Charles Sturt University's (CSU's) inaugural symposium on Indigenous business will this year bring together experts from across the country to discuss research and industry needs.

The symposium will be held on Thursday 29 October and Friday 30 October at CSU in Bathurst as part of Indigenous Business Month. Indigenous Business Month is an initiative of the MURRA Indigenous Business Master Class Program alumni, to promote the variety and depth of Indigenous businesses nationally and to represent this in the national conversation.

The symposium has been organised by Associate Professor Michelle Evans from CSU's School of Management and Marketing, who is also Program Manager of the MURRA Indigenous Business Master Class Program.

"This is a unique symposium in Australia and we hope it will spark new ideas and future research collaborations that will directly address industry needs," Professor Evans said.

"The symposium will feature international and leading national scholars alongside emerging Indigenous researchers, presenting the latest research into Indigenous leadership and Indigenous entrepreneurship."

Key industry organisations and individuals will present on their most urgent concerns, interests and hopes for research and development in the Indigenous leadership and entrepreneurship sectors.

Speakers at the two day event include:

- Professor Ian Williamson from Melbourne Business School

- Dr Ella Henry from Auckland University of Technology

- Dr Deirdre Tedmanson from University of South Australia

As part of their Australian Research Council project, Professor Evans and Professor Williamson will be live streaming their presentation on Thursday; 'Australian Indigenous entrepreneurial leadership'. To access the live stream click here.

For more information about the symposium please visit the CSU website.