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Bendigo Business Unboxed 2026
Be.Bendigo is proud to present Business Unboxed — a two-week festival that celebrates the diversity, creativity, and strength of our business community. In 2026 the festival will run from Monday October 12 – Friday October 23.
Across the city, businesses will host workshops, masterclasses, tours, and networking opportunities designed to learn, connect, and grow.
This year’s program will feature two full day Business Unpacked events, as well as a special keynote event.
Are you a business that would like to be involved? Expressions of interest are open until August 21. Click here to put in an EOI.
The Business Unboxed 2026 program is coming soon
Business Unboxed is a celebration of Bendigo businesses. For two weeks, our city will come alive with workshops, masterclasses, tours, training sessions, networking events, and more, hosted by businesses across Greater Bendigo.
The festival will involve a special, to be announced, keynote speaker.
Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, professional, or simply curious about what makes our region thrive, Business Unboxed offers opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
Week 1 | 12 - 18 October 2026
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- Monday 12th Oct | 10AM - 4PM
- TBA
- FREE
TBA
Be.Bendigo Open Office
- Tuesday 13th Oct | 10AM - 2PM
- Be.Bendigo
- FREE
As part of Business Unboxed, Be.Bendigo will host an Open Office. Drop by to meet the team, ask a question, or simply learn more about what we do. Whether you’re new to Be.Bendigo or a long-time supporter, our door is open — come say hello!
Business unboxed Day 1
- Thursday 15th Oct | 9.30AM - 5.05 PM
- Ground Floor, Galkangu | 189-229 Lyttleton Terrace
- PAID
Be.Bendigo will be running two full-day Business Unpacked events as part of the festival. These expo-style events will feature a mix of speakers, topics, presentations, workshops, and business booths, with opportunities for networking.
Week 2 | 19 - 23 October 2026
Keynote
- TBA
- TBA
- TBA
Be.Bendigo Open Office
- Tuesday 20th Oct | 10AM - 2PM
- Be.Bendigo
- FREE
As part of Business Unboxed, Be.Bendigo will host an Open Office. Drop by to meet the team, ask a question, or simply learn more about what we do. Whether you’re new to Be.Bendigo or a long-time supporter, our door is open — come say hello!
Business unboxed
- Wednesday 21st Oct | 9.30AM - 5.05PM
- Groud Floor, Galkangu | 189-229 Lyttleton Terrace
- PAID
Be.Bendigo will be running two full-day Business Unpacked events as part of the festival. These expo-style events will feature a mix of speakers, topics, presentations, workshops, and business booths, with opportunities for networking.
Keynote Finale Highlight
Watch this space for our keynote
Ssssshhhhhhh… our Bendigo Unboxed keynote event is still under wraps.
We are excited to bring high profile, inspirational speakers to Bendigo and this year will be no exception.
Last year our keynote speaker was Mark Bouris AM.
Thank You to our Program Sponsors
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