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QMCA Networking Drinks & Comedy Night – 17 July 2025

17 July 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Unwind, Connect, and Have a Laugh with QMCA and AutogenAI

Step away from the spreadsheets and safety boots—it’s time to relax, connect, and have a seriously good time.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the QMCA Networking Drinks & Comedy Night, proudly presented by AutogenAI. Whether you’re new to the industry, climbing the career ladder, or just need a break from the daily grind, this is your chance to meet like-minded professionals in a laid-back, laughter-filled setting.

📅 Event Details

  • When: Thursday, 17 July 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Where: Smoked Garage, 126 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley

Tickets include drinks, light catering, and comedy from one of Australia’s best.

Seats are limited, so grab yours now and bring a colleague or two!

Entertainment

🎤 Headline Act: Chris Franklin

Get ready for full-belly laughs courtesy of award-winning Aussie stand-up Chris Franklin. Known for his razor-sharp wit, killer timing, and ability to roast just about anything with style, Chris has been a powerhouse on the comedy circuit since claiming the Triple J Raw Comedy Award just six months into his career. He’s toured the country, packed out venues, and now—he’s coming for us.

This isn’t just comedy. It’s a masterclass in humour with a side of Aussie charm.

💡 Bonus Feature: Industry Intelligence Meets Comedy Chaos

What do you get when you mash up the construction sector with one of Australia’s most-loved quiz shows? Absolute brilliance.

Inspired by Have You Been Paying Attention?, we’re rolling out a riotous, construction-themed quiz night starring real professionals from the built environment—no celebs, just sharp minds and sharper punchlines. Expect a hilarious mix of industry news, outrageous anecdotes, and on-site absurdities. In this quiz, being wrong might just win you more laughs than being right.

❓Wrong Answers Only – Photo Comp

Think you’ve got a sense of humour that could level a job site?
Join our Wrong Answers Only photo competition, open exclusively to EOFY Drinks ticketholders.

All you have to do is study the legendary event photo of “Chappy” mid-reaction and answer: What has Chappy just been told? The only rule? Your answer must be completely, hilariously wrong.

Example? “Chappy’s just been told the architect submitted a 200-page concept… for a roundabout.”

The most creative answer wins a prize worthy of any budding site supervisor: a LEGO Technic Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator set – the perfect intro to engineering, construction, and unapologetic fun. Bragging rights included.

Event Partner

At AutogenAI, our cutting-edge generative AI solution is helping organisations write more winning bids, tenders, and grants than ever before. Our advanced software can allow you to perform sophisticated text transformations to generate high-quality winning prose at the click of a button, extract insights from large documents in minutes, evaluate your responses against tender requirements in seconds, and so much more.  To learn more, please contact:  Vanessa Hood – Head of Strategic Partnerships APAC, via vanessa.hood@autogenai.com or downloading an industry-focused e-book:

Details

Organiser

  • Queensland Major Contractors Association
  • Phone 0410 366 037
  • Email admin@qmca.com.au

Venue

  • Smoked Garage
  • 126 Wickham Street
    Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006 Australia     + Google Map