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Hunter Innovation Festival

The NEX

The Hunter Innovation Festival is a premier event showcasing the brightest ideas and technologies emerging from the region. The festival serves up an exciting program of interactive exhibitions and stimulating panel discussions. Visitors immerse themselves in a dynamic environment of forward thinking and creativity. Whether guests are looking for groundbreaking startup pitches or insights into artificial intelligence, there is something for all technology enthusiasts. Industry leaders and emerging entrepreneurs take the stage to share their knowledge. Both local professionals and travelling delegates fill the venues to connect and collaborate. The event stands out by uniting diverse sectors like energy, aerospace, health and advanced manufacturing. Attendees take a journey through the interactive showcases and enjoy networking with creative minds during the evening sessions.
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How Unicorns are Made
Festival Ambassadors
Welcome to Country
Lunch
Min Hunter Yasmin Catley
Tech Girls Create
HiF 3D printed SWAG
PPP!
Networking
Student Pitching
When
13 October, 2026
Venue
The NEX
Contact
Social
Location and Directions309 King Street Newcastle West New South Wales 2302 Australia
Directions in Google Maps
All tickets
$49 to $249
Visit the event website for more information.
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
  • Exhibition and Shows
  • Community Events
  • Business Events
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Family Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Lockers
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Pop Up Wine Bar
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
Dates
  • Tuesday 13 October, 202608:30 - 20:00Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 24 November, 2026 - Confirmed Event

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