About this Event
Australia’s startup ecosystem comes together on the Gold Coast.
The Mayor’s Tech Lunch is back for 2026 🌴 and after selling out last year, it’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events on the Australian startup and innovation calendar. 😎
As the headline event of InvestFest 2026, the Mayor’s Tech Lunch brings together 500+ founders, investors, corporate leaders and business owners from across Australia for an afternoon of connection, conversation and opportunity.
Set against the waterfront at Mondrian Gold Coast in Burleigh Heads, this is where Australia’s startup, investment and innovation community comes together under one roof.
[ Event Details ]
Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time: 11:30am arrival for a 12:00pm start – 3:00pm finish
Location: Mondrian Hotel, Burleigh Heads
[ Ticket includes Ecosystem Afterparty 🌊]
Single Ticket: $169 + BF
Half Table (5 seats): $780 + BF
Full Table (10 seats): $1,500 + BF
Your ticket includes a two-course networking lunch, three-hour drinks package, keynote address from Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate, and panel discussions featuring leading Australian technology and investment figures.
Whether you're a startup looking to raise, an investor seeking your next opportunity, an SME looking to grow, or part of Australia’s broader tech and innovation ecosystem, this is your chance to be in the room with the people shaping what comes next.
And if last year was anything to go by, you’ll want to get in early. 💥
InvestFest 2026 is proudly supported by our major partner, Invest Gold Coast and our event partners NextDC, Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), Vanta, Radium Capital, and Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.
Event venue & nearby stays
Mondrian Gold Coast, 3 First Avenue, Burleigh Heads, Australia
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