TIFx Australia's First Innovators Breakfast & FNQ Indigenous Business Expo
Event description
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 |
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7:30am | Welcome to the Australia’s First Innovator’s breakfast @ #TIF2025 including Acknowledgement of Country | Cr Trevor Tim | MC & Host
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VIP Address | TBC
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| Combining ancient wisdom with modern technology to positively impact food systems
| Darryl Lyons | Rainstick |
BREAKFAST & NETWORKING @ TABLES |
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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
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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 [email protected] or [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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.
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