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.

Navigate Summit (Amotai)

Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments Corner Waterloo Quadrant & Princes Street, Auckland, New Zealand

This one-day event aims to push participants to commit to going further, faster – together, exploring new ways of enhancing our collective spend to grow the Māori and Pasifika economy, for a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

Koori Knockout

Hereford Street Sporting Fields Hereford St, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

The Koori Knockout is a Rugby League carnival and one of the biggest annual sporting gatherings of Indigenous peoples in Australia. Each year, the winning team gains the right to host the next knockout. Walgett, the winners of 2023, will host in Bathurst for 2024.

SXSW Sydney 2024 – The Indigenous Economy: Not just a checkbox

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

SXSW Sydney is an event for global creative professionals who seek future industry trends, adventurous new ways of thinking, discovery, and networking opportunities. This session will examine Indigenous businesses, looking at the profound effect they’re having on the Australian economy and their impact on individuals, organisations, and communities.

Naggangbi Business Connect

Botany Town Hall 1423 Botany Rd, Botany, NSW, Australia

Bayside Council is hosting a First Nations business forum where attendees will hear stories, business tips, and insights from successful First Nations business owners. Attendees will meet representatives from various organisations including YARPA, Supply Nation, Many Rivers, First Innovators, NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Indigenous Business Australia, Service NSW. The Forum also includes a panel […]

October Business Month

Darwin Innovation Hub 48-50 Smith St, Darwin City, NT, Australia

October Business Month (OBM) is the Northern Territory’s premier annual business event providing access to a month-long program of events designed to inspire and grow Territory business. OBM is open to everyone including owners and employees from small, medium, and large businesses, non-government organisations, and government stakeholders.

First Nations Business Showcase 2024

Adelaide Entertainment Centre 98 Port Rd, Hindmarsh, SA, Australia

The Circle - First Nations Entrepreneur Hub proudly presents the First Nations Business Showcase (SA) 2024 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. This event will showcase over 100 of South Australia's diverse and vibrant First Nations business sector to industry, the private sector, and all levels of Government and non-Government organisations. Attendees will benefit from the […]