Australian Venture Summit 2024
Established as one of the largest knowledge sharing and networking events for the leaders of Australia's innovation ecosystem, you will have the opportunity to broaden your network and connect with entrepreneurs, investors, fund managers and corporate advisors.
Overview
Established as one of the largest knowledge sharing and networking events for the leaders of Australia's innovation ecosystem, you will have the opportunity to broaden your network and connect with entrepreneurs, investors, fund managers and corporate advisors.
Each year, the Summit (formerly known as the Venture Capital Industry Forum) explores the latest developments in venture investing and the industries of the future, and inspires with great case studies from portfolio companies.
Program
| Time |
Description |
Speakers
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| 09:00 AM |
Arrival morning tea |
All delegates
|
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09:30 AM
|
Opening welcome
|
Helen Norton
Partner, Finance and Operations
Airtree Ventures
MC
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09:35 AM
|
CEO address
|
Navleen Prasad
CEO
Australian Investment Council
|
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09:45 AM
|
Keynote address
|
Murray Hurps
Director of Entrepreneurship
UTS
and Managing Director
Startup Muster
|
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10:10 AM
|
In conversation with an industry trailblazer
|
Niki Scevak
Co-Founder
Blackbird Ventures
Jess Smith
Investment Manager
Brandon Capitall
Moderator
|
|
10:25 AM
|
Liquidity events: strategies for optimal returns
|
Niki Scevak
Co-Founder
Blackbird Ventures
Rajeev Gupta
Managing Partner
Alium Capital Management
Jess Smith
Investment Manager
Brandon Capital
Moderator
|
|
10:50 AM
|
Morning Tea
|
Networking
|
|
11:10 AM
|
Partnering with Family Offices: strategies driving investments into venture capital
|
Martin Randall
Head of Private Markets
LGT Crestone
Jeremy Kwong-Law
Chief Investment Officer
Grok Ventures
|
|
11:40 AM
|
Navigating the future: exploring the impact of AI with GenAI experts
|
Misha Cajic
CEO and Co-Founder
Avarni
Lucy Tan
Investment Principal
Square Peg Capital
Tom Humphrey
Partner
Blackbird Ventures
Jessica Mottau
Partner
Allens
Moderator
|
|
12:15 PM
|
Leveraging venture debt for growth
|
Nick Gainsley
Partner
OneVentures
James Taylor
CEO and Founder
Particular Audience
Amelia Hill
Senior Advisor
MA Financial Group
Moderator
|
| 12:45 PM
|
A sneak peak at ESG across the Australian venture capital industry |
Navleen Prasad
CEO
Australian Investment Council
Harriet Dwyer
Head of Impact
AirTree Ventures
Carl Prins
CEO
Pathzero
Caroline Thalund
CEO and Founder
Sustainability 360
Moderator
|
|
01:15 PM
|
Lunch
|
Networking
|
| 02:00 PM
|
Trends shaping the early stage eco-system in Australia |
Chris Gillings
Investor
Five V Capital
and CEO
Cut Through Ventures
Karen Chan
Portfolio Manager
Perennial Private Investments
Jonathan Chow
Principal
Carthona Capital
|
|
02:30 PM
|
In defence of defence tech
|
Brett Hill
CEO and Managing Director
Praetorian Aeronautics
Martin Duursma
Partner
Main Sequence
Darron Kavanagh AM CSC
Mission Leader
Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator | Defence
Hayley Channer
Director, Economic Security
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
Moderator
|
|
03:15 PM
|
Afternoon Tea
|
Networking
|
|
03:35 PM
|
Global outlook for venture capital
|
Phil Cummins
Managing Director
StepStone
Tracy Fong
Partner, Head of Private Markets VC
Albourne Partners
|
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04:05 PM
|
Insights and opportunities for venture capital from Limited Partners
|
Frewen Lam
Managing Partner
Roc Partners
Sarah Azzi
Director
Future Fund
|
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04:35 PM
|
Developing a robust venture capital ecosystem
|
Alister Coleman
Managing Partner
Folklore Ventures
Manoj Santiago
Partner
PwC
Jacqui Barrett
Partner
Hall & Wilcox
Moderator
|
| 05:05 PM |
Wrap up & thank you |
Helen Norton
Partner, Finance and Operations
AirTree Ventures
MC
|
| 05:15 PM |
Networking drinks |
The Loft: 3 Lime Street, Sydney NSW 2000 |
|
| 07:30 PM |
Close |
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With a broad cross-section of the venture community in attendance, AVS 2024 is also a great way to catch up with industry colleagues, entrepreneurs, investors and advisers.
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