Freo Startup Fest 2019

Join us for the inaugural 2019 Freo Startup Fest Thursday 5 December during West Tech Fest 2019 

2.00PM TO 4.00PM 

PITCH FEST AND INVESTMENT PANEL THE SONAR ROOM @ LITTLE CREATURES 

Startups in Perth are thriving and WA’s ecosystem presents an optimal landscape for founders to drive new technology and innovations. 

This is an opportunity for startup founders to get in front of a room full of investors, connectors, and people who can make a difference to an early-stage venture through advice, introductions, and funding to help supercharge the company’s growth. 

Our aim with the Pitch Fest is to connect exciting entrepreneurs with the right investors, advisors, and connectors, within a relaxed and open environment. Applications to pitch can made be online via Innovation Bay at following link: APPLY HERE

4.00PM to 5:00PM 

FOR BLUE-EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BLUE ECONOMY THE DECK @ LITTLE CREATURES 

We will explore the full range of WA’s opportunities within the ‘Blue Economy’, highlight case studies, and discuss how we can capitalise on our natural advantages and local entrepreneurial talent. 

Speakers include Andrew Outhwaite who will present the “For Blue” report on opportunities for Western Australia in the Indian Ocean, representatives from government, and the announcement of several exciting new initiatives. 

5.00PM TO 9.00PM 

SUNDOWNER THE DECK @ LITTLE CREATURES 

Relax and enjoy the sunset overlooking Fremantle Harbour and the Indian Ocean at an iconic Fremantle venue. Your ticket includes canapes and a welcome drink sponsored by UK Department for International Trade. 

AWARDS 

Startup News will present their annuals awards for most admired startup, most admired startup, most admired startup person, most admired startup supporter. Vote online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r...

BLUES BAND 

Following their stellar debut performance at the WAITTA awards earlier this year, the Blockchain Blues Band are back to perform with an all-star line up featuring some well known startup identities in Perth.