2025 Hunter Innovation Festival
Event description
Join the Hunter's Brightest Minds. Get Your Festival Tickets Now!
Be part of the action at the Hunter Innovation Festival on Thursday, 25 September 2025! This is the region's premier event for innovators, industry leaders, and creative thinkers to connect, learn, and explore the future.
Immerse yourself in a full day of world-class speakers, insightful panels, and interactive sessions focused on the groundbreaking work happening right here in our region, from Health and Future Energy to Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing.
This is your opportunity to forge new connections, discover bold ideas, and be part of the conversations shaping our tomorrow.
8.00 AM - Registration Opens
8:30 AM - Festival Kicks Off
5:00 PM - Festival Close - proceed to Festival After Dark!
Choose Your Festival Pass
Select the ticket that’s right for you. All passes include full-day access to all sessions, the exhibition hall, and networking breaks.
Ultimate Delegate Pass The ultimate festival experience. Includes full-day access to all sessions and exclusive entry to our 'Festival After Dark' networking party.
Delegate Pass Your ticket to a full day of inspiration! Access all festival sessions, keynotes, the exhibition hall, and all networking breaks.
Student Pass Calling all students! Full-day festival access at an exclusive price. Connect, learn, and be inspired. Valid student ID required.
Hunter iF Member Pass For Hunter iF Members only. Secure your full-day festival pass at a special, discounted member rate. Thank you for your support!
'Festival After Dark' Add-On Add-on ticket for our 'Festival After Dark' party (5-8pm). Unwind and network with delegates and speakers at the George Darby Hotel.
Don't Miss 'Festival After Dark'
The conversation doesn't stop when the sessions end! Add a ticket to our exclusive networking event, 'Festival After Dark', to your order.
Join us from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the stunning, newly opened George Darby Hotel (Corner of King & Darby) to unwind, connect with speakers, and network with fellow delegates in a relaxed, stylish setting.
Explore the Festival:
All questions to events@hunterif.com.au.
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