Name: AI & transformation planning
Start: 2026-08-07T15:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-08-07T16:00:00+10:00

July 2026
#BallBEA2026 Finalist Announcement

July 23 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Come and be a part of the 2026 Finalist Announcement, celebrating the businesses selected as finalists for the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards.

Free
Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo 2026

July 24 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo 2026 is one of regional Victoria's leading careers and workforce events, connecting students, job seekers, career changers and the wider community with employers, training […]
NextGen: Next Steps

July 28 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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AI is coming fast, but your skills and human connection will continue to be at the centre of meaningful work This Session includes a light lunch. AI is transforming hiring […]

$25.00 – $35.00
August 2026
2026 Ballarat’s Best Pie Awards

August 1 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Itinerant Spirits 200 Lydiard Street North, Soldiers Hill VIC 3350, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

From 3pm, join judges and pie connoisseurs Tim Bone (MasterChef Australia contestant), Alejandro Saravia (acclaimed Melbourne chef) Kara Monssen (Herald Sun food and wine editor) and Richard Cornish (food writer) for a slice of […]
Western Renewables Link – Meet the Builder Events

August 4 - August 6

This August, the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project will host a series of free Meet the Builder Events in Melton, Creswick, Stawell and Lexton. WRL is committed to creating opportunities […]
August Biznet Breakfast

August 4 @ 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Join us for the August Biznet Breakfast as two leading Ballarat entrepreneurs share their business journeys. David Young, Managing Director of Petstock, will discuss the company’s growth from a single local store to […]

Get Tickets $38.00 – $48.00
Employer Round Table

August 5 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join Asuria for their Employer Round Table, a collaborative forum bringing together local businesses to discuss workforce needs, skill shortages, and opportunities to strengthen the local talent pipeline. With over 2,500 […]
Science of Authentic Leadership & Culture: Why it Matters for Small Business

August 6 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn how Organisational Psychology can help you build a workplace culture you’re proud of. This practical workshop equips small business leaders to strengthen culture through authentic leadership—aligning values, behaviours and day-to-day decisions. You'll walk away with a simple, tailored approach […]
Social Networking Night!

August 6 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

The date for this event has been changed to a Wednesday only for the month of August. Join Ballarat Business Women on the first Thursday* each month at Aunty Jacks for […]
AI & transformation planning

August 7 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Most SMEs are prioritising digital transformation and AI for 2026, yet many initiatives fail to deliver expected ROI. This collaborative workshop helps SME executives and managers align people, projects, technology, and risk […]

B31 August Business Festival

Biznet Breakfasts

Business Excellence Awards

Uncover Central Highlands

Forage & Feast

CH Growers & Producers Hub

NextGen Collective

Business to Ballarat (b2b)

Ballarat Tradie Network

Business Day Out

Victorian Regional Chamber Alliance

July 2026

#BallBEA2026 Finalist Announcement

Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo 2026

NextGen: Next Steps

August 2026

2026 Ballarat’s Best Pie Awards

Western Renewables Link – Meet the Builder Events

August Biznet Breakfast

Employer Round Table

Science of Authentic Leadership & Culture: Why it Matters for Small Business

Social Networking Night!

AI & transformation planning

Call for greater consultation on Local Government Fair Jobs Code

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