The Geelong Small Business Festival returns from Monday 3 August to Friday 7 August 2026.
Now in its 16th year, the festival is a flagship event celebrating local enterprise, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The Geelong Small Business Festival is delivered by the City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Geelong Chamber of Commerce.
If you’d like to read more about our 2024 events, check out the below.
Local businesses and organisations are invited to play an active role in shaping the Geelong Small Business Festival, delivering a week of connection, learning and collaboration for the region’s business community.
We’re seeking sessions that provide practical insights across key areas of business including marketing, business essentials, career development, health and wellbeing, and sustainability, circular economy and corporate social resposibility.
EOIs will close at 11.59pm, Sunday 12 April 2026.
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Established In 2010
Whether you’re experienced in business, a budding entrepreneur or looking to start your own business, the region’s largest dedicated business festival provides access to training, engaging presentations and networking opportunities – supporting community members through every stage in the small business journey.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM said supporting the success of local businesses was imperative to the region’s long-term prosperity. “Small businesses are at the heart of our economy and our community,” Mayor Kontelj said.
“They are vital to achieving our vision for a clever and creative future for the Greater Geelong region, and Council is committed to helping local businesses not only get started but to grow and thrive as well.”
Jeremy Crawford
CEO
Geelong Chamber of Commerce
Whether you’re experienced in business, a budding entrepreneur or looking to start your own business, the region’s largest dedicated business festival provides access to training, engaging presentations and networking opportunities – supporting community members through every stage in the small business journey.
Jeremy Crawford
CEO
Geelong Chamber of Commerce
TOPICS TO EXPECT
Event topics may range from social media marketing, leadership, utilising artificial intelligence (AI), workplace culture, sustainability, retaining staff and everything in between.
