Future Forum
A one-of-a-kind event for Australia's passionate changemakers
Future Forum is an event hosted by Bond University, a world-class university located on the Gold Coast, inviting the next generation of innovators, dreamers and ground-breakers. The journey through Year 11 and 12 is a time of extraordinary growth, and the decisions students make represent the crucial first steps towards realising their ambitions. This complimentary event aims to inspire, empower, and connect high school students as they enter the next stage of their education and career. Our Future Forum events for 2025 have now concluded but there are plenty of ways to continue learning about a future with Bond University. Get in touch with us or express your interest in upcoming events via the link below.
Inspiring speakers
Hear from esteemed Bond alumni, each one a leader in their field with a global reputation for visionary thinking and a unique capacity for turning dreams into transformative realities.
Inspiring speakers
Hear from esteemed Bond alumni, each one a leader in their field with a global reputation for visionary thinking and a unique capacity for turning dreams into transformative realities.
Unique dining experience
With each course designed to pair with the guest speaker's address, Future Forum features an elevated and exclusive dining experience.
Unique dining experience
With each course designed to pair with the guest speaker's address, Future Forum features an elevated and exclusive dining experience.
Relive the best moments from our inspirational 2024 speakers
Samantha Strauss
SCREENWRITER
The power of storytelling with award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker and Bond alumna Samantha Strauss.
Melanie Hayden
MANAGING DIRECTOR
The three biggest lessons Melanie Hayden learnt at Bond, and the ideas the world needs more of to tackle a pressing problem.
Usman Khawaja
TEST CRICKETER
The profound impact of education and sport with founder of the Usman Khawaja Foundation and MBA student Usman Khawaja.
Connecting and inspiring the next generation of innovators, dreamers and ground-breakers
Year 11 and 12 students enjoyed thought-provoking conversations with experts, academics and other future Bondies.
Year 11 and 12 students enjoyed thought-provoking conversations with experts, academics and other future Bondies.
Academics share information about Bond's study areas and programs.
Academics share information about Bond's study areas and programs.
Students and parents learn more about how Bond can help them reach their goals.
Students and parents learn more about how Bond can help them reach their goals.
Successful screenwriter and Bond alumna Samantha Strauss spoke at the 2024 Future Forum.
Successful screenwriter and Bond alumna Samantha Strauss spoke at the 2024 Future Forum.
Future Forum welcomes parents to learn about our world-class university located on the Gold Coast.
Future Forum welcomes parents to learn about our world-class university located on the Gold Coast.
Melanie Hayden talks about her journey at Bond and beyond.
Melanie Hayden talks about her journey at Bond and beyond.
Future Forum is a one-of-a-kind event inspiring and celebrating the next generation.
Future Forum is a one-of-a-kind event inspiring and celebrating the next generation.
Each course correlated with a speaker's address.
Each course correlated with a speaker's address.
Students can connect with other future Bondies.
Students can connect with other future Bondies.
Future Bondies can meet their teachers before they even enrol.
Future Bondies can meet their teachers before they even enrol.
Guests enjoyed an elevated dining experience.
Guests enjoyed an elevated dining experience.
Future Forum provides an opportunity to network.
Future Forum provides an opportunity to network.
Future Forum events
Future Forum is an opportunity to connect with like-minded students, educators, and mentors who share the same drive for excellence. Attendees will leave feeling better informed, more confident in their choices, and empowered to take their next steps toward a bright future. Explore upcoming Future Forums near you.
Connecting and inspiring the next generation of innovators, dreamers and ground-breakers
Future forum FAQs
Q. Who can attend?
A.. Future Forum is open to ambitious Year 11 and 12 students around Australia. As it is an small and intimate event, places are strictly limited. Please register your interest as early as possible and we'll be in touch to confirm your place.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. Future Forum is a complimentary event hosted by Bond University.
Q. How do I register?
A. Complete and submit the expression of interest form on this page for the event in a city close to you. We will process your submission and confirm your place via email.