The Australian edition of The Business Show

This year, The Business Show lands in Sydney, bringing the energy of the world’s biggest business event series down under.

For 25 years, The Business Show has produced over 50 editions across 3 continents, and has become the go-to event for entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs looking to scale, innovate, and connect.

This global legacy continues with The Business Show Australia, bringing world-class speakers and unmatched networking opportunities to the ICC Sydney on November 5-6, 2025.

Understanding the Australian SME Landscape

The Australian SME landscape is both dynamic and vital to the nation’s economy, but it also faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities that make events like The Business Show Australia more essential than ever.

Many Aussie entrepreneurs and small business owners are resource-constrained due to a combination of factors — running lean teams, wearing multiple hats, navigating rising operational costs, and managing cash flow uncertainty in a changing economic environment. With limited staff and budgets, they often have little time to step back, strategise, and explore new ideas, let alone build meaningful partnerships or access expert advice.

In particular, time-poor SME leaders often struggle to access affordable professional development or peer communities, largely because most available options require significant time away from the business, come with high costs, or are tailored to larger enterprises rather than the specific needs of small business owners.

Why has The Business Show expanded into Australia?

By bringing its world-class event to Sydney, The Business Show aims to provide Australian entrepreneurs and SME owners with access to innovative solutions, expert insights, and networking opportunities. The event features keynote speakers, seminar sessions, interactive masterclasses, and one-to-one networking activities, all designed to empower Australia's next generation of business leaders.

The expansion into Australia reflects The Business Show's commitment to supporting SMEs globally and recognizing the unique opportunities within the Australian market. In fact, the event won the award, ‘Significant Contribution to the SME Sector’ at the EN Indy Awards in London last year.

Unlike traditional expos, The Business Show Australia is built as a learning and connection hub. It brings together leading voices in business, government, and innovation to share their knowledge with a broad audience — from early-stage entrepreneurs to experienced business owners.

The event creates an environment where business owners can step out of day-to-day operations and into a space of focused learning and strategic thinking. For Australian SMEs navigating a complex and competitive environment, access to events like this isn’t a luxury — it’s a strategic advantage.