Where Ideas Collide and Progress Begins
events are the catalysts that drive innovation
Hunter iF events provide a unique platform for individuals from diverse backgrounds to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Whether it's a conference, workshop, or festival, these gatherings create an environment where new perspectives are exchanged, challenges are explored collectively, and groundbreaking solutions emerge. Events foster networking, spark inspiration, and provide opportunities to learn about cutting-edge developments, ultimately propelling innovation forward and transforming communities.
Discover upcoming innovation events and join our community today to be a part of the change!
Innovators Lunch - Feb 2026
Have you connected with the Hunter innovation ecosystem yet?
Our Friday gatherings aren’t just another business lunch. It’s the official home to meet the region's innovators, movers, and shakers.
The 2026 Innovators Lunch Series experience is shaping up to be the best kind of chaos—the kind where new ideas and partnerships happen over sandwiches.
Why you need to be there this Friday:
Get inspired: Forget the emails for two hours. Come feel the energy of what’s happening in the Hunter right now.
See your mates: Come catch up with the usual suspects.
New in town? If you are new to Newcastle's tech or innovation scene, this is the single fastest way to plug in. Our goal is for you to make 100 new friends, collaborators, or connections in two hours.
Yes, we have incredible speakers from talking about new tech, old tech, impressive projects and small ideas. But mostly? We’re just excited to get everyone in the same room to connect, share and grow together.
Don't be the one hearing about the vibe on Monday morning. Grab a ticket, come grab some lunch, and let's make 2026 the best year ever!
Innovators Lunch - MAR 2026
Have you connected with the Hunter innovation ecosystem yet?
Our Friday gatherings aren’t just another business lunch. It’s the official home to meet the region's innovators, movers, and shakers.
The 2026 Innovators Lunch Series experience is shaping up to be the best kind of chaos—the kind where new ideas and partnerships happen over sandwiches.
Why you need to be there this Friday:
Get inspired: Forget the emails for two hours. Come feel the energy of what’s happening in the Hunter right now.
See your mates: Come catch up with the usual suspects.
New in town? If you are new to Newcastle's tech or innovation scene, this is the single fastest way to plug in. Our goal is for you to make 100 new friends, collaborators, or connections in two hours.
Yes, we have incredible speakers from talking about new tech, old tech, impressive projects and small ideas. But mostly? We’re just excited to get everyone in the same room to connect, share and grow together.
Don't be the one hearing about the vibe on Monday morning. Grab a ticket, come grab some lunch, and let's make 2026 the best year ever!
Innovators Lunch - APR 2026
Have you connected with the Hunter innovation ecosystem yet?
Our Friday gatherings aren’t just another business lunch. It’s the official home to meet the region's innovators, movers, and shakers.
The 2026 Innovators Lunch Series experience is shaping up to be the best kind of chaos—the kind where new ideas and partnerships happen over sandwiches.
Why you need to be there this Friday:
Get inspired: Forget the emails for two hours. Come feel the energy of what’s happening in the Hunter right now.
See your mates: Come catch up with the usual suspects.
New in town? If you are new to Newcastle's tech or innovation scene, this is the single fastest way to plug in. Our goal is for you to make 100 new friends, collaborators, or connections in two hours.
Yes, we have incredible speakers from talking about new tech, old tech, impressive projects and small ideas. But mostly? We’re just excited to get everyone in the same room to connect, share and grow together.
Don't be the one hearing about the vibe on Monday morning. Grab a ticket, come grab some lunch, and let's make 2026 the best year ever!
Innovators Lunch - MAY 2026
Have you connected with the Hunter innovation ecosystem yet?
Our Friday gatherings aren’t just another business lunch. It’s the official home to meet the region's innovators, movers, and shakers.
The 2026 Innovators Lunch Series experience is shaping up to be the best kind of chaos—the kind where new ideas and partnerships happen over sandwiches.
Why you need to be there this Friday:
Get inspired: Forget the emails for two hours. Come feel the energy of what’s happening in the Hunter right now.
See your mates: Come catch up with the usual suspects.
New in town? If you are new to Newcastle's tech or innovation scene, this is the single fastest way to plug in. Our goal is for you to make 100 new friends, collaborators, or connections in two hours.
Yes, we have incredible speakers from talking about new tech, old tech, impressive projects and small ideas. But mostly? We’re just excited to get everyone in the same room to connect, share and grow together.
Don't be the one hearing about the vibe on Monday morning. Grab a ticket, come grab some lunch, and let's make 2026 the best year ever!
Innovators Lunch - JUN 2026
Have you connected with the Hunter innovation ecosystem yet?
Our Friday gatherings aren’t just another business lunch. It’s the official home to meet the region's innovators, movers, and shakers.
The 2026 Innovators Lunch Series experience is shaping up to be the best kind of chaos—the kind where new ideas and partnerships happen over sandwiches.
Why you need to be there this Friday:
Get inspired: Forget the emails for two hours. Come feel the energy of what’s happening in the Hunter right now.
See your mates: Come catch up with the usual suspects.
New in town? If you are new to Newcastle's tech or innovation scene, this is the single fastest way to plug in. Our goal is for you to make 100 new friends, collaborators, or connections in two hours.
Yes, we have incredible speakers from talking about new tech, old tech, impressive projects and small ideas. But mostly? We’re just excited to get everyone in the same room to connect, share and grow together.
Don't be the one hearing about the vibe on Monday morning. Grab a ticket, come grab some lunch, and let's make 2026 the best year ever!
Innovators Lunch - Beyond the Hard Hat
To kick off 2026, Hunter iF is hosting Beyond the Hard Hat. We’re bringing in NTP Talent, Australian EVS, and Allegro Energy to show how the Hunter can rebrand its industrial strength into a magnet for top-tier talent. Join us for lunch, insights, and a practical workshop on rewriting the rulebook for recruitment.
Hunter Innovation Festival
In it’s 23rd year, the festival get you ready to dive into a world of possibilities as we explore the future of our region and beyond.
What if... our community's power transformed the Hunter into a global force for positive change?
From cutting-edge technology to groundbreaking ideas, this year's festival is your chance to connect with the brightest minds, be inspired by world-class speakers, and discover how we can shape a brighter tomorrow, together.
Hunter Innovation Roadshow Singleton
Local Innovation Forward: Grow, Connect, & Fund Your Business. Actionable strategies on innovation, marketing, and grants to fuel your success.
Hunter Innovation Roadshow Cessnock
Shape the Hunter Valley's future! Join key leaders at the Innovation Investment Luncheon to drive tourism & economic growth and attract significant investment.
Hunter Innovation Roadshow Maitland
Join us for a dynamic hybrid panel and lunchtime session tailored to empower Maitland's manufacturing community. Whether you're an established industry leader or an aspiring entrepreneur, this event is designed to provide you with the critical information and connections needed to boost output, enhance productivity and efficiency, and drive future profitability.
Hunter Innovation Roadshow Lake Macquarie
Let's turn legacy land into next-gen industries. Join local leaders to forge the actionable pathways that will define our region's economic future.
Hunter Innovation Roadshow Muswellbrook
Regional Roadshow: Muswellbrook
Join miners, local business owners, and your neighbours for a special, hands-on event to grow our town, our careers, and our futures. This is about real action and real results, driven by you.
Innovators Lunch Newcastle
Future of Manufacturing in Australia
Hunter iF and the Hunter Manufacturing Awards invite you to a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the implications of the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia policy—and what it means for innovators, manufacturers, and industry across the Hunter.
Innovators Lunch Lake Macquarie
Future Healthcare in an Age of Change
As AI, robotics, wearable tech, and tele-health disrupt the industry, what skills will the future workforce need?

