The calendar of events for October Business Month 2025 has been released with over 200 events to help Territory businesses grow.

More than 70 event partners will deliver a wide range of events, workshops and networking opportunities across the Territory.

This year’s theme is Play to Our Strengths with a focus on digitalisation, using AI to implement technology; workforce attraction and talent retention; and resilience in business.

OBM platinum sponsor NAB will bring economist Tapas Strickland, Head of Market Economics at NAB, to Darwin and Alice Springs to provide an update on the Territory’s economy.

A highlight event, the Business Support Showcase in Alice Springs, brings together service providers from the Australian Government, Northern Territory Government, and a range of non-government organisations to share practical tools, resources, and advice to help Territorians grow their business.

Other highlight events include the first Darwin Rural Business Connect networking event in Humpty Doo, hosted by AusIndustry, and the Business Futures Forum – an event designed to shape the Future of Business in Palmerston.

Tickets are also on sale to see this year’s keynote speakers:

Carolyn Creswell – inspirational leader, founder and CEO of Australia’s favourite muesli brand, Carman’s Kitchen. Presenting in Alice Springs and Darwin.

Simon Griffiths - social entrepreneur, co-Founder and CEO of the eco-friendly toilet paper brand, Who Gives A Crap. Presenting in Darwin.

Nine Territory Success Stories (TSS) will be showcased across the keynote events. Our Alice Springs TSS speakers include Crystal Pollitt from Bark n’Bath, Paul Graham from Asbuild and Laura-Jane (LJ) Devlin from Triptic Events.

Our Darwin TSS speakers include Anneliese Grazioli from Hanky Panky Lounge and Bar Kokomo, Anita Synnott from Natural Territory, Brook Summers from Studio B Designs and Art by Brooke, Dan Richards from Humpty Doo Barramundi, Doug McBean from North Horizon Heli Adventures, and Vicki-Leigh Lettice from McDonalds NT.

Book now.