Sydney Founders Table: VC Meets Local AI

Sydney Founders Table: VC Meets Local AI

An evening of live AI demos, founder conversations, and connections between VC and Australia's AI scene.

About the evening

As Australia’s AI ecosystem picks up momentum, there’s no better time to meet the builders and backers on the ground.

Sydney Founders Table is a curated, intimate gathering for the local AI community. We’ve lined up standout AI founders to demo their live products, plus a cross-panel of founders and investors to unpack what it really takes to build an AI company in Australia — the wins, the hurdles, and how the market stacks up globally.

No fluff, no hype — just real products, real conversations, and real connections.

Event Highlights

Live AI product demos from emerging local founders (pitch + live Q&A each)

Expert panel: Building AI in Australia: Opportunities, Challenges & Global Signals

Dedicated networking time with founders, VCs and AI industry professionals

Post-event community access via dedicated WhatsApp group and LinkedIn follow-ups

Agenda

18:00 – 18:10 Check-in & Welcome Networking

18:10 – 18:20 Opening Remarks & Event Kickoff

18:20 – 19:20 Founder Demo Pitch Session

19:20 – 20:00 Panel Discussion with founders & VC investors

20:10 – 20:30 Closing Networking & Community Wrap-up

Who should attend?

This event is built for core groups across the Australian AI ecosystem:

AI Founders: Meet peer builders, connect with active investors, and get your work in front of the local community.

VC Investors: Discover early-stage AI projects and take the pulse of Sydney’s fast-growing AI startup scene.

AI-Curious Professionals: Technical and non-technical practitioners can explore real shipped AI products, uncover career opportunities and stay on top of local industry trends.

⌚️Time：Friday 14 August, 6 pm-8:30 pm

📍Location: Michael Crouch Innovation Centre (MCIC)

Hosted by

Epic Connector