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.
Download your official program guide to explore a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, engaging sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to empower, inspire, and drive your entrepreneurial journey forward.
Don't miss out on this essential tool to make the most of your FWD>>>FEST 25 experience.
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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Festival Passes
Festival
Connect, Support & Grow
$220
Best suited for Entrepreneurs & Innovators, Service & Support Providers, Youth & Educators, Investors and Policymakers.
Includes:
Festival
Challenge, Lead & Drive
$310
Best suited for Corporate Leaders & Industry Trailblazers, Investors, Researchers & Policymakers and Scale-ups.
Includes:
Festival
Conversate, Collaborate & ACT!
$420
Includes:
Festival
All access pass
$1,155
Includes one pass for all event inclusions listed for one person.
Festival Tickets
Ticket
Opening event. Breakfast only.
$110pp / $1,000table of 10
Includes:
Ticket
Networking Event. Dinner only.
$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
Thankyou, Social Entrepreneur | Co-Founder
Daniel Flynn is one of Australia’s most compelling social entrepreneurs, known for transforming bold ideas into powerful movements.
Circle Leadership, Founder
Driven by a PURPOSE to evolve the world of work, Dave's sense of mission is clear: to redefine business success not just for the accolades but for the impact.
Lead Partner Trustworthy AI, Strategy Risk & Transactions, Deloitte
Leonardo.ai, Head of Product and Design
Ivan thrives on solving challenging problems, is always looking to learn more and pushing boundaries through collaboration.
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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