Sydney Growth Masterclass & Networking
​The 2026 Masterclass Program will take place on June 17. Fellow founders, scaling businesses and ATC entrants are invited to join.
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The interactive sessions and panellist discussions will equip you with knowledge, contacts and resources to develop and advance your businesses in challenging international markets.
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You will have the opportunity to learn from a range of industry experts, government representatives, ATC Judges, as well as network with fellow semi-finalists, investors and ecosystem partners.
Seating is limited, so secure your tickets today.
The one-day program is provisional.
2026 Program Outline
8.00 AM
Arrival tea and coffee
8.30 AM
Welcome
8.35 AM
Welcome from our hosts Deloitte
8.50 AM
Past Award Winner of Medtech & Pharma Category
Speaker: Natalie Ho (Roam Technologies)
9.00 AM
Ready to Scale: Preparing for Global Growth – Working Session
Think & Grow Strategy Workshop
10.00 AM
From Day Zero to Scale: Partnering with Dell Across the Journey – Presentation
Speaker: David Hall-Johnston (Dell Technologies)
10.30 AM
Morning Tea
10.50 AM
Are You Fundable? What It Takes to Raise External Capital
– Panel Discussion + Q&A
11.50 PM
Proving & Protecting Innovation: IP and Commercial Readiness
– Panel Discussion + Q&A
12.20 PM
Lunch
1.05 PM
Seen or Believed? Building Credibility in the Age of AI – Presentation
Speaker: Roger Christie
1.35 PM
Crack the Code: Customer Fit & GTM for Global Growth
– Panel Discussion + Q&A
2.20 PM
Pricing for Scale – Presentation
Speaker: Marc Orchard (Planet Startup)
2.50 PM
Afternoon tea break
3.10 PM
The AI Playbook: What Scale-Up Leaders Need to Know Now
– Panel Discussion + Q&A
3.45 PM
Mastering Your Pitch – Presentation
Speaker: Mike Shervington
4.05 PM
Judging Round Up: Next Steps for Semi-finalists
Speaker: Dr Melina Georgousakis (ATC Judge)
4.25 PM
Final remarks, investment prize details & wrap up
4.50 PM
Masterclass Program concludes
5.00 PM
Networking Session (2 hours)
Alumni Testimonials: Past participant's program experience
OMAR ZUAITER
Emudent (Semi Finalist)
"First and foremost the entire event was very well organised to the level of fine details. It was designed to make the participants feel very comfortable and focus on the event, rather than run around to get coffee or a meal. The premises, communication, logistics, catering were superb. The panels were world-class, thorough, relevant and though provoking. The networking opportunities were priceless. Well done."
OWEN BEARD
Universal Field Robots
"This is one of the few events aimed at scaleups, not just early startups, so it's great to have been able to learn more relevant information and not just rehash prior learnings."
CAROLYN MEE
Sound Scouts (Semi Finalist)
"The panels were great and the opportunity to ask lots of questions was invaluable."
KURT ALEXANDER
Quick Safety (Semi Finalist)
"Workshops presenters were approachable, welcoming and supportive.”
EBONY FIETZ
AdAlta (2018 Winner)
"I liked the format of the sessions, getting the panel to introduce themselves and allowing a lot of questions from the audience. The breadth of the speakers was really good, representing a good cross-section of industries."
SANDRA AST
AusSI Systems (Semi Finalist)
"The opportunity to network and connect with other serious businesses has been very valuable."
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MARK TRENCHARD
Hydrox Technologies
(Previous ATC Winner)
"There was a great selection of quality speakers with excellent topic choices for each of the sessions. The material presented was very relevant for all businesses at the workshop. Also, a good location and great catering."
SHANE BALLINGAL
Protective Innovations
"Masterclass was great, was beneficial to get all that information and also network with other companies in similar situations, and some companies which are now looking to come onboard as clients of ours."
MATTHEW LICKWAR
Ynomia (Finalist)
"Great speakers; well organised. Dedication of ATC team members and the ability to bring together so many people and engage over two days was impressive."