INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
We don’t just apply insight, we create it. At the heart of our advice, is deep industry engagement and forward-thinking leadership that shapes smarter, more effective outcomes.
OUR LATEST RESEARCH AND WHITEPAPERS
arcVere is part of the Queensland Futures Institute, a platform dedicated to advancing Australia’s long-term prosperity. arcVere leaders’ actively contribute and have insight to thought leadership that informs the services we deliver to clients.
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Productivity and Preventative Health Investment: The Queensland Resources Sector
This paper has been prepared to help inform and encourage decision-makers across government, healthcare, industry and the broader community to urgently take greater action to prevent and reduce the impacts of overweight and obesity in the Queensland mining and resources sector.
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Building Queensland's future together: harnessing new growth in financial services
Queensland’s financial services sector is a catalyst of economic growth, acting as a enabler of investment and employment throughout the country.
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Annual Leaders Survey 2025
Description goeSince 2014, the Queensland Futures Institute has been at the forefront of delivering independent future-focused thought leadership for Queensland.
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Better cities, better regions enhancing economic development policy
Over several decades, Queensland’s wealth base and key drivers of economic development have undergone significant change. A number of regional and remote areas face a range of challenges including low and declining populations; economic vulnerability due to reliance on a single industry sector and/or employer; capability and skill gaps; demographic and industry changes due to advancements in technology and other global trends; and dependency on local government (as the last provider) for services to preserve liveability.
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Annual Leaders Survey 2026
Our member organisations are prominent, forward-looking organisations, dedicated to advancing State-wide prosperity. They share the view that the vast potential of our great State will be best realised by collaborating to tackle Queensland’s future challenges and seize its many opportunities.
The QFI’s Annual Leaders Survey is now a core component of our suite of expert thought-leadership and innovative future-focused forums. We ask our members and their leaders to look ahead to the next decade of prosperity for Queensland and to share their insights and priorities for maximising our State wide successes.
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What makes businesses start, stop and grow in QLD?
In this research, QFI has sought to better understand the factors that influence business decisions to start, grow or stay in Queensland. In undertaking this work, QFI was conscious that while some of these factors were likely to be totally within the control of Government, many were unlikely to be.
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Driving forces creating economic opportunities for Queensland companies over the coming decade
Exploring the driving forces that are shaping Queensland’s economy, this report examines opportunities to leverage the state’s competitive advantages, diversify traditional industries, and create new sectors that meet emerging global demand, while also flagging the potential for missed opportunities.
Collaborating with industry to unlock potential
As part of our connection with the Queensland Futures Institute (QFI), we produce research-led insights shared via reports, workshops, and targeted engagements. These insights help leaders understand emerging signals, prepare for change, and act with confidence.
At the centre of our work is a close relationship with our clients and network. Through regular workshops and events, we remain actively connected, offering perspective, support and guidance even before the need formally arises.
We are at the forefront of shaping industry insight.
Our perspective is adaptive and long-term. As part of the Queensland Futures Institute (QFI), arcVere actively contributes to the ideas, insight, innovation and research influencing how organisations evolve across economic, social, and technological landscapes.
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Please note: due to historical popular demand for this event, we have opened up expressions of interest.
Our series of AI Strategy workshop invites Executives from across Queensland to spend the day in conversation with Australia’s top AI minds – the strategists and scientists shaping national capability.
As there are limited numbers available for this event, we ask you express interest by clicking on the button below to be kept informed of future details regarding this event.
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We offer private workshops tailored across our service areas to provide leadership teams with hands-on support for brainstorming, scoping, and strategy development. Each session is interactive and highly focused, helping participants clarify priorities, explore innovative solutions, and create actionable plans. By customizing workshops to your organization’s unique needs, we support turning indecisiveness into clear action and next steps. Contact us today to explore a private workshop for your organisation.
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[Registrations now closed]
Executives from across Queensland are spending the day in conversation with Australia’s top AI minds – the strategists and scientists shaping national capability.
This isn’t about theory. It’s about asking the right questions, pressure-testing assumptions, and connecting directly with experts who are doing the work.
Exceptional speakers and panellists sharing their knowledge and experience include:Karina Collins, Managing Director, arcVere
Sarah Daly, AI Capability Manager, Suncorp Group
Dr Stefan Hajkowicz, Chief Research Consultant Technology Strategy, Policy and Foresight, CSIRO
Mandeep Sandhu, arcVere
ProfJon Whittle, Director, CSIRO's Data61
Mitchell Wright, Partner, Gadens
We’re hearing what matters – from governance and risk, to capability uplift and real adoption pathways. Every discussion is framed by what it means for leadership right now.
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