AI Salon Sydney - Pitch competition & Expert insights
📅 Thursday, 19 March 2026 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍Location: Sydney CBD
🚀 AI Salon Sydney — Pitch Competition
Think Sharp. Speak Bold.Learn Together.
AI Salon Sydney is back with a special edition: a Startup Pitch Competition, bringing together early-stage founders, investors, and ecosystem partners for an evening of bold ideas, live pitches, meaningful feedback and real connections.
5 AI startups will pitch live in front of a powerhouse judging panel, then stay for an exclusive Spotlight Session with Square Peg on how to prepare and nail your next raise.
Whether you’re one of the founders on stage, supporting fellow founders, or exploring what’s next in AI, this is a high-energy, community-driven night designed to inspire and connect.
🏆 What's on the night
• Live pitches from 5 selected AI startups
• Expert judging panel:
• Jason - AWS
• Jono - Square Peg
• Matt -Tekkon Technologies
• Frank - Fanda.
• Feedback and real-world insights
• Spotlight Session: Jono, from Square Peg on how to prepare your pitch and raise with confidence
• Networking with the AI Salon & AWS community
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✨ You don't need to be pitching to belong in this room. Come to watch, learn from real investor feedback, and connect with people who are building the future of AI in Sydne. Founders at every stage are welcome.
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🔔 Spots are limited — RSVP now to secure yours.
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Want to speak at a Future AI Salon?
We’d love to hear from you! If you're working on something exciting in AI and want to share a live demo or present your startup, apply here.
We're always excited to hear from bold thinkers and builders shaping what’s next in AI.
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About This Chapter
This event is proudly hosted by Vanessa Santos and Keita Watanabe.
Looking forward to welcoming you at AI Salon Sydney!