We are pleased to be launching the premier knowledge sharing and networking event for the leaders of Australia's innovation ecosystem – the Australian Investment Council’s VC Industry Forum. This year, the forum will be delivered online for the first time through a series of interactive webinars and online forums.

This year’s event will be headlined by one of the front-runners in the global search for a COVID-19 vaccine, Prof Sharon Lewin AO, Director of The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. Prof Lewin will share up-to-the-minute insights into the work being done in this area, and when we should expect to see the next big step forward in solving the global pandemic.

Some of the other thought-leaders speaking at this year’s forum include Phil Cummins from US-based Greenspring Associates, as well as Bill Ferris AC and Paul Bassat, who will share their views on the road to recovery for Australia’s venture investment sector. The forum will feature a strong line-up of industry leaders from a range of domestic and offshore venture investment firms, as well as representatives from institutional investors navigating through the broad-ranging impacts of COVID-19 on markets and economies. View the two-part program and line-up of speakers through the link below.

In recognition of the impact COVID-19 has had on our ability to bring together members for the traditional in-person annual event, this year we are very pleased to be offering our members complimentary registration to the 2020 forum. Places are limited, so please don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this unique event for the venture investment sector.

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Prior to the start of the forum, you will be invited to join our dedicated online community where you will be able to communicate with other participants and some of the presenters. If you have any questions in relation to the forum or registration, please contact us.

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