DAY ONE
Monday
2 November
Masterclass, Employment & Careers Expo, Business Tradeshow and Networking Dinner
INCLUDED WITH DAY 1 & FULL SUMMIT PASS
MORNING
Pitch Perfect Masterclass
Brand, Value Proposition & Pitching
A practical, interactive session for business owners focused on clarifying your brand, value proposition and pitch for success. Separate registration is required to secure a place.
FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
MORNING
Employment & Careers Expo
For Indigenous Job Seekers
Proudly sponsored by TAFE NSW, this purpose-built space connects Indigenous job seekers, students, soon-to-be graduates and career changers with employers, training providers and workforce development organisations. Free registration is required.
FREE FOR TICKET HOLDERS
AFTERNOON
Cultural Wellbeing Space
Culture, Connection & Wellbeing
Facilitated by Cheree McLaren from Speaking in Colour, this outdoor space is dedicated to culture, connection and wellbeing. Slow down, connect with Country and contribute to a collaborative cultural artwork that will grow throughout the evening. The Cultural Wellbeing Space is proudly sponsored by Coates.
FREE FOR TICKET HOLDERS
EVENING
Networking Dinner & Entertainment
Connection on the Rydges Terrace
Join delegates on the Rydges Terrace for a relaxed BBQ dinner, conversation and connection. Enjoy live entertainment by Isaac Compton, plus the You’re in a League of Your Own Football Toss Challenge facilitated by Dean Widders and sponsored by 10 Service Group.
Explore 110 exhibitor booths featuring Indigenous businesses, partner organisations and other participating organisations, alongside Winya Business Lounge and Transgrid Coffee Cart. A day of connection, procurement opportunity and capability across the Indigenous business sector.
110 EXHIBITOR BOOTHS
The Business Tradeshow
DAY
KNOWLEDGE FORUM HIGHLIGHTS
MORNING
The Future of Indigenous Business in NSW
Policy, Opportunity & Prosperity
Featuring Trish Oxford from Aboriginal Affairs NSW, this practical conversation explores the NSW Aboriginal Business Strategy, the future of Indigenous business and the shared work needed to build a thriving, self-determined business ecosystem across NSW.
MORNING
Procurement, Infrastructure & Energy Opportunity
Practical Pathways for Business
Explore procurement education, the NSW infrastructure and construction pipeline, Blak Leakage presented by Adam Williams, and emerging renewable energy opportunities for Indigenous businesses.
BLACK TIE
EVENING
Awards & Gala Dinner
Black-Tie Celebration
Proudly sponsored by Ausnet Services and hosted by Gala Dinner MC Dean Widders, this black-tie evening brings together fine dining, a Welcome to Country by Dr James Wilson-Miller, cultural performances by Mui Mui Bumer Gedlam and Winanga-y Dreaming, awards and live entertainment by Troy Cassar-Daley.
DAY TWO
Tuesday
3 November
ALL DAY
The Knowledge Forum
From Culture to Capability: Unlocking Opportunity for Indigenous Business in NSW
Hosted by Knowledge Forum MC Luke Carroll, this full day brings Indigenous leadership, policy direction, commercial proof, practical opportunity and shared accountability together in one program.
MORNING
Women in Business & Enterprise Capability
Growth, Leadership & Connection
Sponsored by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, Yinaar Ngaambi-li brings Indigenous women business owners selected by NSWICC into focus, alongside stories of enterprise capability, scale and growth.
AFTERNOON
Future-Ready Leadership & Partnerships
Pressing Topics & Timely Insights
Practical conversations on responsible AI, skills and employment pathways, procurement partnerships and bold business stories. The TAFE NSW and NSWICC partnership session features Janaya Field and Andrew Latimore.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
The Summit 2026 Official Program
Plan your Summit experience across two days of connection, capability building and celebration.
View the Official Program for Day One, the Knowledge Forum, Awards and Gala Dinner.
Day One includes experiences running at different times. View the Official Program for a clear ticket and attendance guide, including separate Masterclass registration, the Expo-only free ticket and separate Gala tickets.