AI Startup Showcase & Networking — September Edition
About the event
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💡 Ideas · Products · Stories · Feedback · Connections
What promising AI products and startup projects are being built in Melbourne?
This in-person showcase and networking event brings together AI founders, product builders, investors, developers, and technology professionals.
This September edition will feature five confirmed early-stage AI startup projects. Each team will have 20 minutes to share its founder journey, the problem it is solving, its product approach, how AI is being applied, and its current progress—followed by a live product demo and interactive Q&A.
This is not a formal fundraising pitch event or another conference focused only on trends and concepts. We aim to create a relaxed and open environment where real AI products can be discovered, builders can receive useful feedback, and attendees can connect with people actively building within Melbourne’s AI community.
✨ Event Highlights
• 🎤 Five AI startup project showcases • 💻 Live demos of real products, prototypes, and use cases • 🧠 Founder stories, product insights, and practical experiences • 💬 Interactive Q&A and audience feedback • 🤝 Meet AI founders, developers, product professionals, and industry partners • 🔗 Explore potential collaborations, advisory support, and industry connections • 🍕🥤 Food, drinks, and networking
🚀 What Will Each Project Share? Each project will cover:
• The real-world problem it is solving • Its product or proposed solution • How AI is used within the product • Target users and use cases • Current product progress • A live product demo or prototype • Next-stage development plans • The feedback, resources, or industry connections it is looking for
Each showcase will be followed by an interactive Q&A and feedback session. Project and guest introductions will be announced progressively.
🙋 Who Should Attend?
• AI startup founders and co-founders • Aspiring founders exploring startup opportunities • AI engineers, developers, and product teams • Angel investors and early-stage investment professionals • Product managers, designers, and technology professionals • Startup mentors, advisors, and ecosystem partners • Anyone interested in AI products and entrepreneurship
You do not need to have your own startup to attend. Join us as an audience member to discover real products being developed within Melbourne’s AI community and connect with founders and industry professionals.
⏰ Agenda
• 5:30 PM–6:00 PM: Check-in, food, and networking • 6:00 PM–6:10 PM: Opening and event introduction • 6:10 PM–7:50 PM: Five AI startup showcases, product demos, and Q&A sessions (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 Details Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 Time: 5:30 PM–8:30 PM Event Language: Mandarin Chinese Food and Drinks: Food and refreshments will be provided 🍕🥤
🤝 Host and Venue Host: JR Academy Venue: ANNG Gallery Venue Support: CloudTech Group
[1-Click to register here](ksug.ai/ai-30sep26) to secure your spot! See you all there!
Location: [ANNG Gallery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yyHazNsqXLyFcjq48) [Level 17, 60 Albert Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yyHazNsqXLyFcjq48)
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