Deck the Halls with Innovation
Date & Time
Wed, 9 Dec 2026, 5:00 pm AEDT
Ends Wed, 9 Dec 2026, 7:30 pm AEDT
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Location
Gosford Regional Library
123A Donnison Street, Gosford, NSW 2250, Gosford, NSW
Price
Free
University of Newcastle's Integrated Innovation Network (I2N)
Organizer
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About This Event
Join a fireside chat with Brendan Yell in Gosford, exploring AI, standout startup pitches and how investors choose the teams they back. The session is aimed at innovators and includes time to connect over food and drinks.
What the conversation will cover
- Where AI is heading
- What strong startup pitches have in common
- How investors back the best teams
Brendan’s background includes building Twilio’s global startup program, growing ShopFree, leading Startup Grind Sydney and hosting PITCH at Web Summit.
Schedule
- 4:45pm — Doors open
- 5:00pm — Welcome
- 5:30pm — Fireside chat with Brendan Yell
- 6:30pm — Food, drinks and networking
- 7:30pm — Event concludes
Good to know
- All ages are welcome.
- Attendees may be photographed or filmed. Speak with the organiser if you have questions, concerns or do not wish to be included.
- Organisers may add attendees to a mailing list for updates; the list includes an unsubscribe option.
About I2N
The University of Newcastle’s Integrated Innovation Network supports innovators and entrepreneurs across the Hunter and Central Coast through skills programs and dedicated spaces.
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