Past Events

Discover our recent events across Melbourne and beyond, bringing business owners and founders together to connect, learn and grow.

EVent highlights

From workshops and masterclasses to large-scale events, Melbourne Innovation Centre has hosted programs across Melbourne and beyond to help founders and business owners connect, learn and grow. Explore our past events to see the impact we’ve created and discover how you can be part of the next one.

Digital Day Out

Digital Day Out, delivered by Melbourne Innovation Centre in Melbourne’s South East, brought together 250+ entrepreneurs to fuel digital growth, explore marketing trends, tool and make connections.

Business Resilience

Business Resilience to Brilliance event series, delivered across Victoria by Melbourne Innovation Centre, brought together 350+ business owners in Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and beyond.

Thrive Online: IWD

This sold-out event series, delivered in Geelong and Melbourne to celebrate International Women’s Day, brought together 280 female founders and business owners to support them with online growth strategies.

Thrive Online: Regional

The Thrive Online event series expanded to regional Victoria, including Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong, selling out and bringing together 300+ business owners to support them with content, AI, and digital growth.

Flood Recovery

As part of a regional tour series, Melbourne Innovation Centre delivered three workshops in Shepparton and Bendigo to support flood-affected small businesses, helping them strengthen their digital presence.

Content Club

A five-part webinar series delivered by Melbourne Innovation Centre attracted over 1,500 small businesses, equipping them with AI, content, and branding strategies to boost online growth.

Thrive Migrant Series

Melbourne Innovation Centre delivered the CALD-focused workshop ‘Thrive & Connect: Digital & Wellbeing Strategies for Migrant Entrepreneurs,’ with support from Neami National, Global Sisters, and Casa Bonita, assisting migrant entrepreneurs with digital growth strategies.

Speaker highlights

Our events have featured inspiring speakers, from industry leaders to digital experts, sharing strategies and insights to drive innovation and growth. A few of them below.

Anaita Sarkar

Founder & CEO of Hero Packaging, Author of Sell Anything Online

Naomi Simson

Founder - Redballoon
Author of Live What You Love and Ready to Soar

Radek Sali

Former CEO Swisse
Chairman - Light Warrior

James Dutton

Entrepreneur, Founder - PATCH Band Aids and Nutricare

Natassia Grace

Founder & CEO - Converving Beauty

Tony Nash

Founder & CEO - Booktopia

Carolyn Creswell

Founder - Carman's

Sam Despo

Founder - Pulp Digital,
Co-Founder - Zesty Agency

Stef Kerby

Founder & CEO - Celia Loves

Monique Milenkovic

Founder & Director - The Cup Cake Queens

Harry Sanders

Founder & Director - StudioHawk

Lizzie Mulherin

Journalist, Copywriter and Brand Strategist

Cait Judd

Founder of Lady-Brains, Podcast Host and Business Coach

Jules Lund

TV and radio presenter, Founder - TRIBE

Clarissa Harris

Managing Director - True Tribe

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Our EVENTS are loved by thousands of business owners & entrepreneurs all across AUSTRALIA.

“This is my second event I’ve been to hosted by Melbourne Innovation Centre. Both events have been so informative and well worth attending and the speakers have been fabulous to listen to. Always great takeaways.”

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Fleur T

Bronzium

“Fantastic event! I felt so privileged to be one of the participants chosen to pitch my business as it definitely stretched my comfort zone and that’s where growth occurs!! I’ve taken lots of notes and have so many takeaways! Thanks for hosting a wonderful event.”

Lou L

The Team Approach

“Loved attending Melbourne Innovation Centre's event. It was super well-organised, with amazing speakers who shared so many valuable insights. I took away so many great tips to help grow my business in the digital space, such a worthwhile experience!”

Lydveig R

Luna May Aesthetics

“Literally the best event I’ve ever been to! When you’ve been struggling in business for two years and you hear someone speak and you have an actual BREAKTHROUGH! This is worth a million dollars! Gratitude has filled my heart! Thank you!!”

Raquel C

Raquella Wellness

“What a session! The amount of gold nuggets I got from this session for my business to excel using AI was amazing. In such a short time I have so more confidence in using ChatGPT within my business whilst still being me and not sounding AI!

Sarah S

SBA buyers agency

“Really love all the events and services that Melbourne Innovation Centre provides. They’re always super supportive, friendly and come with a wealth of knowledge. The workshop I attended today was really great.
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Cat R

True Health Osteopathy

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