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Melbourne AI Startup Showcase & Networking — September Edition

Wed, Sep 30, 3:30 AM
From JR Academy - Launch your first Australian IT Job
⚠️ This event will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese.
💡 Ideas · Products · Stories · Feedback · Connections
What promising AI products and startup projects are being built in Melbourne?
This in-person showcase and networking event brings together AI founders, product builders, investors, developers, and technology professionals.
This September edition will feature five confirmed early-stage AI startup projects. Each team will have 20 minutes to share its founder journey, the problem it is solving, its product approach, how AI is being applied, and its current progress—followed by a live product demo and interactive Q&A.

✨ Event Highlights

• 🎤 Five AI startup project showcases
• 💻 Live demos of real products, prototypes, and use cases
• 🧠 Founder stories, product insights, and practical experiences
• 💬 Interactive Q&A and audience feedback
• 🤝 Meet AI founders, developers, product professionals, and industry partners
• 🔗 Explore potential collaborations, advisory support, and industry connections
• 🍕🥤 Food, drinks, and networking

🚀 What Will Each Project Share?

Each project will cover:

• The real-world problem it is solving
• Its product or proposed solution
• How AI is used within the product
• Target users and use cases
• Current product progress
• A live product demo or prototype
• Next-stage development plans
• The feedback, resources, or industry connections it is looking for

🙋 Who Should Attend?

• AI startup founders and co-founders
• Aspiring founders exploring startup opportunities
• AI engineers, developers, and product teams
• Angel investors and early-stage investment professionals
• Product managers, designers, and technology professionals
• Startup mentors, advisors, and ecosystem partners
• Anyone interested in AI products and entrepreneurship

You do not need to have your own startup to attend. Join us as an audience member to discover real products being developed within Melbourne’s AI community and connect with founders and industry professionals.

⏰ Agenda

• 5:30 PM–6:00 PM: Check-in, food, and networking
• 6:00 PM–6:10 PM: Opening and event introduction
• 6:10 PM–7:50 PM: Five AI startup showcases, product demos, and Q&A sessions (20 minutes per team)
• 7:50 PM–8:10 PM: Open discussion and audience feedback
• 8:10 PM–8:30 PM: Networking and industry connections

📍 Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Time: 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Venue: ANNG Gallery
Address: Level 17, 60 Albert Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Event Language: Mandarin Chinese
Admission: Free registration required
Food and Drinks: Food and refreshments will be provided 🍕🥤
⚠️ Places are limited. Please register in advance.

🤝 Host and Venue

Host: JR Academy
Venue: ANNG Gallery
Venue Support: CloudTech Group

Startup Networking Melbourne: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer

Fri, Sep 25, 4:00 AM
From Startup Networking & Founder Ecosystem
Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated startup networking event in Melbourne.
Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment.

What to Expect

• Interactive Networking
• Talent Corner
• Startup Conversations

Who Should Attend

• Startup founders
• Investors and angels
• Engineers and builders
• Operators and product managers
• Recruiters and HR professionals
• Sales and business development professionals
• Job seekers interested in startups
• Newcomers to the Melbourne tech ecosystem

Founders Running Club :: Melbourne

Fri, Sep 25, 6:00 PM
📢 Founders Running Club :: Melbourne — the first Australian chapter of a global community bringing together founders, investors, operators, and creators.
Whether startups are your whole career or just a curiosity, that’s our common ground. Come run, grab a coffee, make some friends.

AI & Tech Networking Event in Melbourne by Ascent Valley

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated startup networking event in Melbourne.
Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment.

Girl Founders Council - Focus Group - Founders and Builders Session 5

Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM Location: East Melbourne Library - Room
Session: 6!!!
Spots: 6 maximum

This can be your accountability group to check in and plan each week. You do not have to share anything—come and contribute, listen, and give your perspective.

Journey Management: an emerging practice that’s changing the way we lead

Thu, Sep 17, 4:00 AM
From Melbourne Design Thinking Meetup
What you'll hear include insights on Journey Management and its impact on organizational leadership.

Our teams have the best AI tools but nothing changed

Tue, Sep 22, 4:00 AM
From Product Anonymous Meetup - Melbourne
Discussion on the effectiveness of AI tools in organizational workflow.