CAST Joins Forces With Momentus Technologies Ahead Of Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress

Australian organisation CAST—Centre for Arts, Sports and Technology—has joined forces with American company Momentus Technologies to offer startup and scaleup companies an incredible opportunity.

Startups and scaleups selected by the collaborating pair will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions at this year’s Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, which will be held at ICC Sydney from 22 to 24 June. CAST and Momentus Technologies will select four impressive candidates.

The selected groups will gain unparalleled exposure by attending the region’s largest venue management gathering, engaging with key decision-makers and industry leaders within the Asia-Pacific region, and showcasing their innovation by presenting solutions aimed at enhancing fans’ experiences, streamlining venue operations, and improving the overall entertainment ecosystem.

Early-to-mid-stage companies will be chosen to present their cases to the 1,000 members of the Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress, who represent 300 venues across 16 countries. Selected companies will also have the opportunity to connect with members of Live Nation, Ticketek, ASM Global, and more.

Startups and scaleups interested in the opportunity must submit their applications by Sunday, 4 May, at 11:59 pm AEST. For more details on how to apply, head here.

“We know the biggest challenge for startups and scaleups is getting in front of the right buyers,” Gav Parry, the General Manager of CAST, commented in a statement. “Partnering with Momentus and the VMA is an incredible opportunity to give early- to mid-stage companies the chance to do just that.

“These companies represent the next generation that will reshape the industry as we know it. This partnership is a clear sign that now, more than ever is the time to bring both the builders and buyers together to create a thriving industry side by side.”

Steve Mackenzie, the Chief Innovation Officer at Momentus Technologies, added: “As far as we’re concerned, Innovation and Technology go hand in hand, and what better way to marry these together than to provide a platform for the next generation of tech companies to introduce their products and ideas to the region at the VMA Congress! In partnership with CAST, we're super excited to bring this amazing concept to life!”