Catalyst Partnership Grants Showcase

What parking arrangements are available at the venue?

GHG Car Park is a multi-level basement carpark operating 24/7 every day of the year below the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Access is via 128 Flinders Lane or via Russell St at the Grand Hyatt Hotel entry. For further information on rates please visit their website. Card-only facility, no cash payments. Vehicle clearance is 2 metres & no pre-booking needed

https://grandhotelgroup.com.au/car-park-information/

Early Bird – Monday to Friday: Entry between 6am & 10am and exit after 1.30 pm – 6am next day                        $20 flat rate

*See their website for other rates

Are you providing paid parking for guests?

No, we recommend public transport to the venue.

Wheelchair access and booking accessible seating

Please email [email protected] so we can reserve your spot. There are elevators to event spaces on level 8. If you are a speaker, we have an accessibility ramp to the stage.

Arriving late

The registration desk will be open for the duration of the event, please see a Heart Foundation staff member on arrival at the event spaces level to check in and receive your lanyard.

We will have ushers to take you to an available seat during the speaker's changeover to minimise any disruptions.

Re-entry / Can I come and go?

The showcase is set up in session blocks, we encourage people to stay for a complete block and, if required, leave in the designated breaks to avoid disrupting the speakers on stage. Please keep your lanyard for re-entry.

I can't go, can I swap my ticket?

Please email [email protected] to arrange a name change. This option closes at 12pm on Monday 24 March. On arrival to the registration desk, your replacement can then show the confirmation email regarding the swap to receive their lanyard.

I can only go for one day, how can I catch up?

The event will not be live-streamed. We will produce some video content after the event. Please refer to our Showcase event page after the event for relevant updates.

How do audience members book a one-on-one (1:1) session with finalists?  

A scannable QR code will be provided to audience members before and at the Showcase event, via which attendees can book a time for a 15-minute informal chat with the Catalyst Partnership Grant finalist of their choice.

I couldn't find a 1:1 time on either event day

If you want to arrange 1:1 meetings post-event, please email your interest via this form and the Catalyst Partnership Grant candidate will be in touch to arrange a time with you

Can I invite others to come?

For those with colleagues interested in attending the Showcase, we ask that they contact the Heart Foundation at [email protected] to receive a formal link for registration.

Where can I stay?

You are welcome to stay at any hotel of your choice. If you would like to stay at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne, we can offer $50 off with a daily room rate coupon. Please book via this link to have the discount applied. : https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/australia/grand-hyatt-melbourne/melbo?offercode=EVENT or call reservations 13 1234 and provide the code EVENT

No group booking discount has been negotiated.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Yes, the dress code for the Showcase event is business formal.

Where can I find information about the event agenda and schedule?

The program is available online at heartfoundation.org.au/catalyst/showcase.

Will the event be recorded?

We will produce some curated video content post-event. Please refer to our website page after the event for updates. https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/catalyst

Will the event be livestreamed?

No, the Showcase event will be an in-person event only and will not be livestreamed. However, the pitch presentations will be recorded.

What happens with my registration data?

Please read the Privacy Policy on our website, which outlines our data collection policy.

You can also let us know that you do not wish to receive any further communications by contacting the Privacy Officer, at any time, by emailing [email protected].

What can we expect from the cocktail function?

A stand-up cocktail and canape function in the Residence event space on level 8 of the Grand Hyatt, Featuring: A keynote speaker with lived experience. The finalist booths area will be open (Grosvenor room) for informal chats with Catalyst Partnership Grant finalists.

What if the event is sold out?

If the event is sold out, please email your interest in attending the Showcase to [email protected].

Will there be a wait lists?

Yes, there be waitlists, only if the event is sold out. Please email your interest in attending the Showcase to [email protected].

Will I be able to meet the Catalyst Partnership Grant finalists personally?

If you would like some individual face-to-face time with any of the Catalyst Partnership Grant finalists, we suggest booking a 15min 1:1 appointment.

A scannable QR code will be provided to audience members before and at the Showcase event, via which attendees can book a time for a 15-minute informal chat with the Catalyst Partnership Grant finalist of their choice.

Alternatively, for a post-event informal chat, please express your interest in the below form and you will be contacted to arrange a post-event catch-up.

Will each of the Catalyst Partnership Grant finalists be presenting at the Showcase?

Yes, all finalists will present on the first day of the Showcase – 25 March 2025. The Catalyst Showcase program can be found on our Catalyst Partnership Grants Showcase page.

Will the 10 Catalyst Partnership Grant awardees but announced at the showcase?

No, the public announcement of Catalyst Partnership Grant recipients will be made around 4 - 6 weeks after the Showcase, subject to the signing of the Catalyst Partnership Grant Agreements.

Do I need to register for the Showcase? 

Yes, all Catalyst Partnership Grant Showcase attendees must register for the event. If you are interested in attending and have not received a registration link, please contact [email protected].

What will be the format of the Showcase event? – in-person, online, or hybrid?  

The entire Showcase will be an in-person event only. The pitches will be recorded but will not be live-streamed.

Will there be a program given out of the day?  

Yes, the program outline for both days is available at heartfoundation.org.au/catalyst/showcase. Additionally, a prospectus with overviews of the Catalyst Partnership Grant finalists' proposals will be circulated at the Showcase.