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MONDAY AUG 26

Get Money Smart

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-7.30PM

In this session GA will help you understand the key things you need to be across to make smart money choices that will actually be good for you.

TUESDAY AUG 27

Smart Cities Explained

Surry Hills / Surry Hills Library / 6.00-7.00PM

Discover the technologies that are changing your city in this free talk for curious people. Join Johanna Pitman, who led the smart cities accelerator program CityConnect, to explore these world-changing technologies.

Driving People and Business

Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 12.30-1.30PM

Gain insights into how companies, despite their best intentions, fail to build an effective culture around their vision, and the steps you can take to create positive change within your organisation.

Research and Development for Founders

Strathfield / ACU / 4.00-6.00PM

In this workshop entrepreneur and entrepreneurship academic, Dr Hormoz Ahmadi, will share how R and D and marketing management can simultaneously support the commercialisation of a start-up’s first product or service.

How to Use Webinars to Sell More and Service Better

Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 12.00-1.00PM

In this workshop, Omar will provide a clear, step-by-step process, you can implement in your next webinar to build a connection with your ideal customers and make more sales.

UXAustralia MegaMeetup

Sydney CBD / Arq Group Level 23 / 5.30-8.30PM

In order to share some of the excellent presenters coming to Sydney for UXAustralia, Six Sydney Meetups are teaming up to bring a little taste of some of the stellar people speaking at the conference to some of you who might not be able to make it.

WEDNESDAY AUG 28

AI Business Solutions

Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 6.00-8.00PM

Whether you’re looking to simplify the experience for your customers, reduce your workload, or improve your product offering, AI has the power to transform the way you do business.

Top Tips for Building an Awesome UX Portfolio

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 12.30-1.30PM

In this short and sharp event, you will learn what stands out, what to include and how to avoid common mistakes in building your UX portfolio.

The Next Evolution for the Blockchain

Sydney Startup Hub / The Studio / 12.30-1.30PM

With 1 billion active users, Facebook could play a significant role in creating the world's largest single finance provider - all through using blockchain-based technologies. This will affect all industries. Find out how you may be affected and where the opportunities may lie.

Lean Startup Sydney Meetup

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 5.30-8.30PM

A monthly meetup to hear & discuss "How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses".

How Airbus is growing space in Australia

Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.30-8.30PM

This month's OrbitOz will host Thomas Pfister from Airbus Australasia.

Research and Development for Founders

North Sydney / ACU / 4.00-6.00PM

In this workshop entrepreneur and entrepreneurship academic, Dr Hormoz Ahmadi, will share how R&D and marketing management can simultaneously support the commercialisation of a start-up’s first product or service.

Pitch Competition Finals and StartUp Alley

North Sydney / C.ex Coffs Auditorium / 4.00-8.30PM

This is the final night of StartUp Coffs Coast 2019! Come and hear the finalists in the Pitch Competition and discover the up and coming businesses of the region at StartUp Alley. This event is part of Startup Coffs Coast 2019.

Startup Financials with Steph Hinds

Newcastle / I2N Hub Hunter Street / 3.00-4.30PM

I2N Immersives dive deeper into startup fundamentals with industry experts.

THURSDAY AUG 29

Everything IoT Healthcare & Wellbeing Forum

Sydney Startup Hub / Stone & Chalk / 5.00-9.30PM

Everything IoT’s Healthcare & Wellbeing Forum provides an in-depth examination of the state of Healthcare in Australia from a global perspective, drawing upon the professional experiences of keynote speakers and panelists. At this event, you can expect an all rounded representation of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, Government bodies, researchers, and investors who are actively engaged with the future of health and wellbeing.

Landing Your First Design Gig

Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 12.30-1.30PM

So how do you become equipped with the skills, tools, and experience needed to step foot into the design world and land your first gig?

Smart Cities and Living FastTrack

Sydney Startup Hub / 10.00AM-12.00PM

You will have the opportunity to receive feedback and learn more about the Osaka-based Startupbootcamp Scale program.

The Neuroscience of Confidence: Nailing Your Pitch

Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 6.00-8.00PM

Learn how to tackle common confidence mistakes by using fundamental principles of neuroscience.

Brand, Naming and Product Architecture for Startups

Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 12.00-1.00PM

Peter Drinkwater, the CEO of House of Brand Group, will give you practical tips of how to develop a winning name, product and brand architecture.

SATURDAY AUG 31

Creating Your Career

Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 9.30AM-12.30PM

This session is designed to help you neurologically increase your influence and communication to create the career you desire. Using the modern principles of neuroscience we’re sharing all the tools and hacks you can use to become an influential communicator and master your own career. 

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