The Enterprise Festival is a three-week celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation and connection, bringing together the Carey community to explore the ideas, skills and relationships shaping tomorrow. Through inspiring founders, business leaders and changemakers, the festival includes networking events, masterclasses and hands-on experiences designed to spark new ideas, build practical skills and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Whether you're growing a business, exploring a side hustle or simply looking to be inspired, the Enterprise Festival is your opportunity to connect, learn and turn ideas into impact.
Enterprise Festival event spotlight
Masterclass | How to Launch Your Business
Date: Monday 7 September
Time: 12.00pm
Location: Online
Whether you're exploring a side hustle or planning your next venture, learn the practical steps to validate, build and launch a successful business.
Presenter: Stephanie Reuss (1995), Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Beamible
Open to students, parents, staff, alumni and past families.
Student Pitch Night
Date: Wednesday 9 September
Time: 6.00pm
Location: 1979 Room, Carey Baptist Grammar School
Pitch your business, side hustle or big idea to a panel of entrepreneurs and business leaders (Shark Tank-style!). Receive expert feedback, compete for seed funding and connect with mentors who can help bring your idea to life.
Pitch applications open to students. Pitch night event is open to students, parents and staff.
Business Breakfast
Date: Friday 11 September
Time: 7.30am
Location: Grace Park Hawthorn
Connect with fellow parents, alumni and business leaders over breakfast while hearing from one of Melbourne's leading entrepreneurs on leadership, innovation and building a successful business.
Guest speaker: Sofie Carfi (Past Parent), Founder of Revival Runway
Open to alumni, parents, staff and past families.
Build Your Personal Brand + Professional Headshots – Business Breakfast
Date: Monday 14 September
Time: 6.00pm
Location: Carey Baptist Grammr School
Learn how to build a compelling personal brand, strengthen your online presence and communicate your professional story with confidence.
Presenter: Clarissa Campitelli (2008), Founder of C.Digital Marketing Agency
Headshot Photography: Fiona Sexton (current parent), Owner of Fiona Sexton Photography
Open to alumni, parents, staff and past families.
Masterclass | How to Fund Your Business
Date: Thursday 17 September
Time: 12.00pm
Location: Online
Gain practical insights into raising capital, attracting investors and understanding the funding landscape
Presenters: Tristan Whitear (1999), Director of SEEK Investments
Matthew Donazzan (2003), Partner at Straight Bat Private Equity
Open to students, parents, staff, alumni and past families.
Carey Makers Market – Stallholder Applications Open
Have a business, side hustle or product you'd like to share? Apply for a stall at the Carey’s Makers Market, taking place at Carey’s Community Christmas Carols on Monday 23 November 2026. Test your products with real customers, receive valuable feedback, build your brand and connect with members of the Carey community.
Open to students, alumni and current parents.
For any questions or ideas for collaboration, please contact me, Kaushini Fernando, Alumni and Community Manager.
