Year 9 and 10 students are at a critical decision-making point in their lives and we need them.
2024 UTS Startups Summit
The UTS Startups Summit brings students in year 9 and 10 at school together for a day of inspiration around entrepreneurship by hearing from young entrepreneurs at UTS about their work, who they are and how others can follow their example.
Students will hear from young entrepreneurs with backgrounds like their own, sharing what they’re doing, how they’re doing it, who they are and how those watching can take their first steps. As teachers, we want to provide you with information on careers that use tech skills outside the technology industry. Together, let’s provide young people with a holistic overview of how tech skills can lead to careers in a range of industries.
The audience will be primarily high school students, some teachers and school staff, education stakeholders and event partners. The event is hosted by the UTS Startups team and the ICC Sydney.
WHEN: Tuesday 3 December 2024
10-2pm (9am arrival time)
WHERE: ICC Sydney Theatre - ICC Sydney, 14 Darling Drive (a short walk from Darling Harbour and Central Station)
Program for the day
AI in Action: Witness live demonstrations that showcase the power of AI and technology. Your students will gain firsthand experience with cutting-edge technology that will enable them to start their entrepreneurial journey straight away. Stay tuned for the detailed agenda!
UTS Startups speakers
Designed to show current, relatable examples of what’s possible for young entrepreneurs, UTS Startups lined up speakers who were in the same position as the audience not so long ago, wondering where their future was headed and what career options were available.
- Cliff Obrecht, Co-Founder of Canva
Learn from one of Australia’s most successful tech entrepreneurs. - Holly Cardew, Founder of Carted
Hear insights from the founder of a groundbreaking e-commerce platform. - Brett Fox, Founder of Photzy
Discover the story behind a leading photography education startup. - Annie Liao, Founder of Build Club
Hear from 23-year-old Annie Liao, who recently raised $1.2 million for her AI education platform. - Isuru & Nayomi, Founders of Bears Gratitude
Hear from this husband-and-wife team behind a suite of cute lifestyle apps featuring a Bear and a cast of whimsical characters facing the ups and downs of life. - Storm Menzies, Founder of ByStorm Beauty
Hear how Stoem built accessibility tools for makeup application. - Marcus Radice-Jones, Founder of Velio and Grow Your Gaming Youtube Channel
Hear how he amassed nearly 40 million YouTube views and started a six-figure online business. - Nakisah Williams, Founder of Craft Club
Hear from the Founder of Australia's fastest-growing craft e-commerce platform. - Jade Tan-Holmes (MC and Host) Science Communicator at Up and Atom Youtube Channel
With over 770,000 subscribers, hear how Jade is "Making hard stuff less hard" with her entertaining YouTube channel about physics.
High school speakers
A key feature of the day was a short showcase of current student entrepreneurs.
- Jesaiah Creek, Founder of PocketSax (Year 10, St George Christian School)
More 2024 high school speakers are to be announced.
Information for schools
Event day logistics
PUBLIC TRANSPORT/PARENTS STUDENT DROP-OFF
The ICC Sydney is accessible via public transport, with the closest light rail station being ‘Exhibition Centre’. Please see all the public transport options and drop-off points here - https://iccsydney.com.au/visitors/getting-here/
SCHOOL BUSES
Your school can arrange a school bus to drop off the students. We will have exhibition halls reserved for school bus parking. Exact details will be communicated closer to the event.
What to bring with you
Only maximum A3-sized bags that can be tucked under the chairs are allowed into the theatre – it can be a tote bag or ziplock bag. NO BACKPACKS ALLOWED (due to tripping hazard within the theatre).
Pen/s, paper or a notebook.
Any medication you might require.
We highly recommend asking your students to BYO lunch as waiting times will be long at nearby eateries. Otherwise please ask your students to bring lunch money if they are not bringing food and drink with them.
What to wear
Please ensure ALL students are wearing their school uniforms. Only teachers/persons of responsibility will be provided with lanyards and badges, all students need to be identifiable by their uniform.
If your school does not have a school uniform, please contact jane.oja@uts.edu.au to confirm alternative arrangements.
Photography
We will be encouraging students to take photographs and share them with their communities and on social media. If you have any students or prefer your school NOT to be included in any photography, please email jane.oja@uts.edu.au with your requirements. To ensure privacy, We will ensure your school is seated away from other schools.
Prayer rooms
Two Prayer Rooms are available at ICC Sydney for prayer, meditation, and reflection. The Prayer Rooms are non-denominational; however, for those requiring them, a few prayer mats are provided in both rooms. The two Prayer Rooms on Level 3 of the Exhibition Centre, opposite meeting room E3.5, are always open and available to ICC Sydney guests.
Please can you advise us if you require use of the Prayer Rooms when you collect your name badges at registration, then we can arrange for a volunteer to escort you to the prayer rooms.
Accessibility
ICC Sydney is a purpose-built accessible venue, from built-in accessibility features and technologies to inclusionary spaces such prayer rooms, parents and carers facilities, quiet rooms, and all gender-inclusive options that cater to all guests.
This accessibility and inclusion guide aims to provide ICC Sydney visitors with a comfortable, positive and equitable event experience.
Read ICC Sydney’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan here - https://iccsydney.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iccsydney-diap-2024.pdf
If your school group has any accessibility requirements, please contact jane.oja@uts.edu.au to advise of your requirements.
Fire / Security by ICC Sydney
Fire Marshals and Event Security will be provided by ICC’s expert team.
ICC will ensure all fire and security compliance is maintained as per their live entertainment and event standards.
First aid
St John Ambulance will be in attendance.
There is a First Aid room on Level 2 (Main First Aid Room), and at GA Entrance Level 0. This will be manned by a St John Ambulance team with full first aid equipment.
St John Ambulance teams and ICC security have significant experience working together with regard to Ambulance requests and reception procedures if needed.
Risk assessment
If your school requires the completion of a risk assessment to attend, this is accessible via the UTS Startups Summit Schools Briefing Portal.
For any further questions, please contact Jane Oja at jane.oja@uts.edu.au.
Parent / Guardian Supervision
If the high school are not able to organise for their students to attend the UTS Startups Summit, a parent / guardian or approved supervisor may register their child and themselves to attend. Please see the UTS Startups Summit 2024 Parent/Guardian Form for what is required. The Parental Consent Form and Code of Conduct for Parents Attending are accessible via the UTS Startups Summit Schools Briefing Portal.
Event Contact
Jane Oja, UTS Events & Program Coordinator
0450 128 847
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