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Young Eyes Festival of Innovation 2026
- Thursday 10 September 2026, 9:15 AM - 2:15 PM
- Innovation Wy, North Wollongong NSW 2500
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The Young Eyes Festival of Innovation, hosted by Zig Zag Hub and proudly supported by our event partners, Devika and Foye Legal, is back bigger and better than ever in 2026!
Celebrating the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators, the festival showcases outstanding students from across the Illawarra and beyond as they pitch their business ideas and innovative solutions to a live audience.
This year's event will also feature a keynote presentation from Ken Kencevski, founder of Devika. Having helped more than 100 businesses and founders turn ambitious ideas into real-world success through innovation and technology, Ken will share his inspiring journey and practical insights into entrepreneurship, creativity and the power of backing your ideas.
Whether you're a student, parent, educator or business leader, the Young Eyes Festival of Innovation is an opportunity to celebrate innovation, support emerging talent and be inspired by the next generation of changemakers.
Award categories for 2026 are:
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: For the best product or service
Young Innovator of the Year: For the best innovative concept or idea
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