The Spark FestivalAustralia’s largest event for startups, innovators and entrepreneurs, kicks off today with dozens of events, many free, running over 15 days.
Program Director Maxine Sherrin has picked out some of the must-see moments for the week ahead (we’ve put the links to each event so you can book in the titles).
The Spark Festival runs from Wednesday, October 12 to October 27.
Join us for in-person and online events and networking opportunities on every aspect of helping your business thrive. Here’s just one example of what happens between now and the end of the week.
What to expect when you expect… (an investment)
Wed Oct 12, 12:30 PM AEDT
Online
Hear a range of perspectives on what it takes and what you really need to consider when raising capital and the best processes and mechanisms to implement for success
Revealing the ‘black box’ of marketing with personalization
Thu Oct 13, 12 noon AEDT
Sydney Startup Hub
E-mail. It’s definitely not going anywhere. Drop by for a comprehensive overview for companies looking to understand and implement the full potential of this powerful marketing channel.
Power your network
Thu Oct 13, 5:30 PM AEDT
EnergyLab Melbourne
Do you want to meet founders, mentors, advisors, partners, colleagues and investors in energy and climate technology? Come to EnergyLab for an evening of Electric Networking!
What the music industry can learn from the startup sector
Thu Oct 13, 5:30 PM AEDT
Australian Institute of Music
Relationships between artists, managers, publishers and major labels are evolving rapidly. Join music industry heavyweights and startups to discuss new business models that have the potential to outperform existing ones
Startup yoga and surf session
Fri Oct 14, 6:45 AM AEST
Gold Coast
Dive in with Cake to meet an amazing startup crew and mingle and hit the waves with a free group surf lesson.
What is possible with 5G?
Fri Oct 14, 4:30 PM AEDT
Sydney Startup Hub
Experience 5G demos on the future of work, remote assistance, autonomous vehicles and gain consumer insights about the role of 5G in business.
Walkthrough Photonics – What Can Light Do For You?
Fri Oct 14, 5:00 PM AEDT
UTS
Learn about what some great Australian researchers are doing with microns, nanometers, niche etching and quantum materials on an interactive tour of the capabilities of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF), followed by a networking event.
Don’t be a DECK!
Fri Oct 14, 5:00 PM AEDT
fish burners
An ironic celebration of the creativity of the Australian startup community. Expect rap, haiku, interpretive dance, animation, old-skool posters, TikTok videos and LOTS of laughter.
* So much more happens between October 12 and 27: dive into the the full Spark Festival program here.
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