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.

Social Traders Annual Convene Conference

RACV City Club, Melbourne 501 Bourke St, Melbourne, Vic

Convene 2025 will bring together business professionals, social entrepreneurs, funders and policy makers. Convene 2025 is brought to you in partnership with our main partner Westpac Group. Take the opportunity to learn the latest trends and insights, network and collaborate to drive positive change and lift your social performance. Whether it’s creating initiatives to better support […]

The Gathering 2025

Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre 155 Darling Street, Dubbo, NSW

Being delivered by UNSW Sydney in partnership with EnergyCo, this free flagship event will shine a spotlight on opportunities for Aboriginal communities to benefit from the renewable energy transition. The program will explore pathways for jobs, business and procurement, provide practical tools to assess and activate land for renewable energy, and showcase real-world examples of […]

First Nations Business Showcase 2025

Adelaide Convention Centre North Terrace,, Adelaide, South Australia

First Nations Business Showcase 2025 is proudly presented by The Circle – First Nations Entrepreneur Hub Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the capacity and capability of this thriving sector and discover how First Nations businesses can provide goods and services to meet a wide range of supply needs. Supply Nation is […]

2025 LGP Annual Conference

Doltone House Darling Island 48 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, NSW

This year’s program explores the future of AI in government, the impact of geopolitical disruption on local government supply chains, and strategies to future-proof procurement practices. Hear from industry leading experts, gain practical insights from council case studies, and connect with peers and suppliers to spark new ideas. Leave inspired, informed, and ready to drive […]

World Indigenous Business Forum

Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields 1 English Street, Essendon Fields, Victoria

WIBF (World Indigenous Business Forum) is an Indigenous-run not-for-profit initiative that brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, and communities globally to promote Indigenous economic development. Run by the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc, WIBF 2025 host partner is Kinaway Chamber of Commerce

CommBank Momentum 2025

International Convention Centre Sydney 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, NSW

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 […]