We are proud to once again be a major sup­port­er of the annu­al Spark Fes­ti­val for 2019!

Fol­low­ing on from last years’ enor­mous suc­cess which saw over 13,000 atten­dees, the annu­al Spark Fes­ti­val is Australia’s largest event for start-ups, investors, entre­pre­neurs and inno­va­tors is set to be a mas­sive suc­cess! This year Spark Fes­ti­val will run a 17-day pro­gram from Octo­ber 10 – 27 and will include over 100 events and activ­i­ties in loca­tions through­out NSW for founders, investors, inno­va­tors, entre­pre­neurs and EVERY­ONE who needs to con­nect with the dig­i­tal economy. 

Do not miss the oppor­tu­ni­ty to be part of #sparkfest2019

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