SOUTHSTART

Building something of importance is lonely work. But it doesn't have to be.

SOUTHSTART brings founders, funders and operators, all in one room, all thinking bigger together.

Save your seat for 2027 → https://www.southstart.co/eoi/

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To everyone who showed up last week... Thank you. Genuinely.

Your questions, your honesty, your willingness to be in conversation with strangers about things that actually matter... that's exactly what we do this for.

And now, as we enter a period of rest & reflection, we’d love to hear from you.

Please take 5 minutes & answer our post-event survey powered by Square Holes, to help us shape what comes next.

Survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8739786/142b28af3098

As a thank you, you'll go in the draw to win 2 x SOUTHSTART 2027 tickets, plus receive $50 off next years ticket guaranteed.

The next chapter is already taking shape.

More on that, alongside deeper reflections & sharing, soon.

The final day has arrived and it’s time to slow down a bit.

The last few days have been a whirlwind of connections, ideas and conversations so now we get ready to wind down the event with OFFSITE hosted in Adelaide’s beautiful southern wine region - McLaren Vale.

Today is about:

→ Shared travel, meals, and conversations
→ Space to think bigger and reflect on what you’ve learned
→ Building relationships that last beyond the festival

Sometimes the most important insights come away from the stage.

📍 Beresford Estate & Vale Taphouse
🚌 Shuttle from City departing Lot Fourteen at 8:50am (7:45am for early morning Sound Bath Experience)
🔎 See the full program: https://www.southstart.co/program/offsite
📱Reminder to download the SOUTHSTART app for your personalised schedule and notifications!

Let’s close the festival together.

DAY 2 - LET'S GO!

Today is where ideas collide and clarity emerges.

Get ready to meet and mingle with the full SOUTHSTART community at ASSEMBLY powered by ACS (Australian Computer Society) hosted at the National Wine Centre.

A quick look into the day:
→ Inspiring talks and panel discussions
→ Curated conversations across industries and technologies
→ Time and space to meet the people moving ideas forward

📍 National Wine Centre | 8am start
🔎 See today’s program: https://www.southstart.co/program/assembly
📱Reminder to download the SOUTHSTART app for your personalised schedule and notifications!

Let the conversations continue!

SOUTHSTART - ARE YOU READY?

The day has arrived when Adelaide becomes a city-wide classroom.

PRECINCT powered by Adelaide Economic Development Agency is all about learning fast and meeting the people who can change your trajectory.

Here’s what today will look like:

→ Start your day at the Lot Fourteen Festival Hub, sign in and grab a coffee
→ Explore sessions across the city (making sure you have RSVP’d in the app!)
→ Meet founders, investors, and operators shaping what’s next

Then tonight, we meet at the Festival Opening Social, celebrating the start of three days of ideas, connection, and momentum.

📍Lot Fourteen Festival Hub + Locations across Adelaide CBD
🔎View the program: https://www.southstart.co/program/precinct
📱Download the SOUTHSTART app for your personalised schedule and notifications!

Let’s get this party started!

🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Adelaide University as a Silver Sponsor of SOUTHSTART • RESONANCE (17–19 March).

Adelaide University is a leading contemporary comprehensive university of global standing, dedicated to ensuring the prosperity, wellbeing and cohesion of society. Through the success of its students, staff and alumni, the university is committed to addressing educational inequality and creating meaningful impact for communities locally and globally.

Learn more about Adelaide University here: https://adelaideuni.edu.au/

Join us at SOUTHSTART • RESONANCE (17–19 March) and connect with the Adelaide University team.

🎟️ Get tickets at: www.southstart.co/tickets

It's SOUTHSTART Eve!

So before the panels, pitches and packed agendas begin — join us for an evening with the Adelaide startup ecosystem at Tank Stream Labs Adelaide.

What to expect
- Founder, investor and operator networking (without the awkward forced vibes)
- Food and drinks
- A high-quality pre-Southstart crowd
- A chance to check out the Tank Stream Labs Adelaide space

We’re also encouraging founders to explore the Australian Technologies Competition 2026 — one of Australia’s longest-running innovation and growth programs for high-potential tech companies.

Start your week with momentum - see you tonight!

📅Mon, 16 Mar, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
📍Tank Stream Labs, Adelaide

Southstart Eve: Adelaide Ecosystem Mixer Kick off your Southstart week with founders, operators, investors and ecosystem leaders. Good people, good conversations, food + drink at Tank Stream Labs.

Meet our Bronze Partners supporting SOUTHSTART • RESONANCE 2026

Our Bronze Partners contribute to the broader ecosystem that helps startups grow, from infrastructure and technology to community and investment support.

We’re grateful for the organisations helping strengthen Australia's innovation and startup community.

Carta - Equity management platform for startups, investors and funds.

Lot Fourteen - Adelaide innovation district for space, defence and startups.

ResetData - Sovereign AI infrastructure and high-performance computing for Australia.

A huge thank you to our Bronze Partners for supporting SOUTHSTART • RESONANCE 2026.

https://www.southstart.co/