South Australia in Shift Mode for February 2026 – Opportunities Every Founder and Business Leader Should Be Tracking

Across South Australia’s thriving innovation ecosystem, events, networking meetups, and practical growth-focused sessions are popping up that aren’t just “nice to attend” but genuinely strategic for founders, teams and entrepreneurs.

Whether you’re sharpening your network, learning actionable skills, or positioning your business for better traction this year, now’s the time to plug into the conversations, connections and opportunities that will move the dial.

From curated networking nights to workshops and leadership summits designed for real-world impact, the February calendar has something every growth-minded business owner should be aware of.

Face-to-Face Events in South Australia in February 2026

EmpowHER Circle – Monthly Connection & Collaboration February 2026   

Date: 02 Feb 2026

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm ACDT

Organiser: Gabriella – Money Wellness Guide

Venue: Nature’s Providore (Living Choice, Fullarton), 123 Fisher Street, Fullarton, SA 5063

Cost: A$11.90

 

Business Builders February Networking Drinks        

Date: 02 Feb 2026

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: Business Builders

Venue: Ambra Spirits Distillery Bar & Restaurant, Thebarton SA

Cost: $22.50 + GST + $2.18

 

Community Coffee Adelaide: Meet the Members in February!       

Date: 03 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am ACDT

Organiser: CORE Innovation Hub

Venue: CORE Innovation Hub Adelaide Adelaide SA, Australia

Cost: Free

 

TikTok for Business: From Zero to Algorithm with AI

Date: 03 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm GMT+10:30

Organiser: Digital Marketing AOK

Venue: The Duke of Brunswick Hotel, Adelaide

Cost: A$262.84

 

Neurodivergent Women in Business – Gawler Nan Berret   

Date: 03 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm GMT+10:30

Organiser: Mingle Co.

Venue: Gawler Civic Centre, 89-91 Murray Street, Gawler, SA 5118

Cost: A$22.49

 

Marketing in Action – NDIS Workshop and Networking Event         

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ACDT

Organiser: Be Remarkable Disability Services

Venue: 9 Charles Street, West Lakes, SA 5021

Cost: A$22.49

 

Women in Business: Bubbles & Pole networking event

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Venue: Pole4Fitness Adelaide CBD, Level 1/46 Morphett ST, SA 5000

RSVP to celina.sicari@tqcsi.com

 

Adelaide Hills Tourism Industry Networking Event February 2026 ‘New Year, New Connections’             

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm ACDT

Venue: Ambleside Distillers, 1 Ambleside Rd, Hahndorf SA 5245

Cost: $45.00

 

SustainHer Hills | You Deserve to Be Heard: Communicate with Confidence         

Date: 05 Feb 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

 

She Connects – A Safe And Welcoming Space For Women To Connect And Grow  

Date: 05 Feb 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: Leanne Maree

Venue: Feathers Hotel, 516 Glynburn Road, Burnside, SA 5066

Cost: $33.08

 

SBC Social Networking          

Date: 09 Feb 2026

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm ACDT

Organiser: Southern Business Connections

Venue: Marion Hotel Mitchell Park SA, Australia

Cost: Free

 

Neurodivergent Women in Business – Roisin Mcilduff         

Date: 10 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm GMT+10:30

Organiser: Mingle Co.

Venue: Ngutungka Henley, 378 Seaview Road, Henley Beach, SA 5022

Cost: A$22.49

 

Brand You – Personal Brand Workshop        

Date: 10 Feb 2026

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm ACDT

Organiser: RDA Limestone Coast

Venue: Wild Game Wine, 91 Ormerod St, Naracoorte SA 5271

Cost: $30.00

 

Self-Employment Assistance Showcase        

Date: 11 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: City of Charles Sturt

Venue: Civic Centre, City of Charles Sturt, 72 Woodville Road, Woodville South, SA 5011

Cost: Free

 

Polaris Business Fundamentals Group Session – Adelaide Plains Council    

Date: 11 Feb 2026

Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: The Polaris Centre

Venue: Adelaide Plains Council Two Wells Chamber, Two Wells, SA

Cost: Free

 

Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast – Brand You Workshop

Date: 11 Feb 2026

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Organiser: Regional Development Australia – Limestone Coast

Venue: Woolstore Brewery 36 Margaret Street MOUNT GAMBIER, SA 5290 Australia

Cost: $30.00

 

Network and Grow    

Date: 11 Feb 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: Network and Grow

Venue: The Grove, 232 Grenfell Road, Surrey Downs, SA 5126

Cost: $22.49

 

Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast – Brand You Workshop

Date: 12 Feb 2026

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Organiser: Regional Development Australia – Limestone Coast

Venue: Harvest Providore 17 McBain Street KEITH, SA 5267

Cost: $30.00

 

Business Talks: Practical AI for South Australian Businesses

Date: 12 Feb 2026

Time: 7:30 am – 9:00 am ACDT

Organiser: South Australian Business Chamber

Venue: South Australian Business Chamber, 136 Greenhill Road, Unley, SA 5061

 

Adelaide – Empower Her Networking – Self Love as a Business Strategy     

Date: 13 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am ACDT

Organiser: Empower Her Community

Venue: Plant 4 Bowden, 5 Third Street, Bowden, SA 5007

Cost: $22.60

 

Supply Nation – Indigenous Business Trade Fair Adelaide   

Date: 17 Feb 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Organiser: Supply Nation

Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre Halls F, G & H, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia

Cost: Free

 

City of Charles Sturt presents Auctus – Self-Employment Assistance Taster

Date: 17 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: City of Charles Sturt

Venue: Civic Centre, City of Charles Sturt, 72 Woodville Road, Woodville South, SA 5011

Cost: Free

 

Neurodivergent Women in Business – Krystle Jencik

Date: 17 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm GMT+10:30

Organiser: Mingle Co.

Venue: Cove Civic Centre 1 Ragamuffin Dve HALLETT COVE SA

Cost: A$22.49

 

SA | Return To Business Long Lunch: Behind the Ballot       

Date: 17 Feb 2026

Time: 12:00 pm – 15:00 pm GMT+11

Organiser: French-Australian Chamber of Commerce

Venue: Glen Ewin Estate, 43 Lower Hermitage Rd, Lower Hermitage, South Australia

Cost: A$88

 

2026 Innovation Leaders Network: Leading at Scale

Date: 17 Feb 2026

Time: 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: Department of State Development

Venue: University of South Australia, City West Campus (The Bradley Forum, Hawke Building) Adelaide SA, Australia

Cost: Free

 

PAE Business – One on One Business Support Meeting with Office for Small and Family Business

Date: 18 Feb 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 3:45 pm

Organiser: City of Port Adelaide Enfield

Venue: Port Adelaide Main Council Office 163 St Vincent Street PORT ADELAIDE, SA 5015 Australia Cost: Free

 

Polaris Business Fundamentals Group Session – Alexandrina Council         

Date: 18 Feb 2026

Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: The Polaris Centre

Venue: Strathalbyn Town Hall, High Street, 11 Strathalbyn, SA 5255

Cost: Free

 

Business Connection in Motion: ‘Women in the West’ Walk & Talk

Date: 19 Feb 2026

Time: 9:15 am – 11:30 am ACDT

Organiser: Courage to Change Collective

Venue: Grange Jetty Cafe, 487 Esplanade, Grange, SA 5022

Cost: Free

 

Cost: Free Regional Business Innovation Growth Hack in Wallaroo, South Australia           

Date and Time: 19 Feb 2025 09:30 am – 20 Feb 2025 02:30 pm ACDT

Organiser: Sea to Valley Startups

Venue: Wallaroo Sailing Club

Cost: Free

 

AI Basics : How to write prompts to get what you want      

Date: 19 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: City of Unley Libraries

Venue: Unley Civic Library, 181 Unley Road, Unley, SA 5061

Cost: Free

 

The Multicultural Professional Network       

Date: 20 Feb 2026

Time: 5:30 pm ‑ 9:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: Adelaide Diversity Forum

Venue: Hub Australia, Adelaide

Cost: $25.00

 

Job Interview Skills (for Non-Native English Speakers)         

Date: 21 Feb 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: Skillhive Australia

Venue: Burnside Ballroom (Corner Room), 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore, SA 5065

Cost: $29.89

 

Sales Training: Close Like a Leader + Cost: Free Mystery Gifts!       

Date: 21 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: Green Knight Coaching

Venue: 96 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton, SA 5033

Cost: Free

 

City of Charles Sturt Presents Auctus – Business Plan Development Workshops    

Date: 24-26 Feb 2026 & 03-04 Mar 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: WBL

Venue: City of Charles Sturt Civic Centre (Room CC1), 72 Woodville Road, Woodville, SA

Cost: Free

 

Stretton Centre – How to use social media effectively for your business   

Date: 24 Feb 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

 

Neurodivergent Women in Business – Adelaide Hills, Niki Bonfield

Date: 24 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm GMT+10:30

Organiser: Mingle Co.

Venue: Mount Barker Community Centre, 3 Dumas Street, Mount Barker, SA 5251

Cost: A$22.49

 

The Compass and The Engine

Date: 25 Feb 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am ACDT

Organiser: Tammy Edwards – Business Coach & Group Facilitator

Venue: Nailsworth Community Hall, 31 D’Erlanger Avenue, Collinswood, SA 5081

Cost: $80.72

 

Stretton Centre – Business Workshop: Find Your Voice – Speak about your Business with Confidence        

Date: 25 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Organiser: Stretton Centre

Venue: Stretton Centre 307 Peachey Road MUNNO PARA, SA 5115 Australia

Cost: $30.00

 

Polaris Business Fundamentals Group Session         

Date: 25 Feb 2026

Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: The Polaris Centre

Venue: Polaris Centre, Innovation House, 50 Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes, SA 509

Cost: Free

 

SA | FACCI x Alliance Française French Film Festival | Special screening     

Date: 25 Feb 2026

Time: (17:30 – 21:00) GMT+11

Organiser: FACCI

Venue: Palace Nova Cinema Eastend

Cost: A$45

 

Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island – Grant Writing Masterclass – Fleurieu         

Date: 26 Feb 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Organiser: Regional Development Australia – Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kanagroo Islan

Venue: Mount Compass Memorial Hall 1 Peters Terrace MOUNT COMPASS, SA 5210 Australia

Cost: $50 (incl. GST) + booking fee

 

Career Compass | 26 Feb 2026         

Date: 26 Feb 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm GMT+10:30

Organiser: South Australian Business Chamber

Venue: South Australian Business Chamber, Level 1, 136 Greenhill Road Unley, SA 5061

Cost: Free

 

Online Events in South Australia in February 2026

LegalVision – Preparing Your Business Success in 2026 – VIRTUAL  

Date: 03 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Organiser: Legal Vision

Cost: Free

 

Indigenous Business Australia – Marketing Fundamentals – VIRTUAL         

Date: 03 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Organiser: The Circle

Cost: Free

 

Get more Google reviews and turn them into sales 

Date: 03 Feb 2026

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: NSW – Realise Business

Cost: Free

 

Launch your Business Webinar         

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Organiser: ABH

Cost: Free

 

Adelaide Business Hub – Launch your Business Webinar – VIRTUAL

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Organiser: The Circle

Cost: Free

 

The AI Marketing stack: Squeeze more juice out of the tools you already use        

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am AEDT

Organiser: VIC – Melbourne Innovation Centre

Cost: Free

 

Social media and content marketing: Webinar        

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: VIC – Business Victoria

Cost: Free

 

LegalVision – Key Contracts Every Education & Training Business Needs (and How to Get Them Right) – VIRTUAL   

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Organiser: Legal Vision

Cost: Free

 

Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island – Psychological Safety – VIRTUAL        

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Organiser: Regional Development Australia – Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kanagroo Island

Cost: Free

 

Design eye-catching graphics in Canva to attract more customers 

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: NSW – Realise Business

Cost: Free

 

Marketing your business       

Date: 04 Feb 2026

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm AWST

Organiser: WA – Small Business Development Corporation

Cost: $20.00

 

Introduction to the R&DTI     

Date: 05 Feb 2026

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM GMT+5:30

Organiser: AU Govt.

 

Indigenous Business Australia – Budgeting & Finance Strategy – VIRTUAL 

Date: 05 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Organiser: Indigenous Business Australia

Cost: Free

 

Business essentials: Budgeting and finance strategy

Date: 05 Feb 2026

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: Indigenous Business Australia IBA

Cost: Free

 

Maximising your marketing: Webinar          

Date: 05 Feb 2026

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: VIC – Business Victoria

Cost: Free

 

Winning government grants and tenders: Webinar 

Date: 10 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: VIC – Business Victoria

Cost: Free

 

LegalVision – Managing Data Breaches: Prevention, Response, and Recovery – VIRTUAL         

Date: 10 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Organiser: Legal Vision

Cost: Free

 

Starting a business    

Date: 10 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST

Organiser: WA – Small Business Development Corporation

Cost: Free

 

2026 ChatGPT secrets: The right AI prompts for maximum results for your business           

Date: 11 Feb 2026

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: NSW – Realise Business

Cost: Free

 

Ending employment: FAQs every employer should know!  

Date: 11 Feb 2026

Time: 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm AEDT

Organiser: Fair Work Ombudsman

Cost: Free

 

Building Circular Economies: Innovation, Technology and Regional Leadership     

Date: 12 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: Regional Australia Institute

Cost: Free

 

Get your meta ads set up for 2026

Date: 12 Feb 2026

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ACDT

Organiser: SA – Adelaide Business Hub

Cost: Free

 

The Export Council of Australia – Global Market Opportunities 2026 – VIRTUAL    

Date: 12 Feb 2026

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Organiser: The Export Council of Australia

Cost: Free

 

How to write a business plan

Date: 12 Feb 2026

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm AWST

Organiser: WA – Small Business Development Corporation

Cost: $20.00

 

Private AI for business: How to use AI tools safely without exposing customer data           

Date: 13 Feb 2026

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: NSW – Realise Business

Cost: Free

 

Social media and content marketing: Webinar        

Date: 16 Feb 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: VIC – Business Victoria

Cost: Free

 

Changes to gender equality requirements for business       

Date: 17 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am AEDT

Organiser: Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Cost: $0.00 to $25.00

 

Digital marketing essentials  

Date: 18 Feb 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST

Organiser: WA – Small Business Development Corporation

Cost: $20.00

 

The Smart LinkedIn Playbook: Human Stories, Strategic Impact, and AI Edge         

Date: 19 Feb 2026

Time: 5:30 am – 7:00 am GMT+5:30

Organiser: Australian Industry Group BIG Hub®

Cost: $77.00

 

Starting a business    

Date: 24 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST

Organiser: WA – Small Business Development Corporation

Cost: Free

 

Economic Development Essentials for Elected Members    

Date: 25 Feb 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: EDA

Cost: $550 + GST

 

LegalVision – Workplace Safety in Healthcare: Your Legal Obligations Explained – VIRTUAL

Date: 25 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Organiser: LegalVision

Cost: Free

 

Indigenous Business Australia – Export Finance with Export Finance Australia – VIRTUAL         

Date: 25 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Organiser: Indigenous Business Australia Export Finance Australia

Cost: Free

 

Understanding business financials   

Date: 25 Feb 2026

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm AWST

Organiser: WA – Small Business Development Corporation

Cost: $20.00

 

LegalVision – The Most Common Legal Mistakes Accounting Practices Make – VIRTUAL         

Date: 26 Feb 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Organiser: LegalVision

Cost: Free