AI Tech & Startup Night — Melbourne

2026-11-17 · 18:00:00 · Melbourne

The Oxford Scholar

427 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Nomad Global Hub hosts an intimate evening of startup pitches and curated networking for Melbourne AI and technology builders at The Oxford Scholar.

Meet Melbourne’s AI & Startup founders, investors & builders.
Short intros, networking & real connections.

Nomad Global Hub brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. With a track record of 235+ events across 23 global cities worldwide, we have welcomed over 5,000 attendees and featured 1,200+ startup pitches on our stages. We intentionally keep our meetups intimate because the best partnerships happen in focused, high-quality conversations, not in loud, overcrowded halls. What to Expect Live Tech Startup Pitches: Watch selected early-stage founders present AI & Tech projects followed by sharp audience Q&A. High-Quality Networking: Connect with a hand-picked audience of founders, investors, engineers, and tech leaders who value substance over small talk. Global Exposure: Join a community that bridges 23 tech hubs worldwide, providing you with a network that extends far beyond a single city. Who Should Join Founders & Co-Founders looking for peers, feedback, investors and collaborators. Tech Professionals & Builders seeking a high-quality community. Ambitious Individuals ready to dive into the AI & Startup ecosystem.

For Investors

Active investors and VC partners are welcome to join the event and scout for early-stage talent, meet other investors, and see what teams are building. To access the startup database, please fill out the Investor Application Form and ensure you have purchased a tick

Founder brief

Who should attend

Pre-seed and seed founders seeking feedback, collaborators, and capital will find direct value here. Tech professionals and software engineers wanting to tap into the local ecosystem, alongside angel investors and venture capital partners scouting emerging technical talent, are equally well matched.

What happens

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM, leading into interactive networking at 6:30 PM to map out synergies. From 7:00 PM, selected early-stage startups take the stage for seven-minute pitches followed by sharp audience questions, concluding with an hour of casual conversations and refreshments.

Who's in the room

Attendees gather as a curated mix of AI founders, co-founders, software engineers, and active investors looking for early-stage deal flow. The crowd emphasizes focused, substantive industry discussions rather than standard conference chatter, connecting local participants with a broader global hub network.

How to prepare

Selected presenters should condense their value proposition, traction, and business model to strictly fit the seven-minute pitch limit, reserving mental space for critical questions. Non-pitching founders should prepare a succinct explanation of their current technical build and the specific hiring or funding goals they aim to solve during networking.

Organizer: Nomad Global Hub

Register

At a glance

Tickets
Free – 71.21 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Stage
Pre seed, Seed
Sectors
Ai ml, Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Registration & Welcome — Guests check in. This is also your first opportunity to connect-meet like-minded innovators, spark initial conversations, and set the tone for an impactful experience.
  2. 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Opening & Interactive Networking — Interactive networking is designed to help participants define objectives, identify synergies, and create meaningful connections that could lead to collaborations and partnerships.
  3. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Startup Pitch Session — Startups present their ventures to investors and industry experts. Each speaker has 7 minutes to convey their unique value proposition, business strategy, and target market. This is where ideas meet opportunity. After each pitch there is a Q&A session with audience.
  4. 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Casual Networking & Refreshments — Relax and enjoy refreshments while engaging in purposeful conversations. Discuss collaborations, exchange insights, and nurture relationships that could transform into tangible business outcomes.

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