Startup Events in Australia

Tue, 4 August 2026

18:00

BuildPass - AI-Powered Construction Project Management Software, Richmond, Australia

Luma Melbourne

AI MELB is a networking event where AI engineers, developers, founders, and tech leaders in Melbourne connect and share insights about building AI-powered applications. Attendees can hear lightning talks and engage in conversations to explore AI integration and tooling. The event fosters community and collaboration for professionals working with AI across startups and enterprises.

Wed, 5 August 2026

09:00Asia / Tokyo

Online, Australia

Melbourne Startup Founder 101

This online event teaches startup founders how to use AI to validate ideas before investing significant time and resources. It is designed for founders who want to increase their chances of attracting investors by focusing on viable concepts. Attendees will learn practical techniques to test the reality of their ideas early in the process.

Tue, 11 August 2026

18:00

Haymarket, NSW, Haymarket, Australia

Luma Sydney

This event showcases Sydney builders who create products and workflows using Claude, Claude Code, and AI agents. It features practical talks, real-world demos, and conversations suited for software engineers, founders, and AI practitioners. Attendees can learn actionable workflows and lessons from people shipping AI into production while networking with the local AI community.

Wed, 12 August 2026

17:30

Cremorne Digital Hub, Cremorne, Australia

Luma Melbourne

Dr. Jonathan Reichental presents a keynote on the Cognitive Industrial Revolution and its impact on industries, careers, and startups. This event is for founders, students, operators, and investors who want to understand AI's transformative role and identify genuine opportunities. Attendees will gain practical frameworks to navigate and build lasting businesses in the AI era.

Tue, 18 August 2026

09:00

ICC Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Luma Sydney

This event brings founders and startup teams together for a full day of building, learning, and coworking with hands-on support from Stripe and partners. Attendees work on their MVPs while receiving expert advice on topics including monetization, AI tooling, and product deployment. It is designed for builders and founders looking to accelerate their product development and growth.

Tue, 25 August 2026

17:30

The Precinct, Fortitude Valley, Australia

All Things Blockchain

This event covers strategies for securing grants with a focus on AI projects. It is designed for startup founders and operators who want to enhance their fundraising skills through grants. Attendees will gain practical advice on navigating the grant application process to support AI innovations.

Wed, 9 September 2026

17:30

Online, Sydney, Australia

KSUG.AI Australia

This event is a meetup for the KSUG.AI Australia community in Sydney. It brings together people interested in artificial intelligence to network and share knowledge. Attendees can connect with peers and learn about AI developments in the local ecosystem.

Wed, 11 November 2026

09:00

The Precinct, Brisbane, Australia

AI & Society — Global

The Festival of AI is a summit exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on society and various industries. It brings together community members interested in AI developments and societal implications. Attendees can learn from talks and network with peers in Brisbane.