Southstart Eve: Adelaide Ecosystem Mixer

Southstart starts tomorrow.
So before the panels, pitches and packed agendas begin — join us for an evening with the Adelaide startup ecosystem at Tank Stream Labs Adelaide.

This is a Southstart Eve mixer designed for founders, investors, operators and ecosystem builders who want to start the week the right way: with great conversations, real connections, and a room full of high-signal people.

We’re hosting this event at Tank Stream Labs to bring people into the space, celebrate the energy of Southstart week, and connect the community in one place before the festival kicks off.

Whether you’re building, backing, or supporting startups — come by, grab a drink, meet great people, and set yourself up for a strong week.

What to expect

• Founder, investor and operator networking (without the awkward forced vibes)

• Food and drinks

• A high-quality pre-Southstart crowd

• A chance to check out the Tank Stream Labs Adelaide space

• A warm intro to the Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) 2026 and how to get involved

Why come

If you’re already heading to Southstart, this is the perfect way to:

• start your week with momentum

• meet people before the conference rush

• build your Southstart agenda with the right connections

• discover a stunning Adelaide workspace in the heart of the ecosystem

Interested in ATC 2026?

We’re also encouraging founders to explore the Australian Technologies Competition 2026 — one of Australia’s longest-running innovation and growth programs for high-potential tech companies.

(Our Sydney ATC launch event is a pitch night. This Adelaide event is intentionally more social: come connect, celebrate, and get in the room.)

Who should attend

• Founders and startup teams

• Investors and angels

• Operators and executives

• Ecosystem partners and community leaders

• Anyone attending Southstart and looking to meet great people before day one

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