Aboriginal Business Showcase 2026: Connecting First Nations Capability with Major Projects

ICN Victoria presents 

Aboriginal Business Showcase 2026: Connecting First Nations Capability with Major Projects 

Supported by Kinaway 

Connect with Aboriginal businesses, project owners government and contractors at ICN Victoria’s 2nd annual showcase event at the iconic MCG, designed for organisations ready to build meaningful partnerships and deliver on major projects. 

Event Overview  

Following last year’s success in making new connections, ICN Victoria’s Aboriginal Business Showcase 2026 returns to bring together Aboriginal businesses, project owners, government and contractors who are committed to meaningful partnerships on Victoria’s major projects. 

Through a focused program of presentations and panel discussions, alongside a exhibitor showcase, attendees will gain direct access to Aboriginal suppliers, hear from business and project leaders, and explore practical approaches to embedding Aboriginal participation across the project lifecycle—from planning through to delivery and operations.  

Event Objectives 

The event is designed to support genuine conversations, early relationship-building and clear pathways to partnership.  

With Aboriginal exhibiting businesses, you’ll have the opportunity to ask detailed questions, understand capabilities in depth and identify where collaboration can support both project outcomes and long-term supply chain development.  

Why Attend 

• Gain insight into upcoming Victorian project and procurement opportunities involving Aboriginal businesses 

• Understand how to meet social procurement and Aboriginal participation objectives in practical, deliverable ways 

• Connect directly with Aboriginal suppliers across a range of industries and understand their local content 

• Build relationships with key decision-makers, project leads and Aboriginal business leaders 

• Identify tangible next steps to progress partnerships, procurement pathways and contract opportunities 

Who should attend 

• Aboriginal businesses seeking to connect with project owners, government and contractors 

• Project owners and delivery partners looking to connect with Aboriginal suppliers and strengthen local content outcomes 

• Government departments and agencies with local and Aboriginal participation or social procurement targets 

• Procurement, commercial and supply chain professionals seeking credible Aboriginal business partnerships 

• Industry bodies and organisations supporting Aboriginal economic participation 

ICN Victoria’s Role 

ICN Victoria works alongside government, project owners, contractors, local and Aboriginal businesses to strengthen participation in Victoria’s major projects and supply chains. Through this showcase, ICN Victoria draws on its sector knowledge and policy expertise to create a practical forum where Aboriginal businesses and buyers can connect, share insights and identify clear pathways to work together in 2026 and beyond. 

Event Details 

• Venue: Olympic Room, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne CBD 

• Date: Thursday 25 June 2026 

• Time: 9:30AM – 1:30PM

Get your tickets

Places are limited and attendance is by registration only. We encourage you to secure your spot early via the link below. 

Tickets are $75 (+ GST) and includes morning tea and lunch. Early registration is encouraged for organisations seeking to engage with Aboriginal businesses, build meaningful connections and position themselves for upcoming opportunities across Victoria’s major project and procurement pipeline. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, see the Sponsorship Proposal.

Exhibitor Opportunities

If you are interested in exhibiting at this event, see the Exhibitor Proposal.

See all event details including program, sponsors and exhibitors here

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the MCG stands. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who will join us at the event.