MELBOURNE CONNECT INNOVATION WEEK 2024 HAS CONCLUDED
STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES ON INNOVATION WEEK 2025
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.