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Be.Bendigo Events
Discover a wide range of engaging events, opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration. Join us in fostering a dynamic business community where you can connect, grow, and thrive!
Upcoming events in 2024
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IWD 2024 in Bendigo
Be.Bendigo is encouraging local businesses and individuals to get involved in celebrating International Women’s Day in 2024, and is supporting initiatives by Women’s Health Loddon Mallee, Zonta Club of Bendigo and Women of Gold to recognise local women and provide further opportunities for improving gender equality and advancement.
Save the date for these fantastic events!
Building Talent for Business - Empowering the Next Generation
In a challenging recruitment landscape, seize the chance to connect with headspace and discover their approach to supporting young individuals into the workforce.
Gain insights from a panel of local business representatives as they share their experiences and pathways to success, emphasising the importance of giving young people the opportunity to grow within your organisation.
The headspace Work and Study team will discuss ways to engage young people for the different positions within your organisation.
Following the panel discussion, there will be networking opportunities, along with light refreshments.
- Date: Tuesday 19th March 2024
- Time: 10 am to 11.30 am
- Location: Mackenzie Quarters
Free event open to everyone.
Be.Bendigo After 5 - Podcast Launch Season 2
Following the success of the first season of the Bendigo Business Stories Podcast, we are pleased to announce the launch of Season 2 – Women Driving Positive Change.
Join us at the Bendigo’s newest outdoor bar and dining space, The Terrace at Red Energy Arena.
Sponsored by McKern Steel, Season 2 will delve deep into the journeys of inspiring women who are making a difference in the business world.
- Date: Wednesday 20th March 2024
- Time: 5.30 pm to 7 pm
- Location: The Terrace - Red Energy Arena
2024 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards - Media Launch
More information to come.
- Date: Tuesday 26th March 2024
- Time: TBC
- Location: TBC
Rob Hunt Leadership Program
This program has sold out.
- Date: 16th to 18th April 2024
- Time: 3-Days
- Location: Balgownie Estate
Our past events
February 2024
YPN Networking Night – Thursday 29th February 2024 – 6 pm at The Urban Cellar
HR Network: Organisation Design – more than a restructure with Sue Hurly – Thursday 22th February 2024 – 3 pm at The Capital Theatre (Free event)
Be.Bendigo & Bendigo Bank State of the Economic Market Breakfast – Tuesday 20th February 2024 – 7.00 am at All Seasons
Be.Bendigo Partners Breakfast – Friday 9th February 2024 – 7.30 am at Red Energy Arena (Partners only)
Be.Bendigo | After 5 Event – Tuesday 6th February 2024 – 5.30 pm at Bendigo East Bowling Club (Members & Non-Members)
January 2024
Meet and Mingle with Shadow Cabinet Ministers – Monday 29th January – 5 pm at Bendigo Tennis Centre
december 2023
YPN Christmas Party – Thursday 7th December – 6 pm at The Rifle Brigade Hotel
Be.Bendigo After 5 – Christmas Party – Wednesday 6th December – 5.30 pm at Omari Bendigo (Partners and Members Only)
november 2023
Be.Bendigo Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 28th November – 5.30 pm – Bendigo Tennis Centre (Partners and Members Only)
Rob Hunt Leadership Program – Thursday 16th November – All Day – Balgownie Estate (Leadership Program)
Beat The Power Bills – Business Program Launch – Wednesday 15th November – 9.30 am – The Capital
Be.Bendigo Partners Breakfast – Friday 10th November – 7.30 am – Red Energy Arena (Partners Only)
October 2023
The Regional Capital – A Business Dialogue on Bendigo’s Future – Wednesday 25th October – 5.30 pm
Rob Hunt Leadership Program – 24th, 25th and 26th October (Leadership Program)
Corporate Tennis Challenge – 8 Weeks Challenge
HR Network – AI in HR – Thursday 5th October – 3 pm
Be.Bendigo After 5 – Bendigo Business Stories – Podcast Launch – Wednesday 4th October – 5.30 pm (Member Only)
September 2023
YPN Friday Night Unwind – Chatterbox Lounge – Friday 15th September – 6 pm
Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Winners Event – Friday 8th of September – 6 pm (Invitation Only)
The Bendigo Jobs Expo – Wednesday 6th of September – 11 am
Be.Bendigo | Bendigo Tennis – After 5 Networking Event – Tuesday 5th of September – 5 pm (Member Only)
August 2023
Be.Bendigo Mentor Program Catch up – Wednesday 30th of August – 4 pm (Mentorship Event)
Bendigo Digital Summit – Friday 25th of August – All Day
Be.Bendigo & The Victorian Chamber – Chamber Change – Thursday 24th of August – All Day (Women in Business)
Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Gala Event – Thursday 17th August 2023 – 5.30 pm
Be.Bendigo Partner Breakfast – Trends, Tourism and a Future Vision – Friday 11th August 2023 – 7.30 am (Partners Only)
july 2023
High Performance Keynote Lunch with Peter Jackson – Thursday 27th July 2023 – 12 pm
Young Professional Network – Finance Matters – Wednesday 19th July 2023 – 6 pm
Be.Bendigo After 5 – GROW Bendigo – Tuesday 18th July 2023 – 5.30 pm (Members only)
Be.Bendigo & AI Group – Member Workplace Relations Briefing – Thursday 13th July 2023 – 12 pm
Bendigo Bank & Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards – Finalist Event – Wednesday 5th July 2023 – 5.30 pm (Invitations Only)
june 2023
Development VIC & ICN Commonwealth Games Procurement Event – Tuesday 27th June 2023 – 4 pm
Coffee With The Boss – Tuesday 27th June 2023 – 3 pm
Food Manufacturing Industry Employment Forum – Thursday 15th June 2023 – 12 pm
Rob Hunt Leadership Program – Catch up at Balgownie Estate – Thursday 15th June 2023 – All Day (Leadership Program)
YPN – Career Conversation at The Rifle – Wednesday 14th June 2023 – 6 pm
After 5 Series – Catch up at the Urban Cellar Bendigo – Tuesday 6th June 2023 – 5.30 pm (Members only)
may 2023
Rob Hunt Leadership Program – 23th, 24th & 25th May 2023 (Leadership Program)
Be.Bendigo & Kimberley Furness – Social Media Workshop 3 – Tuesday 23th May 2023 – 9.15 am
Be.Bendigo & Kimberley Furness – Social Media Workshop 2 – Tuesday 16th May 2023 – 9.15 am
Partner’s Breakfast – Health – Friday 12th May 2023 – 7.30 am (Partners only)
After 5 Series – Catch up at the Discovery Centre – Tuesday 9th May 2023 – 5.30 pm (Members only)
Be.Bendigo & Kimberley Furness – Social Media Workshop 1 – Tuesday 9th May 2023 – 9.15 am
Bendigo Business Engagement Awards Nomination Celebration – Thursday 4th May 2023 – 10 am
Heathcote & District Employment Expo – Tuesday 2nd May 2023 – 12 pm
April 2023
Young Professional Network – Let’s Par-tee – Thursday 27th April 2023 – 5.30 pm
Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Program Nomination Period – From 3rd to 30th April 2023
March 2023
Bendigo Bank & Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards – Media Launch – Tuesday 28th March 2023
Be.Bendigo Listening Post – Monday 27th March 2023 – 5.15 pm (Members only)
Be.Bendigo Listening Post – Wednesday 22nd March 2023 – 5.15 pm (Members only)
Women of Gold – Tuesday 21st March 2023 – 5.00 pm
International Women’s Day – Breakfast Panel Event – Friday 10th Mach 2023 – 7.30 am
Be.Bendigo AFTER 5 – with the Kangaroo Flat Community Enterprise – Tuesday 7th March 2023 – 5.30 pm (Members only)
Would to like to sponsor or host an event? Contact us today.