🚀 The 2026 Hunter Innovation Festival Roadshow Hits Muswellbrook!
Innovation is thriving in our regions.
Following our highly successful "Igniting the Spark" launch event, Hunter iF is taking the festival on the road. We are thrilled to invite you to the Muswellbrook Roadshow, a dedicated showcase of the groundbreaking technologies and visionary founders driving economic evolution right here in the heart of the Hunter.
Spotlight on Muswellbrook: Industrial-Tech & the Energy Transition
Muswellbrook is rapidly becoming a powerhouse for advanced manufacturing and the energy transition. Join local industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem builders for an afternoon of high-impact networking and exclusive insights.
What to expect:
Hero Innovator Showcase
Civic Leadership
Ecosystem Networking
The Road to the Main Event
The Cessnock Roadshow is a crucial stop on our region-wide tour. We are also bringing the innovation spotlight to Cessnock (22 September) and Maitland (30 September) to celebrate the unique industrial strengths of our local communities.
All of this incredible regional momentum culminates on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, where we bring the entire region together at NEX in Newcastle for the massive, full-day Hunter Innovation Festival.
Event Details & Registration
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: STEM Innovation Lab - The MELT, Donald Horne Building 140 Bridge Street Muswellbrook
Dress Code: Business / Smart Casual
Space is strictly limited for these intimate regional showcases. Secure your ticket today and be part of Muswellbrook’s next chapter of growth.