Trade fairs for Adelaide and Melbourne
Supply Nation has announced two Indigenous business trade fairs for early next year in Tarntanya (Adelaide) and Naarm (Melbourne).
Commencing in Adelaide on February 17, the trade fair will then move to Melbourne on February 19, following a successful Meanjin (Brisbane) show last month.
It is expected that each location will attract over 80 Indigenous-owned businesses presenting their products and services to buyers from corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors.
“Trade Fairs remain a mainstay of the practical services we can offer to support Indigenous-owned businesses, and it is important we provide this opportunity outside of our major Connect event held in August each year,” Supply Nation CEO Kate Russell said.
“Face-to-face yarns and business discussions build trust and strong relationships – the key ingredients to successful and long-term sustainable commercial partnerships.”
Indigenous-owned businesses are active across all sectors of the economy and are contributing to jobs growth, innovation and positive economic and social change.
The trade fairs aim to host businesses representing food and beverages, information technology and cybersecurity, construction and civil engineering, recruitment services, fashion and beauty, office supplies and transport services, to name a few.
“The growth of the Indigenous business sector, its contribution to the national economy and the positive social change it is bringing is one of Australia’s great untold stories,” Ms Russell said.
Face-to-face yarns and business discussions build trust and strong relationships, Kate Russell says.
“We hope that through these Trade Fairs and other marketing initiatives we can show more Australians the quality products and services as well as the power and passion of Indigenous businesses to drive positive change and economic empowerment.
“If you are looking to source products and services from verified Indigenous businesses, attend one of our Trade Fairs or check out the more than 6,000 businesses listed on the national database – Indigenous Business Direct.
“From cookies and chocolates infused with native botanicals to cybersecurity, from geospatial mapping and environmental services to facilities management, we have it all.”
Supply Nation’s annual flagship event Connect will next be held on the lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation in Boorloo (Perth).
- Connect 2026 will take place August 11-12 at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
