Program of Events 2009

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Competition Program subject to change

Thursday 10 December JHEC registration

8.30 - 9.30am
Meet & Greet Breakfast & Team Registration**
AGSE Building Foyer
Swinburne University of Technology

The Meet & Greet Breakfast is an opportunity for competitors to meet one another in an informal setting prior to the competition heats. At this event each team will 'meet' their mentor who they have worked with remotely in the lead up to the competition. During a private session teams will have the opportunity to rehearse their pitch and receive feedback from their mentor. It is strongly recommended that all teams attend this event. The heat presentation order will also be announced at this event.

9.30 - 11.00am JHEC presentation
Team Practice Sessions
Various Rooms
Swinburne University of Technology


11.00am - 2.30pm
Heats Competition*
Room EN101 and Room EN102

Swinburne University of Technology

Two heats will be held concurrently. The heats competition will be followed by Judges' Feedback Sessions for teams and academic advisors.

Finals Presentation

6.30pm - 8.30pm
New Venture Showcase #
The Atrium
Swinburne University of Technology

The New Venture Showcase provides an opportunity for teams to showcase their venture at a reception for the judges, sponsors, faculty, business leaders and potential investors. The 60 Second Pitch Competition is conducted and judged at this event.

Friday 11 December

10.00am - 2.30pmOfficial Awards Dinner
Finals Competition*
Room AGSE207
Swinburne University of Technology

All Welcome!
See which teams have made it to the finals and hear their pitch.
The finals competition will be followed by Judges' Feedback Sessions for teams and academic advisors.

7.00pm - 'til late
Awards Dinner #
Stamford Plaza Hotel
111 Little Collins St, Melbourne

The Awards Dinner marks the closing of the competition. Team and individual competition awards will be presented at this event and the John Heine Entrepreneurial Challenge Overall Champion will also be announced.


All social functions are complimentary for competitors and their academic advisor. Additional guests are welcomed on pre registration and payment.

* Open to the public
**Closed Event
# Invitation Only

The John Heine Entrepreneurial Challenge organisers reserve the right to change the program at anytime and without notice.