23 Aug - 5 Sep
2025 Melbourne AI Hackathon & Conference
NextGen 25
23 Aug - 5 Sep
2025 Melbourne AI Hackathon & Conference
NextGen 25
What Is NextGen25?
AI Hackathon + Conference
A Week of Vision, Innovation, and Impact. NextGen25 is more than a hackathon — it’s a Solution Marketplace. We connect companies with visionary problem solvers to solve real-world challenges by using AI and human insight. Whether you’re a developer, designer, researcher, or entrepreneur. Your ideas matter here.
NextGen AI Conference 2025 is going to take place on September 5th, 2025, at The Studio Melbourne Connect which is a flagship event of Melbourne Connect Innovation Week. This year’s conference is dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge academic research, emerging talent, and real-world industry applications.
What Is NextGen25?
AI Hackathon + Conference
A Week of Vision, Innovation, and Impact. NextGen25 is more than a hackathon — it’s a Solution Marketplace. We connect companies with visionary problem solvers to solve real-world challenges by using AI and human insight. Whether you’re a developer, designer, researcher, or entrepreneur — your ideas matter here.
NextGen AI Conference 2025 is going to take place on September 5th, 2025, at The Studio Melbourne Connect which is a flagship event of Melbourne Connect Innovation Week. This year’s conference is dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge academic research, emerging talent, and real-world industry applications.
Why NextGen?
Why NextGen?
Real problems don’t come neatly packaged.
They’re messy, specific, and belong to real people.
The best solvers aren’t always founders — they’re skilled individuals ready to think, build, and collaborate.
We offer:
• Real-world challenges from real companies
• A space to test solutions and explore feasibility
• A new way to discover who solves what — beyond job titles or contracts
This is not:
• A pitch competition
• A startup incubator
• A freelance gig platform
We’re not chasing decks — we’re building traction, insight, and meaningful connections.
Real problems don’t come neatly packaged.
They’re messy, specific, and belong to real people.
The best solvers aren’t always founders — they’re skilled individuals ready to think, build, and collaborate.
We offer:
• Real-world challenges from real companies
• A space to test solutions and explore feasibility
• A new way to discover who solves what — beyond job titles or contracts
This is not:
• A pitch competition
• A startup incubator
• A freelance gig platform
We’re not chasing decks — we’re building traction, insight, and meaningful connections.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome: Tech Creators (AI, Data, Software), Designers & UX Researchers, Scientists, Entrepreneurs, Students and recent graduates from all disciplines. This is your chance to build, pitch, and be seen.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome: Tech Creators (AI, Data, Software), Designers & UX Researchers, Scientists, Entrepreneurs, Students and recent graduates from all disciplines. This is your chance to build, pitch, and be seen.
Our Sponsors and Investors
Our Sponsors and Investors
