UoM Engineering & IT Innovation Competition 2026｜Audience Tickets
What does the next generation of Melbourne's builders look like?
Come find out — in person.
The UoM Engineering & IT Innovation Competition 2026 has been months in the making. Student teams and early-stage builders have developed real solutions across smart cities, AI systems, and sustainable energy. Now it's Final Pitch Day: the shortlisted finalists take the stage, the judges take their seats, and we get to watch it all unfold.
Whether you're here to be inspired, to spot talent, or just to see what students are actually building right now — this is an afternoon well spent.
💥 What's On
Opening Ceremony — Speakers from university leadership, city government, and industry
Live Finalist Pitches — Top teams present to a panel of academic and industry judges
Awards — Top teams recognised across categories, with prizes and judge feedback
Networking — Connect with finalists, judges, and the Melbourne innovation community
📋 Agenda — 9 May 2026 · Market Hall, University of Melbourne
13:00 – 13:30 Opening Ceremony
13:30 – 14:30 Final Pitch Session
14:30 – 14:45 Industry Insights & Sponsor Acknowledgement
14:45 – 15:15 Awards & Closing
15:15 – 16:00 Networking
📌 Full event details, speakers & judges: https://competition2026.innovateconnectalliance.org/
This event is co-organised with InnovateConnect Alliance (ICA) — a not-for-profit community connecting students, researchers, and industry to empower innovation and amplify real-world impact. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay in the loop: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovateconnect-alliance/
💬 Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/tDkyGnvJe