'Deadly in Melbourne' Expo hosted by Kinaway Chamber of Commerce

Kinaway Chamber of Commerce presents ‘Deadly in Melbourne: A First Nations Business Expo’, proudly supported by State Government of Victoria and Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre.

We are excited to invite you to this year’s expo aimed at promoting First Nations owned businesses operating within and around Melbourne CBD, following on from last year's successful expo which had over 500 people attend.

Our goal is to provide valuable industry exposure and create networking opportunities for our vibrant community. We warmly welcome all Kinaway members and Corporate Partners to gather, connect, and have meaningful conversations with both familiar and new faces.

Join us to create some deadly opportunities and support the growth of First Nations businesses. Let’s come together to celebrate and foster our community’s success!

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday 8 August 2024
• Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
• Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) - Bays 1 and 2 at the Clarendon Street end.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Attendance of the ‘Deadly in Melbourne’ Expo is free of charge for all attendees and will provide great networking opportunities, a unique insight into the Indigenous businesses that operate within your industry, and exposure to often-overlooked sectors. 

Deadly in Melbourne will host members from various industries including:

• Trades
• Advertising and Media
• Manufacturing and Equipment Hire
• Arts and Entertainment
• Events Management
• Retail & Domestic Goods & Services
• Food and Hospitality
• Education & Training
• Health and Wellbeing
• Facilities Management and Cleaning Services
• Graphic Design and Photography
• Consulting
• Furniture and Furnishings
• Marketing and Communications
• Employment and Labour Hire
• Security & Safety
• Construction

This is a unique opportunity to engage with our Indigenous business owners as well as spark conversations about exciting opportunities and partnerships that will meet your Indigenous procurement needs, with over 40 Kinaway Member Stalls present. In addition, Kinaway will be facilitating two panel discussions involving Kinaway Certified Members (names TBA!) to discuss navigating the business world in the context of being a First Nations entrepreneur, allowing members as well as corporate attendees a deeper insight into the trials, tribulations, and meaning of operating in the First Nations business space.

If you would like take part in this incredible event, we encourage you to register now!

Kinaway Corporate Partners - please register via the “General Admission” option. 

Kinaway Certified Member/Indigenous Business owner - if you wish to have a stall at this event, please select the “Stallholder” option to register. Please note that the cost is $400 plus booking fee and includes a 3m x 3m booth, 1 trestle table and 2 chairs. Your booth is not secured until payment is made and can be done at checkout via debit/credit card or select invoice to be issued an invoice. Bump in for this event will be from 8am on Thursday 8 August. If paying by invoice please ensure payment is made by close of business Friday 26th July 2024.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Naomi, naomip@kinaway.com.au