​Sydney Founders Table: VC Meets Local AI

​An evening of live AI demos, founder conversations, and connections between VC and Australia's AI scene.

​About the evening

​As Australia’s AI ecosystem picks up momentum, there’s no better time to meet the builders and backers on the ground.

​Sydney Founders Table is a curated, intimate gathering for the local AI community. We’ve lined up standout AI founders to demo their live products, plus a cross-panel of founders and investors to unpack what it really takes to build an AI company in Australia — the wins, the hurdles, and how the market stacks up globally.

​No fluff, no hype — just real products, real conversations, and real connections.

​Event Highlights

• ​Live AI product demos from emerging local founders (pitch + live Q&A each)

• ​Expert panel: Building AI in Australia: Opportunities, Challenges & Global Signals

• ​Dedicated networking time with founders, VCs and AI industry professionals

• ​Post-event community access via dedicated WhatsApp group and LinkedIn follow-ups

​Agenda

• ​18:00 – 18:10 Check-in & Welcome Networking

• ​18:10 – 18:20 Opening Remarks & Event Kickoff

• ​18:20 – 19:20 Founder Demo Pitch Session

• ​19:20 – 20:00 Panel Discussion with founders & VC investors

• ​20:10 – 20:30 Closing Networking & Community Wrap-up

​Who should attend?

​This event is built for core groups across the Australian AI ecosystem:

• ​AI Founders: Meet peer builders, connect with active investors, and get your work in front of the local community.

• ​VC Investors: Discover early-stage AI projects and take the pulse of Sydney’s fast-growing AI startup scene.

• ​AI-Curious Professionals: Technical and non-technical practitioners can explore real shipped AI products, uncover career opportunities and stay on top of local industry trends.

​⌚️Time：Friday 14 August, 6 pm-8:30 pm

​📍Location: Michael Crouch Innovation Centre (MCIC)

​Hosted by

​Epic Connector