
Authentically memorable
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
BUILDING STRONGER FUTURES
_SOUTHSTART connects humans to the ideas, networks and knowledge needed to create better futures, through the hosting of unforgettable experiences, and nurturing of memorable friendships. As hosts of Australia’s leading startup festival, we foster, engage and celebrate community amongst founders, funders, technologists, creatives and other curious souls building our collective futures. We imagine solutions, together – through the embrace of our collective knowledge and the unearthing of the wicked problems facing our planet.
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

Completed Programs
Since 2013, we have hosted hundreds of experiences, thousands of attendees, and endless memories. All with one simple purpose: to connect people to ideas, possibility & each other, for the betterment of our humans and planet.

REVIVAL
_SOUTHSTART (Revival) is a human-first hub for deep connection created to unlock the ideas, connections & learnings required to navigate our collective future.
Set amidst the backdrop of a city dancing, singing, laughing, and playing during "Mad March" - we will gather interesting, creative, and curious humans for a multi-day adventure in South Australia, enjoyed through a lens of impact, business, investment, and innovation.
Filled with masterclasses, conversations, investment connections, hospitality activations, wellbeing activities & regional escapades - the program will provide a multitude of ways to connect like-minded clusters, while encouraging collisions with new ones.
These activations seek to recognise, celebrate and mobilise the diverse states of existence that occupy a single spectrum - understanding that we're all exploring unknown territory, together.

STARTUP WEEK

EMERGENCE

CONNECTIONS

STATE OF THE RE:UNION

CONVERGENCE

FRONTIERS OF THE FUTURE

FOUNDER & INVESTOR DINNERS

SOCIAL MIXERS

FOUNDER HIKES



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