Introducing the Plus Eight Innovation Festival – A must-attend event for Founders & Innovators

Join us on March 28 (9AM - 6PM) at the Western Sydney Startup Hub for a high-impact day of learning, networking, and hands-on innovation. Whether you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or industry leader, you’ll gain insider knowledge, practical skills, and direct access to investors and experts to take your startup to the next level.

Wondering what's in store?

✅ Understanding Startup Investment & Pitch Prep – Learn about different types of investment and how to craft a winning pitch for the speed networking session with Solai Valliappan.

✅ Exclusive Investor & Mentor Speed Networking – Get 1:1 time with investors looking for the next big opportunity and expert mentors.

✅ Fireside Chat with Marcus Tan – Learn from the founder of HealthEngine, who raised $50M+ and built one of Australia’s top health tech platforms.

✅ Community to Cashflow: Scaling to $1 Million: Featuring Siam Hossain, a New York-based entrepreneur who built a seven-figure business and a 200,000 strong online community from scratch. Learn the entire step-by-step blueprint.

✅ 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗡𝗼-𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 with WSTI – 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗜-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, website, mini-game, or business automation with AI experts from the Western Sydney Tech Innovators Community—no coding experience required.

✅ Innovative Leadership Talk – Gain transformational leadership insights from Tatjana Genys, inspired by the Monks of Bhutan, followed by an immersive sound bath to enhance focus and resilience.

✅ Networking – Connect with founders, investors, and industry experts over coffee, lunch, and a closing networking session.

Why Attend?
This festival is your chance to learn from top founders and investors, gain actionable insights, and build valuable connections in the startup ecosystem. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your pitch, secure funding, or scale your business, this event will give you the tools to make it happen.

Tickets & pricing

WSSH Members: $20 +BF
Startups: $40 +BF
General Admission: $50 +BF

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via wssh@spacecubed.com

This event is run by Plus Eight, and made possible thanks to the support of Investment NSW, AWS Startups, Realise Business and Australiance.

Please note that the event schedule, speakers, and topics are subject to change without prior notice.