Program
Join us for a day of sessions on funding, leadership, technology, and growth strategies.
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Guest arrival and registration
Guest arrival and registration
Welcome address
Welcome to Growth Summit Melbourne 2026
Welcome to Growth Summit Melbourne 2026
Welcome address
Welcome to Growth Summit Melbourne 2026
The new era of innovation: The perfect storm for Australia’s startup engine
Aconex and Firmable cofounder Leigh Jasper headlines Growth Summit
Aconex and Firmable cofounder Leigh Jasper headlines Growth Summit
Keynote presentation
The new era of innovation: The perfect storm for Australia’s startup engine
Aconex and Firmable cofounder Leigh Jasper headlines Growth Summit
It’s your business: The strategy playbook to shape your future
You make hundreds of choices every day that, collectively, shape your business. But what’s guiding these decisions?
You make hundreds of choices every day that, collectively, shape your business. But what’s guiding these decisions?
Presentation
It’s your business: The strategy playbook to shape your future
You make hundreds of choices every day that, collectively, shape your business. But what’s guiding these decisions?
Morning tea break
After the break, choose from two streams of sessions: Startups /Scaleups or SMEs
After the break, choose from two streams of sessions: Startups /Scaleups or SMEs
Morning tea break
After the break, choose from two streams of sessions: Startups /Scaleups or SMEs
Building teams that scale: Lessons from Culture Amp and HEX’s growth journeys
A founder on founder discussion with Culture Amp's Doug English and Jeanette Cheah from HEX.
A founder on founder discussion with Culture Amp's Doug English and Jeanette Cheah from HEX.
In conversation
Building teams that scale: Lessons from Culture Amp and HEX’s growth journeys
A founder on founder discussion with Culture Amp's Doug English and Jeanette Cheah from HEX.
From media startup to strategic exit: David Koch on growth, grit and reinvention
David Koch shares the journey of building Pinstripe Media, while reinventing his career and business multiple times.
David Koch shares the journey of building Pinstripe Media, while reinventing his career and business multiple times.
In conversation
From media startup to strategic exit: David Koch on growth, grit and reinvention
David Koch shares the journey of building Pinstripe Media, while reinventing his career and business multiple times.
Ask Us Anything LIVE
Get ready for a dynamic, no‑holds‑barred live session as SmartCompany and Optus bring their iconic Ask Us Anything agony aunt column to the stage.
Get ready for a dynamic, no‑holds‑barred live session as SmartCompany and Optus bring their iconic Ask Us Anything agony aunt column to the stage.
Panel
Ask Us Anything LIVE
Get ready for a dynamic, no‑holds‑barred live session as SmartCompany and Optus bring their iconic Ask Us Anything agony aunt column to the stage.
Making AI work for your business
Get the latest on the best ways to use AI in business from the experts.
Get the latest on the best ways to use AI in business from the experts.
Panel
Making AI work for your business
Get the latest on the best ways to use AI in business from the experts.
The Startup Network pitch comp @ Lunch break
Watch four standout founders as they pitch their innovative startups to a panel of expert judges.
Watch four standout founders as they pitch their innovative startups to a panel of expert judges.
The Startup Network pitch comp @ Lunch break
Watch four standout founders as they pitch their innovative startups to a panel of expert judges.
Lunch break
Lunch break
The state of the startup ecosystem: What’s next for Australia?
How does Australia stack up on the global stage? A panel of startup leaders investigate.
How does Australia stack up on the global stage? A panel of startup leaders investigate.
Panel
The state of the startup ecosystem: What’s next for Australia?
How does Australia stack up on the global stage? A panel of startup leaders investigate.
How to build a truly great brand
Leading founders and operators unpack what it really takes to build, scale and sustain a brand that resonates.
Leading founders and operators unpack what it really takes to build, scale and sustain a brand that resonates.
Panel
How to build a truly great brand
Leading founders and operators unpack what it really takes to build, scale and sustain a brand that resonates.
Investor insights: Navigating startup growth in 2026
Learn how startups can secure the right investment and scale effectively in today’s challenging economy.
Learn how startups can secure the right investment and scale effectively in today’s challenging economy.
Panel
Investor insights: Navigating startup growth in 2026
Learn how startups can secure the right investment and scale effectively in today’s challenging economy.
Mindful leadership: Protecting mental health in fast-growing teams
Founder and CEO Janey Martino shares how leaders can champion good mental health in their teams.
Founder and CEO Janey Martino shares how leaders can champion good mental health in their teams.
In conversation
Mindful leadership: Protecting mental health in fast-growing teams
Founder and CEO Janey Martino shares how leaders can champion good mental health in their teams.
Afternoon tea break
Afternoon tea break
Roundtable sessions
Join an intimate discussion with an industry expert or entrepreneur who can share their tips and insights.
Join an intimate discussion with an industry expert or entrepreneur who can share their tips and insights.
Roundtable discussion
Roundtable sessions
Join an intimate discussion with an industry expert or entrepreneur who can share their tips and insights.
Startups / Scaleups
Guest arrival and registration
Guest arrival and registration
Welcome address
Welcome to Growth Summit Melbourne 2026
Welcome address
Welcome to Growth Summit Melbourne 2026
The new era of innovation: The perfect storm for Australia’s startup engine
Aconex and Firmable cofounder Leigh Jasper headlines Growth Summit
Keynote presentation
The new era of innovation: The perfect storm for Australia’s startup engine
Aconex and Firmable cofounder Leigh Jasper headlines Growth Summit
It’s your business: The strategy playbook to shape your future
You make hundreds of choices every day that, collectively, shape your business. But what’s guiding these decisions?
Presentation
It’s your business: The strategy playbook to shape your future
You make hundreds of choices every day that, collectively, shape your business. But what’s guiding these decisions?
Morning tea break
After the break, choose from two streams of sessions: Startups /Scaleups or SMEs
Morning tea break
After the break, choose from two streams of sessions: Startups /Scaleups or SMEs
Building teams that scale: Lessons from Culture Amp and HEX’s growth journeys
A founder on founder discussion with Culture Amp's Doug English and Jeanette Cheah from HEX.
In conversation
Building teams that scale: Lessons from Culture Amp and HEX’s growth journeys
A founder on founder discussion with Culture Amp's Doug English and Jeanette Cheah from HEX.
Ask Us Anything LIVE
Get ready for a dynamic, no‑holds‑barred live session as SmartCompany and Optus bring their iconic Ask Us Anything agony aunt column to the stage.
Panel
Ask Us Anything LIVE
Get ready for a dynamic, no‑holds‑barred live session as SmartCompany and Optus bring their iconic Ask Us Anything agony aunt column to the stage.
The Startup Network pitch comp @ Lunch break
Watch four standout founders as they pitch their innovative startups to a panel of expert judges.
The Startup Network pitch comp @ Lunch break
Watch four standout founders as they pitch their innovative startups to a panel of expert judges.
Lunch break
Lunch break
The state of the startup ecosystem: What’s next for Australia?
How does Australia stack up on the global stage? A panel of startup leaders investigate.
Panel
The state of the startup ecosystem: What’s next for Australia?
How does Australia stack up on the global stage? A panel of startup leaders investigate.
Investor insights: Navigating startup growth in 2026
Learn how startups can secure the right investment and scale effectively in today’s challenging economy.
Panel
Investor insights: Navigating startup growth in 2026
Learn how startups can secure the right investment and scale effectively in today’s challenging economy.
Afternoon tea break
Afternoon tea break
Roundtable sessions
Join an intimate discussion with an industry expert or entrepreneur who can share their tips and insights.
Roundtable discussion
Roundtable sessions
Join an intimate discussion with an industry expert or entrepreneur who can share their tips and insights.
SMEs
Hear from founders and business leaders who've successfully built and grown business.
Guest arrival and registration
Guest arrival and registration
Welcome address
Welcome to Growth Summit Melbourne 2026
Welcome address
Welcome to Growth Summit Melbourne 2026
The new era of innovation: The perfect storm for Australia’s startup engine
Aconex and Firmable cofounder Leigh Jasper headlines Growth Summit
Keynote presentation
The new era of innovation: The perfect storm for Australia’s startup engine
Aconex and Firmable cofounder Leigh Jasper headlines Growth Summit
It’s your business: The strategy playbook to shape your future
You make hundreds of choices every day that, collectively, shape your business. But what’s guiding these decisions?
Presentation
It’s your business: The strategy playbook to shape your future
You make hundreds of choices every day that, collectively, shape your business. But what’s guiding these decisions?
Morning tea break
After the break, choose from two streams of sessions: Startups /Scaleups or SMEs
Morning tea break
After the break, choose from two streams of sessions: Startups /Scaleups or SMEs
From media startup to strategic exit: David Koch on growth, grit and reinvention
David Koch shares the journey of building Pinstripe Media, while reinventing his career and business multiple times.
In conversation
From media startup to strategic exit: David Koch on growth, grit and reinvention
David Koch shares the journey of building Pinstripe Media, while reinventing his career and business multiple times.
Making AI work for your business
Get the latest on the best ways to use AI in business from the experts.
Panel
Making AI work for your business
Get the latest on the best ways to use AI in business from the experts.
The Startup Network pitch comp @ Lunch break
Watch four standout founders as they pitch their innovative startups to a panel of expert judges.
The Startup Network pitch comp @ Lunch break
Watch four standout founders as they pitch their innovative startups to a panel of expert judges.
Lunch break
Lunch break
How to build a truly great brand
Leading founders and operators unpack what it really takes to build, scale and sustain a brand that resonates.
Panel
How to build a truly great brand
Leading founders and operators unpack what it really takes to build, scale and sustain a brand that resonates.
Mindful leadership: Protecting mental health in fast-growing teams
Founder and CEO Janey Martino shares how leaders can champion good mental health in their teams.
In conversation
Mindful leadership: Protecting mental health in fast-growing teams
Founder and CEO Janey Martino shares how leaders can champion good mental health in their teams.
Afternoon tea break
Afternoon tea break
Roundtable sessions
Join an intimate discussion with an industry expert or entrepreneur who can share their tips and insights.
Roundtable discussion
Roundtable sessions
Join an intimate discussion with an industry expert or entrepreneur who can share their tips and insights.
