Australia's First Innovators Breakfast 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025 | 7AM – 10:30 AM AEST

Hilton Cairns, Queensland

Join us for a meaningful morning exploring the remarkable contributions of First Nations Innovators through the lens of the Tropical Innovation Festival themes of Cutting Edge, Community, Creativity, and Curiosity.

This third annual event brings together diverse perspectives to discover how 65,000+ years of knowledge and innovation can shape solutions for today's challenges and opportunities.

Your Host and MC

Cr Trevor Tim (aka Trendy Trev)

Keynote Speaker

Darryl Lyons | Co-founder of Rainstick

Inspirational Panel

Topaz McAuliffe | Founder 15 Times Better

Libby Cook-Black | The Female Co

Stacee Ketchell | PAMA Platform

FNQ Indigenous Business Expo

Explore products and services from First Nations - led businesses in Tropical North Queensland.

Time	Topic	Speakers
7:00am	Coffee, Registration, EXPO & Networking
7:30am	Welcome to the Australia’s First Innovator’s breakfast @ #TIF2025 including Acknowledgement of Country	Cr Trevor Tim \| MC & Host
	VIP Address	TBC
	Combining ancient wisdom with modern technology to positively impact food systems	Darryl Lyons \| Rainstick
	BREAKFAST & NETWORKING @ TABLES
	Embracing innovation and empowering First Nations women to success	Topaz McAuliffe \| 15 Times Better Libby Cook – Black \| The Female Co Stacee Ketchell \| PAMA Platform
9:00am	Thank you and close	Trevor Tim \| MC & Host
9AM - 10:30AM	First Nations Business Expo

Business Opportunities

Are you a First Nations innovator or entrepreneur or innovator? Showcase your ideas and gain exposure at the Business Expo as part of this event. Email your interest to the Indigenous Innovation Facilitator – Marc Harbrow on Marc@Launchyep.com or tropicalinnovationfestival@launchyep.com

If you are interested in pitching within the Tropical Innovation Festival program. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/MXqvcVNbuN

Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your brand with innovation, leadership, and diversity. Sponsorship packages for this event or Tropical Innovation Festival offer tailored benefits. Contact us to explore sponsorship opportunities and find a package that aligns with your goals: https://forms.office.com/r/yDm7rcJL1N

If you or your organisation wants to support a First Nations Founder without the means to attend (buy one, give one) or donate a raffle prize for the day, please reach out to community@launchyep.com

Join Us

Be part of a morning that celebrates Australia's innovative heritage while looking toward our shared future. Together, we'll explore meaningful connections between traditional knowledge and contemporary innovation.

Limited tickets available - register today to secure your place.