The Innovation Hub & Pitch Series

 

For the first time, NoVacancy is introducing the Innovation Hub, a dedicated space to discover the freshest ideas in hospitality. Meet the incredible minds behind emerging start-ups, explore bold new concepts and get inspired by the future of the industry. Not to be missed at NoVacancy this year, the Innovation Hub is where industry professionals should go to discover what's next. 

Meet the start-ups bringing fresh ideas, agile solutions, and disruptive thinking to the hospitality sector.

 

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CandleXchange at NoVacancy 2025

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CyberStash at NoVacancy 2025

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Direct Book Travel at NoVacancy 2025

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Startup Exhibitor

Startup Exhibitor

Pixtd at NoVacancy 2025

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Sprint Analytics at NoVacancy 2025

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Uncommodify Foundation Australia Limited at NoVacancy 2025

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PITCH SERIES


See innovation in action! Emerging businesses will pitch their boldest ideas to a panel of industry judges, investors and potential partners. From game-changing guest experiences to smarter operations, see what's next in hotel and accommodation innovation. 

DETAILS:

• When:  Day 2, Thursday, 18 September 2025, from 14:45pm

• Where:  Main Expo Floor, Sustainable Hotel Summit

• Duration:  Approximately 1 hour   

FORMAT:

Each start-up has 5 minutes to pitch their idea.

Our panel of judges will select and announce the winner at the end of the session.

Meet Your Judges

 

Nicholas Ooi
Investor
Investible

Melissa Kalan
Founding Director
ARMA

Emma Hynes
Director of Operations
IHG Hotels & Resorts

 
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Where & When

ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour, Sydney

Wednesday 17 September 2025
Thursday 18 September 2025
Open 9:00am – 5pm daily

 

Contacts

Sponsorship Enquiries
Matthew.Gatfield@terrapinn.com

 

Speaking Enquiries
Katarina.Mesarovich@terrapinn.com

 

Marketing Enquiries
Laura.Flannery@terrapinn.com