Something Tech 2025

Queensland's digital, innovation and technology festival.Run as a a week long collaborative festival, Something Fest 2023 will be made up of a series of events and activations that are designed to take attendees on a journey to all corners of our digital, innovation and tech ecosystem.

Something Fest

Something Tech returns in August 2025 for two days to showcase profiling the emerging tech being created in Australia.

Howard Smith Wharves

<h3><strong><strong>About the Event</strong></strong><br></h3><p><strong><strong>Theme</strong></strong>: <em><em>Reimagining Human Intelligence</em></em></p><p>As technology evolves, so does our potential. Something Tech 2025 explores how human insight, creativity and ethics intersect with AI, data and automation to shape a smarter, more adaptive future.</p><p>Join us for two energising days featuring expert-led panels across key tech verticals, the founder-first pitch event River Rival, exhibitor booths showcasing bold Queensland innovators, industry networking via the Something Tech App, and interactive vendor showcases, curated networking opportunities, health and wellness activations, and live performance experiences.</p><p>Whether you're building, investing, scaling or contributing to the future of technology, this is the place to connect.</p>

<h3><strong><strong>Who Should Attend</strong></strong><br></h3><ul><li>Startup and scaleup founders</li><li>Engineers, product managers, UX and tech professionals</li><li>Corporate innovation leaders and consultants</li><li>Government, policy and education stakeholders</li><li>Investors and industry partners</li><li>Curious minds and community builders in the innovation ecosystem</li></ul>

<h3><strong><strong>What’s Included</strong></strong></h3><ul><li>Full access to the Something Tech 2025 program (Thursday and Friday) and invite to the Wednesday evening kick off drinks.</li><li>River Rival pitch competition and awards (Friday afternoon)</li><li>Access to all exhibitor activations and sessions</li><li>Digital program via the Something Tech App</li><li>Networking drinks on Thursday evening</li><li>Catered networking breaks and lawn lounge access</li></ul>

<h3><strong><strong>Ticket Options</strong></strong></h3><ul><li>Standard – $549</li><li>Earlybird – $449</li><li>Founders – $199 (available via approved EOI)</li></ul><p>Discount codes are available for strategic partners, confirmed speakers, approved community organisations, and exhibitors.</p>

<h3><strong><strong>Expressions of Interest (EOI)</strong></strong></h3><p>Want to get involved? Apply now:</p><ul><li><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/Jkkwznyh3P" title="https://forms.office.com/r/Jkkwznyh3P" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Exhibit Your Tech</a></li><li><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/W9YvaYtMFU" title="https://forms.office.com/r/W9YvaYtMFU" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pitch at River Rival</a></li><li><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/xZDi4e3DaZ" title="https://forms.office.com/r/xZDi4e3DaZ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Founders Ticket EOI</a></li><li><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/dUEwT7mCw2" title="https://forms.office.com/r/dUEwT7mCw2" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Volunteer / Community Opportunities</a></li></ul><p><br></p>

<h3><strong><strong>Event Notes</strong></strong></h3><ul><li>River Rival will be held Friday afternoon, 29 August.</li><li>Networking drinks take place Thursday evening on the HSW Lawn and early breakfast Friday morning.</li><li>Late ticket buyers are welcome, though early registration is encouraged.</li><li>All updates and schedules will be accessible via the Something Tech App.</li></ul>

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