On Ground Local Knowledge,
Connections & Operational Support
in Queensland, Australia
​Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of our country and lands and pay respect to elders past, present and future. We recognise the unique stories and cultures of our First Nation people.
Connecting People and Place.
Generating Ideas and Outcomes.
Cultures Connect provides operational and logistical support for intrastate, interstate, and international markets wanting to connect locally in Brisbane and within Queensland, Australia.
​Stakeholders such as governments, national and international sporting federations, tourism bodies, private organisations, businesses and individuals who are travelling to Queensland for official inbound missions, activities, or events.
​Cultures Connect develop and lead your operational itineraries, a bespoke area of service or provide additional support to your current team managing your inbound trip. We provide on the ground support and local knowledge to ensure a seamless and quality visit.
Our aim is to ensure clients can leverage and maximise their time while in Queensland with organisations and individuals that are relevant to your industry and purpose of travel.
The establishment of strong local knowledge and a personal and professional network within Queensland enables new opportunities and strategic connections to be linked with people and place.
​We believe in generating meaningful collaborative long-term relationships, ideas and outcomes for all.
"Cultures Connect provides operational and logistical support for intrastate, interstate, and international markets wanting to connect locally in Brisbane and within Queensland, Australia".
Arrivals
Transfer, Operations
& Logistics
Accommodation
Liaison
Itinerary
Planning
Strategic
Implementation
Stakeholder
Connection
Hospitality & Experiences
Concierge
Departures
Operational Management & Support of
Inbound Missions to Queensland, Australia
• National Government Delegations
• International Government Delegations
• Trade-Business Missions
• MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)
• Events & Entertainment
• Site Familiarisations
• Location Scout
• International & National Sporting
Federations
• Sport- Training & Staging Camps
• Sporting Teams- Competiton
• Commercial Business Trips
• Education-Study Tours
• VIP Management
• Personal Concierge
Host of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic &
Paralympic Games.
Brisbane named, No 1. Sporting City
in Australia- 2023.
TIME Magazine name Brisbane in the
top 50 'World's Greatest Places' in 2023.
Hi!
My name is Ingrid Proud. I have had over 20+ years in major international events and projects globally.
Having lived and worked around Australia and overseas in the Middle East, China, Europe and UK, I have built my extensive career in detailed project planning, governance, operations and logistical delivery across the public and private sectors.
​I have worked on projects and events such as 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup, 2022 FINA Melbourne World Short Course, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Announcement, Dubai Expo (Qld Govt), Study Queensland, 2018,2006 & 2002 Commonwealth Games, 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2006 Asian Games Doha, Qatar National Convention Centre, Suncorp Stadium, 2003 Rugby World Cup, 2001 Goodwill Games and more.
With organisations such as Tourism and Events Queensland, Trade and Investment Queensland, Study Queensland, Swimming Australia, ASM Global, Queensland State Government, City of Gold Coast, Great Big Events, QSport and more.
I have developed a strong local and global professional network in various industry sectors, events, venues and complex stakeholder environments. I was born in country Queensland, attended university in Brisbane, and have been back living full time here since 2011 after living abroad on and off since 2002.
I am Managing Director of Better Events VR, member of the Queensland XR Advisory Board and committee member of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Committee for the State Government.
I look forward to working with you to ensure your organisation has a seamless, successful and connected experience in Queensland.
