Event Type: Upcoming Events

Brave Business Decisions – Sky City Adelaide

OCT 2nd 2025

Event Details

Where

Sky City Adelaide - Ballroom

When

Thursday, October 2, 2025 6:00 PM

In business, the boldest decisions often define the strongest leaders.

Located in the heart of the CBD along the banks of the River Torrens, SkyCity Adelaide’s Ballroom is the ideal location to hold this exclusive dinner. Designed to bring together senior leaders for a powerful conversation on what it takes to lead with conviction in high-stakes environments. With a focus on clarity, discipline, and courage, the evening will explore the mindset required to make decisions that move the needle — and stand the test of time.

Featuring an elite panel of sports leaders, the discussion will challenge conventional thinking and spotlight the principles that underpin high-performance leadership: doing the work, surrounding yourself with excellence, delivering on your word, and letting go of fear.

This is not just another dinner — it’s a call to lead with strength, strategy, and purpose.

Test Match Lunch

DEC 15th 2025

Event Details

Where

SACA Member Village Green, Adelaide Oval

When

Monday, December 15, 2025 12:30 PM

The Day Test is back — and so is the fiercest rivalry in world cricket. Australia v England in The Ashes!!

This Ashes summer is set to be the biggest moment in Australian cricket history, and this exclusive event will be one to match.

Join us on the Village Green for an elevated afternoon of hospitality, networking, and storytelling. Expect appearances from cricketing greats (TBC), sharing untold tales and legendary moments from Ashes battles past — all in a setting designed to celebrate the spirit and spectacle of the game.

Australia in the Global Economy Lunch

4th July 2025

Event Details

Where

The Rose Pavillion, Botanic Gardens

When

Friday, July 4, 2025 12:00 PM

Join us for the SACA in Business Lunch: Australia in the Global Economy – Risks, Resilience & Opportunity

Set against the serene backdrop of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and the vibrant International Rose Garden, this exclusive luncheon brings together South Australia’s business leaders and economic thinkers for an afternoon of insight and connection.

Guests will enjoy pre-lunch drinks and canapés in our dedicated networking lounge before sitting down to a gourmet three-course meal. Emceed by respected journalist and Seven Network veteran Jess Adamson, the event will explore the evolving global economic landscape and what it means for Australian businesses in the year ahead.

Our distinguished panel will share expert perspectives on trade, investment, business strategy, and economic resilience:

  • Joe Szakacs MP – Minister for Trade and Investment
  • Anders Magnusson – Partner, Economics, BDO Australia
  • Olivia Jenkins – Business Advisor & Brand Strategist, The CEO’s Wing Woman


Plus, enjoy a special Q&A with Darren Burgess, internationally renowned high-performance specialist and current High-Performance Manager at the Adelaide Football Club, offering unique insights into leadership and performance at the elite level.

Become a SACA in Business Member today to unlock exclusive access to events like this, along with a host of other benefits designed to enhance your professional and social connections within the business and sporting communities. Reserve your place now and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of conversation and connection.

Gather Round Lunch

APR 11th 2025

Event Details

Where

Bloom, 38 Winwood St, Thebarton

When

Friday, April 11, 2025 12:00 PM

Join us for the SACA in Business Gather Round Lunch, an exclusive event bringing together AFL legends and business leaders.

Held at the picturesque Bloom, this year’s lunch will feature a stellar lineup of guest speakers, including AFL Commission Chairman Richard Goyder, Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley and Co-founder & Director, Pickstar and former Fremantle Football Club Captain, Matthew Pavlich.

Hear firsthand insights from these distinguished figures as they discuss their careers, leadership in sport, and gain unique insights into the business of running professional sporting clubs in a modern environment and how to operate effectively in high performing settings

Become a SACA in Business Member today to unlock exclusive access to events like this, along with a host of other benefits designed to enhance your professional and social connections within the business and sporting communities. Reserve your place now and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of conversation and connection.