At Pause Fest, you will meet the people from behind the scenes from the likes of Qantas, Nine Powered, Dentsu, BBD, EFTPOS, Telstra, ANZ, Coles, EY, Wrays, Mini, Startmate, Origin Energy, StartupsAUS, UniSuper, Medibank, WeWork, CSIRO, plus a growing list of luminaries in the tech, creative and business worlds.
Not forgetting the media: The New York Times, Business Insider, WIRED UK, Tech Crunch, SmartCompany, AdNews, B&T, The Australian, AFR, The Age and more will all be in attendance…
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ATTEND?
- Top-notch speakers, endless innovation and high-fives.
- Progressive workshops and extraordinary experiences.
- Leading startups, VCs, Pause Incubator and Tech Garden Expo.
- Non-awkward networking and mentoring sessions.
- Classy VIP dinner and business breakfast.
- Hottest afterparty and ongoing entertainment.
WHY TOP COMPANIES PARTNER WITH THEM
Many forward-thinking businesses, iconic labels, tech giants and global leaders from different industries have decided to join Pause Fest. There is a reason for that.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
What can be more powerful than your voice on their stage, driving the conversations that pave the way for the future and filled with insights and practical magic? Aid your PR by taking the opportunity to tell your story. Tell it on a stage in front of hundreds of people who want nothing more than to hear your story.
BRAND AWARENESS
Give their attendees the experience and taste of your product or service in the environment buzzing with innovation and creativity. Even small enterprises have the opportunity to speak in this forum, allowing them to gain awareness like they’ve never seen. Get up and tell your story to show people what your company is, what it does, and why consumers should be following your company’s journey.
LEAD GENERATION
It’s not about the size; it’s the quality that matters. Their 2,000 forward-thinking, thirsty go-getters from creative, tech and marketing businesses are ready. You can gain so many contacts from a platform like this.
TALENT ACQUISITION
50% of their attendees are looking for a new opportunity. If you are looking for new talent, there is a fair chance you could obtain your best candidate at the event. How quick can you do an interview? Don’t forget to bring business cards for the best candidates out there, or your best prospects.
PRODUCT LAUNCH
Early adoption is their thing. Get your product in their audience’s hands, and they will thank you for it. They love to be the event where they see or experience your product for the very first time. Launch your product with a bang – this is the platform!
NETWORKING
What results when the whole innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem collaborate? Well, they build businesses and drink beers. Join in with the beers and business, especially at the afterparty on the first day – a launch party.
UNLEASH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL – WHO IS PAUSE FEST REALLY FOR?
LEADERS
Get down to business. For companies or pros looking beyond the horizon, business growth and development, team building, potential clients and new talent.
Exclusive for companies, businesses, scaleups, government organisations and corporates who are looking to stay ahead of the curve, connect to startups, discover new talents or clients, team building and rewarding, business development and gaining forecast trends and insights.
EXPLORERS
Find new horizons. For the pros exploring the next step in their professional journey, trends, new ideas, collaborators and inspirations.
Exclusive for professionals, employees, freelancers, consultants and educators who are looking to upskill, get new work, collaborate, connect to corporates or startups, find a job or a new client and learn something new. All for personal and professional growth and inspiration.
CREATORS
Build your future. For founders watching for new encounters, traction, co-founders, connections, mentors and investors.
Exclusive for early-stage founders, designers, students, developers who are looking to expand their circles and tap into a broader network that will help them commercialise their ideas. Ideal for finding co-founders, mentors or investors, new skills building, peer-to-peer advice and inspiration.