🎉 Access Days ALL DAYS! Join us on the 4th & 5th and 6th of March with Food, Drinks & Coach Service Included. 🎉
🎉 PLUS ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN MCLAREN VALE 🎉
Your ticket to _SOUTHSTART 2025 gives you THREE days of immersive experiences designed for learning, connection, and inspiration. From the launchpad of Growth Academy to the vibrant connections at the Garden Party, a day of deep reflection and powerful insights at Serafino Winery on Main Day + Join us for an intimate summit lunch.
This ticket is your entry to all _SOUTHSTART has to offer.
Dive into transformative conversations, connect with forward-thinking peers, and embrace moments that inspire growth both in and beyond your work.
DAY 1
💥 GROWTH ACADEMY + GARDEN PARTY - 4th MARCH 💥
Kick-off with us at _SOUTHSTART 2025 at the GROWTH ACADEMY!
This event is the perfect way to kick off the festival, offering the first of many opportunities to connect, converse, and share a day of learning together.
Across 4 stages, you'll have all access to any session you choose to attend!
• START
• BUILD
• SCALE
• BUILD
💥 GARDEN PARTY - 4th MARCH 💥
Set in the magical Garden of Unearthly Delights, this event is the perfect way to kick off the festival, offering the first of many opportunities to connect, converse, and share a day of learning together. It will be warm and welcome embrace that will continue through your _SOUTHSTART experience.
DAY 2
💥 MAIN DAY - 5th MARCH 💥 SERAFINO WINERY MCLAREN VALE 💥
After leaving the CBD on the inclusive bus service, and arriving at our Main Day location, Serafino will become your sanctuary, designed for genuine connections, powerful insights, and moments of inspiration. Here, you’ll find space to pause, breathe, and dive deep into conversations that explore the "why" behind our work, offering fresh perspectives across business, creativity, technology, science, and impact.
Across 4 areas you'll have access to;
• LAKE STAGE - Deep conversations
• STUDIO SALON - Deep conversations
• DEAL ROOM - For founders including the PITCH STAGE
• THE WELL - Health & Wellness area including mediation & soundbath
DAY 3
💥 INDUSTRY SUMMITS
💥 MCLAREN VALE 6TH MARCH 💥
Bespoke and more intimate, with numbers capped at 100 per event.
Set in the breathtaking Fleurieu Peninsula, the Industry Summits offer a unique opportunity to dive deep into the topics that matter most to your sector. With carefully curated content tailored to focused communities, these summits are designed for meaningful dialogue, actionable insights, and industry-specific solutions. Expect a warm welcome, engaging content, and hospitality that reflects the region’s spirit, creating an environment where connections flourish, and collaboration thrives.
CHOOSE FROM
• CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY - Ekhidna Kitchen
• AGTECH & FOOD SECURITY - Lloyd Brothers
• HEALTH & BIOTECH - Vale Taphouse
• ECOSYSTEM & COMMUNITY - Pearl, Aldinga Beach
IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Your ticket includes transport to and from Serafino, Mclaren Vale, on the 5th March & home on the 6th March. McLaren Vale is a 50-minute drive south of the Adelaide CBD. On purchase you will be offered bus times to choose from.
⚡️ Enhance your _SOUTHSTART experience with the Breathe Easy Overnight Stay! ⚡️
You’ll Access everything included in the FESTIVAL [+] ticket, as well as enjoying an exclusive one-night stay in McLaren Vale on March 5th, as part of your Festival experience.
With this upgrade, you'll stay at the McLaren Vale Motel, just 3km from the festival venue, with a seamless shuttle service to and from the main day.
No need to worry about a thing—our luggage concierge will handle your bags from the moment you leave Adelaide, so you can head straight into the festival stress-free. At the end of the day, your shuttle will whisk you back to the hotel for a restful night. And breathe… everything is taken care of.
Note: This package includes only accommodation and travel coordination. festival sessions, activities, and staff are not included beyond the festival closing at 6pm on March 5th at Serafino.
🎉 Access Days ALL DAYS! Join us on the 4th & 5th and 6th of March with Food, Drinks & Coach Service Included. 🎉
🎉 PLUS ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN MCLAREN VALE 🎉
Your ticket to _SOUTHSTART 2025 gives you THREE days of immersive experiences designed for learning, connection, and inspiration. From the launchpad of Growth Academy to the vibrant connections at the Garden Party, a day of deep reflection and powerful insights at Serafino Winery on Main Day + Join us for an intimate summit lunch.
This ticket is your entry to all _SOUTHSTART has to offer.
Dive into transformative conversations, connect with forward-thinking peers, and embrace moments that inspire growth both in and beyond your work.
DAY 1
💥 GROWTH ACADEMY + GARDEN PARTY - 4th MARCH 💥
Kick-off with us at _SOUTHSTART 2025 at the GROWTH ACADEMY!
This event is the perfect way to kick off the festival, offering the first of many opportunities to connect, converse, and share a day of learning together.
Across 4 stages, you'll have all access to any session you choose to attend!
• START
• BUILD
• SCALE
• BUILD
💥 GARDEN PARTY - 4th MARCH 💥
Set in the magical Garden of Unearthly Delights, this event is the perfect way to kick off the festival, offering the first of many opportunities to connect, converse, and share a day of learning together. It will be warm and welcome embrace that will continue through your _SOUTHSTART experience.
DAY 2
💥 MAIN DAY - 5th MARCH 💥 SERAFINO WINERY MCLAREN VALE 💥
After leaving the CBD on the inclusive bus service, and arriving at our Main Day location, Serafino will become your sanctuary, designed for genuine connections, powerful insights, and moments of inspiration. Here, you’ll find space to pause, breathe, and dive deep into conversations that explore the "why" behind our work, offering fresh perspectives across business, creativity, technology, science, and impact.
Across 4 areas you'll have access to;
• LAKE STAGE - Deep conversations
• STUDIO SALON - Deep conversations
• DEAL ROOM - For founders including the PITCH STAGE
• THE WELL - Health & Wellness area including mediation & soundbath
DAY 3
💥 INDUSTRY SUMMITS
💥 MCLAREN VALE 6TH MARCH 💥
Bespoke and more intimate, with numbers capped at 100 per event.
Set in the breathtaking Fleurieu Peninsula, the Industry Summits offer a unique opportunity to dive deep into the topics that matter most to your sector. With carefully curated content tailored to focused communities, these summits are designed for meaningful dialogue, actionable insights, and industry-specific solutions. Expect a warm welcome, engaging content, and hospitality that reflects the region’s spirit, creating an environment where connections flourish, and collaboration thrives.
CHOOSE FROM
• CLIMATE & CLEAN ENERGY - Ekhidna Kitchen
• AGTECH & FOOD SECURITY - Lloyd Brothers
• HEALTH & BIOTECH - Vale Taphouse
• ECOSYSTEM & COMMUNITY - Pearl, Aldinga Beach
IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Your ticket includes transport to and from Serafino, Mclaren Vale, on the 5th March & home on the 6th March. McLaren Vale is a 50-minute drive south of the Adelaide CBD. On purchase you will be offered bus times to choose from.
⚡️ Enhance your _SOUTHSTART experience with the Breathe Easy Overnight Stay! ⚡️
You’ll Access everything included in the FESTIVAL [+] ticket, as well as enjoying an exclusive one-night stay in McLaren Vale on March 5th, as part of your Festival experience.
With this upgrade, you'll stay at the McLaren Vale Motel, just 3km from the festival venue, with a seamless shuttle service to and from the main day.
No need to worry about a thing—our luggage concierge will handle your bags from the moment you leave Adelaide, so you can head straight into the festival stress-free. At the end of the day, your shuttle will whisk you back to the hotel for a restful night. And breathe… everything is taken care of.
Note: This package includes only accommodation and travel coordination. festival sessions, activities, and staff are not included beyond the festival closing at 6pm on March 5th at Serafino.