2024 OBM full program of events

Standard Mental Health First Aid is a must for everyone. A two day course where participants learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experience worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. This course increases meaningful conversations, improves wellbeing and gives people confidence to ask for support when needed.

This workshop will introduce you to the transformative potential of Generative AI, with a focus on practical applications in the workplace. You will gain insights into AI basics, explore everyday use cases, and learn about ethical considerations. The session will include interactive demonstrations and practical tips for optimising AI tools like ChatGPT, so a Laptop/Tablet is a must.

This workshop will explore how Transactional Analysis can be used as a tool that revolves around the concept of "transactions" - the interactions and exchanges between individuals.

Within these transactions, TA identifies three ego states: Parent, Adult, and Child. These states represent different modes of thinking, feeling, and behaving, and understanding them is essential for applying TA principles effectively in the workplace.

A leader sets the vision. A manager gets the job done. 

This session will cover the practical aspects of management that are critical to business success - planning and budgeting, systems and processes, monitoring and evaluating, developing other managers - and why all this matters.

You want to grow your business but want to avoid the pitfalls of too fast, too much, too soon?

Join a discussion exploring how to achieve sustainable business growth by seizing opportunities while managing risks.

Learn how to grow, surge, and scale up without overextending your resources.

Some people are amazing at network. But for most of us it's not so easy. Learn how to network without the cringe factor in a safe, friendly and supportive environment hosted by Young Professionals Rotaract NT and Darwin Innovation Hub for all ages.

You are invited to attend the OBM Business at Sunset event in your region. Connect with business leaders, grow your networks and promote your business at this must attend networking event. Traditionally a members only event, this event is free to attend thanks to OBM and the Chamber of Commerce NT.

Standard Mental Health First Aid is a must for everyone. A two day course where participants learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experience worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. This course increases meaningful conversations, improves wellbeing and gives people confidence to ask for support when needed.

"The Human Condition" is your opportunity to explore and address key aspects of workplace dynamics, including cultural diversity, discrimination, burnout, and work-life balance. This is more than just an event, it is an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together in understanding and action.

Panel of experts with audience participation / questions around getting business aware of what compliance requirements currently exist, what's coming and how cyber security and ISO27001 and other compliance requirements go hand in hand to help your business be both cyber safe and compliant.

Critical and strategic thinking simply describe two ways your brain works.

Strategic thinking sets goals and looks into the future. Critical thinking is your internal fact-checker and evaluates and analyses information.

Learn how you can develop these skills, why they are both important, and how to use them.

Learn how to promote your business using short-form video.

Meta Boost is a free program that helps empower businesses as they grow online. Get the knowledge and tools to help navigate today's digital landscape.

Supported by Chamber of Commerce NT and Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA).

Safeguard your business’s online accounts from potential threats.

Meta Boost is a free program that helps empower businesses as they grow online. Get the knowledge and tools to help navigate today's digital landscape.

Supported by Chamber of Commerce NT and Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA).

Harness Generative AI technology to promote your brand and products.

Meta Boost is a free program that helps empower businesses as they grow online. Get the knowledge and tools to help navigate today's digital landscape.

Supported by Chamber of Commerce NT and Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA).

Learn how to use the latest settings, including Meta Advantage Plus.

Meta Boost is a free program that empowers businesses as they grow online. Get the knowledge and tools to help navigate today's digital landscape.

Supported by Chamber of Commerce NT and Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA).

Join EY for an AI workshop that goes beyond the basics. 

Engage in meaningful discussions and activities designed to deepen your understanding of AI's impact on business and the opportunities AI creates. Gain insights into possible AI futures. Examine real-world instances of successful AI implementation. Explore the impact of AI on customer service transformation and learn where to start, or how to progress with effective risk management and governance. (Light refreshments served).

Use elements of strategic, business, operational and personal planning to work out what fits, right now with planning for your business/organisation at this stage of your career in the environment you're working in. This results-oriented workshop helps you pull your thoughts together, as you reflect on your current status, clarify what's important and create a new next stage of development.

You are invited to attend the OBM Business at Sunset event in your region. Connect with business leaders, grow your networks and promote your business at this must attend networking event. Traditionally a members only event, this event is free to attend thanks to OBM, Casuarina Square and the Chamber of Commerce NT.

The workshop is designed to assist you to create an effective diversity framework for your organisation. It will offer tips on recognising and embracing individual diversity, integrating it into daily practice to improve engagement and service delivery. You will also gain tools and strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and clients.

Join business leaders and managers, explore cyber security and new AI productivity tools. Find out why managers are easy targets for hackers, and strategies to protect your business. Understand how business can effectively use AI to increase productivity, as well as how to discern the good from the bad.

Join business leaders and managers, explore cyber security and new AI productivity tools. Find out why managers are easy targets for hackers, and strategies to protect your business. Understand how business can effectively use AI to increase productivity, as well as how to discern the good from the bad.

Join business leaders and managers, explore cyber security and new AI productivity tools. Find out why managers are easy targets for hackers, and strategies to protect your business. Understand how business can effectively use AI to increase productivity, as well as how to discern the good from the bad.

Join business leaders and managers, explore cyber security and new AI productivity tools. Find out why managers are easy targets for hackers, and strategies to protect your business. Understand how business can effectively use AI to increase productivity, as well as how to discern the good from the bad.

Join business leaders and managers, explore cyber security and new AI productivity tools. Find out why managers are easy targets for hackers, and strategies to protect your business. Understand how business can effectively use AI to increase productivity, as well as how to discern the good from the bad.

Join business leaders and managers, explore cyber security and new AI productivity tools. Find out why managers are easy targets for hackers, and strategies to protect your business. Understand how business can effectively use AI to increase productivity, as well as how to discern the good from the bad.

ICN Industry Advisors will assist you to make a new profile or improve your existing profile on the ICN Gateway page. Give your business more opportunities with major projects across a range of industries. 

Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the importance of sustainable business practices and the opportunities they present in today's evolving market. We will also cover the future of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, discussing upcoming trends and requirements that businesses need to prepare for in 2024/2025. This is a valuable opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, ensuring your business is not only compliant but also positioned to thrive in a more sustainable and responsible economy.

Don’t miss out on this chance to gain the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the changing landscape of business sustainability.

David Koch, fondly known as Kochie, is one of Australia's most recognised and respected personalities. In 2023, he ended his 21-year tenure as Australia’s longest-standing breakfast TV host. A former finance journalist and editor, David is now a prominent business commentator, speaker, and Chair of the Port Adelaide AFL Club.

Kochie will deliver an insightful presentation that will empower Territory businesses with game-changing insights while uncovering possibilities for thriving in a dynamic landscape.

David Koch, fondly known as Kochie, is one of Australia's most recognised and respected personalities. In 2023, he ended his 21-year tenure as Australia’s longest-standing breakfast TV host. A former finance journalist and editor, David is now a prominent business commentator, speaker, and Chair of the Port Adelaide AFL Club.

Kochie will deliver an insightful presentation that will empower Territory businesses with game-changing insights while uncovering possibilities for thriving in a dynamic landscape.

Kochie’s presentation will be live streamed from Darwin.

David Koch, fondly known as Kochie, is one of Australia's most recognised and respected personalities. In 2023, he ended his 21-year tenure as Australia’s longest-standing breakfast TV host. A former finance journalist and editor, David is now a prominent business commentator, speaker, and Chair of the Port Adelaide AFL Club.

Kochie will deliver an insightful presentation that will empower Territory businesses with game-changing insights while uncovering possibilities for thriving in a dynamic landscape.

Kochie’s presentation will be live streamed from Darwin.

David Koch, fondly known as Kochie, is one of Australia's most recognised and respected personalities. In 2023, he ended his 21-year tenure as Australia’s longest-standing breakfast TV host. A former finance journalist and editor, David is now a prominent business commentator, speaker, and Chair of the Port Adelaide AFL Club.

Kochie will deliver an insightful presentation that will empower Territory businesses with game-changing insights while uncovering possibilities for thriving in a dynamic landscape.

Kochie’s presentation will be live streamed from Darwin.

David Koch, fondly known as Kochie, is one of Australia's most recognised and respected personalities. In 2023, he ended his 21-year tenure as Australia’s longest-standing breakfast TV host. A former finance journalist and editor, David is now a prominent business commentator, speaker, and Chair of the Port Adelaide AFL Club.

Kochie will deliver an insightful presentation that will empower Territory businesses with game-changing insights while uncovering possibilities for thriving in a dynamic landscape.

Kochie’s presentation will be live streamed from Darwin.

The NTDIN event will provide practical, relevant information and inspiration on how to adopt and develop drone technology to build, grow or improve your business.

Topics will include the basics of flying drones, regulations, equipment, qualifications, how they are used now across the NT and trends in commercial use.

This workshop focuses on the psychological and chemical effects of being constantly stressed and having a sedentary workspace. I will share with you top tips, backed by science, of how to look after your minds and be more productive and focused in our work and personal lives.

Are you working in the domestic education tourism market or do you want to hear more about it? Develop your tourism offering to this important market through insights from teachers and agents from across Australia.

Look at your health and wellbeing through the lens of how our decisions impact our neurology. Learn how to work with our brains to be more productive and improve your mood. This one-hour workshop will run through stress response, mindful living to improve emotions and setting effective expectations.

Networking and light lunch provided.

Join our career ready workshop to learn how to transition from a student / graduate to a value-adding professional. This workshop will cover:

• Improving technical skills
• Enhancing communication and soft-skills
• Building a personal brand
• Boost your professional profile with a LinkedIn photoshoot
• Network with industry professionals.

2024 marks the 31st year of the Chief Minister's NT Export Awards, recognizing top exporters across the Territory. Coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce NT, supported by the NT Government, winners in allocated categories compete nationally. A great opportunity for businesses to gain recognition and grow.

Join us as we celebrate exporters across the NT!

LinkedIn has become an indispensable tool for career building and business development. In this 3-hour Masterclass learn profile optimisation, content creation, connection strategy and using Sales Navigator to generate leads.

Big ideas don't happen in isolation. They come to life alongside a team of experts, professionals, technicians and investors. Learn about how venture capital and angel investment works and how to access it for your big idea.

An introduction to tendering for NT Government contracts. Find out how to identify and respond to tendering opportunities and the resources available that can help you put your best foot forward. This session is intended for those new to tendering and would like to understand the fundamentals of government procurement.

A link to join this online event will be emailed to you direct by the event host closer to the date.

When your organic posting on social media isn't cutting through the noise, eventually you need to turn to paid reach to get your message to your customers. Explore the Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok and LinkedIn ads platforms and see how to boost your reach.

Reduce the negative impacts that stress can have on your mental and physical health to:

• Lessen the amygdala hijack
• Manage cortisol and boost the body’s natural happy ‘chemicals’
• Manage triggers that cause worry or anxiousness

You might have heard of ChatGPT, but have you heard of Claude? Or Perplexity? Or Gemini? Explore the world of AI multi-mode tools for your business and learn how to write, create and streamline your work to get more done in less time.

Unlock the secrets to be a time user and not a time loser to:

• Manage multiple balls in the air
• Increase focus and productivity
• Stop procrastinating 
• Have more balance and YOU time    

You have been using Canva for posters and social media posts but wait until you see just how much else you can do. Learn to build websites, presentations, documents and more in this one-hour Canva upskill class.

Set yourself up for a brilliant day! Ride a bike by the river, move your body outdoors, and enjoy the ensuing focus and productivity at work. Let's adventure together, connect with ourselves and others, and thrive at work and in life.

What's included:

• guided bike tour around the river
• FREE bike and helmet hire
• bike and self-check-in
• FUN!

What you need:   

• functioning bike and helmet
• full water bottle
• closed-toe shoes and appropriate attire for bike riding

If you need to hire a bike and helmet (for FREE) please contact georgelandy@gmail.com to let me know the frame size you need, for example small, medium, or large. The bike and helmet will be waiting for you at our meeting location.

The workshop is designed to assist you create an effective diversity framework for your organisation. It offers tips on recognising and embracing individual diversity, integrating it into daily practices to enhance engagement and service delivery. You will acquire tools and strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and clients.

Join The Policy Room supported by the NT Anti-Discrimination Commission to get your organisation on track to eliminate sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation.  At the end of the workshop, you'll have a plan to craft your positive duty prevention and response policy and action plan.

The success of a manager doesn't come down to the technical tasks. It's about your ability to deal with the most complex, unpredictable part of management - people! Recruitment, retention, engagement and difficult conversations. Manage those below and above you with this effective yet simple tool. Includes networking and lunch.

Two managers. One’s a runaway success, while the other’s busy doing the work of their direct reports. What’s the difference? One’s avoiding difficult conversations, and the other’s been coached on why we avoid them. Crack difficult conversations with this workshop as well as Part 2: Difficult Conversations – Here's the Formula.

An effective manager is one who knows how to create accountability. Building on previous workshops, we’ll step you through non-threatening formulas for tackling difficult conversations that produce reliable teams. Being confident in having those tough talks with everyone - including your CEO - will transform your management style and culture. 

Billed as an afternoon of learning, connecting and growing, Cathy Freeman will share her inspirational story and life achievements at the AusIndustry Business Support Showcase.

The Showcase incorporates an exhibition and six workshops to showcase the support mechanisms available from the Australian Government, Territory Government, and non-government organisations to establish, operate and grow businesses.

This is a free event with limited seating, registration is required for entry.

Territory businesses struggle with staff turnover. Learn how to apply the new NT Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice to engage and retain staff, and reduce turnover and recruitment costs.

Communicate influentially to positively impact your career, stakeholder engagement and project or business unit outcomes. Utilise the four principles of successful communication to:

• Be direct without coming across as being abrupt 
• Share knowledge and ideas confidently and clearly
• Have advanced listening skills
• Build rapport and genuine connections
• Ask meaningful questions

The key goal of the Office of Defence Industry Support is to build sovereign defence industry capability, the ODIS forum will bring together a number of key defence stakeholders and industry partners to help small to medium enterprises better understand the defence industry landscape.

Want to create better videos for your social media or YouTube? Learn how to use CapCut on your phone and laptop to create transitions, add footage and get pro results for free.

Dante St James & Barbara Clifford go head-to-head with all the digital and productivity tools that they use to more smoothly operate their businesses. Whether it's scheduling, tracking, creating or compliance, see all of today's best and most effective tools to streamline your business.

A family day care (FDC) provides childcare in a home-based setting, offering flexible hours and work-from-home opportunities. Learn how to transform your home into a thriving FDC from Kentish who has been providing FDC for over 30 years. Discover essential steps to open the business, requirements, support system, and strategies for success.

This event is being held 2 times; a morning round and an evening round, the content delivered will be the same at each round.

A family day care (FDC) provides childcare in a home-based setting, offering flexible hours and work-from-home opportunities. Learn how to transform your home into a thriving FDC from Kentish who has been providing FDC for over 30 years. Discover essential steps to open the business, requirements, support system, and strategies for success.

This event is being held 2 times; a morning round and an evening round, the content delivered will be the same at each round. A link to join this online event will be emailed to you direct by the event host closer to the date.

Wouldn't it be great if you had a strategy to write great content that people loved online? Learn the framework that we used to amass 2.3 million views of content for clients and ourselves using your topics, your values and five key questions.

Networking isn't easy for everyone. But for those who do it well, they'll tell you how effective it's been for their business. The team from Territory Proud will guide you through how to network better and better take advantage of your industry memberships.

The Chamber will host its inaugural Multicultural Business Support Network in Alice Springs, aimed at empowering migrant entrepreneurs and business owners to grow.

This initiative offers vital resources, expert guidance, and a supportive community to help migrants start or grow their businesses. Join us to connect, learn, and succeed in Alice Springs' vibrant business landscape.

This event has been rescheduled to 16/10/2024 to register click here

A family day care (FDC) provides childcare in a home-based setting, offering flexible hours and work-from-home opportunities. Learn how to transform your home into a thriving FDC from Kentish who has been providing FDC for over 30 years. Discover essential steps to open the business, requirements, support system, and strategies for success.

This event is being held 2 times; a morning round and an evening round, the content delivered will be the same at each round.

A family day care (FDC) provides childcare in a home-based setting, offering flexible hours and work-from-home opportunities. Learn how to transform your home into a thriving FDC from Kentish who has been providing FDC for over 30 years. Discover essential steps to open the business, requirements, support system, and strategies for success.

This event is being held 2 times; a morning round and an evening round, the content delivered will be the same at each round. A link to join this online event will be emailed to you direct by the event host closer to the date.

Increase your customer base with simple, actionable steps and become a disability confident business. Learn best practice inclusion and accessibility tips. Demystify the steps to employing a person with disability. Take action to ensure all members of our community are welcome in your business. Includes light breakfast.

Discussion on how businesses are valued, key factors that add or subtract from value - and others that don't, how owners can address these issues to increase their own business value and where current value trends are at - both in NT and nationally by industry.

"The Human Condition" is your opportunity to explore and address key aspects of workplace dynamics, including cultural diversity, discrimination, burnout, and work-life balance. This is more than just an event it is an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together in understanding and action.

ICN Industry Advisors will assist you to make a new profile or improve your existing profile on the ICN Gateway page. Give your business more opportunities with major projects across a range of industries. 

There are exciting projects and initiatives set to enhance Alice Springs' economy and liveability. This event will bring together project leaders, both from private sector and government, to share project insights, anticipated local input opportunities, and reveal their motivations for developing and investing in the region.

TerritoryQ Long Lunch, celebrating business statemen and their vision. Network at an inspiring gathering of industry leaders and listen to keynote speakers plus a panel of remarkable individuals discuss their long term contribution and how they shaped the past with advice for taking the Territory forward into the future.

This is the biggest networking event you'll go to this year - and it's the least awkward, least difficult and least formal networking event there is. Enjoy speed networking with food, drinks and laughs - with fun, prizes and more for the best networkers of the night!

Business success is more than numbers – come and join us as we take you through the business lifecycle of risks, structures for operational and tax efficiency, succession and importantly Estate Planning. To learn more, hear from our experts from KPMG: Craig Marston, Ben Ades, Megan McGregor, and Diana Morales Clavijo.

Attend our one-day forum and gala dinner with lived experience speakers. 

The Mental Health Professionals Forum will be a one-day event with high level speakers to discuss research, therapeutic intervention and patient care as well as providing networking opportunities. Conference is open to all NT mental health workers and mental health industry stakeholders.

Continue to learn at our lived experience Gala Dinner where we will learn the strengths and resilience of people who are on their mental health journey. Tickets available for both events or each event individually. Please see more information at www.twotwoonetraining.com 

We have more access, more knowledge and more experience in marketing than ever in the history of humankind. Yet businesses still fail to grow, stagnate and even shut down. Why, then, in a world of hundreds of options, does marketing still not work? And how can we fix that?

It's essential for senior managers to spend time working on the strategy and direction that will set their business apart. But often, operational issues pull them away.

Devote two hours to prioritising and planning issues that matter, rather than fighting fires. Return to the office feeling relaxed and focused.

Reliable connectivity is essential for business success, yet many struggle to navigate its complexities and find the right fit. Join the Regional Tech Hub to discover how our free services, support, and dedicated small business officer can help you get connected, stay connected, and thrive in our digital world.

When your organic posting on social media isn't cutting through the noise, eventually you need to turn to paid reach to get your message to your customers. Explore the Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok and LinkedIn ads platforms and see how to boost your reach.

Learn about the ingredients for success, how to turn an organisation around, retailing in the 21st century and making profits in changing times with former Kmart CEO Guy Russo.

Supported by the Darwin City Retailers Association, Mr Russo will outline how, under his leadership, Kmart turned over $600m in profit, sharing his secrets to success.

Tickets include a 2-course meal and 2-hour drink package.

There is an art to taking both product photos and portraits - and this workshop will show you how to do it better than you've ever done before with local photographer Prerak Shah in the Darwin Innovation Hub's secret hideaway studio in Darwin City.

Master Builders NT presents the Women in Construction and Co Forums.

In our fourth year we will continue to bring a fresh and inclusive approach to sharing ideas and information to the NT's construction and related industries.

This is a one-day event with a blend of informative presentations, workshops and roundtables.

Join Tourism NT, Griffith University and Magnum Serviced Apartments to explore the My Green Butler (MGB) project currently being implemented at Magnum Serviced Apartments in Darwin. Discover how this innovative program encourages sustainable practices through education, games, and incentives, aiming to reduce energy use by 30% annually.

Join nbn local, a community first initiative, to discuss connectivity in your region. Learn about the nbn broadband access network, connect with local stakeholders, and explore how faster broadband can benefit your business and the community.

Tapas Strickland, Head of Market Economics at NAB, will present an economic review for the Northern Territory and share insights on currency, markets, interest rates and other economic trends.

In a cost of living crisis and during some of the most uncertain times in recent history, is this the best time to start your own business? Learn what it takes to start, run and grow a business in this free information-packed class.

Ransomware is the most destructive cybercrime threat.

This technical workshop provides hands-on training to protect, detect and respond to a ransomware incident.

The workshop is aimed at Managed Service Providers, Critical Infrastructure and Government sectors.

Participants must be a member of the ASD Cyber Security Partnership Program and is an invitation only event.

Before you dive in the deep end, is that business idea going to work? While there are no guarantees in life, there are some things that make a business more likely to take off and succeed. Free class includes morning tea.

The cost of replacing staff is around 1.5x their salary (ref AHRI).

Moral of the story: explore new and creative ways to keep your staff!

Senior managers and aspiring middle managers will leave this workshop with a plan for creating an organisation where staff are fully invested. Includes light lunch.

Senior managers and business owners complain they waste too much time doing other people’s work. Leave this workshop with 5 actionable ways to get your team doing their job, so you can get on with yours. Improve business outcomes by developing independent, confident teams.

Are your team’s outcomes disappointing? Is engagement flagging and accountability poor? Chances are, your supervision practices need re-energising. Explore new ideas about what supervision could look like and leave this workshop with a plan which will help you avoid resignations and performance management processes. 

Explore the booming video game industry and its profound impact on business and society. Learn how to leverage gaming for marketing, innovation, and employee engagement, and understand the cultural shifts driven by this dynamic sector. 

Rifat Mahmud & Dante St James will introduce the value of automation of the marketing, sales and customer relationships in your business along with a suite of tools that can help you save time, money and hassle so you can get back to doing the things you love.

Tapas Strickland, Head of Market Economics at NAB, will present an economic review for the Northern Territory and share insights on currency, markets, interest rates and other economic trends.

Discussion on how businesses are valued, key factors that add or subtract from value - and others that don't, how owners can address these issues to increase their own business value and where current value trends are at - both in NT and nationally by industry.

Ransomware is the most destructive cybercrime threat.

This technical workshop provides hands-on training to protect, detect and respond to a ransomware incident.

The workshop is aimed at Managed Service Providers, Critical Infrastructure and Government sectors.

Participants must be a member of the ASD Cyber Security Partnership Program and is an invitation only event.

This 5-day program specifically designed for leaders/managers who are ready to take their people skills to the next level by mastering the art of coaching to:

• Increase individual and team performance 
• Expand the intrinsic motivation and self-responsibility of others
• Turn tension, poor behaviours and conflict around
• Cultivate a team culture in which everyone thrives

**Five-day program: (16, 17, 18 Oct and 21 - 22 November 2024)**

Join nbn local, a community-first intitiative, to discuss connectivity in your region. Learn about the nbn broadband access network, connect with local stakeholders, and explore how faster broadband can benefit your business and the community.

Join The Policy Room supported by the NT Anti-Discrimination Commission to get your organisation on track to eliminate sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation.  At the end of the workshop you'll have a plan to craft your positive duty prevention and response policy statement and action plan.

This event is being held multiple times; the content delivered will be the same at each round.

A link to join this online event will be emailed to you direct by the event host closer to the date.

Supercharge your business growth! Join us for an exclusive event where entrepreneurs and people looking to grow their business connect with key business support services.

Discover, engage, and secure future appointments, all while enjoying refreshments. Elevate your success and don't miss this opportunity!

Join us for an insightful evening at Northern Territory Darwin October Business Month, where we'll dive into field data collection and Artificial Intelligence on your data. Discover how to transform raw data into valuable insights, getting your data in the right place where you can use the Power of AI. Deep dive into the world of exploratory analysis to discover how data can help streamline processes, reduce wait times in hospitals, and even reduce crimes. 

Whether you're in the business of memberships, agriculture, mining, or any industry relying on real-time data, this free event will show you in one hour how to use freely available tools like Power BI, Gen AI, Lightfoot, Azure and Konect to optimise operations and drive innovation. Learn from experts and connect with fellow professionals to showcase the coming of artificial intelligence with your data.  

Secure your spot today!

You are invited to attend the OBM Business at Sunset event in your region. Connect with business leaders, grow your networks and promote your business at this must attend networking event. Traditionally a members only event, this event is free to attend thanks to OBM and the Chamber of Commerce NT.

Acclaimed journalist Pip Courtney, who has reported for the ABC’s rural affairs program Landline for 30 years and hosted the popular series since 2012, is coming to Katherine!

As the host of the Katherine Business Dinner, Pip will deliver a keynote on the importance of diversification in agriculture. Drawing on a deep understanding of and experience in telling agricultural stories, she will touch on how diversification can increase income, open up new markets, spread risk & build long-term resilience to climate change.

AI gets a bad rap for producing results that are pretty unreliable at best and utterly incorrect at worst. Perplexity is a solid AI research tool that can help you write grant applications, create content and build strategic plans.

There's more to AI than ChatGPT and Territory innovators are leveraging AI for a number of applications beyond simple content creation. Hear from local entrepreneurs and discuss the ethical, privacy and other potential issues that threaten to hold this technology back.

Face to face workshop on updating the business profile and navigating the Gateway page.

Have trouble remembering what happened in that meeting? Or that task you had to get done by Friday? How about having a single place to store everything that your brain can't seem to hold? Prerak Shah & Dante St James host this look at Notion, Limitless and other tools.

In the dynamic world of manufacturing, Human Resources (HR) plays a critical role that often goes unnoticed. From recruiting the right talent to fostering a positive work environment HR is the backbone of success for manufacturing companies. Join the HR conversation with other industry leaders.

This event will be a Q&A session dedicated to governance and compliance for nonprofit clubs. This open forum invites all compliance-related questions and offers guidance on regulations and funding opportunities, providing essential support for our nonprofit community.

Skål Darwin - Tourism & Hospitality Networking Group invites you to join us for our October Happy Hour event. Our thriving membership of local professionals are dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting Darwin and the Northern Territory. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from industry leaders as they share sector updates and to "do business amongst friends". We look forward to welcoming you! Ticket includes a welcome glass of Jansz, one extra drink ticket and canapes.

ChatGPT has come a very long way from its humble beginnings nearly two years ago. In this information-packed class, explore it's content creation, writing, research, summarising and some things you wouldn't have expected thanks to the latest updates from OpenAI.

This workshop focuses on the psychological and chemical effects of being constantly stressed and having a sedentary work space. I will share with you top tips backed by science of how to look after your minds and be more productive and focused in our work and personal lives.

Join The Policy Room supported by the NT Anti-Discrimination Commission to get your organisation on track to eliminate sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation. At the end of the workshop, you'll have a plan to craft your positive duty prevention and response policy statement and action plan.

This event is being held multiple times; the content delivered will be the same at each round.

A link to join this online event will be emailed to you direct by the event host closer to the date.

As one of Australia’s most respected award-winning journalists and authors, Leigh Sales is now the presenter of the ABC’s beloved Australian Story program. For twelve years prior, she anchored the network's flagship current affairs program, 7.30, and was the face of major news coverage.

As keynote speaker of the annual OBM Women in Business Lunch, Leigh will discuss what she’s learned about human nature, life, and leadership in her thirty years on the frontlines of journalism.

Speaking in front of an audience is a physical, mental and spiritual thing. And over 70% of people are terrified of it.

Learn a simple, repeatable and proven process to choose a topic, build a structure, deliver confidently and impress even yourself with your new speaking skills.

An introduction to tendering for NT Government contracts. Find out how to identify and respond to tendering opportunities and the resources available that can help you put your best foot forward. This session in intended for those new to tendering and would like to understand the fundamentals of government procurement.

Equip yourself with the skills, tools, and knowledge in Grant, Tender, and EOI writing.

Create a solid action plan for making your business more sustainable. Businesses focusing not just on profit, but also people and planet, are outperforming their profit-only peers. Learn how at our practical workshop.

Big ideas don't happen in isolation. They come to life alongside a team of experts, professionals, technicians and investors. Learn about how venture capital and angel investment works and how to access it for your big idea.

Being a manager in a remote community is a 24/7 challenge. Often, there’s nowhere to go for confidential, practical, personalised advice. You could talk to mates in the pub, or you could spend 90mins in a private session with a professional management coach who understands NT communities. Guaranteed to spark ideas for change. Click the 'REGISTER' button to find an available time.

Discover immediate and future job opportunities at the Gove Peninsula Jobs Expo!

Whether you're seeking your next role or considering a career change, this event is your gateway to a brighter future in Nhulunbuy now and post-transition.

Secure your future and help keep local talent thriving!

Presented by Regional Development Northern Territory (RDANT) in partnership with .id (Informed Decisions), this event will provide an overview of the State of the Regions economic dataset. It will demonstrate how this tool can be used by your organisation to provide powerful evidence of the economic impact of your project for a grant application.

Join The Policy Room supported by the NT Anti-Discrimination Commission to get your organisation on track to eliminate sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation.  At the end of the workshop you'll have a plan to craft your positive duty prevention and response policy statement and action plan.

A community event hosted in Maningrida for new and existing businesses including the surrounding homelands to hear about the economic opportunities in the region. Exhibiting the programs and services available to support local economic development.

The success of a manager doesn’t come down to the technical tasks. It’s about your ability to deal with the most complex, unpredictable part of management – people! Recruitment, retention, engagement and difficult conversations. Manage those below and above you with this effective yet simple tool. 

The cost of replacing staff is around 1.5x their salary (ref AHRI).

Moral of the story: explore new and creative ways to keep your staff!

Senior managers and aspiring middle managers will leave this workshop with a plan for creating an organisation where staff are fully invested. 

When you own a small business, it is just as important to spend time working on your business as in your business. Join the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, and mental health and financial experts to hear about free support for small business.

When you own a small business, it is just as important to spend time working on your business as in your business. Join the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, and mental health and financial experts to hear about free support for small business.

A link to join this online event will be emailed to you direct by the event host closer to the date.

Enjoy breakfast while learning! Look at your health and wellbeing through a lens of how our decisions impact our neurology. Learn how to work with our brains to be more productive and feel better. This one-hour workshop will run through understanding your stress response, mindful living to improve emotions and setting effective expectations.

A forum where businesses can share their job vacancies and staffing needs, as well as access available training opportunities. Jobseekers can directly engage with employers to discuss job openings, ask questions about position requirements and establish connections. The goal is to facilitate recruitment, training and meaningful networking.

Two managers. One’s a runaway success, while the other’s busy doing the work of their direct reports. What’s the difference? One’s avoiding difficult conversations, and the other’s been coached on why we avoid them. Crack difficult conversations with this workshop as well as Part 2: Difficult Conversations – Here's the Formula.

You have been using Canva for posters and social media posts, but wait until you see just how much else you can do. Learn to build websites, presentations, documents and edit images and video in this 1.5-hour Canva upskill class showcasing all the latest tools and tricks.

An effective manager is one who knows how to create accountability. Building on previous workshops, we’ll step you through non-threatening formulas for tackling difficult conversations that produce reliable teams. Being confident in having those tough talks with everyone - including your CEO - will transform your management style and culture. 

Discover the power of innovation at our “Activating Innovation in the Territory” event! This dynamic gathering is designed to accelerate creativity and drive progress across the region. Join industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators for a day filled with inspiring keynote speeches and valuable networking opportunities. Learn about the latest trends, share your ideas, and collaborate on projects that will shape the future of the Territory. Whether you’re looking to start a new venture or enhance your current projects, this event is the perfect platform to activate your innovative potential.

Join us for an exciting event in conjunction with October Business Month, where Tourism NT, DITT Small Business Champions, Tourism Top End, and Hospitality NT come together to help you maximise the support available for your tourism business.

Reliable connectivity is essential for business success, yet many struggle to navigate its complexities and find the right fit. Join the Regional Tech Hub to discover how our free services, support, and dedicated small business officer can help you get connected, stay connected, and thrive in our digital world.

Cyber attacks are costly to recover from and every business and organisation is a target.

At this free presentation for Businesses and Not For Profits you will learn about common cyber threats and guidance to protect your organisation.

This catered event is delivered by the NT Government and NT Police.

World-renowned artificial intelligence (AI) expert, Dr Alan D. Thompson, specialises in augmenting human intelligence and advancing the evolution of ‘integrated AI’. He works with ASX 100 companies, major governments and intergovernmental entities, including UN member states, providing advice on AI.

Alan will present his keynote address ‘Artificial Intelligence and Your Business’.

Developing East Arnhem Limited (DEAL) invite Yolŋu entrepreneurs, individuals and Traditional Owners interested in welcoming visitors to their Country to find out more about tourism. Meet tourism development representatives and Yolŋu currently involved in tourism or considering entering the tourism industry to discuss opportunities, business ideas and available supports.

Supercharge your business growth! Join us for an exclusive event where entrepreneurs connect with key business support services.

Discover, engage, and secure future appointments, all while enjoying refreshments. Elevate your success and don't miss this opportunity!

You are invited to attend the OBM Business at Sunset event in your region. Connect with business leaders, grow your networks and promote your business at this must attend networking event. Traditionally a members only event, this event is free to attend thanks to OBM and the Chamber of Commerce NT.

Whether you're looking to safeguard your operations against market volatility or seeking the next big growth opportunity, the Ready, Steady, Scale Symposium is a must in your calendar!

Engage in insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and panel discussions covering everything you need to know about successful scaling and stabilizing growth.

Click through to see more details.

Standard Mental Health First Aid is a must for everyone. A two day course where participants learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experience worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. This course increases meaningful conversations, improves wellbeing and gives people confidence to ask for support when needed.

A mental fitness workshop to give women in agriculture and horticulture the tools and skills to manage well-being during future drought, facilitated by internationally acclaimed facilitator and coach, Sue Kohn Taylor.

This event is being held 3 times across 2 days, the content delivered will be the same at each round.

Are your team’s outcomes disappointing? Is engagement flagging and accountability poor? Chances are, your supervision practices need re-energising. Explore new ideas about what supervision could look like and leave this workshop with a plan which will help you avoid resignations and performance management processes. 

A link to join this online event will be emailed to you direct by the event host closer to the date.

Watch the finalists present their big ideas at the exciting Croc Pitch event. Entrepreneurs and innovators compete for the chance to secure up to $1 million of venture capital investment in scalable services, products, or technologies that bring economic value, skills, or technological know-how to the Territory.

ICN Industry Advisors will assist you to make a new profile or improve your existing profile on the ICN Gateway page. Give your business more opportunities with major projects across a range of industries. 

Join us for the Inspired: Women Networking Luncheon, a two-hour event designed to ignite your confidence and energy. Enjoy lunch and a glass of bubbly while hearing from inspiring women. Learn practical strategies to overcome personal challenges and leave motivated to take action. This fun, interactive event is all about inspiring you to take bold steps.

This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from Lord Ian Botham, the UK's Trade Envoy to Australia, on trade links with the United Kingdom post-Brexit.

Enjoy Lord Botham's own business career experiences drawing on his leadership skills gained from many years of captaining the England cricket team.

A mental fitness workshop to give women in agriculture and horticulture the tools and skills to manage well-being during future drought, facilitated by internationally acclaimed facilitator and coach, Sue Kohn Taylor.

This event is being held 3 times across 2 days, the content delivered will be the same at each round.

Hear about the current and future opportunities for projects in Jabiru and surrounds.

Network with other businesses operating in the region and meet with organisations that have programs, services and initiatives that support business development, from an idea to start up and growth.

Tourism East Arnhem (TEA) and Tourism Top End (TTE) are your local and regional tourism organisations serving East Arnhem. Come for an informal event to meet with TEA and TTE to find out more about the work both organisations do to champion the destination and build and grow member tourism offerings.

Join us on Thursday, 24th October, for an Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink) project update by DarwinLink Managing Director, Cameron Garnsworthy. This event will provide an update on the project's progress including its recently obtained environmental approval.

Build critical thinking skills to assist you to effectively analyse information and situations, from sound judgments and make confident and considered decisions by:

• Understanding biases
• Questioning thinking patterns
• Being willing to be wrong
• Recognising contradictions
• Valuing the different thinking patterns of others

Standard Mental Health First Aid is a must for everyone. A two day course where participants learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experience worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. This course increases meaningful conversations, improves wellbeing and gives people confidence to ask for support when needed.

A mental fitness workshop to give women in agriculture and horticulture the tools and skills to manage well-being during future drought, facilitated by internationally acclaimed facilitator and coach, Sue Kohn Taylor.

This event is being held 3 times across 2 days, the content delivered will be the same at each round.

For the last four months, these ten diverse, fresh, local voices have been training for a gala event that brings together the Territory's conference and event organisers with brand new talent who are trained and ready to be keynote speakers. The prize? $2,000 of paid speaking events in 2025!

Wouldn't it be great if you had a strategy to write great content that people loved online? Learn the framework that we used to amass 2.3 million views of content for clients and ourselves using your topics, your values and five key questions. Includes free online tool access.

Master Builders NT once again presents the Women in Construction & Co Forums.

In our fourth year we will continue to bring a fresh and inclusive approach to sharing ideas and information for everyone in the construction and related industries.

This is a one-day event with a blend of informative presentations, workshops and roundtables.

Private investment is being increasingly used to support the expansion of business that are growing fast but don't have the capital to support that growth. This session presents the private equity and venture capital options that are available to mature and growing businesses.

As your business grows, your best workers are suddenly becoming managers and leaders. These are the communications and interpersonal skills that they need to thrive as they transition from on-the-tools to leaders of people.

An introduction to tendering for NT Government contracts. Find out how to identify and respond to tendering opportunities and the resources available that can help you put your best foot forward. This session in intended for those new to tendering and would like to understand the fundamentals of government procurement.

Two managers. One’s a runaway success, while the other’s busy doing the work of their direct reports. What’s the difference? One’s avoiding difficult conversations, and the other’s been coached on why we avoid them. Crack difficult conversations with this workshop as well as Part 2: Difficult Conversations – Here's the Formula.

A link to join this online event will be emailed to you direct by the event host closer to the date.

An effective manager is one who knows how to create accountability. Building on previous workshops, we’ll step you through non-threatening formulas for tackling difficult conversations that produce reliable teams. Being confident in having those tough talks with everyone - including your CEO - will transform your management style and culture. 

A link to join this online event will be emailed to you direct by the event host closer to the date.

A networking event by The Awesome Women's Collective especially for Women.

The event will feature guest speakers sharing their story around the theme of 'Doing Business like a Woman' and will provide opportunities for women attending to share their own story on stage.

With a focus on Connect-working and Giving Women a Voice, all profits from ticket sales will go directly to creating safe spaces and yarning circles for women who have experienced domestic violence and, rape and sexual assault.

For Business Owners and managers who sometimes feel overwhelmed and lack a conscious strategy to elevate employee engagement. Discover proven systems to enhance performance and retention and gain more time freedom. Join this interactive workshop to create a culture of trust and inclusion. Light refreshments will be served

The Barkly Futures Forum 2024 invites you to take part in a range of workshops developed for the Barkly Region.

Click REGISTER to see the full schedule of events and register your attendance.

Reliable connectivity is essential for business success, yet many struggle to navigate its complexities and find the right fit. Join the Regional Tech Hub to discover how our free services, support, and dedicated small business officer can help you get connected, stay connected, and thrive in our digital world.

With all the talk of AI right now, what are the ways that Territory businesses can benefit from these new tools? This session explores the key tools that help you save time, energy and money on everyday tasks in your business.

Communicating your value and what's important to you and your customers is one thing in person, but when it comes to writing, not everyone is on the same page. Learn the core skills to writing for your website, your socials and your emails.

Join our masterclass to discover how to ethically leverage AI in education. With the advancement of language learning models such as ChatGPT and image generators like Midjourney, the landscape of teaching is changing fast. Understanding these systems is key to engaging young people in the digital fields.

You are invited to attend the OBM Business at Sunset event in your region. Connect with business leaders, grow your networks and promote your business at this must attend networking event. Traditionally a members only event, this event is free to attend thanks to OBM, Charles Darwin University and the Chamber of Commerce NT.

The Barkly Futures Forum 2024 invites you to take part in a range of workshops developed for the Barkly Region.

Click REGISTER to see the full schedule of events and register your attendance.

Understand the reactions and behaviours of self and others more with essential ‘modern day’ emotional intelligence and resilience to:

• Rise above the impact of negativity
• Bounce back from challenges and help others do the same 
• Understand the difference between emotions and feelings and regulate them mindfully
• Influence more self-awareness and positive vibes in your workplace.

Join The Policy Room supported by the NT Anti-Discrimination Commission to get your organisation on track to eliminate sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation.  At the end of the workshop you'll have a plan to craft your positive duty prevention and response policy statement and action plan.

Seeking to balance performance and wellbeing within your life and team environment? This workshop is designed to help participants unlock their full potential by tapping into flow states - an optimal state of consciousness where we feel and perform at our best.

Navigate tension, minimise conflict, diffuse drama and gain the tools to:

• Deal with defensiveness and misunderstandings
• Maintain healthy boundaries
• Assertively address unacceptable behaviour
• Help cultivate a more positive workplace culture

Who said management training can't be fun? Tackle important topics while not taking yourself too seriously in this quizzical event!

Form a team with your fellow managers for a loud, raucous session that's bound to deliver fresh ideas and solutions.

Includes prizes, networking and finger food.