2025 Hunter Innovation Festival
Hunter Innovation festival aims to inspire and promote a culture of innovation amongst Hunter businesses, researchers, industry and the wider community to help position the Hunter region as an internationally recognised centre for innovation.

Hunter Innovation Festival is back in 2025, hosting a month long roadshow commencing on August 8, and a one-day event on Thursday 25 September at Newcastle City Hall. It is the largest event connecting industry, innovators and start-ups to grow the Hunter economy.
The festival’s program of events includes workshops, interactive sessions, performances installations, speaker events and much, much more hosted in different venues across a range of different industries.