensland are selling fast! We are encouraging delegates to secure their tickets, flights and accommodation as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane for evokeAG. 2025. In the meantime, catch up on the other conversations about sustainability, climate resilience and the role of agritech in meeting those challenges from here.