WYNnovation Festival

Unleash the Power of Human Connection at WYNnovation 2024: Discover, Imagine, Collaborate!

Embark on a transformative journey at WYNnovation 2024, where the heartbeat of a diverse city meets the pulse of hidden potential. Our theme, "Human Connection" is an ode to the extraordinary possibilities that arise when diverse minds unite and explore the untapped realms of collaboration in the age of technology.

Now in its seventh year, WYNnovation features:

- Experiential Masterclass on Tuesday 14 May with two half-day sessions at 9am to 2pm and 1pm to 6pm at the National Equestrian Centre, including a networking lunch, with EQ leaders (equine-assisted professional development program): Unlock your leadership confidence! 

- The Summit on Thursday 16 May from 9am to 3pm at Encore Events Centre features three high profile thought leaders; MC and Experience creator, Mykel Dixon & Band, and keynotes from insightful and challenging diversity advocate and author Antoinette Lattouf and entrepreneur and urbanist, Barrie Barton who will share forward-thinking insights on the intricate relationship between people, place, and technology. Re-imagine your story, business and our city.

After an intense thought provoking day, the Summit Networking event in the evening at Corked Werribee is sure to be an interactive and fun night on Thursday 16 May. The evening’s event is an adjoining part of the days Summit and included in the Summit ticket.

- The Pitch Finale on Friday 17 May from 3pm to 5pm at Lancemore Mansion Hotel Theatre. Pitch Finalists will share their groundbreaking ideas on how we might future-proof our growing Wyndham community. Presented in partnership with The Startup Network, Australia's largest NFP independent community of founders. You’ll also hear insights on a New STEM women survey presented by iSTEM Co.

- Wrap Up Party opens to festival participants on Friday 17 May from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Lancemore Mansion Hotel, Marquee.

WYNnovation offers businesses an innovative way to connect, learn, discover and network with other businesses and collaborate in the age of technology with some of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, innovators and diverse minds right here in Wyndham. 

All ticket holders will receive a handy eBook summarising key practical takeaways from the festival for business application and continued learning by Smart Company.

WYNnovation is proudly presented by Wyndham City and sponsored by Victoria University and Work Force Australia.