Important information for Indigenous businesses exhibiting at the Indigenous Business Trade Fair

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Indigenous Business Trade Fair on the lands of the Tubba-Gah people of the Wiradjuri Nation in Thubbo (Dubbo).

If you are unable to exhibit, please advise us as soon as possible at events@supplynation.org.au

Event details:

Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025
Exhibitor bump in: 7:30am – 8:30am
Event start and finish: 9am – 12:30pm
Location: Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre
155 Darling St, Dubbo NSW 2830
Number of exhibitors: 50+
Number of attendees: 200+
Tickets:  You can now register here 

Who will be exhibiting?

We are expecting 50+ exhibitors on the day.

You will receive the exhibitor list, prior to event day and Supply Nation’s Indigenous Business Direct database can be used to find contact details for each exhibitor.

We are unable to provide personal information or details of ticket holders.

To exhibit, Indigenous businesses must:

  • be registered or certified with Supply Nation
  • have updated their Indigenous Business Direct profile in the last 12 months

What is included on the day?

  • 1 x trestle table (unclothed; suppliers are able to bring their own branded tablecloths)
  • 2 x chairs
  • Light morning tea and coffee

What is not included?

  • Power is not available
  • Wi-Fi is not available
  • Lunch is not provided
  • Trolleys will not be available, please BYO
  • Loading dock access is not available at this venue

What can I bring?

Refer to images of previous Indigenous Business Trade Fairs on our Facebook page for ideas of how you can showcase your organisation or core business activities including any products, services or goods you offer or sell. Below are some additional suggestions:

  • Merchandise / promotional items / giveaways
  • Items to decorate your trestle table
  • Branded tablecloth
  • Pull-up banners (maximum two)
  • Printed marketing materials e.g. brochures, factsheets or capability statements
  • Water bottle
  • Small trolley / dolly (that can pack away under your table when not in use)
  • Branded t-shirts / uniforms or accessories

What time is bump in?

7:30am – 8:30am: Bump-in and exhibitor check in. All exhibitors must be onsite by 8:30am

9:00am: Trade Fair doors open to attendees. All exhibitors must be ready for trade by 9:00am

What time is bump out?

12:30pm – 2:00pm: You must start packing down once the Trade Fair ends and be offsite by 2:00pm.

Exhibitors must ensure that they make adequate arrangements for the removal of rubbish from their display at the conclusion of the bump-in period.

Can I sell food/non-alcoholic beverages/items on the day?

Yes. If you intend to sell food and/or non-alcoholic beverages, you must get approval from Supply Nation and Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.

All exhibitors intending to sell must submit a list of all items being sold. If you are selling food and/or non-alcoholic beverages you must also submit a copy of your Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (FSS) to events@supplynation.org.au by Friday, 7 March 2025.

Can I sample or sell alcoholic beverages on the day?

Selling and sampling alcoholic beverage products requires permission from the venue. If you are intending to sample/sell alcoholic beverages, please contact events@supplynation.org.au

Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre reserves the right to remove any food and beverage not authorised by the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.

Delivery and collection of goods

The venue will not accept deliveries pre or post the event.

Can I arrange for my items to be delivered to the loading dock?

There is no loading dock access available for this event, please find a suitable parking spot and carry or trolley your event equipment through the main public entrance.

What if I can no longer attend?

We encourage you to swap your ticket with a colleague. Refer to the confirmation order email sent by Humanitix to edit your order and update your colleague’s name and details.

If you want to cancel the ticket, let us know as soon as possible at events@supplynation.org.au

No-show and late cancellation:

  • If you fail to notify us of your cancellation or do not attend the event, this will be recorded in our system. This may affect your eligibility to participate in future events and services.