Cicada 25 Years Party: The Next 25
Dates: Tuesday 11 November
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Cicada HQ, South Eveleigh
The Next 25 is the culminating event of Cicada’s 25th anniversary celebrations; a year spent reflecting on the community, innovations, and impact of Australia’s deep tech ecosystem.
This flagship event will honour Cicada’s legacy while looking ahead to the future. It will spotlight our current residents, open our doors to the broader ecosystem, and bring together government, industry, investors, and media for an evening of connection, discovery, and celebration.
We’re planning a full-building takeover of Cicada HQ, with activations across every floor and additional experiences outdoors in Innovation Plaza.
Open House - 1:00-4:30pm
Overview: An afternoon designed to open Cicada’s doors to the wider innovation community. Whether you're curious about deep tech, exploring career pathways, or looking to connect with Australia’s most ambitious science-driven startups, this is a chance to step inside and experience the magic.
Audience: Open to residents, alumni, entrepreneurs startups, students, SE workers, job seekers,
Key Elements
- Deep Tech Demo Zone: A curated exhibition of Cicada startups and tech demos and hands-on experiences with emerging technologies
- Future Forum: High-profile panel conversations and debates exploring what’s next for Australia’s deep tech sector
- Tech Tours: A rare behind-the-scenes look inside Cicada’s labs and spaces with guided tours
- Mentor Office Hours 1:1 or small group advisory sessions with experienced mentors from the Cicada network - covering commercialisation, funding, tech development, and more.
- Sponsor Area Activations from our partners and precinct supporters.
