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.

Optus Supplier Expo (NAIDOC Week)

Optus OCS Building A, 1 Lyonpark Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW

National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations […]

NAIDOC Week Market

WA Museum Boola Bardip Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA

This special event is a platform for Aboriginal-owned businesses to showcase their incredible products—from art and fashion to bush foods, crafts, and more. Experience the spirit of NAIDOC Week 2025 with this year’s theme: “The Next Generation: Strength; Vision & Legacy”. Let’s honour our Elders and support the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs.

For Youth, By Youth, The Next Generation – NAIDOC Event

Boomanulla Oval 69 Goyder St, Narrabundah, ACT

In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2025, with its theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”, the Message Stick Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural event for First Nations youth on Ngunnawal (ACT) Country. The event will provide a powerful platform for First Nations mob to come together to connect and share.

NAIDOC SA March and Family Festival

Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square) Grote St, Adelaide, SA

It is a free event to celebrate a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 event theme is “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy". Activities including March, stalls, live entertainment and more.  

CIPS Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards

Rivershed 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane, QLD

The CIPS ANZ Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards are an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the best work and teams in the procurement and supply profession.

SA NAIDOC Week Expo and Networking Event 2025

Crowne Plaza - Visionary Ballroom 27 Frome Street, Adelaide, South Australia

SA NAIDOC Week Expo and Networking Event 2025 is being held on the traditional lands of the Kaurna People. The theme for this year is ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy' Throughout the course of the event, attendees will have the chance to interact with a diverse array of Indigenous-owned businesses, forging connections with […]

First Nations Women Leadership & Legacy Summit

This summit is designed to empower and support First Nations women to drive meaningful change in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. With a focus on leadership, economic opportunity, and systemic transformation, it serves as a platform for creating pathways that will shape the future of First Nations leadership. As we work towards reconciliation, the […]

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 […]