Australia's Biggest Challenges and How to Tackle Them (Spark Festival event)

Join Disruptors Co at the launch of our new podcast, Don't Blink Now. It's an evening of wicked ideas, daring conversations and future making innovations.

Don’t Blink Now explores the innovation process and entrepreneurship with a focus on the people and technology that’s shaping our future.

What does a Future Made in Australia look like?

The Australian Government's Future Made in Australia budget package turned a spotlight on the National Interest Framework industries and the domains of the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). 

But even with that attention, public understanding and engagement with the startup ecosystem about the challenges and opportunities is limited. 

In our new podcast and this panel, we speak with the innovators who are tackling our biggest challenges, and we look at the contribution that industry innovation and startup programs can make to help drive productivity and growth. 

Speakers

Ross Dawson
Ross Dawson is a globally recognised futurist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, known for his visionary insights that help organisations navigate future complexities. As the Founding Chairman of Advanced Human Technologies Group, he has worked with top companies worldwide, bringing a global perspective informed by his experience in senior roles and fluency in five languages.

David Kenney
David Kenney, founder of StartGrowth, is a strategic powerhouse dedicated to guiding startups and scale-ups through growth challenges and innovation. With a background in securing over $1 billion in funding and mentoring countless entrepreneurs, David also contributes to incubators and hosts insightful YouTube shows for business leaders.

Izzy Whitelock
Izzy Whitelock is a CEO with expertise in leading enterprise technology companies through rapid growth, spanning industries like defence, health, and financial services. Her strategic leadership and advisory work at Underwood Innovation Lab have positioned her as a dynamic force in driving innovation and bridging the gap between startups and established corporations.

Are you one of us?

We are deliberately blurring the boundaries between panel and audience. If you are an entrepreneur, changemaker, service designer, innovator or a curious and restless individual - or just want to contribute to conversations about shaping the future, we don't want you to just come and listen, we hope you'll participate in the conversation, panel and networking. Come with your ideas, open mind and generous spirit.

Times, dates and logistics

Arrival from 5:30pm for a 6:15pm start. Panel lasts till 7:15pm. 

To get to The Quantum Terminal event space, head to the Dulwich Hill Tram on the same level as the Grand Concourse at Central Station, and then turn right. There are double doors that are on your right, closer to the suburban platforms. You can view a video of how to get there here: