UTS Startups Summit
WHEN
4 March 2026
Wednesday
10.00am - 2.00pm Australia/Sydney
WHERE
ICC Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney
COST
Contact us for pricing
CONTACT
Fully facilitated by UTS Startups team – no preparation required from teaching staff
Australia’s largest event to inspire and support young tech-enabled entrepreneurs
Years 9–10 | 4 March 2026 | ICC Sydney Theatre
About the Summit
A one-day event designed to show students real examples of what's possible through tech-enabled entrepreneurship – from relatable young founders who've actually done it.
Students hear authentic journeys including both successes and failures, meet real entrepreneurs, and discover that entrepreneurship is a normal, desirable, and accessible career path.
This is the event I dreamed of having when I was 16, to see people like me doing things I can do and getting results that I want.
What students gain
- Courage to start now – “One of the things students really got was courage to give it a go, courage to try some things out, courage to allow themselves to fail. They got that they can actually try and get started right now - they don't have to wait for this imaginary future.” – Aaron Ngan, UTS Startups
- Real founder stories – Hear from young entrepreneurs who share their actual journeys, including failures and challenges.
- New career possibilities – See entrepreneurship and technology careers as viable, accessible pathways.
Why attend?
- For teachers and careers advisers: Fully facilitated event – no preparation required. The event introduces students to entrepreneurship opportunities through real examples and connections to university innovation programs. Post-event resources are provided for classroom follow-up.
- For students: See what’s possible when you pursue your ideas. Meet young founders doing things you can relate to. Discover that entrepreneurship isn’t some distant dream – it’s something you can start exploring now.
Registration
Please provide the following information when registering:
- School name and contact details
- Estimated number of students (Years 9–10)
- Any accessibility requirements.
Related programs
Looking for ongoing entrepreneurship education? Practical Entrepreneurship (Year 11) is a NESA-approved online course for HSC students.