Events and opportunities

Designed to support our vision of a prosperous, vibrant and sustainable Indigenous business sector, there are events across the country throughout the year. These include training initiatives, networking events, and our annual flagship event, Connect.

Some events are open to the general public, and others are only open to the Supply Nation community of members and businesses listed on Indigenous Business Direct.

ARA Leaders Forum 25

International Convention Centre Sydney 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The ARA Leaders Forum 25 will unite Australian retail executives, offering networking and insights from leaders in the retail sector and industry experts.  

Black Coffee

Luv a Coffee Shop 9, 11 Main St, Beenleigh, QLD, Australia

Black Coffee is a grassroots Indigenous business networking gathering held in regions around Australia each month. Originating in Queensland but now across Australia, the goal of the Black Coffee movement is to provide a platform to connect micro and small business owners around Australia.

GovProcure Summit 2025

Rydges North Sydney 54 McLaren Street, North Sydney, NSW, Australia

GovProcure2025 will bring together procurement leaders to discuss implementing and executing the practices needed to achieve results. The event will focus on practical approaches to improving procurement outcomes, addressing staffing challenges, building commercial capabilities, enhancing supplier relationships, meeting sustainability goals, and more.

Supply Nation and Commbank Indigenous Business Education Series

Kinaway Kinaway, Level 5, 163 Eastern Road, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia

CommBank and Supply Nation are committed to supporting the growth of a thriving Indigenous business sector. Our Indigenous Business Education Series has been designed to provide business development support and networking opportunities In collaboration with Kinaway, Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, our March session on marketing and brand will include expert advice from CommBank and EY […]

Indigenous Business Trade Fair Dubbo

Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre 155 Darling St, Dubbo, NSW, Australia

Supply Nation is proud to host the Indigenous Business Trade Fair in Thubbo (Dubbo), the lands of Tubba-Gah People of the Wiradjuri Nation.  Join us as we bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses alongside motivated government and corporate buyers. 

Connect 2025

International Convention Centre Sydney 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Connect 2025 will be held on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August. Over two inspiring days, the event will bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, corporate organisations and government departments to foster opportunities and celebrate the success of the Indigenous business sector. Tickets will go on sale in early 2025 – keep an […]

CommBank Momentum 2025

International Convention Centre Sydney 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW, Australia

CommBank Momentum brings together Australian businesses to gather and share ideas and solutions that can help power the nation’s transition to a more sustainable and vibrant future. Today, purpose-driven, future-focused businesses are fundamentally altering how they operate to be more sustainable, more socially aligned, and more accountable. The path forward is not linear, but when […]