Brisbane to host June 2026 forum highlighting investment opportunities in agriculture, timber, and natural capital
Global AgInvesting (GAI), the world’s leading platform for agriculture and natural capital investment, will host its first-ever Australian conference June10-11, 2026, in Brisbane. The launch of GAI Australia, in collaboration with the Queensland Government, extends GAI’s global footprint into one of the most dynamic ag investment markets in the world.
“Bringing Global AgInvesting to Australia with the support of the Queensland Government marks an important milestone,” Jonathan Levin, portfolio director for Global AgInvesting, said. “Queensland’s scale in primary industries, leadership in agtech, and drive for sustainable production create a rare opportunity for global investors to connect with one of the world’s most dynamic agricultural markets.”
For 17 years, Global AgInvesting has brought together institutional investors, fund managers, and agribusiness leaders across its flagship events in New York, Europe, and Asia. With more than 50 events held and 20,000 attendees engaged globally, GAI has established itself as the premier meeting point for deploying capital into farmland, timber, and natural capital. The expansion to Australia follows record investor participation at Global AgInvesting New York in 2025, reflecting growing momentum for climate-aligned, real asset strategies.
Australia Positioned for Global Capital
Australia offers a set of advantages that uniquely position it as a global hub for agriculture and natural capital investment. Its counter-seasonal production supplies key commodities to world markets during Northern Hemisphere off-seasons, while its vast land and water resources create opportunities for scalable, long-term investments.
Furthermore, the country’s AAA-rated economy and transparent legal framework provide a stable, investor-friendly environment. Australia is also home to the world’s most advanced water trading system and rapidly developing carbon markets, underscoring its leadership in sustainable investing.
Global AgInvesting Australia will bring together global investors, pension funds, family offices, agribusiness executives, and service providers active in Australia or seeking new opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. Attendees will gain access to networking, market intelligence, and direct engagement with local partners already driving growth in farmland, forestry, and environmental markets.
Queensland Minister for Primary Industries, Tony Perrett, said Queensland is leading the way in agricultural innovation and sustainable resource management, making it the ideal location for Global AgInvesting’s first Australian event. “This partnership is a significant step toward our goal of growing Queensland’s agricultural output to $30 billion by 2030,” Minister Perrett said. “It reinforces Queensland’s reputation for thriving primary industries and world-class research, development and extension, and regional assets. We’re working on an impressive program of events that will showcase some of Queensland’s assets and services that have set us apart on the world stage.”
