TUE 29 OCT
INTERSECTING IDEAS DAY

Tech Week Walking Tours
MON-TUE-WED

TIME
11.30am – 1.30pm

LOCATION
Cremorne Digital Hub – 80 Balmain Street, Cremorne

ABOUT

Coined as 'Australia's Silicon Valley', Cremorne is home to over 700 businesses and 10,000 workers while being home to some of Australia's unicorn companies including Carsales, SEEK, MYOB, REA Group, and several co-working spaces. Hosted by Cremorne Digital Hub & Expert Tour Guide, Desmond John, you are invited to join our Walking Tours of Cremorne as part of Tech Week 2024.

Some of the topics we will cover include:

• The The evolution of Cremorne - From Industrial Origins to Major Tech Cluster.
• The Startups, Scaleups, Unicorns, Multinationals and Co-working spaces.
• Visit some Scaleups offices headquartered in Cremorne.
• Facts and Stats about the Cremorne Ecosystem.
• How you can get more involved in the Startup Ecosystem.
• The Cremorne Digital Hub facilities.
• Facts and Stats about the Cremorne Ecosystem.
• How you can get more involved in the Startup Ecosystem

Tech Week walking tours will take place on Monday 28, Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 October.

Tour guide
Desmond John Cremorne Digital Hub

Consumer Data Drives our Energy Transition

Australia 4.0 Event
Hosted by the Pearcey Foundation

TIME
10.00am – 12.00pm

LOCATION
Cremorne Digital Hub – 80 Balmain Street, Cremorne

ABOUT

You will witness experts collaborate on shaping the path for innovative Australian ICT solutions to facilitate the transition of our energy system to Net Zero.

Australia 4.0 is an initiative of the Pearcey Foundation to help Australia develop a consistent approach to the digital and data enablement of the energy transition.

In 2023, our series of nine national discussions canvassed the issues and explored the implications. In 2024, our workshops are focused on driving the next generation of Australian ICT enabled solutions by looking at the intersection of consumer agency, regulation and digitalisation.

This is a constructive effort to bring together all stakeholders to have the discussions we need to have to best meet these challenges for our nation.

Note: Free to attend. First in basis, 60 seats only.

Regional Tech Founders: Growing & Scaling Throughout Australia & Globally
Presented by La Trobe & Startup Central Vic

TIME
2.00pm – 3.00pm

LOCATION
Cremorne Digital Hub – 80 Balmain Street, Cremorne

ABOUT

This session will explore, myth bust and showcase what is happening in the Regions – especially those growing and/or scaling their ventures throughout Australia, APAC and Globally.

Speakers
Stef Cola Co-Founder, Ligantic
James Maxwell Director of Engineering Research, La Trobe
Dean Freestone Entrepreneur & Scientist

Moderator
Craig Hunter Director of Government Engagement, Clear Dynamics.

New Fields of Play: Cross-Industry Insights & Innovation in Sportstech

TIME
12.30pm – 1.30pm

LOCATION
Cremorne Digital Hub – 80 Balmain Street, Cremorne

ABOUT

Get ready for an inspiring panel discussion featuring some of the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) members, with diverse backgrounds in adjacent industries, who are now shaking up the sportstech landscape.

Join us as these innovative founders share their exhilarating journeys, revealing how they’ve drawn on their skills and expertise from other fields to launch successful startups in sports technology. Discover the secrets behind their ability to transfer knowledge, overcome challenges, and seize opportunities as they transformed their visions into thriving ventures.

Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable insights, ignite your passion, and connect with the trailblazers shaping the future of sports technology. 

Speakers
James Waldie Co-Founder and CEO, Cape Bionics 
Ricardo J.S Costa PHD Academic, Researcher, Practitioner and Consultant in Sports Dietetics and Extremes Physiology, Monash University 
Victoria Zorin CEO & Founder, Nola

Moderator
Amy Crosland COO, ASTN

Emerging Tech Immersion workshops
Presented by Women in Emerging Tech

TIME
9.30am – 5.00pm

LOCATION
REA Group – 511 Church Street, Richmond

ABOUT

Are you excited by the idea of emerging technologies but don't know where to start? Let us take you on a beginner’s journey through our emerging tech workshops. The topics include: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, User Experience, Internet of Things, Neuro-diverse strategies, Emerging Tech Careers, Virtual Reality, AI and much more.

Choose your own workshop adventure and meet like minded explorers as we explore how technology will affect our lives with a diversity lens. Women in Emerging Tech has been running inclusive events since 2019 and all genders are welcome.

This year, we are excited to be part of Tech Week hosted by Cremorne Digital Hub and thankful to be sponsored by the Victorian Government, as part of the Digital Innovation Futures Initiative.

Held at the REA Group in Richmond, this event will feature multiple workshops where you can choose the topics that interest you the most. From AI and the future of work to robotics, VR for diversity and more! Each session offers two workshops, allowing you to tailor your experience to your interests and career goals.

Impact & Innovation Pitch Night
Presented by the Startup Network

TIME
6.00pm – 8.30pm

LOCATION
Cremorne Digital Hub – 80 Balmain Street, Cremorne

ABOUT

Join us for an exciting evening, sponsored by Giant Leap, where we’ll showcase the latest in impact-driven startups at our Impact & Innovation Pitch Night. This event will focus on startups that are creating transformative solutions across areas such as climate, health, education, and social equity.

This event offers a rare opportunity to see pitches from early-stage impact startups reshaping the world for the better. Attendees will also get to explore additional applicants in our Startup Spotlight section, highlighting the role of innovation in solving global challenges. Whether you're an investor, founder, or passionate about impact, this event—backed by Giant Leap—promises to inspire and connect change-makers.