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The AFC Christmas Party and Startup Awards

Date & Time

Thu, 3 Dec 2026, 5:30 pm AEDT

Ends Thu, 3 Dec 2026, 11:30 pm AEDT

Times shown in Australia/Melbourne

Location

Melbourne

Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria

Price

aud 39

Funding/VC Events
Awards

Megan - Aussie Founders Club

Organizer

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About This Event

Join AFC in Melbourne to close out 2026 with a Christmas party, DJ, drinks and the inaugural AFC Startup Awards. The evening brings the community together to recognise what was built and shipped during the year, with a dance floor to follow.

On the night

  • Food, drinks, music and the awards are included with admission.
  • The bar is open until it moves to cash-only service.
  • Eight award categories will be presented on stage by partner brands.

Tickets

  • Early bird: $29 for the first 40 tickets
  • General admission: $39 for the next 40 tickets
  • Final release: $49 until sold out

Good to know

  • The event starts from 5.30pm on Thursday 3 December.
  • The Melbourne venue will be confirmed closer to the date.
  • Award categories and nominations are opening soon.
  • Supported by Innovation Victoria, which combines LaunchVic and Breakthrough Victoria.

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