Barayamal Demo Day & Awards
National platform to showcase Indigenous Entrepreneurship to the world!Overview
Following the completion of the Barayamal Accelerator program, five Indigenous entrepreneurs will present their businesses at an investor pitch or “demo day” event on the 25 October at the Victorian Innovation Hub in Melbourne, the Barayamal Demo Day & Awards!
This national event will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to showcase some of the best Indigenous entrepreneurs in Australia, break negative stereotypes and show the world that Indigenous entrepreneurs exist (like black swans) and they can also build successful businesses.
Enjoy a night of free-flowing drinks and fusion of Indigenous foods (Pawa Catering & Events), quality entertainment including a live performance and listen to the inspirational stories of Indigenous entrepreneurs at the Barayamal Demo Day & Awards.
Demo Day
Pearlii
Pearlii uses cutting-edge AI technology to help Australians overcome the two biggest barriers to seeing a dentist; cost and time.
Pawa Catering and Events
Pawa means ‘to cook’ in Gundijtmara language from the South West coast of Victoria. Pawa Catering & Events are an experienced couple with over 20 years combined experience, which aims to scale into a global brand.
Our Songlines
An Indigenous tourism marketplace that aims to connect travellers with Indigenous tourism companies.
Binary Security
Binary Security protect businesses in Australia from cyber-threats by providing quality, adaptive solutions using cutting edge knowledge and technologies.
NGALI
Ngail brings the artwork of talented Indigenous Australians to the world through stylish, sustainable and premium quality clothing and homewares.
Awards
Nominations
Black Swan Award
Partner Award
Volunteer Award
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Barayamal only works with leading Government and corporate organisations who genuinely want to strengthen reconciliation in Australia through Indigenous entrepreneurship and self-determination. Not tokenistic policies and RAPs.
Partners
Agenda
5:00pm – Networking & Drinks
5:45pm – Welcome to Country & Introductions
6:15pm – Accelerator Presentations
7:30pm – Halfway Entertainment & Networking
8:00pm – Awards Ceremony
9:00pm – Afterparty
Attendees: Between 200 – 300 attendees (investors, professionals, community and government representatives).
Awards: First Nations Entrepreneur of the Year, Black Swan Award, Partner Award and the Volunteer Award.
Location: Victorian Innovation Hub, 710 Collins Street, Docklands 3008
Dress code: Business Attire / Black tie.
Who’s attending?

Dean Foley
Founder and CEO, Barayamal
Kate Dornick
CEO, LaunchVic
Kayla Cartledge
CEO & Co-Founder, Our Songlines
Stephen Mam
CEO, SIBW
Duncan Jones
Group Manager, Melbourne Angels Inc.
Catriona Wallace
Founder, Flamingo Ai
Stewart Stacey
Managing Director, Binary Security Pty LtdFAQ
If you have additional questions, please send an email to [email protected]
The Barayamal Demo Day & Awards is an invite-only event.