Check in, get your wristband and let's get this show on the road!

Welcome to Freo Startup Fest 2025 👋

Charlie, Harry, Beth & Steve chat what it takes to build a startup in Freo — and why this port city has its own unique brand of momentum & excitement.

Oh, how the tables have turned. 8 ecosystem partners take the hot seat to pitch YOU on why they're worth your cap table.

In 2025 there is no startup story without technology. Carl, Erin, Kale & Samuel chat Vibe coding, APIs for startups and making bold ideas possible through modern technology.

Grab yourself a drink, mingle, take notes, and get ready to return to the stage at 2:30pm for the Golden Ticket Pitch.

The Golden Ticket pitch competition is back again this year with prizes worth over $10k including a trip to Adelaide to attend Southstart 2026.

Grab yourself a drink, mingle, take notes, and get ready to return to the stage at 3:50pm for the Golden Ticket winner announcements.

Drum roll... we announce the prize winners of this years Golden Ticket Pitch.

Put your idea to the test with our mad 30 second pitch frenzy. And don't forget, you're also playing Pitch Bingo for your chance to win Freo Startup merch 😉

And that's a wrap! Enjoy some drinks and snacks (on us 😉), the evening is yours.