VILLAGE

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our friendly Squad! Coaches will commence boarding and departure at 8:30 AM.

The coaches will commence a rolling departure from 8:30AM - 9AM sharp. If you are running late, we can't wait. If you miss the bus, you will need to arrange your own transport to the venue. In order to make this a smooth process, we ask that you follow the direction of our squad and don't congregate while waiting for friends. Today is all about meeting new people, so we ask that you embrace the experience and be open to sitting next to anyone!

Join us for the official welcome into your VILLAGE experience. This will include a celebration of the country where we will gather and celebrate those who have forged the foundations upon which we are now able to grow. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Join us for a panel discussion on our current State of the Nation. A diverse panel of —scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists—will discuss the challenges and opportunities that face and lie ahead for Australia. The panel will consider how to create a more prosperous, equitable and sustainable future for Australia, and how new ideas, technologies and initiatives can empower economic, social and environmental progress. We will explore how our country can remain competitive and continually grow, as well as strategies to mitigate the planet’s future economic and social challenges.

Amongst the instability that our current economic climate may be presenting on the financial future of your startup, also stands an opportunity to rethink your path to capital. To raise, or not to raise? If you do take on an external financing option, what should it look like? Join us for a conversation with a host of Leading Investors from across the nation, as we unpack your path to capital.

There is an underlying discomfort in the embrace of conversations that dive deep into the problems being faced by animals & planet. Perhaps this could be attributed to the overwhelm that results from exploring how our human-made societal structures, and attitudes around wealth, have played in this narrative. So, how do we best navigate the path ahead? How can we come together, and truly mobilise our collective privilege, for good, to move forward? How can we think more deeply about those who are not privy to the comfort of a home? How can we support those who truly need it? Join us for a deep conversation, shared amongst esteemed voices, as we explore the importance of insuring that "Australia's Opportunity" includes a narrative around giving.

We are on the cusp of a RealTimeInternet one where computing experiences don't exist until we invoke them at which point they will be generated by AI. Not just images or sites but even sophisticated apps. This is a sea change as great as those a decade ago catalyzed by the creation of the internet. As designers, engineers & creatives of this era we have spent most of our career closing the value gaps in that last sea change when we adopted handheld mobile computing. So how do we cope with this moment? Well let’s begin with vision and a frank discussion of humanity & this new family of technologies that insists they are Help for Humans. Then let’s talk about how we can use them in a way that continues the record of technology improving humanity.

Humans & Culture are integral to startups, so it's important to nurture the community around us. Abandoning stability for the uncertain world of entrepreneurialism comes with a level of calculated risk; balanced out by the stability that a support network can bring. But how do we navigate the relationships that are critical to the startup journey? Where do you go to connect to people? How do we recognise who is missing, and create pathways for inclusion? Join us for a deep dive into a word that holds perhaps the most powerful weight in a startup's journey: community. We’ll explore what and where it is, and perhaps what it isn’t (...yet).

How do we survive, let alone thrive, in the fast-paced nature of innovation & acceleration into the future? What are some ways in which we can “embrace our innate human condition” in our day-to-day, while understanding that this looks different to all? Mental performance; is it the same as peak performance? If we removed financial pressures, and the “need” to work .. would we still? What would that look like? Join us for a deep time into the complexity of the human mind, and how it connects (or is disconnected) to the current societal systems in which we play.

Join us for Round 1 of Rampersand's Giant Warm Intro

A glimpse into the impact of digital technology on the future of value and identity systems. Technologies such as blockchain, NFTs, and digital identities are shaping the future of money, finance, and ownership, as well as challenging traditional systems and institutions. The potential implications for governance, regulation, and innovation are sweeping. The impact on society, privacy and economy - MASSIVE. Listen in, and participate, in a thought provoking, global perspective on the transformation of markets, economies and ownership.

Join us for PITCH, powered by Startmate. You'll see 10 x Founders take the stage and share how they are building the solutions of the future.

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with John Bertrand, the skipper of the legendary Australia II, ( and David Swan, the technology editor of The Australian, ) in a candid conversation discussing how his team's innovative approach to technology, relentless perseverance, and strong leadership helped them to overcome the odds and claim victory. The talk will explore how the success principles, leading to America's Cup victory , parallel the challenges of building a startup : from fostering a culture of innovation, to building a resilient team, and navigating the ever-changing business landscape. This talk is a must-see for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone interested in the lessons that can be learned from one of the greatest sporting comebacks of all time.

Join us for Round 2 of Rampersand's Giant Warm Intro

Imagine if we started again. Rebuilding our food, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy systems using nature. No more extracting, and burning earth’s natural resources, but instead harnessing nature to make useful, better quality, more sustainable products. Food, medicines, materials, energy that are co-designed with nature not by destroying it. Marrying nature's design principles with human technological capability represents a huge business opportunity, it offers us a chance as a society to transform and build a sustainable future. Led by Sally-Ann Williams, CEO of Cicada Innovations, along with a panel of deep tech innovators this session will be asking 'How can we design systems guided and powered by nature to revolutionise food production, medicines, materials and energy?', and showcasing some of the ways Australian startups are co-designing with nature.

Join us for Round 3 of Rampersand's Giant Warm Intro

Join us for a dynamic session as we delve into the cutting-edge advancements of AI and its wide-reaching impacts on society. Discover the crucial role of ethics in shaping the future of AI and learn about the importance of preserving our culture and heritage. We'll explore the #RealTimeInternet and the exciting potential of AI as a tool for progressDiscover how we can use AI to accelerate progress, improve humanity, while balancing privacy, civil liberties, and data collection. Get ready to navigate the frontiers of AI and shape a responsible relationship with this transformative technology.

It's 2050. We've succeeded in the creation of a Net Zero reality. What fundamental steps were taken to get there? What challenges did we overcome, and what systems did we remove from society? Join us for an immersive session led by Climate Salad.

Join your fellow ODYSSEY attendees over happy hour!