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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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Be.Bendigo Partner Breakfast

Partners 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.

Members and Non-Members welcome!

Business Voices: Coffee & Conversations

At Be.Bendigo, your voice matters. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for Business Voices: Coffee & Conversations — a relaxed and informal opportunity to connect directly with our CEO and team.

We want to hear what’s happening in your business, the challenges you’re facing, and where you think support is most needed. No surveys — just real conversations over a coffee.

Young Professionals Network Bendigo

Join us for a FREE interactive and practical LinkedIn Workshop with LinkedIn Specialist Sue Ellson!

HR Network Event - Change without Pain

Join us to gain insights into implementing change in the workplace while maintaining engagement and enthusiasm from everyone involved.

This engaging and practical presentation from Andrew Marty, Managing Director – SACS Consulting, provides practical examples, advice and tips for effectively managing change.

Social Media Workshop Series

3 Workshops. 3 Weeks. Real Results.

Join us for a dynamic 3-part Social Media Workshop Series designed to sharpen your skills and boost your online presence! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, this series offers practical insights and tools to help you succeed.

Attend one, two, or all three sessions — but we recommend the full series to get the most impact.

Each session will focus on different aspects of social media marketing, so you can tailor your experience to match your goals. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small businesses, creatives, and anyone wanting to grow their digital footprint.

Bendigo Business Excellence Awards - Application Period

Applications are now opened, closing on June 1.

Nominees only.

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.

Partners, Members and Non-Members welcome!

Our past events

May 2025

HR Network – Change without pain with Andrew Marty – Thursday 29th May – 3 pm at The Capital Theatre

YPN Event – LinkedIn Workshop with Sue Ellson – 15th May – 430 pm at Bendigo Discovery Centre

After 5 Networking Event – A Night of Collaboration with Fabriq & Todd Newman Builders – Wednesday 14th May – 5.30 pm

Partner’s Breakfast – Sustainable Mining with Agnico Eagle – Friday 9th May – 7.30 am (Partners only)

2025 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards – Application period

Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Nomination Celebration – Thursday 1st May – 10.30 am (Invitation only)

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)

Would to like to sponsor or host an event? Contact us today.