Download a printable version of the program - last updated 03/11/2008
Thursday 11 December
Team Registration
Meet & Greet Breakfast**
8.30 - 10.30am
Gardens Theatre Foyer, QUT Gardens Point Campus
2 George Street, Brisbane
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 be paired with a mentor who is able to provide expert advice to the team. 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.
Heats Competition*
11.00am - 2.30pm
B Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus
2 George St, Brisbane
The heats competition will be followed by Judges' Feedback Sessions for teams and academic advisors.
New Venture Showcase#
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Gardens Theatre Foyer, QUT Gardens Point Campus 
2 George St, Brisbane
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.
2008 New Venture Showcase Guidelines for Competitors
Friday 12 December
Finals Competition*
10.00am - 2.00pm
Gardens Theatre Auditorium, QUT Gardens Point Campus
2 George St, Brisbane
FREE ADMISSION upon pre-registration. Register online or on your Dinner Booking Form
(Competitors and academic advisors do not need to register)
The finals competition will be followed by Judges' Feedback Sessions for teams and academic advisors.
Awards Dinner*
6.30pm onwards
Guest Speaker: Dr Michelle Deaker
The Grand Ballroom
Stamford Plaza Hotel
Cnr Edward & Margaret St, Brisbane
Tickets: $100 per person. Dinner Booking Form
(Complimentary for competitors, academic advisors, judges and team mentors)
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. Special guest speaker Dr Michelle Deaker, Managing Partner of Andover Venture Partners will speak about enabling the dream: her experience as an entrepreneur in the venture capital industry.
All social functions are complimentary for competitors and their academic advisor. Additional guests are welcomed on pre registration and payment.
Map of QUT Gardens Point Campus
* Open to the public
**Closed
# Invitation Only
The John Heine Entrepreneurial Challenge organisers reserve the right to change the program at anytime and without notice.