Spark Festival, Australia’s largest festival for startups, innovators and entrepreneurs, kicks off today with dozens of events, many of them free, over 15 days.
Program director Maxine Sherry has identified some must-see moments in the coming week (We have put the links of each event so that you can make a reservation on the topicg)
of Spark Festival It runs from Wednesday, October 12th to October 27th.
In-person and online events and networking opportunities cover every aspect of how to grow your creativity. Here’s a sample of what’s happening between now and the weekend
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… (Investment)
Wednesday October 12, 12.30pm AEDT
Online
Hear different perspectives on what is needed and what to consider when raising capital, and the best processes and methods to implement for success.
Revealing the “black box” of marketing with personalization
13 October 12pm AEDT
Sydney Launch Centre
email. It’s definitely not going anywhere. Come get an overview for businesses looking to understand and implement the full potential of this powerful marketing channel.
Power up your network
13 October 5.30pm AEDT
Power Lab Melbourne
Looking to meet founders, mentors, advisors, partners, peers and investors in the energy and climate technology space? Join EnergiLab for an Electric Network Night!
What the music industry can learn from the startup sector.
13 October 5.30pm AEDT
Australian Institute of Music
The relationship between artists, managers, publishers and major labels is growing rapidly. Join music industry and startup sector heavyweights to discuss new business models
Start yoga and surf session
Friday 14 October, 6:45am AEST
Gold Coast
Come in with a cake to meet an amazing group of beginners and hit the waves with a free group surf lesson.
What is possible with 5G?
Friday October 14, 4:30pm AEDT
Sydney Launch Centre
Experience 5G demonstrations of the future of work, remote assistance, autonomous vehicles, and gain consumer insight into the role of 5G in business.
Photonics Walks – What Can Light Help You?
Friday 14 October, 5pm AEDT
UTS
Learn more about what some of Australia’s most amazing researchers are doing in microns, nanometers, niche etching and quantum materials with an interactive tour of the capabilities of the Australian National Manufacturing Facility (ANFF) following a networking event.
Don’t be stupid!
Friday 14 October, 5pm AEDT
Fish burners
A tongue-in-cheek celebration of Australian startup community innovation. Expect rap, haiku, interpretive dance, animation, old-skool posters, tiktok videos and lots of laughs.
* There’s so much happening between October 12 and 27: Dive into the full Spark Festival program here.