The UK and Europe offer dynamic environments for startups, with London and Paris leading as major tech hubs, though London's influence has seen some impact from Brexit. Key sectors driving growth include Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, and ClimateTech.

Both the EU and UK are implementing strategies to improve venture creation, attract talent, and increase access to capital through initiatives like the European Startup Nations Alliance.

This networking breakfast, in partnership with Trust Management platform Vanta will explore how you take advantage of this and expand into those markets.

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Program

8.30am-9am Welcome and networking

9am-9.20am Opening address and keynote from Elizabeth Varley

9.20am-10am Panel with experts who've been there

10am-10.30am Networking and close

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Speakers

Dickie Currer - Founder, Hype Man Media

Dickie is the Founder of Hype Man Media, a Media Production House focussed on connecting Australian Startups with the world through Storytelling, Community and Advisory.

He's also the Co-Founder of Future Connected, helping cross-border collaboration between Startup ecosystems, a Mentor in Residence for ACS Labs and Co-National Lead of Tech Australia Advocates.

Elizabeth Varley - Dealmaker, Global Entrepreneur Program, UK Government

As an entrepreneur-in-residence and consultant to the Department for Business & Trade, Elizabeth supports and mentor founders of high-growth tech, science & engineering scale-ups from around the world to expand their business to the UK.

She works directly with founders and offers strategic growth advice and support. The Global Entrepreneur program Elizabeth works with can also endorse the Innovator Founder visa as a pathway for founders to come to the UK.

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Who should attend

- Founders in the early stage of their Startup journey.

- Startups looking to scale their business overseas

- Ecosystem builders, investors, service providers that want to learn more about the opportunities in the UK and Europe

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Key Details

📅 Date: Friday 31st October 2025
🕘 Time: 08.30AM – 10.30AM
📍 Venue: Level 5 - Tank Stream Labs Melbourne CBD, 440 Collins Street.

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Your Hosts

Hype Man Media is a multi-platform Media Production House, creating content and telling stories about global Tech and Innovation.

Vanta's Trust Management Platform takes the manual work out of your security and compliance process and replaces it with continuous automation—whether you’re pursuing your first framework or managing a complex program Vanta takes the pain away from scaling your business internationally.

Tank Stream Labs Australia's Leading Flexible Workspace and Business Service Provider is the home of Hype Man Media. The amazing team at TSL have offered any attendees to stay and co-work for free out of their space for the rest of the day.

Limited spots available, so sign up now to join us!