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Be.Bendigo Events
Discover a wide range of engaging events, opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration. Join us in fostering a dynamic business community where you can connect, grow, and thrive!
Upcoming events in 2024/2025
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Bendigo Business Excellence Awards - Nomination Event
Celebrating the businesses and individuals nominated for the Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards and launch of the application period.
- Date: Thursday 1st May 2025
Nominees and sponsors only.
Be.Bendigo After 5 Event
A Night of Collaboration with Fabriq & Todd Newman Builders
Join us for a special evening inside Fabriq’s stunning new showroom, brought to life through a decade-long partnership with Todd Newman Builders. Once known as Reanne Curtains, Fabriq has evolved into one of regional Victoria’s most inspiring interior studios — a celebration of craftsmanship, collaboration, and local vision.
- Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025
- Time: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
- Location: Fabriq
Members and Non-Members welcome!
HR Network Event
Coming soon.
- Date: 29th May 2025
- Time: 2.30 pm to 5 pm
- Location: The Capital
Young Professionals Network Bendigo
Join us for a FREE interactive and practical LinkedIn Workshop with LinkedIn Specialist Sue Ellson!
- Date: 15th May 2025
- Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
- Location: Discover Centre
Women Connect - Walk and Talk
Start your morning with purpose and connection at our Walk and Talk sessions around Lake Weeroona.
This free event invites everyone to join for an invigorating walk followed by a coffee catch-up at Whitby.
- Date: September 2025
- Time: 7.20 am to 9 am
- Location: Whitby at Lake Weeroona
Partners, Members and Non-Members welcome!
Our past events
April 2025
Impactful Leader – April 01 & 02 and 29&30 at Peppergreen Farm (Leadership Program)
Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Program Nomination Period – April 2025
Bendigo Bank & Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards – Media Launch – Tuesday 1st April 2025
March 2025
Walk & Talk by Women Connect – Thursday 27th March at Lake Weeroona – 7.30 am (All welcome)
Be.Bendigo After 5 Event – Wednesday 19th March – 5.30 pm at Discovery Science & Technology Centre
International Women’s Day 2025 ‘March Forward’ by Women Connect – Friday 14th March 2025 – 2.30 pm at The Capital Theatre
February 2025
YPN Networking Night – Thursday 27th February – 6 pm at Bendigo Brewing
HR Network – Driving a Positive Culture – Thursday 27th February – 3 pm at The Capital Theatre (Free event)
Walk & Talk by Women Connect – Wednesday 26th February at Lake Weeroona – 7.30 am (All welcome)
Bendigo NEXT Conference – Monday 24th February at the Lakeside Hotel (All day event)
Be.Bendigo & Bendigo Bank State of the Economic Market Breakfast – Tuesday 18th February – 7.00 am at All Seasons (Members & Non-Members)
Be.Bendigo After 5 Event – Wednesday 12th February – 5.30 pm at Bendigo Health (Members Only)
Be.Bendigo Partners Breakfast – Friday 7th February – 7.30 am at Red Energy Arena (Partners only)
January 2025
Walk & Talk by Women Connect – Thursday 30th January at Lake Weeroona – 7.30 am (All welcome)
December 2024
Walk & Talk by Women Connect – Thursday 12th December at Lake Weeroona – 7.30 am (All welcome)
Be.Bendigo After 5 Christmas Party x City of Greater Bendigo – Wednesday 4th December – 5.30 pm at Bendigo Airport
November 2024
YPN Christmas Party – Thursday 28th November at Bendigo Tramways – 6 pm
Be.Bendigo Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 26th November at O’Farrell Robertson McMahon Lawyers – 5.30 pm (Partners and Members Only)
HR Network – Authentic Leadership – Thursday 14th November at the Capital – 3 pm (Free)
Be.Bendigo After 5 Event x Whitby – Wednesday 13th November – 5.30 pm (Ticketed event / Free for members)
Be.Bendigo Partners Breakfast x City of Greater Bendigo- Friday 8th November at Red Energy Arena – 7.30 am (Partners Only)
October 2024
Coffey & Breakfast – Wednesday 23rd October at Bendigo Jockey Club – 7.45 am (Ticketed event)
Women Connect x Networking Luncheon with Lisa Gorman – Friday 11th October at Bendigo Jockey Club – 11.30 am (Ticketed event)
YPN DJAARA Cultural Competency Program – Thursday 10th October – 9 am – 12.30 pm (Ticketed event)
Be.Bendigo After 5 x myvet Strathfieldsaye – Wednesday 9th October – 5.30 pm (Ticketed event / Free for members)
Impactful Leader – October 08 & 09 at the Bendigo Tennis Centre (Leadership Program)
September 2024
Impactful Leader – September 16 & 17 at the Bendigo Tennis Centre (Leadership Program)
Be.Bendigo x Balgownie Estate – After 5 Networking Event – Wednesday 17th of September – 5.30 pm (Ticketed event / Free for members)
HR Network – Building a Skilled Workforce for the Future – Tuesday 17th September at the Capital – 2 pm (Free event)
Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Winners Event – Thursday 5th of September – 6 pm at Bendigo Bank Mitchell Street Branch (Invitation Only)
The Bendigo Jobs Expo – Wednesday 4th of September – 12 pm at Red Energy Arena
August 2024
Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Gala Event – Thursday 15th August 2024 at Red Energy Arena – 5.30 pm
Be.Bendigo Partner Breakfast x NBN Presentation – Friday 9th August 2024 at the Sky Lounge, Red Energy Arena – 7.30 am (Partners Only)
Bendigo Regional HR Network event – The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator – Thursday 8th August 2024 at The Capital Theatre – 3 pm (Free Event)
YPN presents – Finance Matters: Mastering Your Money – Wednesday 7th August 2024 at The Terrace, Red Energy Arena – 6 pm
July 2024
Be.Bendigo After 5 Event x Agnico Eagle – Wednesday 31st July 2024 at MacKenzie Quarters (Members Only)
Tendering Essentials Workshop – Wednesday 17th July 2024 at All Seasons – All Day
Bendigo Bank & Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards – Finalist Event – Tuesday 2nd July 2024 – 5.30 pm (Invitations Only)
June 2024
What could downtown Bendigo look like with Marcus Westbury – Tuesday 25th June at The Lakeside Hotel (Invitation only)
After 5 Series – Partners Only at The Woodhouse – Wednesday 19th June – 5.30 pm (Partners only)
May 2024
YPN Event – Career Conversations – Prioritise your wellbeing – 22nd May 2024 – 6 pm at Bendigo Tennis Centre
Partner’s Breakfast – Skilled Workforce – Friday 17th May 2024 – 7.30 am (Partners only)
HR Network – Workplace Relations Legislation Update with Mitchell Brennan – Thursday 9th May 2024 – 9 pm at The Capital Theatre
Rob Hunt Leadership Program – 7th May 2024 – All Day – Balgownie Estate (Leadership Program)
Bendigo Business Engagement Awards Nomination Celebration – Thursday 2nd May 2024 – 10.30 am (Invitation only)
2024 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards – Application period
After 5 Networking Event – Symes Motor BMW – Wednesday 1st May 2024 – 5.30 pm
Would to like to sponsor or host an event? Contact us today.