October Business Month (OBM) is back in 2026 with some of Australia’s most accomplished entrepreneurs headlining this year’s program.

OBM is the Northern Territory’s premier annual business event providing access to a month-long program of inspirational and education events designed to inspire and grow Territory businesses.

Under the theme ‘Embracing Change’, the OBM 2026 program will explore how local businesses can adapt to rapidly changing technologies, shifting market demands and evolving workplace dynamics.

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s keynote program, which will feature 4 flagship events across Alice Springs, Darwin and Katherine, including:

• Friday 2 October – Alice Springs: Founder and CEO of New Era Energy Ms Renee Wootton Tomlin
• Friday 9 October – Darwin Women in Business Lunch: Founder of Share the Dignity Ms Rochelle Courtenay
• Friday 16 October – Katherine business dinner, featuring stand-up comedian Brett Blake
• Friday 30 October – Darwin: Co-Founder of THE ICONIC and Hatch Mr Adam Jacobs.

Each keynote event will include a panel discussion with local Territory Success Stories, showcasing the achievements of businesses across the Territory. The Katherine event will celebrate the resilience of Big Rivers businesses through one of the most challenging disaster seasons in recent years.

OBM partner events will continue to be held on the calendar along with the Business Support Series of events aimed at focusing on the needs of business communities across the regions.

Tickets for the keynote speaker events are now on sale.

The full OBM 2026 program will be launched in September.