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MARCH 17-19, 2026 · ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

THREE DAYS & TWO NIGHTS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR TRAJECTORY.

If you care about making a difference - you belong here

SOUTHSTART · RESONANCE brings together the founders, investors, and operators who are shaping what's next. Over three days, you'll find the clarity, connections, and confidence to accelerate your journey — surrounded by people who get it.

CLAIM YOUR PLACE

JOIN US FOR 3 days & 2 nights

reconnect with WHAT  yOU'RE BUILDING AND WHY

WHAT WILL YOU WALK AWAY WITH?

CONNECTIONS THAT COMPOUND
The people you'll meet aren't just contacts — they're future co-founders, investors, mentors, and customers. Our alumni have closed funding rounds, landed partnerships, and built lifelong relationships from a single conversation at SOUTHSTART. These aren't networking moments. They're inflection points.
INSIGHTS YOU CAN'T GOOGLE
Forget polished keynotes and rehearsed soundbites. You'll hear the real stories — the pivots, the failures, the lessons learned the hard way. From founders who've scaled globally to investors who've seen thousands of pitches, you'll gain the pattern recognition that only comes from being in the room.
MOMENTUM THAT LASTS
Walk in with questions. Leave with a roadmap. Whether you're raising, hiring, pivoting, or scaling — SOUTHSTART compresses months of progress into three intense days. Previous attendees have closed deals, found their next hire, and discovered their next big idea before the closing night.
CLARITY ON WHAT'S NEXT
Running a company is relentless. SOUTHSTART gives you the space to step back, zoom out, and reconnect with why you started. Three days of immersion, reflection, and inspiration. You'll return home recharged, refocused, and ready to move with purpose.

SECURE YOUR PLACE

JOIN US FOR A MULTI DAY EXPERIENCE

FOUNDER

$499
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ALL OF THE INCLUSIONS LISTED IN THE FESTIVAL PASS
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additional $100 off festival pricing
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EXCLUSIVE “STARTUP FEATURE” IN FESTIVAL DIRECTORY, INCLUDING CONCIERGED SHARING WITH INVESTORS
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FOUNDER-ONLY OPPORTUNITIES

TICKETS

FESTIVAL

$599
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DAY 1 ACCESS: PRECINCT (COMMUNITY SESSIONS, FESTIVAL HUB & SOCIAL)
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DAY 2 ACCESS: ASSEMBLY & BLOCK PARTY
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DAY 3 UPGRADE OPTION: OFFSITE
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FESTIVAL APP WITH TAILORED MEETING FEATURES
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DEDICATED FEATURE IN online FESTIVAL DIRECTORY
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PRE-FESTIVAL HUMAN CONCIERGE & EVENT-DAY SUPPORT
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PREMIUM FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS

TICKETS

INVESTOR

$699
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EXCLUSIVE INVESTOR SUMMIT ON DAY 1: POWERED BY SOUTHERN ANGELS
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EXCLUSIVE “INVESTOR FEATURE” IN FESTIVAL DIRECTORY
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POST FESTIVAL INSIGHTS & INTRODUCTIONS TO PARTICIPATING STARTUPS

TICKETS

[+] OFFSITE UPGRADE

AVAILABLE TO TICKET HOLDERS
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exclusive estate access
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premium food & drink offerings
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concierge transport options to/from adelaide cbd & airport

TICKETS

DAY 1

$299
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DAY 1 ACCESS: PRECINCT (COMMUNITY SESSIONS, FESTIVAL HUB & SOCIAL)
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FESTIVAL APP WITH TAILORED MEETING FEATURES
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DEDICATED FEATURE IN online FESTIVAL DIRECTORY
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PRE-FESTIVAL HUMAN CONCIERGE & EVENT-DAY SUPPORT
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PREMIUM FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS

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DAY 2

$399
INCLUSIONS
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DAY 2 ACCESS: ASSEMBLY & BLOCK PARTY
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FESTIVAL APP WITH TAILORED MEETING FEATURES
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DEDICATED FEATURE IN online FESTIVAL DIRECTORY
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PRE-FESTIVAL HUMAN CONCIERGE & EVENT-DAY SUPPORT
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PREMIUM FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS

BUY NOW

“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.”

CAM ADAMS | CO-FOUNDER AT CANVA

BACKED BY THOSE WHO BUILD THE FUTURE

THE COMPANIES SHAPING TOMORROW BELIEVE IN WHAT WE'RE BUILDING
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WE create MILESTONES, MEMORIES & relationships

EXPLORE WHERE WE'VE BEEN:

“We added a couple of million to our capitalisation from the connections we made at SOUTHSTART"

Matt Pearson | Founder & CEO at Airspeeder

42

Days

08

Hours