How we designed Asia-Pacific's most influential technology festival to catalyze meaningful connections at scale.
Timeline
2016 - 2019
Impact
15,000+ attendees from 14 countries
In 2016, despite Australia's strategic position between Silicon Valley and Asia's emerging technology markets, there was no mechanism for meaningful connection between these ecosystems. Traditional business events weren't creating the lasting relationships needed for true innovation exchange.
Bridging distinct business cultures across Asia-Pacific
Creating intimacy within a large-scale event format
Establishing Gold Coast as a serious technology hub