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Indigenous Business Month 2025: IBA Event Calendar
October marks Indigenous Business Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, innovation, and leadership of First Nations businesses across Australia. Throughout the month, IBA is proud to support, sponsor, and participate in a range of events that empower Indigenous enterprise and foster community connections. Here’s where you’ll find us this October:
Date: 3 - 6 October
Location: Riverside Sporting Complex, Carter Street, Tamworth, NSW 2340
About: Australia’s largest Indigenous rugby league carnival, celebrating culture and community. Hosted by Walgett Aboriginal Corporation, the event features teams across divisions, live entertainment, food stalls, and a vibrant marketplace.
IBA Involvement: Hosting a stall and event promotion.
Victorian Aboriginal Business Awards (VABA) 2025
Date: 10 October
Location: Marvel Stadium, 740 Bourke St, Docklands, VIC 3008
About: A prestigious gala dinner honouring excellence in First Nations enterprise, with awards for innovation, leadership, and collaboration.
IBA Involvement: Award sponsorship and presentation.
Aboriginal Economic Development Forum (AEDF) 2025
Date: 13 - 15 October
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT 0800
About: Empowering Aboriginal enterprise and leadership through keynotes, workshops, and a dynamic marketplace.
IBA Involvement: Silver sponsor, hosting a stall, and event promotion.
First Nations Business Showcase 2025
Date: 14 October
Location: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Corner Port Rd & Adam St, Hindmarsh, SA 5007
About: Showcasing over 100 First Nations businesses, with cultural education, wellness sessions, and opportunities for procurement and partnerships.
IBA Involvement: Low-level sponsorship, hosting a stall, and event promotion.
National Housing Conference Dinner
Date: 15 October
Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth, WA 6000
About: Australasia’s largest cross-sectoral housing event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and industry.
IBA Involvement: Sponsored dinner attendance.
Deadly in Gippsland 2025 – Morwell
Date: 17 October
Location: Sale Memorial Hall, 82-84 Macalister St, Sale, VIC 3850
About: Celebrating First Nations business and culture with an expo, market, live entertainment, and workshops.
IBA Involvement: Low-level sponsorship to support event operations.
Date: 27 - 28 October
Location: Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, 430 Wine Country Dr, Lovedale, NSW 2325
About: Bringing together Indigenous businesses, government, and industry to showcase excellence in procurement, sustainability, and innovation.
IBA Involvement: Bronze sponsor, hosting a tradeshow stall.
World Indigenous Business Forum 2025
Date: 28 - 30 October
Location: Hyatt Place, 1 English St, Essendon Fields, VIC 3041
About: Uniting global Indigenous leaders and entrepreneurs for economic development, networking, and cultural exchange.
IBA Involvement: Tier One sponsor, exhibition stall, and panel facilitation.
National Economic Development Awards 2025
Date: 28 - 30 October
Location: Newcastle City Hall, 290 King St, Newcastle, NSW 2300
About: Featuring community stalls, live entertainment, and industry-led discussions.
IBA Involvement: Sponsorship, award presentation, and event promotion.
Indigenous Business Forum 2025
Date: 30 October
Location: Notre Dame University, 88 Guy St, Broome, WA 6725
About: Gathering Aboriginal entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and government for keynotes, performances, and a business showcase.
IBA Involvement: Bronze sponsor, event promotion.
Illawarra Indigenous Business Expo 2025
Date: 31 October
Location: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, 14 Cliff Rd, North Wollongong, NSW 2500
About: Featuring local Aboriginal businesses, market stalls, food, art, and cultural performances.
IBA Involvement: Major partner, event promotion, and potential speaking opportunity.
Join us this Indigenous Business Month as we celebrate, connect, and empower First Nations businesses and communities across the country.
