Icebreaker is back, smarter and better

Icebreaker, the networking platform masterminded to connect entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, rising stars and employers with their perfect match, is returning with refreshed, smarter data-matching for 2018.

After a successful launch in 2016, the networking event will return on 21 November 2018, boosted with new data science and hosted again by the New Venture Institute (NVI) at Flinders University – the top ranking university business incubator in the Asia-Pacific region.

The inaugural Icebreaker16 brought over 1,200 networkers to the Tonsley Innovation Precinct to participate in 22 ‘speed dates’, each with potential employees, investors, backers, founders and innovators.

Kathryn Anderson, NVI Deputy Director Enterprise and project lead says “The impact of Icebreaker16 exceeded even our expectations, including an estimated $2.9 million of forward value for South Australia, according to the Australian Industrial Transformation Institute.

“We are aiming to beat that result this year.”

Using an advanced data science approach, the 2018 event will delve deeper for rich matching, providing uniquely tailored connections for each participant.

Partnerships between research and enterprise, invention and investment, and talent and opportunity will be facilitated, driving up South Australia’s vital innovation capabilities and achievements.

Director of Flinders NVI Matt Salier says, “We’re fortunate to witness and expedite a lot of the invention that’s happening in South Australia, and we have an immense pool of talent here that most people would not realise.

“This year we expanded our impact into the regions with our new Limestone Coast entrepreneurial hub, as well as launching the Innovative Manufacturing Accelerator and Innovation for Transformation Professional Certificate.

“Our data-charged Icebreaker18 is part of this journey to inspire, educate and connect even more people and businesses.”

Icebreaker18 will be held at the Tonsley Innovation District, anticipated attendees including entrepreneurs, researchers, and leaders from academia and industry.

Registrations for Icebreaker18 can be made at its dedicated website icebreaker.net.au.

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