MELBOURNE CONNECT INNOVATION WEEK 2024 HAS CONCLUDED

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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which Melbourne Connect stands, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging

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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which Melbourne Connect stands, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging —

MELBOURNE connect innovation week

Melbourne Connect Innovation Week returns for its fourth consecutive year, uniting The University of Melbourne’s expertise with industry and government in Australia’s leading innovation precinct. From 2 to 6 September, this five-day festival will unveil cutting-edge solutions to some of society’s most significant challenges. Explore advancements in artificial intelligence, biomedical breakthroughs, entrepreneurship, and more through engaging panels, workshops, demonstrations, and leading orations.

Connect with a vibrant community of researchers, industry leaders, startups, students, and creatives at over 35 exciting events. Discover the latest innovations at Melbourne Connect Innovation Week.

02/09

MELBOURNE SPACE PROGRAM, UNIMELB ROVER TEAM, SHE LOVES TECH

THE FUTURE OF INCLUSIVE GAMING, PLANETARY EXPLORATION SHOWCASE, SHE LOVES TECH REGIONAL FINAL

03/09

INEIGHT, MELBOURNE ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTRE, AIRWALLEX, JUMAR BIOINCUBATOR

CanSTRUCTION, EMBRACING AI IN MODERN MARKETING, PUTTING AI TO WORk

04/09

SCIENCE GALLERY MELBOURNE, FARMERS FOR CLIMATE ACTION, PEARCEY ORATION

AUSTRALIAN FOOD WASTE HACKATHON, PLANET OR THE APES, INNOVATING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

05/09

3MT, THE EQUALITY INSTITUTE, MELBOURNE CLIMATE FUTURES

THREE-MINUTE THESIS FINAL, MELBOURNE SPACE PROGRAM SHOWCASE, ROBOTICS IN ADVANCED PROSTHETICS

06/09

EMT PARTNERS, MAGPIE GAMING, FROEBEL EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

FUTURE OF GAMING: MAGPIE LAUNCH, THE INTERSECTION OF HOLLYWOOD AND SILICON VALEY

35+

EVENTS

30+

PARTNERS

9+

VENUES

MELBOURNE CONNECT INNOVATION WEEK

MELBOURNE CONNECT INNOVATION WEEK

ABOUT MELBOURNE CONNECT

Melbourne Connect is a digital innovation ecosystem that unites diverse organisations and interdisciplinary institutions. It leverages cutting-edge research and emerging technologies to transform society.

At its core is interdisciplinary collaboration, where researchers and industry partners cross traditional boundaries to creatively tackle complex problems. Whether advancing food security, developing medical devices, or using evidence-driven design methods, Melbourne Connect is where ideas and innovation thrive.

Home to companies of all sizes and stages, from start-ups to publicly listed companies, the Melbourne Connect ecosystem connects people, places, and possibilities.