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Australia’s festival of innovation,
imagination & impact

DATE

5 – 7 March 2024

LOCATION

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA’S #1 FESTIVAL FOR STARTUPS – AS RECOGNISED BY STARTUP MUSTER

Established in 2013, _SOUTHSTART supports the passionate, curious and tenacious souls who choose to venture into the illusive world of creation. We mobilise the ideas, tools, networks and knowledge required to start, grow and scale the ideas needed to propel our planet & people forward.  Join us in 2024 for an exploration of the incredible, and a celebration of the extraordinary. Fostering invaluable experiences that resonate both professionally and personally.

JOIN US FOR A MULTI-DAY JOURNEY 

IMAGINE A place where every moment IS a step towards a future crafted with intention, care, and collective wisdom—a future where every participant is not just a witness to change but an active creator of it. THAT’S WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE AT _SOUTHSTART 2024.

 

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

5 - 7 MARCH | SOUTH AUSTRALIA

WHAT TO EXPECT

10+ venues

6+ streams

3 DAYS

3 NIGHTS

 

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The future isn’t something that just happens to us—it’s something we create. And to do that right we have to do it together. This year we are hosting a series of  Interactive Town Halls designed to harness the collective intelligence of our community as we talk through some pretty heady subjects.

 

It’s one thing to stay on top of things – it’s another to get to the bottom of them. From State of Innovation & Sovereignty sessions, addressing the many dimensions of asymmetry and discourse and debate on our roles as humans as we interface with intelligent machines at scale – these sessions serve as a call to arms, a rolling up of our collective sleeves and to talk outside of our echo chambers.

 

In real life, with people who care. Creating a dynamic environment where every voice matters, every perspective is valued, and every idea has the real potential to spark real change.
In the heart of SOUTHSTART, there’s a sanctuary of wisdom: our Experts in Residence. Designed to bridge the gap between curiosity and wisdom, we’re gathering industry pioneers ready to share, to guide, and to mentor. Dive deep into their experiences, their failures, and their triumphs. Each expert brings a world of knowledge, ready to be unpacked and understood. As you converse, you’ll realize that expertise isn’t just about knowing—it’s about understanding, questioning, and evolving. Through these sessions, we aim to foster a culture of continuous learning, ensuring that the flame of inquiry never dims
WE’VE TEAMED UP WITH LEADING YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM OPERATORS, FUTURE ANYTHING, HEX, THINCLAB + MORE TO ENSURE OUR BRILLIANT YOUNG MINDS HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE, AND A VOICE IN OUR CONVERSATIONS – AT EVERY STEP. STAY TUNED.
Hear from thought leaders across diverse industries such as AI, Quantum, Creative Arts, Blockchain, and Fintech, giving you a deep-dive crash course on not just what these technologies are, but also what they mean to your business and personal life. This series of talks is akin to asking ChatGPT, ‘Explain to me what Generative AI is and how it will affect my business and industry. Join us for curated journeys into the very heart of the technologies that are redefining not just our future, but our very present. What is the impact of Digital Twins and Digital Currency on our financial future?

 

WE’VE teamed up with Startmate to GIVE 10 X FOUNDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE STAGE AT _SOUTHSTART AND PITCH THEIR STARTUPS TO OUR NATION’S LEADING INVESTORS.  Successful founders selected for the PITCH opportunity will not only have the chance to pitch their ideas on stage, but they will also receive complimentary access to the entire festival. This means they can fully immerse themselves in the vibrant startup ecosystem and make meaningful connections with industry leaders, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs. IF YOU DON’T QUITE MAKE IT ACROSS THE LINE, HAVE NO FEAR. THERE WILL BE AMPLE MOMENTS FOR PERSONALISED CONNECTIONS, OFFICE HOURS & DEEP LEARNING AT EVERY STEP.
Genuine connections are the bedrock of innovation, AND OUR SOIREES & SUNDOWNERS are a manifestation of this belief. Beyond the gourmet meals and the ambient tunes, it’s the shared experiences, the laughter, the stories, and the memories that truly define these spaces. It’s where attendees from diverse backgrounds come together, forging bonds over shared interests and mutual respect. Join us as we create spaces that celebrate the human spirit, reminding us that at the end of the day, it’s the connections we make, the friendships we forge, and the memories we create that truly matter.

 

WATCH THIS SPACE – COMING EARLY 2024. EARLY ACCESS TICKET HOLDERS WILL HAVE FIRST DIBS AT ADD ON’S. expect a confluence of gastronomy and dialogue. Why? because the best conversations often happen over good food and drink. _SOUTHSTART is where camaraderie meets culinary art.

 

OF COURSE THERE WILL BE. IT’S US….

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MEET THE VOICES

_SOUTHSTART is a gathering for Australia’s community of founders, investors & change-makers to come together, learn & move forward into the future – alongside a host of inspiring voices leading the conversation
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Kate Pounder

CEO / Tech Council of Australia

Rohit Bhargava

CO-FOUNDER & COO / ONE FUTURE FOOTBALL

Jessy Wu

Partner / AfterWork Ventures

Hon Weng Chong

Founder & CEO / Cortical Labs

Cheryl Mack

CEO / Aussie Angels

Simon Thomsen

Editor / Startup Daily

Brady Flockart

Head of Investments / Startmate

Jess Walker

Programs and Community Manager / AirTree

Ben Armstrong

Managing Partner / Archangel Ventures

Preethi Mohan

CEO - Co-Founder / NiceTo & Press Play Ventures

Mick Liubinskas

CEO / Climate Salad

WE'RE BETTER, TOGETHER.

Explore our growing tribe of _SOUTHSTART 2024 partners helping us bring the magic to life

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Connecting founders to ideas, possibility & each other

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meet our alumni

We believe that true change begins through conversation, understanding and questioning. At _SOUTHSTART, we unlock discussion and sharing amongst those who are seeking to create change, and those who can help them get there. Meet some of our speaker alumni & stay tuned for 2024 speaker announcements!
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Cameron Adams

Co-Founder / CPO / Canva

Ronni Kahn AO

Founder & CEO / OzHarvest

Didier Elzinga

CEO & Founder / Culture Amp

Chester Osborn

Chief Winemaker & Viticulturalist / D'arenberg

Cheryl Mack

CEO / Aussie Angels

Michael Fox

Co-Founder / CEO / Fable Food Co

Peter Singer

professor/public speaker / Princeton University

Julia Spicer OAM

Queensland Chief Entrepreneur / Office Queensland Chief Entrepreneur

John Bertrand

Chairman / Sports Australia Hall of Fame

Jess Walker

Programs and Community Manager / AirTree

Flavia Tata Nardini

CEO and Co-Founder / Fleet Space Technologies

Jay Samit

Serial Disruptor & Bestselling Author / Jaysamit.com

Jeanette Cheah

CEO & Founder / HEX

DRIVING OUR COLLECTIVE FUTURE FORWARD.

Each day, we wake up to a new world. With this reality, comes a persistent need to evolve our ways of thinking, doing and being, in environments that foster deep societal progress. _SOUTHSTART 2024 will provide a rare moment in time to foster the deep & authentic connections required to incubate and grow the wild ideas that improve the state of our collective wellbeing.

10,000+
Attendees
$30B+
Represented Capital
10+
Years

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We are actively inviting partners, supporters & other interested souls to play an active role in the delivery of our upcoming festival!

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_SOUTHSTART is about people coming together, collaborating, talking ideas, and passing stories through generations.

Karl Telfer, Co-Founder at Yellaka

It’s been a super productive week at _SOUTHSTART. Great insights and learnings for me to take back home.

Anna El Tahchy, CTO at Nourish Ingredients

The energy in the room was amplified. The smiles multiplied. The connections strengthened. We all ended up on the winning team.

Julie Trell, Chief Play Officer at Playful Purpose

You guys throw a mean party. Nice to be a part of it. Thanks for the fun!

Simon Thomsen, Editor at Startup Daily

An incredible week at _SOUTHSTART, revelling in human connections, stories and new ideas.

Jeanette Cheah, CEO & Founder at HEX

The [Fintech] event I went to translated to real $$$ for us. [That] is the real impact of _SOUTHSTART events. Thank you!

Alison Nikula, Care App

I woke up this morning thinking, what the heck did I just experience? Very grateful to have met you all and will be back next year unconditionally. Thanks you absolute legends!

Lauren Black, Atlassian Foundation

I was struck by the uniqueness of this event as it started and continued to focus on us as humans – not just superstar entrepreneurs, but humans. We need this approach if entrepreneurs are to deliver the social and economic changes we need in the world.

Dr Sarah Pearson – Investor, Board Director, Advisor & Innovation Leader

All the team at _SOUTHSTART did an amazing job of making me feel welcome in their city, and the event itself was one of the most organised I've had the privilege of being involved in.

Cameron Adams – Co-Founder at Canva

MEMORIES

We’ve had a few trips around the sun!

Join us on the Journey.

WE ARE _SOUTHSTART

ACCELERATING KNOWLEDGE

CELEBRATING TENACIOUS HUMANS

FOUNDERS, MEET FUNDERS

IGNITING BRIGHT MINDS

IMMERSIVE ADVENTURES

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