
VIP Day (Melting Pot Summit) π
βVIP Day (Melting Pot Summit) π | 17th July 2025 | Melbourne, Victoria.
βThe flagship event for entrepreneurs, creatives, and ambitious builders, brought to you by Amber Main.
ββSomething has been brewing, and I don't know about you, but we are ready to stir the pot.
ββJoin us for a βfirst-of-its-kindβ collision in Victoria. MELTING POT Summit β’οΈ exists to bridge the intersections of WHAT'S NEXT, between innovation, creativity, and connection.
ββWelcome to where the next wave of founders, creatives, and operators come to collide.
Whether youβre building a startup, scaling a team, dabbling in creations or exploring whatβs next, it's designed for those who play at the edges. The ones who blur the lines between industries, disciplines, and identities β and believe the future belongs to the cross-functional, not the conventional.
ββποΈ Our speaker lineup (so far) includes:
ββElijah D'Souza, Director @Uncommon Collective -
βAmber Main, Founder & CEO @Sparksβ‘οΈ -
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βββπ Schedule
βββ12:00 PM β Doors & Buffet Lunch
βββ2:00 PM β
βββ3:00 PM β Beyond Content: Social Media as a Business Engine by:
βββ4:00 PM β 6 Operating Principles Behind a $200M Exit by:
βββ5:00 PM β
βββ6:00 PM β Happy Hour & Bites for VIP ticketholders.
β7:00 PM Delta Dinner Convergence Edition for Platinum VIP Ticketholders.
ββπ Programming
ββββWednesday, July 16 β Convergence Kickoff Party (rooftop tech party at __________ β open to all, invite your friends!)
ββββThursday, July 17 β MELTING POT Summit β’οΈ (main event)
ββThursday, July 17 - Networking Mixer (networking event for Summit attendees to connect)
ββ Thursday, July 17 - Platinum VIP Dinner (private Delta dinner at ______ for Platinum VIPS, speakers, sponsors etc)
ββββThursday, July 17 β VIP Day (half-day sessions, programming, and happy hour for VIP and Platinum VIP ticketholders, Delta Dinner Access for Platinum VIP ticketholders)
ββββFriday, July 18 β Invite only Genesis IRL Res day 1
ββSaturday, July 19 - Invite only Genesis IRL Res day 2
ββSaturday, July 19 - Melting Pot presents "Cosmic Sparks" Afterparty
ββSunday, July 20 - Invite only Genesis IRL Res day 3
ββMonday July 21 - Invite only Genesis IRL Res day 4
ββββ Why You Should Attend:
ββFind out where Victoriaβs next generation of startups are born
ββMeet the next wave of multidisciplinary talent β founders, artists, engineers, and community leaders
ββLearn how to launch, fund, and grow ventures at the intersection of industries
ββBuild real-world relationships that extend beyond LinkedIn followers. Invest in your network.
ββ Investor <> founder matchmaking
ββPathways to pre-seed capital and R&D funding
ββBe part of the IRL movement shaping the future of startup culture in Australia
βββποΈWhat to Expect:
ββInsightful panels, workshops, and lightning talks
ββCurated networking through Sparks
ββAdjacent public events and side quests
ββAn unmissable VIP dinner and a powerful closing celebration
βββπ At a Glance
ββMelting Pot helps grow Victoriaβs early-stage founder pipeline by connecting creatives, technologists, and operators ready to build new ventures β even if they donβt yet identify as βstartup founders.β
βββπ Location: Melbourne
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Date: July 17, 2025
π€ Speakers: 20+ industry leaders
π Sessions: 7+ panels, keynotes, and workshops
π₯ Attendees: 700+ founders, execs, creatives and professionals
ποΈ Tickets start at $99
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βββπ Meet the Organisers:
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βββπ FAQ
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βββπ€ Meet Our Sponsors!
βββApply to be a sponsor here.
ββMeet Our Media Partners!
ββ-Danielle Marple @By The Founder.
ββImportant Notice for Guests
ββββAdmission to this event is by approval only. Approved guests will receive a confirmation email with a calendar invite. Invitations are non-transferable. Additional event details will be shared leading up to the event.
ββββBy attending, you agree to:
ββββBe respectful, professional, and comply with all venue rules, policies, and applicable laws.
ββββRefrain from harassment, discrimination, unwelcome sexual advances (verbal or physical), intimidation, or inappropriate photography/recording.
ββββIf you experience or witness a violation, please notify the event host immediately. Violating this Code of Conduct may result in immediate removal from the event and exclusion from future invitations.
ββββBy attending, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and at your own risk. The event organisers, hosts, sponsors, and venue assume no liability for personal injury, lost/stolen belongings, or any other damages incurred at the event.
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