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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 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 an 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 businesses exhibiting, 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 looking to engage 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 partnerships with Aboriginal business
- Industry bodies and organisations supporting Aboriginal economic participation
Meet the speakers
MC: Isaac Harrison, Director & Owner, Towcha Technology & Jarrah Boy
Keynote speaker: Jodie Sizer, Vice President, Collingwood Football Club
Panel:
- Kimberley Keen, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Kinaway Chamber of Commerce
- Tina Eastman, Social Procurement National Manager, Fredon Group
- William Lancaster, Managing Director, FAT Comms
- Janni Newson, Director of First Peoples Partnerships, Development Victoria
- Corrina Eccles, Wadawurrung Woman and Business Owner, Corrina Eccles
- Laura Brown, Social Procurement and Inclusion Manager, Multiplex
- Shamila Gopalan, Chief Commercial Officer, SisterWorks
- Jarrod Smith, Executive General Manager, Fredon Group