Sunrise Australia 2024

Sunrise is Blackbird’s love letter to founders and the beautiful things they create. It’s a celebration of exceptionalism in Australia and New Zealand where people from our startup community come together to dream up the future.

It's a festival of creativity, technology and ambition, where unexpected ideas collide. At Sunrise, you can immerse yourself in our startup community, become a part of it, help to shape it.

What happens at Sunrise?

Be inspired

You will be inspired by stories of triumph and failure, resilience and setback. Hear from diverse visionaries on big ideas, examples of exceptionalism, creativity and a future just out of our reach.

Tactical sessions

You will learn new things from fresh skillsets, innovative frameworks, models and methodologies. Discover practical tools and a treasure trove of insights.

Expand your network

Meet your co-founder, next investor, first hire or new best friend. Our festival app uses AI to help guests connect, set up meetings, and exchange messages. We facilitate hundreds of 1:1 meetings and thousands of direct messages each year through our official Sunrise app.