Hunter Innovation Festival is back in 2023, with a series of roadshows to be hosted from 9th to 13th October and a one-day event on Thursday 19th October at Newcastle City Hall. It is the largest event connecting industry, innovators and start-ups to grow the Hunter economy. Every year, hundreds of people, and organisations from...
Want to know how to successfully fund and take your next business idea to market? Come to this practical commercialisation and funding workshop, lead by The Business Centre, where innovation experts will walk you through the 3 steps to go to market and provide tips and advice on how to get funder ready. Meet innovation,...
Join host and innovation enabler the Varley Group and be inspired by the innovation ecosystem that's growing in Tomago, Port Stephens. The Hunter Innovation Festival's Roadshow series aims to build awareness and increase recognition of innovation across the Hunter region. This event showcases the growing innovation ecosystem in and around Tomago which is enabling significant...
Join us for an exciting event at the Hunter Innovation Festival Roadshow in Maitland! Are you ready to be a part of the region's most prominent innovation extravaganza? The Hunter Innovation Festival Roadshow is hitting Maitland as part of its weeklong celebration, and you're invited to join the excitement. What to expect: Networking: Connect with fellow...
Predictions that generative artificial intelligence will displace millions of workers and cause widespread economic upheaval are commonplace. But how exactly will generative AI affect the economy and businesses in the Hunter? Leaders need to be conscious of the governance, ethics and proactive management techniques required to leverage AI to its full potential while mitigating the...
In a world driven by innovation, making has become a cornerstone of individual, business, and community progress. From small-scale workshops to global movements, the act of creating, tinkering, and inventing is changing the way we approach problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Join us for this networking breakfast and hear from industry speakers, including Lake Macquarie City...
A Taste of the Shark Tank with Hunter Angels, in partnership with The Hunter Innovation Festival About the Event Get ready for a dynamic and collaborative pitch showcase, where innovative minds come together to shape the future! As part of the Innovation Festival, Hunter Angels invites you to experience a showcase inspired by the spirit...
An inspiring and insightful event where leaders in the Australian Circular Economy space come together to share their learnings after attending the World Circular Economy Forum 2023. This exciting gathering will feature speakers; Nicole Garafano (Planet Ark’s ACE Hub), Eloise Lobsey (Hunter Joint Organisation), and Annie Jiang (Go Circular), who have explored innovative circular economy solutions...
Join the ultimate gathering of makers, innovators, and STEM educators at Maker-Con in Lake Macquarie! Maker-Con is a conference that will bring together makers, innovators, enthusiasts, creatives and STEM educators for a dynamic exchange of ideas, skills and inspiration including robotics, AI, custom VR, coding and circuits, and digital fabrication. Offering hands-on workshops and expert-led...