Program
Welcome to our ON Core 2025 program, set to be packed with dynamic sessions designed to sharpen your skills, spark new ideas and connect you with leading experts in deep tech and innovation. Each session brings together exceptional speakers (to be announced soon) who will empower and inspire you to expand your impact in Australia’s innovation landscape.
The countdown to ON Core 2025 has begun!
Explore the official program sneak peek, click on the arrows to see what’s in store and stay tuned for updates as we announce more sessions and speakers!
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EVOLUTION Room (Plenary) |
UNITE Room |
UPLIFT Room |
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| 8:30am |
Registration
Meet & greet with key innovation partners and find your perfect coffee with an AI-powered tasting experience that identifies and matches your flavour profile.
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| 9:30am |
Welcome + The EVOLUTION Imperative
Join us to be officially welcomed to Turrbal, Jagera and Yugara Country, then gain a glimpse of what the day – and the next decades – hold.
Hear insights from science and innovation leaders about why we – as individuals, communities, organisations, and an ecosystem – must evolve to accelerate our impact. |
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| 11:00am |
Morning Tea |
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| 11:40am |
Ignite Your Impact
AEA Ignite grants can accelerate your path to impact. Join this interactive masterclass to get tips and tricks to enhance your application and increase your chances of success.
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Unite through Ideas
Fire up your brain cells for an ‘ideas hackathon’ as we work together to solve the issues keeping us up at night.
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Uplift Your Brand
A masterclass for all purpose-driven leaders on how to tell your story and make a bigger impact.
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The Future of Impact
What do we want our ecosystem to look like in 2035, and how do we get there? Hear about the megatrends and emerging deep tech that are driving the evolution of innovation and research translation.
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| 12:30pm |
Lunch |
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| 1:30pm |
Unite Through Teamwork
Learn the essential elements for creating successful, high-performing teams by understanding how to listen better, have tough conversations, and recover from setbacks.
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Funding Your Impact
Delve into the current landscape of translational funding, uncover emerging trends, and gain insights on effective strategies for maximising the impact of funding.
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| 2:20pm |
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| 2:30pm |
Unite Through Connections
Strengthen your network, make new connections, and spark potential collaborations in this ‘speed-meet’ session.
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Uplift Your Purpose
Re-energise your leadership by putting purpose in the driving seat. Through real-life examples of how to build resilience and perspective, this thought-provoking session will leave you inspired and motivated to continue your impact journey and stay committed in the face of challenges.
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| 3:20pm |
Afternoon Tea |
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| 4:00pm |
The EVOLUTION Journey
Hear rapid-fire insights – from the past, present, and future – that reveal the rewarding, challenging, yet hopeful journey to impact.
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| 4:35pm |
The EVOLUTION Superpower
Learn what it takes to succeed in unpredictable environments and how to harness the new competitive advantage in a world of constant change. Leave empowered to drive the industry forward and adopt new ways of thinking to help us evolve toward the sustainable future we envision.
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| 5:10pm |
The Wrap
Take a moment to reflect and reset, as we recap the day’s learnings and reaffirm our roles in shaping the future.
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| 5:30pm |
ON Core Unwind
Come together with the deep tech innovation ecosystem to share insights,
meet new friends and old, and celebrate our community. |
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| 7:30pm |
ON Core concludes |
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**Please note, the program details are subject to change. Keep an eye on this page as our plans evolve.