2 to 6 December 2024 | Perth, WA
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Freo Startup Fest

1:00PM - 9:00PM | Thurs 7 Dec | Freo.Social, Fremantle

Date
Thu 7 December
Time
1:00 pm
Event Duration
8 Hours

EVENT AGENDA

12:30pm - 1:00pm

ARRIVALS AND REGISTRATION

1:00pm - 1:40pm

FOUNDERS PANEL + STARTUP WEST RECORDING

These impressive WA founders have all committed to advancing clean tech. Discover their story at this popular panel.

  • Charlie Gunningham (WA Government) (MC)
  • Julia Reisser (ULUU)
  • Amy Carter-James (Raaise)
  • Jonathan Lilley (Electro Ventures)
1:40pm - 2:00pm

KEYNOTE
Equity Crowdfunding with Matt Vitale (Birchal)

2:00pm - 2:40pm

STARTUP ROUNDTABLE

Join us for a conversation around Community Building in the startup ecosystem.

  • Brady Flockart (Startmate)
  • Silk Kadala (Blackbird)
  • Steve King (Atlassian Foundation)
  • Kate Kirwin (She Codes)
2:40pm - 3:00pm

BREAK

3:00pm - 4:10pm

PITCH COMPETITION
Plus Eight, powered by Spacecubed, will be running a pitch event presenting the winners from pre-accelerator programs that have run across the state in 2023 helping to develop our next generation of entrepreneurs. The winner will receive a Golden Ticket, which is automatic entry into the first stage of the six-month Plus Eight program, commencing in 2024.

4:10pm - 4:20pm

BREAK

4:20pm - 4:40pm

PITCH FRENZY!
Got a great idea for a startup? Put it in to the test with our mad 30-second pitch frenzy in front of a live test audience.

4:40pm - 4:50pm

STARTUP NEW AWARDS PRESENTATION
Discover who from Western Australia’s startup community will take out the top gongs.

4:50pm - 5:00pm

PRESENTATION
Golden Ticket Winner Announcement

5:00pm - 9:00pm

SUNDOWNER & AFTER PARTY

Please feel free to join us for drinks and food catered by Freo.Social to wrap up the day and mingle with the Freo Startup network. For those keen to stick around, we have a DJ coming in from 7pm so you can socialise, relax and see out another fantastic year at West Tech Fest.

Freo Social

Freo Social is trendy bar with terrace dining & regular live music serving up elevated pub grub & craft beers.

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frequently asked questions

Where is the event taking place?

The event will take place at Freo Social.

What are the parking/travel arrangements?

There is ample paid parking between the Maritime Museum and Gage Roads (1 minute walk apart), otherwise the Fremantle Bus Port and Train Station are a 10 minute walk from venues.

Do I need to bring anything?

Snacks, drinks and seating will be provided at both Maritime Museum and Gage Roads. For the day you will only need to bring your tickets.

Are there any age restrictions for registration?

There are no age restrictions for this event, however attendees under 18 will not be eligible for drink vouchers at Gage Roads, and will be ID’d.

If I have questions, who can I contact?

Check out our Festival FAQs page. If you still can’t find what you are looking for, please feel free to contact info@freostartupfest.com.au with any questions.

Festival FAQs
Date
Thu 7 December
Time
1:00 pm
Event Duration
8 Hours