Innovation Leaders Network Capital Conversations x AI Showcase

Event description
Date: Thursday 27 November 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 5:15pm (followed by networking)
Venue: Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5005

Join South Australia’s most dynamic founders, interstate investors, and leading companies for an afternoon of big ideas, practical funding conversations, and genuine connections.

The Innovation Leaders Network Capital Conversations x AI Showcase event will bring together a strong contingent of startup founders, major customers, and investors from across Australia, all in one place.

Capital Conversations Panel
Gain insider perspectives from leading investors as they share reverse pitches and practical advice on navigating funding pathways.

Panellists include:
Tractor Ventures – Flexible, non-dilutive funding for tech scaleups
Black Nova VC – Championing B2B technology startups
Perth Angels – Connecting founders with angel investors and mentors
Scalare Partners – Empowering visionary tech founders
Gandel Invest – Strategic capital and expertise for innovative businesses
Tribe Global Ventures – Helping ANZ B2B tech companies scale to the US and UK
Artesian – Global alternative investment manager
Industry Growth Program – Commonwealth grants and advisory services for innovative SMEs
Moderated by Josh Garratt (Southern Angels/Eastend Ventures).

Panel.ai: Founder Insights
A panel discussion featuring accomplished SA startup founders sharing real-world experiences on leveraging AI.

Panellists:
Dr Michelle Perugini (Co-Founder, Life Whisperer)
Flavia Tata Nardini (Co-Founder, Fleet Space Technologies)
Matthew Stead (Co-Founder, Ping Services)
Noelle Smit (Co-Founder, Teamgage)
James Palmer (Co-Founder and CEO, Silentium Defence)
Moderated by Ashleigh Greaves (Tribe VC/Simplefy.ai)

AI Showcase
Experience the energy and creativity of 15 AI-driven startups as they pitch their bold innovations. This is also an invaluable opportunity to network with interstate investors, founders, and representatives from major companies that can help accelerate your growth.

We encourage you to register for both sessions to gain the most value. If you wish to attend both, please select both ticket types when registering.

For enquiries, email: [email protected]