_SOUTHSTART

_SOUTHSTART brings together founders, investors, and industry visionaries to gather, connect, and shape the future. Each year, we meticulously design experiences that go beyond networking, providing relaxed, inspired settings for real conversations, which lead to unparalleled outcomes for yourself and your business. Join us for a unique gathering that amplifies your vision, expands your community, and makes room for those “aha” moments that truly move us forward. You’ll find access to investment, customers, talent, expertise, startups, and more.

Tuesday 4th March

When you’re a business leader, considering becoming one, or working alongside one – the pace can feel relentless. Sales need scaling, marketing needs refining, teams need managing, and growth requires constant navigation. Quick online searches can’t replace the practical insights and real-world strategies needed to move fast and get things right.

The Growth Academy is your hands-on guide to thriving at every stage of your business journey. From validating ideas to scaling globally and streamlining with automation, this program delivers expert-led sessions, actionable insights, and real-world strategies tailored to your needs through 4 x Stages:

START: Turning Ideas Into Reality

BUILD: Momentum in Market

SCALE: Your Company Beyond Borders

AUTOMATE: Your Company & Life Systems

Wednesday 5th March

We’re whisking you away from Lot Fourteen in Adelaide CBD and welcoming you to Serafino Winery in McLaren Vale. Crafted to inspire genuine connections, powerful insights, and moments of renewal, this day offers space to pause, breathe, and explore the “why” behind our work—gaining fresh perspectives across business, creativity, technology, science, and impact.

– Conversations will unfold in every corner—whether through structured formats across our 3 x stages, or spontaneous moments that create lasting bonds.

– Mindfulness activities will offer moments to recharge, clear your mind, and find balance – while forging deeper connections.

‍– Bookable one-on-one sessions with founders, investors, and industry experts will help you foster strategic discussions and authentic connections.

Whether you’re a quiet observer drawn to deep dialogue, a social butterfly finding your tribe, or balancing work and life – there’ll be something for you. When it’s time to leave, you’ll carry a renewed sense of clarity, purpose, and community—a catalyst for rethinking how we grow, connect, and move forward, together.

Thursday 6th March

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Fleurieu Peninsula, the Industry Summits offer an unparalleled chance to dive into the topics that drive your industry forward. With carefully curated, community-focused content, these summits are designed for rich dialogue, actionable insights, and industry-specific strategies. You’ll be welcomed into an environment that mirrors the region’s warmth and hospitality, fostering connections that endure and collaborations that thrive long after the event.