Hear directly from leading investors and funding partners as they take the stage for a series of quick-fire reverse pitches, sharing who they are, what they invest in, and what they’re actively looking for right now.

Following this, hear a candid panel discussion unpacking practical insights on raising capital, navigating funding pathways, and how founders can best position themselves to attract investment.

Panellists include:

• Liz van Zyl (Moderator), Advisor, The GrowthCrowd
• Tristan Edwards, Blackbird Ventures
• Rachel Yang, Giant Leap
• Alex Oppes, Virescent Ventures
• Kate Coffey, Airtree
• Elaine Stead, Main Sequence
• JD Sheard, Eastend Ventures

Presenting partners:

The session will open with a keynote address by Martin Haese, Chairman | Premier's Climate Change Council and Mick Liubinskas, Co-Founder of Climate Salad, covering trends and progress across the Australian climate- and clean tech startup sector, and the broader opportunities for local climate innovators.

This will be followed by a series of founder-led presentations, where leading entrepreneurs share firsthand experiences of:

• Commercialising breakthrough technologies
• Navigating capital pathways in complex, capital‑intensive sectors
• Scaling deep tech and climate ventures in global markets

The session will conclude with a moderated fireside chat, bringing together founders and ecosystem leaders to unpack:

• What it takes to build successful climate and cleantech companies today
• Why building a climate / cleantech business in South Australia makes sense
• What advice would you give to boost the capacity and impact of the local climate / cleantech ecosystem
• What role could / should South Australia play in the global climate technology landscape

Presenters:

Climate and Clean Tech Showcase - 4:45pm - 5:15pm

Experience the energy and innovation of South Australia’s leading climate and cleantech startups as they showcase their solutions on stage and engage with attendees in the expo.

This is also an invaluable opportunity to connect with interstate investors, founders, and industry leaders who are actively looking to invest in and support innovative and high growth potential ventures in this space.

Stay tuned - showcasing companies to be announced soon!