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Startup Tech & AI Networking in Melbourne

Date & Time

Fri, 27 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm AEDT

Ends Fri, 27 Nov 2026, 9:00 pm AEDT

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Location

The Duke of Wellington

146 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Melbourne, VIC

Price

USD 0–30.65

Pitch Nights
Networking
Founder Meetups
Funding/VC Events
AI/ML

Startup Ascent

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About This Event

Join an in-person networking night for Melbourne’s AI, tech and startup community. The event brings together founders, investors, engineers, operators and entrepreneurs interested in AI, SaaS, automation and early-stage innovation.

What to expect

  • Conversations with AI and tech founders, investors, machine learning engineers, product and growth leaders
  • Opportunities to discuss early-stage startups, automation and deep tech
  • Feedback and discussion with investors and technology professionals

Startup pitch session

Selected founders will give a five-minute presentation to investors, AI leaders and tech experts during the pitch session from 8:50pm–9:30pm. Participating startups receive an evaluation, investor feedback and visibility within the organiser’s global ecosystem.

The startup recognised as “Most Investment-Worthy” will be featured on the organiser’s social media and in its investor newsletter.

For investors

Investors are invited to meet AI and early-stage startups, evaluate founders, provide feedback and take part in discussions. The organiser also notes access to a database of international AI and tech startups.

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