Startup, Entrepreneurial & Business Events You Can’t Miss

Heating up this April with a lineup of entrepreneurial events designed to empower founders, connect changemakers, and drive real business growth. From pitch nights and founder meetups to sector‑specific workshops and investor forums, April 2026 offers something for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

Whether you’re building your first venture, scaling a startup, or looking to expand your network, this curated calendar highlights the events that will help you learn, collaborate, innovate, and grow across South Australia. Dive in and plan your month of opportunity and impact:

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

AI in Action – Networking with Real Intelligence  

Date: 01 Apr 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Organiser: AAIIG

Venue: CORE Innovation Hub AdelaideAdelaide, SA

Cost: Free

 

Launchpad: turning your small business idea into reality

Date: 01 Apr 2026

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Organiser: City of Tea Tree Gully

Venue: Community Learning Centre at the Tea Tree Gully Library, Modbury, SA

Cost: $20.00

 

Beyond the Game: Leaders in Sport         

Date: 01 Apr 2026

Time: 10:00am

Organiser: Wolfpack Academy

Venue: Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes | 1–3 Metro Parade, Mawson Lakes SA 5095

Cost: $46.50

 

SustainHer Hills Monthly Connect | Women in Business Adelaide Hills     

Date: 02 Apr 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Organiser: Amplify Business Coaching & Consulting

Venue: The Barker HotelMount Barker, SA

Cost: $45.00

 

Empower Her Networking – The Story Behind the Brand 

Date: 03 Apr 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Organiser: Empower Her Community

Venue: Plant 4 BowdenBowden, SA

Cost: $22.60

 

Content Strategy AI Lab: From Idea to Calendar  

Date: 07 Apr 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm GMT+9:30

Organiser: Digital Marketing AOK

Venue: The Duke of Brunswick Hotel, 207 Gilbert Street, Adelaide, SA 5000

Cost: A$262.84

 

Business fundamentals group session     

Date: 08 Apr 2026

Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACST

Organiser: SA – The Polaris Business and Innovation Centre

Venue: Polaris Centre, Park Way, Technology Park, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, SA, 5095

Cost: Free

 

Wellbeing Conversations – Adelaide Hills Tourism             

Date: 08 Apr 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am ACST

Organiser: Adelaide Hills Tourism

Venue: Woodhouse Adventure Park – SEEONEE Conference & Function Centre, Piccadilly SA

Cost: Free

 

What Is AI? Information Session – Hub Library     

Date: 09 Apr 2026

Time: 05:30 pm (GMT+09:30)

Organiser: Onkaparinga Libraries

Venue: Hub Library, Hub Drive, Aberfoyle Park, Australia

Cost: Free

 

Career Clarity & The Art of Job Decoding              

Date: 09 Apr 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Organiser: Self Develop Life

Venue: Minor Works Building Community CentreAdelaide, SA

Cost: Free

 

Showcase SA Gather Round Lunch           

Date: 10 Apr 2026

Time: 11:30am to 3:00pm

Organiser: Showcase SA

 

Master Confident Presence and Brand Visibility Workshop           

Date: 10 Apr 2026

Time: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ACST

Organiser: Holistic Kids

Venue: Republic Norwood, 120 Magill Road, Norwood, SA 5067

Cost: $53.19

 

Business Builders Events              

Date: 13 Apr 2026

Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00pm

Organiser: Business Builders

Venue: Plant 4 Bowden

Cost: $37.50 + GST + $2.18 Humanitix Fee

 

Business Plan Development Workshop   

Date: 14 Apr 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Organiser: Stretton Centre

Venue: Stretton Centre, Peachey Road, Munno Para SA, Australia

Cost: Free

 

Small Business Information Session + Marketing Workshop          

Date: 14 Apr 2026

Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Organiser: RDAMR Events

Venue: Tailem Bend Function Centre

 

AI: automation for small business growth             

Date: 15 Apr 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

City of Tea Tree Gully

Organiser: Community Learning Centre at the Tea Tree Gully Library

Venue: 571 Montague Road Modbury, SA 5092

Cost: $20.00

 

Thrive Under Pressure: Managing Stress & Burnout for Business Owners

Date: 16 Apr 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm ACST

Organiser: Stretton Centre

Venue: Stretton Centre 307 Peachey Rd, Munno Para SA 5115, Australia

 

Search 2.0 | How To Stop Being Invisible Online 

Date: 17 Apr 2026

Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Organiser: Stepney Supper

Venue: Stepney StudiosKent Town, SA

Cost: A$64.84

 

Business Owners Inner Circle     

Date: 20 Apr 2026

Time: 8:15 am – 10:30 am

Organiser: Business Maximizers

Venue: 103 Main North Road Nailsworth, SA 5083

Cost: Free

 

Social Networking Event              

Date: 20 Apr 2026

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Organiser: Southern Business Connections

Venue: Warradale Hotel 234 Diagonal Rd, Warradale SA 5046, Australia

 

Polaris Business Fundamentals Group Session – City of Port Adelaide Enfield         

Date: 22 Apr 2026

Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm ACST

Organiser: The Polaris Centre

Venue: Parks Library, 46 Trafford Street, Angle Park, SA 5010

Cost: Free

 

Building business excellence masterclass              

Date: 22 Apr 2026

Time: 7:00 am – 9:30 am AEST

Organiser: QLD – Business Chamber Queensland

Venue: Altitude Nine, Corner First Avenue and South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore, QLD, 4558

Cost: $25.00 to $30.00

 

Toast and talk: Savings and incentives for small business

Date: 28 Apr 2026

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 am AEST

Organiser: NSW – icare

Venue: Club Taree, 121 Wingham Road, Taree, NSW, 2430

Cost: Free

 

Grant Writing Workshop              

Date: 29 Apr 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Organiser: Stretton Centre

Venue: Stretton Centre, Peachey Road, Munno Para SA, Australia

Cost: Free

 

AI Basics             

Date: 29 Apr 2026

Time: 01:00 pm – 2.30 pm (GMT+09:30)

Organiser: City of Unley Libraries

Venue: Unley Civic Library 181 Unley Road, Unley, Australia

Cost: $5.00

 

AI: Engineering the Hell Out of Your Business      

Date: 29 Apr 2026

Time: 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm ACST

Organiser: Unley Business

Venue: Unley Oval Community Hub, 1 Trimmer Terrace, Unley SA 5061

Cost: $85.00

 

Activate: putting your marketing plan into action             

Date: 29 Apr 2026

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Organiser: City of Tea Tree Gully

Venue: 571 Montague Road Modbury, SA 5092

Cost: $20.00

 

Learn How to Utilise AI to Increase Business Efficiency and Boost Saled   

Date: 30 Apr 2026

Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Organiser: Servcorp Adelaide

Venue: Servcorp – 91 King William 91 King William Street #Level 30 Adelaide, SA 5000

Cost: A$6.61

 

Online Events in April 2026

 

Marketing your business              

Date: 01 Apr 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AWST

Organiser: WA – Small Business Development Corporation

Cost: $20

 

Generating cash flow: Webinar  

Date: 01 Apr 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Organiser: VIC – Business Victoria

Cost: Free

 

AI Educational Sessions                              

Date: 01 – 02 Apr 2026

Time: 11:30 pm GMT +5:30 – 12:30 am GMT +5

Cost: Free

 

Social media and content marketing: Webinar    

Date: 01 Apr 2026

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm AEDT

Organiser: VIC – Business Victoria

Cost: Free

 

Franchising, Licensing and Expansion Case Studies            

Date: 02 Apr 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Organiser: LegalVision

Cost: Free

 

An introduction to work health and safety online advisory workshop        

Date: 07 Apr 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am AEDT

Organiser: NSW – SafeWork NSW

Cost: Free

 

Mastering 2026 Marketing Essentials      

Date: 08 Apr – 09 Apr 2026

Time: 11:30 pm GMT+5:30 – 12:35 am GMT+5:30

Organiser: Llab Marketing

Cost: Free

 

Understanding and managing cashflow  

Date: 08 Apr 2026

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ACST

Organiser: NT – Business Enterprise Centre

Cost: Free

 

Cyber security   

Date: 09 Apr 2026

Time: 1:00 pm  – 3:00 pm AEST

Organiser: VIC – Business Victoria

Cost: Free

 

Pricing to make a profit 

Date: 10 Apr 2026

Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am AWST

Organiser: WA – Small Business Development Corporation

Cost: $20

 

Maximising your marketing: Webinar

Date: 13 Apr 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEST

Organiser: VIC – Business Victoria

Cost: Free

 

AI in action        

Date: 14 Apr 2026

Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm ACST

Organiser: NT – Captovate

Cost: $10

 

AI Side Income Secrets: How to Build a Profitable AI Business in One Day

Date: 14 Apr 2026

Time: 12:30 am – 2:00 am GMT+5

Organiser: Paul Chuter

Cost: Free

 

Digital marketing essentials        

Date: 16 Apr 2026

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm AWST

Organiser: WA – Small Business Development Corporation

Cost: Free

 

Mentoring for growth day           

Date: 22 Apr 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm AEST

Organiser: QLD Government

Cost: Free

 

The Innovation Safeguard: Integrating AI Through Psychological Safety   

Date: 23 Apr 2026

Time: 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm GMT+5

Organiser: Office of Human Rights

Cost: Free

 

City of Unley – AI: Engineering the Hell Out of Your Business        

Date: 24 Apr 2026

Time: 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Organiser: City of Unley

Cost: $85

 

Strategy Analysis & Business Case Workshop (Online)      

Date: 28 Apr 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (AEST)

Organiser: International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)

Cost: Free

 

Business for Good Group Mentoring (Virtual)      

Date: 29 Apr 2026

Time: 11:30 am (ACST)

Organiser: Mindarma (via Business SA platform)

Cost: Free

 

Introduction to essential business skills

Date: 29 Apr 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ACST

Organiser: NT – Business Enterprise Centre

Cost: Free