Disrupt yourself this year at Pause Fest. With tickets quickly flying off the online shelves, Adnews takes a look at why there’s so much hype about Melbourne’s own creative technology conference and festival.
Based at Federation Square from 8-12 February, the sixth Pause Fest is structured around the three pillars of the startup; creative, tech and business. An impressive line-up of local and international speakers from all roles and industries such as Google, Vice, Girls in Tech, Hyperloop, Motherbird, Teenage Engineering and many more will delve into the core topics.
But Pause is just as much about the ideas that happen outside of the lecture theatre as inside. Exclusive to Pause ticket-holders is also a week of inspiring, innovative, fun and unmissable events.
We've rounded up five of the best sessions to check out:
Clemenger creative incubator
The Cube, ACMI 10–12 Feb
Your creative tech idea could win $100,000 in agency time across the Clemenger portfolio. Australia’s most promising creative tech ideas will have five minutes to pitch to a panel of Clemenger’s best, dragon’s den style.
The chosen ideas will win follow-up evaluation, workshops, introductions, counsel and potential partnership opportunities with some of Australia’s leading brands. If your idea is ready for the big time, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Registrations are open now.
From here to VR
The Cube, ACMI Thursday 11 Feb 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sign up for VR bootcamp and learn from industry’s leaders. Find out how to keep up with an industry that’s moving at an unprecedented pace. During this session you’ll discover the difference between real-time CG and rendered CG, what makes a good post-production workflows, how to re-purpose assets for VR and much more.
The explainers panel
The Cube, ACMI, Thursday 11 Feb 10:30am - 11:30am
What does it mean to be living (and working) in a world where technology is solving more of our problems than ever before? Who is really benefiting from the results? Our expert panel will discuss what this all means. Featuring Matt Taylor (Founder, The Explainers), Andrew Apostola (Founder, Portable), Nic Hodges (Head of Innovation, News Corp) and Kat Clark (Technologist, Hello Developers).
Startup expo
Federation Square Atrium, all day Thursday 11 and Friday 12 Feb
The Pause Fest startup expo is the signature event of the conference. This year, powered by Australia Post, experience 30 of the best startups over two huge days in the Fed Square Atrium. See first hand the ideas that are going to change the digital world as we know it and meet the passionate people behind them.
Envatalise hub
Beer DeLuxe, Monday 8 - Friday 12 Feb 10am - 8pm
Presented by Envato, one of Australia’s leading tech companies, come and tap into the unique Envato energy. Drop by and recharge your smart devices and creativity. Every day there’ll be a happy hour that’s a cross between the Apple Genius Bar and a yoga retreat. And best of all, Envato experts and community members will be on hand to chat through anything that’s on your mind, even help you create a logo or whip up a quick prototype.
These are just some of the highlights of the massive Pause Fest calendar for 2016. This is the conference that has become the chosen stage for businesses and product launches and where startups can get some serious funding. On an individual level, the festival brings together future employers, employees and business partners.
Discover your future self, book now at Pause Melbourne Ultimate 3-day passes are sold out, Professional 3-day passes, Bundle 2-day passes and single day passes are still available.
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