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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.

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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

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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.

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ODYSSEY

_SOUTHSTART ODYSSEY will support the passionate, curious and tenacious souls who have chosen to venture into the illusive world of creation; connecting them to an authentic, valuable and deeply insightful community of support and wisdom. It will be a unique space to breathe, converse, reflect, and locate the varied and intangible building blocks for growth. Whether it’s in the sharing of industry-specific truths and tactics, participating in conversations about our planet, or supporting each other with the insights, connections and resources required to fuel future steps, the opportunities will be endless.

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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

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Authentically memorable

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

BUILDING STRONGER FUTURES

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.

PAST Programs

ODYSSEY

BESPOKE EVENTS

STARTUP WEEK

REVIVAL

EMERGENCE

STATE OF THE RE:UNION

CONNECTIONS

FOUNDER HIKES

CONVERGENCE

FRONTIERS OF THE FUTURE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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Authentically memorable

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

BUILDING STRONGER FUTURES

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.

PAST Programs

ODYSSEY

BESPOKE EVENTS

STARTUP WEEK

REVIVAL

EMERGENCE

STATE OF THE RE:UNION

CONNECTIONS

FOUNDER HIKES

CONVERGENCE

FRONTIERS OF THE FUTURE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

WATCH SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE MEMORIES

IMMERSIVE ADVENTURES

IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS

IGNITING BRIGHT MINDS

LONG-LASTING FRIENDSHIPS

CREATIVITY, MEETS TECHNOLOGY

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