First Nations X Spotlights Indigenous Entrepreneurship at IPSEC 2023

The First Nations X session at the Indo-Pacific Space & Earth Conference gathers indigenous speakers to discuss insights on cross-sector innovation.  With the distinct mission of raising awareness regarding the depth and breadth of indigenous entrepreneurship, it also encourages increased investments in the First Nations startup ecosystem. 

Florence Drummond (Director of Kara Ged) will discuss the important issue of bridging the gap, whilst Dr. Kent Matla will explore the significant indigenous ecosystem startup capital.

Paula Taylor (Co Founder First Nations X) will facilitate a discussion among young indigenous business founders discussing their experiences and insights into digital capabilities. Featuring on the panel are Jasmine Kadic (nee Harp) (M.D. of Benang Industries), Raquel Todd (CEO, Blak Line Industries & Four Hills Group), and Nathan Cole (Co-Founder, Blak Digital).

“The growth of First Nations businesses and business Founders is essential to all sectors. First Nations X collaborations with large international events such as IPSEC provides a showcase point for indigenous innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological advancements. It enriches the conference and contributes significantly to our broader mission of knowledge exchange and collaboration.” Peter Rossdeutscher, Chair of First Nations X.

This session forms an integral part of the larger theme of the conference’s Innovation and Commercialisation stream. It offers a unique perspective, enhancing the Indo-Pacific Space & Earth Conference's commitment to knowledge sharing and collaboration. It is preceded featured speakers from NASA, Rio Tinto innovation, a former public Astronaut, METS Ignited, AROSE, Atomic Sky and Earth & Beyond Ventures.

Tickets to the conference are available at www.SpaceAndEarthConference.com

First Nations X is a not-for-profit initiative facilitating economic empowerment through entrepreneurship, capital and collaboration.