Limestone Coast innovation festival

The Limestone Coast and Green Triangle Innovation Collective Innovation Festival will run from 22-27 May in the Limestone Coast region.

Established by a group of business leaders, with support from organisations such as Flinders University’s New Venture Institute, the festival focuses on growing entrepreneurial activity across the region, working with existing and aspiring business leaders on emerging industry trends.

Innovation Festival director Chad Renando

It includes more than 12 events, including a Department of Trade and Investment / Showcase SA business accelerator, delivered both in-person and virtually.

From artificial intelligence, machine learning and cybersecurity, the festival aims to provide resources and inspire individuals, groups and organisations to support and inspire a “healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem underpinned by business and investment activity.”

Program event also include the Millicent Business Community Association’s ‘Look and Learn’ of applied innovation at Kimberley Clarke Australia and Roundwood Solutions Tantanoola; a leadership breakfast and masterclass organised by the Women in Regional Business Development and Mt Gambier Chamber of Commerce; Youth Entrepreneurship events, and a host of other learning experiences.

Callena Rawlings, New Venture Institute. Flinders University.

“We are trying to make it as easy as possible to find and connect into the networks our entrepreneurs need,” says Ms Callena Rawlings, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Facilitator at the New Venture Institute, Flinders at Tonsley.

“There is a lot of activity, a lot of opportunity, a lot of wisdom and a lot of experience that can
be shared. It’s an exciting collaboration; the private and public sector working together to
support and develop our regional innovation ecosystem.”

Limestone Coast-based founder Geoffrey Dening says “The regional innovation festival is a vital stimulus. Inefficient outdated work and industry practices stifle prosperity and quality of life. Innovate and benefit today.“

Tickets are now available for the festival, with prices ranging from $0 – $120.

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