Latrobe City Council, with support from Regional Development Victoria, is excited to announce the 2026 Latrobe City Business Festival and are inviting local businesses, employers, job seekers, students and industry partners to connect, learn and explore opportunities.
Running from Wednesday 14 October to Friday 23 October 2026, the festival will bring together a diverse range of free events including jobs expo, breakfast events, workshops, panel discussions and professional development opportunities across Latrobe City.
Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Sharon Gibson said the festival was an important opportunity to provide development and networking opportunities and create connections across the region.
“The Business Festival gives local businesses a chance to get together, hear from people with useful experience and pick up ideas they can put into action,” Cr Gibson said.
“This year’s program is focused on the things I hear business owners talking about all the time, including finding the right people, using new technology, creating safer retail areas, building inclusive workplaces and business planning.
“Go along to any of the events that interest you, meet new people and learn something new.”
The festival opens with the Jobs Expo on Wednesday 14 October at Moe Town Hall, connecting employers, job seekers, training providers and workforce support services.
The program continues with four breakfast sessions, a futurist keynote presentation, a practical AI workshop and professional development opportunities, before concluding with the Latrobe City Business Chamber People’s Choice Awards on Friday 23 October.
Community members, businesses and professionals are encouraged to view the program, register for events and share opportunities with colleagues, staff and professional networks. All events are free, but spots are limited, so registrations are essential.
Learn more at: latrobecity.com.au/work/businessfestival
Key events
Latrobe City Jobs Expo
Wednesday 14 October 2026 | Moe Town Hall
7.30am – 9am
Breakfast Series one: The Talent Table (Youth Panel)
Thursday 15 October 2026 | MOMO, Traralgon
7.30am – 9am
Future Ready Business: Simon Waller Keynote
Thursday 15 October 2026 | Crown (Phelans Room), Traralgon
6pm – 8.30pm
Breakfast Series two: Safe Shops, Strong Business
Monday 19 October 2026 | Twenty20, Moe
7.30am – 8.45am
Breakfast Series three: Women, Work and AI
Tuesday 20 October 2026 | Café Qu Bah, Morwell
7.30am – 8.45am
Workshop: Practical AI for Real Business Impact
Tuesday 20 October 2026 | Morwell Innovation Centre
9am – 12noon
Turning Inclusive Employment into Business Advantage
Wednesday 21 October 2026 | Morwell Innovation Centre
9am – 4pm
Partnering with Gippsland Multicultural Services
Breakfast Series four: Coffee and Compliance – Navigating New Tax Reforms
Thursday 22 October 2026 | Mantra, Traralgon
7.30am – 8.45am
People’s Choice Awards
Friday 23 October 2026 | Moe Racing Club
Evening event, time to be released
