Sunrise is Blackbird’s love letter to founders and the beautiful things they create. It’s a celebration of ambition and creativity, where Australians and Kiwis dream up the future.

Each Sunrise, we work with a small group of partners who are as committed as we are in creating an extraordinary event. We're deliberately pretty picky about who we work with, but if you work with a company that wants to champion startups and the people building them, then flick us an email at sunrise@blackbird.vc and we can chat there.

Sunrise Australia 2026 returns to Sydney on 30 April at Carriageworks - 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh, NSW, Australia.

Our first wave of speakers and sessions will be announced in late January 2026. Make sure to keep your eye out on Blackbird’s socials!