The Hon. Philip Dalidakis (Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade)

Aug 24, 2016, 8:00 – 11:00 AM

Melbourne

Holding Redlich, Level 8, 555 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000

Philip Dalidakis is the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade in Victoria. Philip has worked hard in attracting leading global companies (including Zendesk, GoPro and Slack) to establish a regional presence in Victoria and lead's the delivery of the Labor Government's $60 million startup initiative, LaunchVic.

In-person event

About this event

Philip Dalidakis is the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade in the Andrews Labor Government in Victoria, Australia. Mr Dalidakis was elected as a member of the Victorian Parliament in November 2014 and was appointed to Cabinet in July 2015.

Since Philip's Ministerial appointment in 2015, he has worked hard to strengthen Victoria's reputation as a regional tech hub by engaging the local startup community and attracting leading global companies (including Zendesk, GoPro and Slack) to establish a regional presence in Victoria.

An important part of Mr Dalidakis' portfolio is the delivery of the Labor Government's $60 million startup initiative, LaunchVic, which was created to accelerate startups, drive new ideas and create jobs in Victoria. This new body will invest in core infrastructure, improve access to capital for local startups, advocate on legislation and regulation, as well as engage in local sector events.

 For more on Philip




Check out what happened

Speaker

  • The Hon. Philip Dalidakis

    Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade

When

When

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM UTC

Agenda

8:00 AMNetworking and Food
9:00 AMFireside Chat
10:00 AMNetworking

Organizers

  • Chris Joannou

    Draper University

    Chapter Director

  • Mohammad Akmal Rakib

    APAC Startup Grind Australia

    Co-Director

  • Daniel Malkinson

    Co-Director

About Startup Grind

This is Startup Grind. We are the world’s largest startup community.

Our Mission

To give startups everywhere the education and opportunities they need to build, grow, and scale their companies.

Our Values

We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving first, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

Tools & Discounts for Startups

Take advantage of resources and offers provided by organizations we know and love, designed to help you navigate the startup journey.

Global Conference

Our annual flagship event in Silicon Valley brings together thousands of startup teams, investors and organizations from all over the world.

Join the Startup Membership

This membership gives you free access to networking, events, mentorship, office hours, and other exclusive opportunities curated by Startup Grind HQ.