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​VIP Day (Melting Pot Summit) πŸ’Ž | 17th July 2025 | Melbourne, Victoria.

​The flagship event for entrepreneurs, creatives, and ambitious builders, brought to you by Amber Main.

​​Something has been brewing, and I don't know about you, but we are ready to stir the pot.

​​Join us for a β€œfirst-of-its-kind” collision in Victoria. MELTING POT Summit ℒ️ exists to bridge the intersections of WHAT'S NEXT, between innovation, creativity, and connection.

​​Welcome to where the next wave of founders, creatives, and operators come to collide.
Whether you’re building a startup, scaling a team, dabbling in creations or exploring what’s 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.

β€‹β€‹πŸŽ™οΈ Our speaker lineup (so far) includes:

  • ​​Elijah D'Souza, Director @Uncommon Collective -

  • ​Amber Main, Founder & CEO @Sparks⚑️ -

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β€‹β€‹β€‹πŸ“… Schedule

  • ​​​12:00 PM – Doors & Buffet Lunch

  • ​​​2:00 PM –

  • ​​​3:00 PM – Beyond Content: Social Media as a Business Engine by:

  • ​​​4:00 PM – 6 Operating Principles Behind a $200M Exit by:

  • ​​​5:00 PM –

  • ​​​6:00 PM – Happy Hour & Bites for VIP ticketholders.

  • ​7:00 PM Delta Dinner Convergence Edition for Platinum VIP Ticketholders.

β€‹β€‹πŸ“… Programming

β€‹β€‹β€‹βœ… Why You Should Attend:

  • ​​Find out where Victoria’s next generation of startups are born

  • ​​Meet the next wave of multidisciplinary talent β€” founders, artists, engineers, and community leaders

  • ​​Learn how to launch, fund, and grow ventures at the intersection of industries

  • ​​Build real-world relationships that extend beyond LinkedIn followers. Invest in your network.

  • ​​ Investor <> founder matchmaking

  • ​​Pathways to pre-seed capital and R&D funding

  • ​​Be part of the IRL movement shaping the future of startup culture in Australia

β€‹β€‹β€‹πŸŽ™οΈWhat to Expect:

  • ​​Insightful panels, workshops, and lightning talks

  • ​​Curated networking through Sparks

  • ​​Adjacent public events and side quests

  • ​​An unmissable VIP dinner and a powerful closing celebration

β€‹β€‹β€‹πŸ“Œ At a Glance

​​Melting Pot helps grow Victoria’s early-stage founder pipeline by connecting creatives, technologists, and operators ready to build new ventures β€” even if they don’t yet identify as β€˜startup founders.’

β€‹β€‹β€‹πŸ“ Location: Melbourne
πŸ“… Date: July 17, 2025
🎀 Speakers: 20+ industry leaders
πŸ“ Sessions: 7+ panels, keynotes, and workshops
πŸ‘₯ Attendees: 700+ founders, execs, creatives and professionals
🎟️ Tickets start at $99

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β€‹β€‹β€‹πŸ‘‹ Meet the Organisers:

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β€‹β€‹β€‹πŸ™‹ FAQ

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β€‹β€‹β€‹πŸ€ Meet Our Sponsors!

​​​Apply to be a sponsor here.

​​Meet Our Media Partners!

​​-Danielle Marple @By The Founder.

​​Important Notice for Guests

​​​​Admission 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.

​​​​By attending, you agree to:

  • ​​​​Be respectful, professional, and comply with all venue rules, policies, and applicable laws.

  • ​​​​Refrain from harassment, discrimination, unwelcome sexual advances (verbal or physical), intimidation, or inappropriate photography/recording.

​​​​If 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.

​​​​By 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.

​​​​By attending, you grant the event organisers and affiliated entities the right to capture, use, and distribute photos, videos, and audio recordings of you for promotional, marketing, and other lawful purposes. This includes but is not limited to digital and print media, advertising, and social media. You waive any right to inspect or approve the final materials and release all claims related to their use.

​​​By registering for this event, you agree to receive marketing and promotional communications from IRL by Amber, as well as from the event’s co-hosts, partners, and sponsors. You may unsubscribe at any time.

​​​​If the Event Attendee does not agree to the Code of Conduct, the Event Attendee must not attend the event.Β 

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