This calendar showcases Indigenous Business Month events taking place across Queensland in 2026. Listings include Queensland Government-hosted events, events delivered in partnership with government, and activities led by external organisations that are supported through collaboration, promotion or participation.
Online events
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Growing your business beyond the first contract
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15 Oct
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11.30am - 12.30pm
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Explore how Indigenous businesses can build on their first contract, strengthen capability and relationships, and position themselves for larger opportunities.
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Building partnerships to support business growth
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19 Oct
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12pm - 1pm
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Explore how strong partnerships between Indigenous businesses, government and industry can create opportunities for sustainable business growth.
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Making government easier to do business with
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27 Oct
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12pm - 1pm
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Explore how government can make procurement more accessible and create better opportunities for Indigenous businesses to participate and succeed.
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Creating pathways to major project opportunities
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29 Oct
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12pm - 1pm
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Explore how Indigenous businesses can prepare for and access opportunities within major projects and infrastructure.
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South East Queensland
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| Sunshine Coast First Nations Business Showcase 2026 |
6 Oct
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3.45pm - 7.30pm
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Venue 114, Bokarina
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Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Council, this Showcase brings together Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs and leaders with buyers, industry representatives, government, community organisations and the broader Sunshine Coast community.
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Indigenous Business Month market
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8 Oct
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8am - 1pm
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1 William St foyer, Brisbane
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Visit the Indigenous Business Month Market to connect with business owners and explore products from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned retailers.
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| Get Seen Get Connected Meet the Buyer |
21 Oct
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9am -1pm
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Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank
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Join government, industry and procurement leaders to discover supplier capability, build strategic business connections and explore opportunities that can strengthen your organisation's supply chain now and into the future.
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Indigenous Business Month gallery
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6-30 Oct
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Weekdays
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1 William St foyer, Brisbane
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Explore the stories, achievements and enterprises of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners who are driving innovation, creating jobs and strengthening communities across Queensland.
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Central Queensland
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| Indigenous Business Month Celebration Advance Rockhampton |
16 Oct
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5pm - 9pm
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Frenchville Sports Club
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Hosted by Advance Rockhampton, this event recognises and celebrates the strength, innovation and contributions of Indigenous business across the Rockhampton region.
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Darling Downs
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| Darling Downs South West First Nations Business Expo |
28 Oct
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8.30am - 2pm
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Toowoomba Showgrounds
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Led by a collaborative working group of First Nations community representatives, community sponsors, government partners, and the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland, this event provides opportunities to connect with businesses, industry leaders, government agencies and major project partners.
Explore Brisbane 2032 procurement opportunities, connect with major project partners and join guided tours of the Toowoomba Showgrounds to learn about planned upgrades and Olympic wide future work packages.
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Far North Queensland
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| Wujal Wujal Small Business expo |
23 Sep
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1pm - 3pm
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Community Hall, Wujal Wujal
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Connect with local employers, businesses, training providers and support services. Explore career pathways, business opportunities and available resources, hear from local business owners about their journey, and build valuable networks to help grow your business or career.
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| Cairns Indigenous Small Business Connect |
22 Oct
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9.30am - 1.30pm
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Civic Room and Courtyard, Cairns Regional Council, Spence Street, Cairns
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At this flagship event you'll hear from guest speakers, learn about available programs and support, connect with potential buyers, and meet organisations that provide products and services to help businesses succeed.
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Thursday Island Blaik Coffee Networking
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28 Oct
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7am - 10am
| Island Stars Café, Douglas Street, Thursday Island |
Improve business readiness and capability while gaining greater visibility and growth opportunities. No RSVP required.
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| Mapoon Start Up Business Workshop |
28 Oct
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11am - 2.30pm
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Mapoon Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKC)
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Gain practical business start-up knowledge. Improve business readiness and capability. Greater visibility and growth opportunities
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Mackay Whitsundays
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| Mackay Isaac Whitsunday First Nations Business Expo |
22 Oct
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10.30am - 2pm
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Mackay Exhibition and Convention Centre
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The event connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses with buyers, procurement opportunities and valuable networking partnerships across our regions.
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North Queensland
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| Townsville Indigenous Business Month Expo 2026 |
21 Oct
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10am - 2.30pm
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Quayside Terminal, Port of Townsville, Lennon Drive
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This flagship event gives buyers, procurement professionals and industry representatives a practical way to connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and identify capable suppliers for government procurement, major projects and infrastructure investment. |
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