Bringing together pioneers of supplier diversity

The Knowledge Forum brings together pioneers of supplier diversity with Australia’s leading Indigenous entrepreneurs and business voices – creating a space for important conversations relevant to the sector and the broader Australian landscape.

The Knowledge Forum ticket is available as a one-day pass (includes access to the Knowledge Forum and Networking Reception) or two-day pass (includes access to the Knowledge Forum, Networking Reception and Indigenous Business Tradeshow).

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Event Details
  • Date

    Tuesday 11 August 2026

  • Time

    Knowledge Forum: 8:30am – 4:30pm
    Networking Reception: 4:30pm – 6:30pm

  • Location

    Riverside Theatre, Convention Centre, Level 2
    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

Agenda

7:30am – 8:15am
Breakfast workshop: XXX
Host: Commonwealth Bank
Meeting rooms 1-3
8:30am – 8:50am
Opening proceedings
Riverside Theatre
8:55am – 9:30am
Keynote
Facilitator: Kate Russell (TBC)
Speakers: TBC (TBC)
Riverside Theatre
9:30am – 10:30am
Panel 1: XXXXXX
Facilitator: TBC (TBC)
Speakers: TBC (TBC), TBC (TBC), TBC (TBC)
Riverside Theatre
10:30am – 11:15am
Morning tea
Riverside Theatre Foyer
11:20am – 11:50am
Workshop 1: XXX
Host: TBC
Riverside Theatre
11:50am – 12:20pm
Workshop 2: XXXX
Hosts: TBC
Meeting rooms 4-5
12:25am – 1:20pm
Panel 2: XXXXX
Facilitator: TBC (TBC)
Speakers: TBC (TBC), TBC (TBC), TBC (TBC)
Riverside Theatre
1:30pm – 2:20pm
Meeting rooms 1-3
2:50pm – 3:40pm
Panel 3: XXXXXXX
Facilitator: TBC (TBC)
Speakers: TBC (TBC), TBC (TBC), TBC (TBC))
Riverside Theatre
3:40pm – 4:25pm
In Conversation with Ashleigh Barty AO
Facilitator: Brooke Boney (Knowledge Forum host)
Riverside Theatre
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Networking Reception
Riverside Theatre Foyer

Meet the Host

Brooke Boney

Journalist, media presenter, author and proud Gamilaroi woman