South Australia’s business scene is heating up in March 2026. From major startup festivals and hands-on workshops to high-impact networking opportunities and strategy-focused sessions, this month is stacked with chances for founders, innovators, and changemakers to learn, connect and accelerate their goals.
Whether you’re after investor introductions, practical skills, or fresh ideas to scale, here’s your guide to the standout events powering SA’s entrepreneurial community this March.
Face-to-Face Events in South Australia in March 2026
Stretton Centre – Exploring Self-Employment Taster
Date: 03 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Organiser: Stretton Centre
Venue: Stretton Centre 307 Peachey Road MUNNO PARA, SA 5115 Australia
Cost: Free
Smart Installer Roadshow | March 2026 | Adelaide
Date: 03 Mar 2026
Time: 2:30 pm ACDT
Organiser: Smart Energy Council
Venue: Fuego by the Sea, 9 Barcoo Road, West Beach, SA 5024
Cost: $0 – $25
Stretton Centre – Marketing Fundamentals for Small Business
Date: 04 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Organiser: Stretton Centre
Venue: Stretton Centre 307 Peachey Road MUNNO PARA, SA 5115 Australia
Cost: $30.00
WiDA SA – International Women’s Day
Date: 04 Mar 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm GMT+10:30
Organiser: Women in Defence Association
Venue: Ayers House
Cost: A$127.61
Polaris Business Fundamentals Group Session – Victor Harbor Council
Date: 04 Mar 2026
Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACDT
Organiser: The Polaris Centre
Venue: Business Victor Harbor, 23 Victoria Street, 2 Victor Harbor, SA 5211
Cost: Free
Women in Creative Business Hellenic Australia
Date: 04 Mar 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm ACDT
Organiser: Chamber of Commerce and Industry South Australia
Venue: The Light Room at ILA, 63 Light Square, Level 1 Adelaide, SA 5000
Cost: From A$33.08
Western Business Leaders – Women in the West – International Women’s Day
Date: 05 Mar 2026
Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am ACDT
Organiser: City of Charles Sturt
Venue: Stella Restaurant 257 Seaview Road #2 Henley Beach, SA 5022 Australia
Cost: Free
SustainHer Hills Monthly Connect | Women in Business Adelaide Hills
Date: 05 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ACDT
Organiser: Amplify Business Coaching & Consulting
Venue: The Barker Hotel, 32 Gawler Street, Mount Barker, SA 5251
Cost: $45.00
International Women’s Day 2026
Date: 05 Mar 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm pm ACDT
Organiser: Amazon Web Services User Group (Adelaide)
Venue: Innovation and Collaboration Centre, 9 Light Square (ground floor, building access via Philip St) · Adelaide
Cost: Free
International Women’s Day 2026 Luncheon
Date: 06 Mar 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm ACDT
Organiser: South Australian Business Chamber
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000
Cost: From $222.98
WIC International Women’s Day | Balance the Scales
Date: 06 Mar 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:30pm GMT+10:30
Organiser: Civil Contractors Federation SA
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre
Cost: From A$187
Adelaide International Women’s Day Lunch
Date: 10 Mar 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm GMT+10:30
Organiser: One Community
Venue: Adelaide Zoo, Plane Tree Drive, Adelaide, SA 5000
Cost: From A$128.37
NDIS Business Networking Event | Psychosocial Pathways
Date: 11 Mar 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm ACDT
Organiser: Eddy Rogers
Venue: 109 Woodville Road, Woodville South, SA 5011
Cost: A$15.08
Polaris Business Fundamentals Group Session – Mt Barker Council
Date: 11 Mar 2026
Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACDT
Organiser: The Polaris Centre
Venue: Summit Sport and Recreation Park
Cost: Free
IGNITION SA | Business Basics for Creatives Workshop | Adelaide Hills
Date: 13 Mar 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm ACDT
Organiser: Creative Plus Business
Venue: Fabrik Arts + Heritage, Lobethal Woollen Mill, Lobethal SA
Cost: $55.00
Resume Writing – Get Set for the Jobs Expo
Date: 18 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ACDT
Organiser: City of Charles Sturt
Venue: Seaton Ramblers Football & Sports Club, Pedlar Street, Seaton, SA 5023
Cost: Free
Connecting Women in Business Network Lunch
Date: 18 Mar 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ACDT
Organiser: The Polaris Centre
Venue: Port Admiral Hotel
Cost: $35.00
SBC Professional Networking + Profitable Networking Workshop
Date: 18 Mar 2026
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:30pm ACDT
Organiser: SBC
Venue: Parkside Hotel, 142 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside SA 5063, Australia
Cost: $40.00 + $1.50 fee
Date: 19 Mar 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Organiser: Regional Development Australia – Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kanagroo Island
Venue: Fabrik Arts + Heritage Old Woollen Mill 1 Adelaide, Lobethal Road Lobethal, SA 5241
Cost: $50.00
Adelaide STEM Women Graduate Careers Event
Date: 20 Mar 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ACDT
Organiser: STEM Women
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre North Terrace Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Cost: Free
Date: 25 Mar 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Venue: Kingscote Town Hall 43 Dauncey Street KINGSCOTE, SA 5223 Australia
Cost: $50 (incl. GST) + booking fee
Western Adelaide Jobs Expo 2026
Date: 25 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 02:00 pm ACDT
Organiser: Western Adelaide Jobs Expo 2026
Venue: 98 Port Rd Hindmarsh, SA 5007 Australia
Cost: Free
Polaris Business Fundamentals Group Session
Date: 25 Mar 2026
Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACDT
Organiser: The Polaris Centre
Venue: Polaris Centre, Innovation House
Cost: Free
Adelaide Networking Event – 2026
Date: 26 Mar 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm ACDT
Organiser: Australian Pipelines and Gas Association
Venue: Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000
Cost: $100 – $180
Cost: Free Coworking & Get Stuff Done Pop In – Port Pirie, SA
Date: 27 Mar 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm GMT+10:30
Organiser: Sea to Valley Startups
Venue: Port Pirie Regional Library, 3 Wandearah Road, Port Pirie South, SA 5540
Cost: Free
Online Events in March 2026
Indigenous Business Australia – Building Blocks for Business Success – VIRTUAL
Date: 03 Mar 2026
Time: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Organiser: IBA
Cost: Free
Applying to register your R&D activities
Date: 05 Mar 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM GMT+5:30
Organiser: AU Govt.
Indigenous Business Australia – Marketing Fundamentals – VIRTUAL
Date: 05 Mar 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Organiser: Indigenous Business Australia
Cost: Free
An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers workshop
Date: 05 Mar 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm AEDT
Organiser: AU Govt.
Cost: Free
LegalVision – Stop Brand Copycats: Trade Mark Protection for the Fashion Industry – VIRTUAL
Date: 12 Mar 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Organiser: LegalVision
Cost: Free
Department of Finance – Building your best tender response supplier workshop – VIRTUAL
Date: 12 Mar 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Organiser: Department of Finance
Cost: Free
Indigenous Business Australia – Budgeting & Finance Strategy – VIRTUAL
Date: 17 Mar 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Organiser: IBA
Cost: Free
Indigenous Business Australia – Create a Lean Business Plan – VIRTUAL
Date: 19 Mar 2026
Time: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Organiser: IBA
Cost: Free
Indigenous Business Australia – Procurement Workshop – VIRTUAL
Date: 24 Mar 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Organiser: IBA
Cost: Free
Date: 24 Mar 2026
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Organiser: Fair Work Ombudsman
Cost: Free
Indigenous Business Australia – Business Growth Series Part 1 – VIRTUAL
Date: 25 Mar 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Organiser: IBA
Cost: Free
Indigenous Business Australia – Your Business & IBA – VIRTUAL
Date: 26 Mar 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Organiser: IBA
Cost: Free
Indigenous Business Australia – Building Blocks for Business Success – VIRTUAL
Date: 30 Mar 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Organiser: IBA
Cost: Free