Melbourne AI Startup Pitch Night

Please note: This event will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese. Ideas · Products · Feedback · Connections What AI products and startup projects are being built in Melbourne right now? Melbourne AI Startup Pitch Night is an in-person event for AI founders, product builders, developers, investors and technology professionals. The event will feature 4–5 confirmed early-stage AI startup projects, presenting the problems they are solving, their products, how they are using AI, their current progress and what they plan to build next. This is not another event focused only on trends and concepts. You will see real AI products being developed, watch live product demos, join Q&A sessions and connect with Melbourne’s AI and startup community.

✨ Event Highlights

• 4–5 AI startup pitches • Live product and prototype demos • Real-world AI use cases • Audience Q&A and feedback • Meet founders, developers and technology professionals • Explore potential partnerships, advisory support and industry connections • Networking after the pitches • Light food and drinks provided

🚀 What the Projects Will Share

Each project will introduce:

• The problem they are solving • Their product or proposed solution • How AI is used within the product • Their target users and use cases • Current product progress • A prototype, MVP or product demo • Their next-stage development plans • The feedback, resources or connections they are looking for

Each pitch will be followed by a Q&A and audience feedback session. Project and presenter details will be announced soon.

🙋 Who Should Attend?

This event is suitable for:

• AI startup founders and co-founders • Aspiring founders exploring startup ideas • AI engineers, developers and product teams • Angel investors and early-stage investment professionals • Product managers, designers and technology professionals • Startup mentors, advisers and ecosystem partners • Anyone interested in AI products and startups

You do not need to have your own startup project to attend. Audience members are welcome to discover the real AI products currently being built in Melbourne.

⏰ Agenda

• 5:30 PM–6:00 PM: Check-in, food and networking • 6:00 PM–6:10 PM: Opening, event introduction and venue welcome • 6:10 PM–7:50 PM: Five AI startup pitches, product demos and Q&A *(20 minutes per team)* • 7:50 PM–8:10 PM: Open discussion and audience feedback • 8:10 PM–8:30 PM: Networking and industry connections

📍 Event Information

Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 Time: 5:30 PM–8:30 PM Venue: ANNG Gallery Address: Level 17, 60 Albert Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205 Event language: Mandarin Chinese Admission: Free, registration required Food and drinks: Provided at the venue ⚠️ Places are limited. Please register in advance.

🤝 Hosts / Partners

Host: JR Academy Venue: ANNG Gallery Venue support: CloudTech Group

📌 Important Note

This event is intended to support product showcases, industry conversations and community connections. It does not constitute investment advice, an investment solicitation or any guarantee of funding.

🔐 Consent / Attendee Data Note

By registering for this event, you agree that your registration information may be used by JR Academy, ANNG Gallery and CloudTech Group for event communication, follow-up and relevant future event updates. You may opt out at any time.