Scaleup Summit

AUSTRALIA 2023

OCTOBER 16 – 20

The Scaleup Summit is the Mind the Bridge proprietary format (invitation only) where international corporates and scaleups operating in specific verticals can do business, spot technology trends, and benchmark their open innovation approaches.

The first Scaleup Summit in Australia is hosted in Sidney by SXSW where we launch our brand new report Tech Scaleup Australia.  

Agenda

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Australia’s Tech Scaleup Report Launch

Marco Marinucci, Founder & CEO, Mind the Bridge
Kirstin Hunter, Techstars Managing Director, NSW
Petra Andren, NSW Greater Cities Commission Head of Innovation District Branch
Telmo Perez, Chief Innovation Officer, Acciona

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Innovating in Open Innovation 

Marco Marinucci, Founder & CEO, Mind the Bridge
Matthew Koertge, Telstra Ventures Managing Director
Telmo Perez, Chief Innovation Officer, Acciona

Australia’s Tech Scaleup Report Launch

OCTOBER 19

Australia is a nation of innovators, but how do we compare and compete with other countries in the global economy? Join us for the launch of the “Tech Scaleup Australia 2023 Report” by global experts MTB.

Exploring the findings, the Panel will discuss the state of innovation in Australia, the challenges and opportunities it faces, and the best practices and lessons learned from its innovation journey. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a policymaker or just curious to find out more, this panel discussion will inspire you to think creatively and critically about the future of innovation.

Marco Marinucci
Founder & CEO, Mind the Bridge
Kirstin Hunter
Techstars Managing Director, NSW
Petra Andren
NSW Greater Cities Commission Head of Innovation District Branch
Telmo Perez
Chief Innovation Officer, Acciona

Innovating in Open Innovation

OCTOBER 19

Open innovation is a powerful way to leverage external sources of knowledge and ideas to accelerate internal innovation and create value. However, it also poses significant challenges and risks, especially when dealing with startups who operate differently to established corporates.

How can corporates successfully collaborate with startups to help them harness their potential for innovation?
What are the best practices and pitfalls to avoid in open innovation?
Join us for an informative panel discussion with experts that have implemented open innovation practices, learn from their experiences and insights on how to innovate in open innovation.

Matthew Koertge
Telstra Ventures Managing Director
Marco Marinucci
Founder & CEO, Mind the Bridge
Telmo Perez
Chief Innovation Officer, Acciona

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