Imagine your startup solved the ultimate problem: eternal youth and endless life. You've hacked biology and now you get an infinite number of weekends to fill. Great—right? But what would we even do with forever? This playful, existential panel brings together an eclectic mix: a longevity entrepreneur promising eternal youth, a death doula crafting rituals for life's biggest moments, a youth advocate passionate about meaningful careers, and an expert questioning our obsession with youthful beauty. Together, they'll grapple with provocative questions about immortality, meaning, and why startups and society chase eternal youth. Are technologists just scared of dying? Would endless life make us bored—or brilliant? How do other cultures view ageing and death differently from ours? And what meaningful innovations could emerge if we embraced our mortality, rather than tried to escape it? Join us to explore what happens when the friction of finite human existence meets the seductive promise of eternity.
Sunrise Festival by Blackbird
April 30 + May 1, 2025 | Carriageworks, Sydney
Sunrise is Blackbird’s love letter to founders, dreamers, doers, and the beautiful things they create. Held at the iconic Carriageworks in Sydney, this two-day festival celebrates the bold ambition, creative spark, and technological ingenuity shaping the future of Australia.
Hosted by Blackbird - one of the region’s most visionary venture capital firms - Sunrise is a vibrant gathering of startup founders, creatives, investors, and curious minds. It’s a space where ideas collide, where community flourishes, and where the next big thing might just begin.
Whether you're building something new, seeking inspiration, or simply want to be immersed in a world of creativity, technology, and heart-led ambition - Sunrise is for you.
Learn more: https://www.thesunrise.live