Illawarra Indigenous Business Expo 2025

Culture, Connection, Community - Connect with First Nations businesses at the Illawarra Indigenous Business Expo 2025, Friday 31 October at the Novotel Northbeach! Come along and support a thriving future for Indigenous business in the Illawarra.

Join in at the Illawarra Indigenous Business Expo 2025, a celebration of culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship. This event brings together First Nations businesses, community, and industry partners to showcase opportunities, build connections, and strengthen the local economy.

Discover an incredible showcase of businesses spanning culture, arts, food, trade, and innovation. Meet local entrepreneurs, explore unique products, and hear powerful stories of resilience and success.

This is more than an expo, it’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the strength of the First Nations economy. Enjoy a culturally safe and welcoming space where community and culture come together, and everyone is invited to be part of the experience.

This is a free event - RSVP here to register your attendance

We are proud to acknowledge our Major Sponsors: Wollongong Council, BY Group, IBA, Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation, Novotel Wollongong North Beach, and Gulanga.

We also thank our Sponsors: BlueScope, Curijo, Wollongong Strata Management, SAHSSI, Many Rivers, Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Defence Network, Illawarra Flame, and What’s On in Wollongong.