Greater Shepparton City Council, proudly supported by Asuria, GOTAFE, Greater Shepparton Business Network (GSBN), La Trobe University and Workforce Australia, is inviting local businesses to register their interest now for the 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Festival.
From Monday, August 3 to Friday, August 21, the festival will feature a practical and energising program of workshops, events, one special keynote event, and networking opportunities designed to help local businesses learn, connect and grow.
This year’s program will offer more choice for busy business owners, with sessions held across Greater Shepparton as well as some online options. From marketing and AI to tendering, workforce support, cyber-security and finance. The festival will also feature a special keynote event, with the keynote speaker to be revealed at the launch event on Monday, July 13.
New in 2026, the festival will feature a Business Support Showcase on Tuesday, August 4, bringing together an afternoon of workshops, business support and networking in one convenient day, followed by the special keynote event.
Council’s Economic Development Engagement Coordinator, Karen Mellington, said the festival had been shaped around practical learning, flexibility and the needs of the local business community.
“We know business owners are busy, so this year’s program offers more choice in how people take part, with sessions held across Greater Shepparton as well as online options,” said Ms Mellington.
“This year’s program is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with a strong mix of practical workshops, events, keynote sessions and networking opportunities available at no cost.”
A launch event will be held in partnership with the Greater Shepparton Business Network from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Monday, July 13 at The Peppermill Inn, Kialla. Registrations to attend the launch are essential and can be made at www.shepp.city/gsbf-launch. The full program will be released at the launch. For more information about the festival and to stay up to date, visit www.shepp.city/gsbf.
