FWD›››FEST 25
3 Days
50+ Speakers
1000+ Delegates
Immerse yourself in FWD›››FEST 25, the entrepreneurial and innovation festival. Whether you’re launching an idea, scaling a business, or seeking transformative connections, FWD›››FEST is where visionaries come to thrive.
About
Over three days entrepreneurs, innovators and their support ecosystem come together to learn, be supported, be validated, be challenged and most especially be connected to a world of opportunity.
Immersion: Entrepreneurship can be isolating, find your people at FWD›››FEST and connect with a community that 1000% understands and supports your journey.
Opportunity: Unlock mentorship, funding and collaborations designed to propel your vision forward. Meet entrepreneurs and innovators at every stage, from idea to proven success.
Solve problems: Join solution finders tackling the world’s toughest challenges through immersive, interactive experiences that inspire lasting change.
Whether you're just starting out or scaling to global heights, there’s a community for you at FWD›››FEST!
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What to see at this year's Forward Fest
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FWD›AI equips you with the tools to leverage artificial intelligence for business success.
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FWD›SUSTAIN helps you integrate sustainability into every aspect of your business.
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FWD›INVEST empowers entrepreneurs with the tools and connections to attract funding and grow.
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FWD›SCALE is your launchpad to exponential growth.
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Festival Passes
Festival
Connect, Support & Grow
Early Bird (ends 07/03/25)
$180
Normal Price $220
Best suited for Entrepreneurs & Innovators, Service & Support Providers, Youth & Educators, Investors and Policymakers.
Includes:
Festival
Challenge, Lead & Drive
Early Bird (ends 07/03/25)
$275
Normal Price $310
Best suited for Corporate Leaders & Industry Trailblazers, Investors, Researchers & Policymakers and Scale-ups.
Includes:
Festival
Conversate, Collaborate & ACT!
Early Bird (ends 07/03/25)
$385
Normal Price $420
Includes:
Festival
All access pass
Early Bird (ends 07/03/25)
$990
Normal Price $1155
Includes one pass for all event inclusions listed for one person.
Festival Tickets
Ticket
Opening event. Breakfast only.
Early Bird (ends 07/03/25)
$88pp / $800table of 10
Normal Price $110pp / $1,000table of 10
Includes:
Ticket
Networking Event. Dinner only.
Early Bird (ends 07/03/25)
$165pp / $1,600table of 10
Normal Price $195pp / $1,900table of 10
Includes:
Empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by gifting a festival pass to students, startups, or under represented innovators who might not otherwise have access.
from $1,800 (10 x daypass)
Support our local emerging talent by giving them the opportunity to attend FWD›FEST 25
Let's build a stronger community of innovators - one ticket at a time. Pay it forward today!
*GST Inclusive | Booking Fees additional | Early Bird prices do not expire for Partners, FWD Force, Showcase Participants, or Collaborative Partners
At FWD›››FEST 25, Mark will ignite your entrepreneurial spirit with his keynote on DAY TWO, Riding the Wave, sharing actionable insights to tackle challenges and seize opportunities.
7 - 9 MAY 2025 Sunshine Coast
Silicon Coast and partners pays our deepest respect to the Traditional Custodians of this country; the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples of the coastal plains and hinterlands of the Sunshine Coast, as we honor them as the original storytellers, innovators, and custodians of this land, embracing their wisdom to innovate while respecting the sacred ground on which it takes place.
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