The Startup Network Presents: Future Horizons

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Join the Future Horizons Festival: A Day-to-Night Startup Celebration 
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The Third Day

<h3>🚀 It’s time to explore the future horizons of tech &amp; innovation. 🌟</h3><h3> </h3>Join us for Future Horizons Festival: A day-to-night program exploring the future frontiers of tech, and celebrating the awesome next chapter of The Startup Network with a rave for the ages. | February 2, 2024 | 10:30AM-Midnight | February 2, 2024 | <a href="https://www.thethirdday.com.au/" title="https://www.thethirdday.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Third Day</a>, North Melbourne, VIC <h3>☀️ Day Programming | 10.30am - 5.15pm</h3>Join Australia’s finest and most daring tech innovators to explore how we’ll create, connect and play in the coming decade of disruption. Across our day, wristband holders can expect to enjoy: <ul><li>An exploratory keynote from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-english-9b65a01/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-english-9b65a01/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Douglas English</a>, Co-Founder &amp; CTO of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cultureamp/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cultureamp/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Culture Amp</a> on the future of building teams.</li></ul> <ul><li>A hand-selected panel of Australia’s most creative technologists navigating how we create and connect with purpose in the future, including:</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenfrancisgraham/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenfrancisgraham/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stephen Graham</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/shadowboxer/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/shadowboxer/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shadowboxer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-lee-0b50b595/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-lee-0b50b595/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Andy Lee</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wilder-world/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/wilder-world/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WilderWorld</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegibson-visionaryentrepreneur/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegibson-visionaryentrepreneur/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nicole Gibson</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/loveoutloud/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/loveoutloud/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Love Out Loud</a>.</li></ul> <ul><li>A delicious lunch of Vietnamese street food as our community of investors, founders and service providers break spring rolls and new ground together.</li></ul> <ul><li>An experiential journey through the future of design from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneattanasio/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneattanasio/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Simone Attanasio</a>, Group Design Lead at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/canva/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/canva/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Canva</a>.</li></ul> <ul><li>A hot debate! Four of Australia’s top female investors will battle it out on the value of diversity mandates in investing in the future, moderated by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-yang/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-yang/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rachel Yang</a> from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/giantleap-vc/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/giantleap-vc/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Giant Leap</a> and including:</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-warren-59210333/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-warren-59210333/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tracey Warren</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5-collective/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5-collective/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">F5 Collective</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelneumann/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelneumann/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rachel Nuemann</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-fox-vc/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-fox-vc/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Flying Fox Ventures</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarmcheileh/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarmcheileh/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Samar Mcheileh</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/scale-investors-pty-ltd/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/scale-investors-pty-ltd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Scale Investors</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tickj/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tickj/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tick Jiang</a> of <a href="https://www.nuvc.ai/" title="https://www.nuvc.ai/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">NUVC.ai</a></li></ul> <ul><li>Flash pitch madness. IYKYK. A community driven game of on the spot pitching prowess.</li></ul> <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydever/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydever/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Anthony Dever</a>, Head of Brand &amp; Creative Consultancy at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiktok/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiktok/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a> taking us through the future of entertainment &amp; media!</li></ul> <ul><li>And of course, a hot new brand launch from The Startup Network 🔥</li></ul> <h3>🌜 Night Programming | 7.00pm - Midnight</h3>More networking? Nah, we’d rather have a rave! After a day of boundary-pushing content, there’s no better way to celebrate the new year than with Australia’s startup legends at our all night warehouse party. Our night cats will: <ul><li>Dance the night away with some of Melbourne’s best DJs, including <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joeycocodj/?hl=en" title="https://www.instagram.com/joeycocodj/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joey Coco</a></li><li>Enjoy craft beers &amp; custom cocktails</li><li>Make memories with the ecosystem’s coolest people in a unique warehouse</li></ul> <h3>❓Who is Future Horizons for?</h3>Future Horizons is for everyone in Australia’s startup scene. Our door is wide open for you to enjoy our future-looking programming and our party to end all parties. Whether you’re an investor, a founder, an operator or you’re just curious about the future of creativity &amp; innovation, we can’t wait to see you. <h3>🎯 Why you can’t miss it</h3>Future Horizons is more than a startup event. It’s an opportunity to learn, grow &amp; have a bloody good time while you’re at it. From the legendary team that brought you Sam Altman, and some of the country’s best pitch nights, you know we have the chops to bring you amazing content. Oh and our incredible venue, <a href="https://www.thethirdday.com.au/" title="https://www.thethirdday.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Third Day</a> is one of Melbourne’s coolest spaces, so trust us, you’re really not going to want to miss this one… <h3>🎟️ Ticket Pricing</h3>Future Horizons has ticket options to suit all needs. Day + Night: $129 | Don’t miss a thing with our best value ticket. Included:<ul><li>Access to our all day programming</li><li>Lunch on us</li><li>Access to our night party</li><li>1 drink token </li></ul>Day only: $99 | For the learners &amp; connectors. Included:<ul><li>Access to our all day programming</li><li>Lunch on us</li></ul> Night only $49 | For the groovers, the night owls, the partiers. Included:<ul><li>Access to our night party</li><li>1 drink token </li></ul>VIP: $199 | For those that can’t get enough. Included:<ul><li>Access to our all day programming</li><li>Reserved front rows of seating</li><li>Lunch on us</li><li>Access to our night party</li><li>Access to private cocktail lounge with other VIPs &amp; guests</li><li>3 drink tokens</li></ul> Online: $39 | For those who can’t make it in person. Included:<ul><li>Online access to all day programming</li></ul> <h3>The Startup Network Members</h3>Oh how we love our members here at The Startup Network. That’s why we’re offering our paid founder members (Pre-Revenue &amp; above) FREE TICKETS to our night party. Keep your eyes peeled for your unique code to redeem your free ticket. Note: These need to be redeemed by the 20th of Jan 2024. To become a member and get access to this discount, along with free access to our Pitch Nights, Founder Connects all year long, <a href="https://thestartupnetwork.com.au/" title="https://thestartupnetwork.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a> to check out our options!