Monash FutureFest 2026
From Humanitix · Last checked 13 Nov. That's our last look, not a live ticket check.
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The lowdown
Big Ideas. Bold Partnerships. Built Together. For one day, the Clayton campus transforms into the biggest celebration of innovation at Monash. FutureFest is where students, alumni, researchers, founders, industry leaders and the community come together to tackle big ideas and build the partnerships shaping tomorrow. Less conference, more festival. Enjoy free food trucks, coffee, matcha and live music while connecting with innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers and industry leaders. It's your last chance this year to make new connections, spark fresh ideas and kick-start your summer. Don't miss it!
What's On Six hours. One campus buzzing with possibility. Choose your own track.
Hear from the people shaping what’s next. Catch a keynote from influential futurist Ben Hamer. Hear from some big names in industry. Our panels feature speakers from The Iconic, SEEK and more. Get inside the Monash innovation ecosystem. Explore the innovation expo, meet future-focused employers including KPMG, L’Oréal, HEX and discover startups from across the Monash Technology Precinct Network, watch pitches from the AI Institute’s Hackcelerator, and tour cutting-edge facilities at Monash Innovation Labs and Monash Research Platforms. Get hands-on with First Nations culture. Join jewellery-making and weaving workshops led by First Nations artists. Give back to Country. Take part in tree planting at the Aboriginal Gardens. Discover your Exponential Intelligence. Test your capabilities and explore the future of work at our exQ activation. Meet founders who’ve been where you are. Connect with Monash alumni founders, hear their stories and discover where a conversation could lead. Explore how research and industry can work better together. Join conversations about turning cutting-edge research into real-world impact. Cheer on the next generation of entrepreneurs. Catch the best and brightest student and alumni startups pitching off for a share of $20,000 Make an afternoon of it. Matcha, food trucks, coffee, DJs and plenty of people worth meeting. What more could you want?
November 27, 2026 12pm - 6pm 11am Registrations Start 12pm - Opening Alan Finkel Building, Monash University Clayton
Please Note: Photographs and video recordings are being taken at this event to be used for event recaps, promotional materials, or internal communications. Prefer not to be on camera? Please let a staff member at the welcome desk know on the day.
Where to rock up
Monash University, Clayton Campus, Building 60, Bldg 60/23 College Walk, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia, Melbourne
