Focused Discussion
SmallBiz Roundtables
Meet the experts. Small-group sessions where you can ask the specific question you came with and hear how peers in your position are actually tackling it.
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026
Learn, Connect and Grow
Australia's Event Built for Small and Medium Business Owners
Meet exhibitors from diverse industries, compare practical tools, and find new partnerships for the business decisions already on your desk.
29-30 July 2026MCEC Melbourne, Door 10
Time remaining until SmallBiz Expo 2026 opens on 29 July 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Is SmallBiz Melbourne for you?
Practical ideas for the people growing a business now
If you're responsible for growing a small business, you'll leave with practical ideas you can implement immediately.
Perfect for:
Small business owners
Founders & entrepreneurs
Trades & service businesses
Professional services
Retail & eCommerce
Hospitality operators
Government
Startups
Business managers
Marketing & operations teams
Event program
A two-day expo built to help small businesses grow and scale
Four ways to spend two days that move your small business forward - connections & conversations, keynotes, panels and roundtables, all under the one roof
Big Picture Thinking
SmallBiz Keynotes
Hear directly from the leaders and operators shaping what's next for small business - the trends, the risks, and the moves worth making before your competitors do.
Multiple Perspectives
SmallBiz Live Stage
Different topics, different playbooks. Sit in as industry experts discuss and compare practical notes about what works for them.
2026 exhibitors
Everything Your Small Business Needs - In One Place
Explore 150+ exhibitors showcasing solutions across:
Aussie Broadband
ACCC
ASBFEO
Australian Taxation Office
Dell
Compnow
Department of Finance
Future Drive Corporate Club
HR Hub
IDCARE
IP Australia
Odoo
EPA Victoria
TDA
Department of Veterans Affairs
VicRoads Custom Plates
Sapphire Digital Accounting
Workforce
Admatic
WorkSafe
Gafer CAD Solutions
XYTR
Corban & Blair
Zendesk
Boltin
Otao
CorpSure
PSC Insurance Brokers
Joeys Energy
TautSec
OziDesktop
ParagonIT
Levella Promotions
CoLiving Homes
2026 exhibitors
New providers are joining the 2026 floor.
In the room
See the expo floor, stages, and working conversations
Real event photography shows the arrival flow, session rooms, working booths, and introductions that make the visit feel practical from the first step.
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Expo aisles
Supplier discovery in motion
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Main stage
Sessions with practical takeaways
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Workshop floor
Panels designed for working decisions
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Arrival
Check-in before the first floor conversation
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Product demos
Tools explained at the booth
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Networking
Warm introductions between business leaders
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Sponsor presence
Brand visibility inside the expo journey
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Advice zone
Focused conversations around practical next steps
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Media wall
Recognisable moments for founders and teams
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Expo overview
A floor built for comparison
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026 / Closing session
Practical takeaways back in the room
Event proof
Reasons visitors attend, told by past guests
People come for supplier conversations, practical sessions, new technology, and direct access to the business owners and operators in the room.
Elena Chirich
Director, MiniBoss Business School
Connections
“Met exhibitors, leads, potential partners, and supporters who work directly with small business owners.”
David Carnegie
Founder, Whinhurst Coaching
Technology updates
“A practical way to keep small business owners connected with new technology and useful solutions.”
Mark Wheeler
Director, Stratiform
Exhibitor quality
“Strong event delivery, a useful exhibitor mix, and keynote content that made the visit worthwhile.”
Michelle
Director, Genfinity
Startup guidance
“Clear and useful information for founders looking for practical next steps in the early stages.”
Dominic Papasergio
Owner, Northside Hawk Drone Tech
Direct access
“Real conversations with people at the event, without the usual barriers getting in the way.”
Michael Gladkoff
Owner, Word Nerds
Education sessions
“A chance to meet SME owners and managers while learning what is changing through the sessions.”
Grace Patti
Financial Controller, the xine
AI in operations
“The AI conversations opened up practical discussions the team could take back into the business.”
Jeremy Worthington
Principal, Worthington & Associates
Advisory insight
“The business buying and selling sessions gave clear, useful context for advisory decisions.”
Paul Tero
Principal Consultant, Dellium Advisory
Focused rooms
“The listening setup helped people follow sessions clearly and stay focused on the content.”
SmallBiz Melbourne 2026
Put the next useful business conversation on the calendar.
Attend to compare practical support in one place, or exhibit to meet owners and operators while they are actively looking for solutions.