Creative Innovator Program Schedule 2026
PLEASE NOTE:
– Dates and times are correct at the time of publishing.
– Venues for workshops and masterclasses will vary and be in close proximity to Adelaide CBD.
– Venue information will be shared with selected Creative Innovator Program participants.
– Participants must be able to attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled sessions to be eligible for the seed funding and other awards on offer.
APRIL
| SESSION | DATE/TIME |
PRESENTERS |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop #1 Building a Business with Clarity and Intention |
Tuesday 14 April 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Paul Mayers, Mayers Consulting |
| Workshop #2 Business Models and Sector Challenges |
Thursday 16 April 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Andrew Leunig Advisory |
| Masterclass #1 Idea to Iteration |
Thursday 23 April 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Adele Liddle & Hussain Chaudhry, Flinders New Venture Institute |
| Online Check In | Tuesday 28 April 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
Toni Wills & Jane MacFarlane |
MAY
| SESSION | DATE/TIME |
PRESENTERS |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop #3 Business Essentials and Meet the Mentors |
Tuesday 12 May 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Andrew Camens & Team, Perks Accountants & Wealth Advisers |
| Workshop #4 Know your Market |
Thursday 14 May 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Jason Dunstone, Square Holes |
| Masterclass #2 AI as a friend not a threat |
Tuesday 19 May 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Innovation & Collaboration Centre, Adelaide University |
| Online Check In | Tuesday 26 May 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
Toni Wills with Guest Alumni, The CRAM Collective |
JUNE
| SESSION | DATE/TIME |
PRESENTERS |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop #5 Brand and Brand Identity |
Tuesday 9 June 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Greg Knagge, Nation |
| Masterclass #3 Pitching your Enterprise |
Thursday 18 June 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Talent Academy x ThincLab, Adelaide University |
| Online Check In | Tuesday 30 June 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
Toni Wills with Guest Alumni, Chelsie Morey |
JULY
| SESSION | DATE/TIME |
PRESENTERS |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop #6 Tips and Tricks for Social Media |
Tuesday 7 July 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Tild Ricourt, Purpose Digital |
| Workshop #7 The what, when, how and why of websites |
Tuesday 14 July 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Tild Ricourt, Purpose Digital |
| Workshop #8 Artist as Fundraiser |
Tuesday 21 July 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Hannah Kothe, Creative Australia |
| Online Check In | Tuesday 28 July 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
Toni Wills with Guest Alumni, Gemma Salomon |
AUGUST
| SESSION | DATE/TIME |
PRESENTERS |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop #9 Resilience and Success |
Tuesday 11 August 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Bel Ryan, Ignite Wellbeing Co |
| Workshop #10 Bringing It All Together |
Thursday 13 August 2026 3:00pm – 5.30pm |
Paul Mayers, Mayers Consulting |
| Online Check In | Tuesday 25 August 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
Toni Wills & Jane MacFarlane |
SEPTEMBER
| SESSION | DATE/TIME |
PRESENTERS |
|---|---|---|
| Practice Pitches | Thursday 3 September 2026 | All |
| Business Plans and Pitch Decks Submitted | Tuesday 15 September 2026 | All |
OCTOBER
| SESSION | DATE/TIME |
PRESENTERS |
|---|---|---|
| Final Pitches | Thursday 1 October 2026 | All |
| FINALE EVENT | October TBC | All |
Helpmann Academy Creative Innovator Program is supported by the South Australian Government through CreateSA, K&S Langley Family, and Perks Accountants & Wealth Advisors.
