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MONDAY FEB 4
Crowdfunding: the secrets behind the $1 million plus campaigns
Sydney Startup Hub / Stone & Chalk / 5.30-7.30PM
Learn about controlling the process with a smart strategy and steps towards your funding goal as you expose your brand to the world. It takes graft and a team with specialist skills.
Launch your Side Hustle in 2019
Sydney Startup Hub / Stone & Chalk / 2.00-5.00PM
Zambesi and the City of Sydney present a three-hour workshop to support aspiring entrepreneurs with essential skills to launch their business in 2019.
TUESDAY FEB 5
Purpose, Passion & Payment
Sydney CBD / Sydney Sales HQ / 6.00-8.00PM
Join a discussion about having a noble sales purpose, building, maintaining and sustaining passion and how to create goals that will be hit in 2019.
Startup Co-Founder Speed Matching: Find the Right Partner
Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 6.00-9.00PM
At this workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to network, and speed-pitch startup ideas to one another.
The 46th - Being Self-Employed in Australia by Simon Arneaud
Sydney CBD / Atlassian / 6.00-8.30PM
Ever wanted to try running your own small business? Interested in freelancing or consulting? Have no idea where to start? This talk will cover the basics of how to be your own boss in Australia, as well as how to avoid some common (and expensive) mistakes.
SheLovesData Sydney: Introductory Data Analytics Workshop (Feb 2019)
Sydney Startup Hub / Microsoft Reactor / 9.00AM-4.00PM
The day provides an overview of data analytics infrastructure and best practices through a hands-on case study. Participants will get to build their own analytics solution based on real-world data.
WEDNESDAY FEB 6
Speaker Series @ The Studio: How to Hack your Brain with Tea
Sydney Startup Hub / The Studio / 12.30-1.30PM
Be introduced to the world of tea drinking and gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of tea. Experience their tastes and learn how to brew gong fu cha style.
The Science of Branding: Brand drivers and growing start-up brand equity
Lavender Bay / WorkInc / 6.00-8.30PM
This talk aims to break down the science behind brand building, and give the attendees insights into strategies they should employ in trying to build their brand equity.
SEO masterclass for Start-Ups
Sydney CBD / Freelancer / 6.30-8.30PM
SEO, is not a long-term game, but it is a long-term GAIN. In this workshop, StartCon will cover the most important quick wins that you can start doing with your marketing now, in order to achieve the top 3 positions in Googles search results.
Intro to the Sydney Startup Community
Sydney CBD / GA Sydney / 12.30-1.30PM
This free class is an orientation to help newcomers to the startup scene get acquainted with the exciting world of tech in Sydney.
Foodtech startup masterclass - Sydney
Darlington / Sydney University / 1.00pm-5.00PM
In just a few hours you’ll learn the basics of Lean Startup Methodology, meet like-minded people and sharpen your idea. You’ll come away with a clear set of next steps to take if a startup is right for you and your technology.
Coding for Non-Programmers
Sydney CBD / WeWork / 7.00-10.00PM
Join DevAcademy's workshop to learn about the history of coding, key coding terminology and the different programming languages.
Learn how to be a Code Club Volunteer, in Sydney!
Sydney Startup Hub / Microsoft / 6.00-8.00PM
Join Tank Stream Labs at the Sydney Startup Hub for a fun and informative training session! Learn everything from how to run a Code Club, where to find one, what you need, and insight into the coding programs that you’ll teach.
Haymarket HQ Inspiration Series: The Wonderful World of Eddie Woo
Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.00-8.00PM
Haymarket HQ Inspiration Series is a forum for entrepreneurial leaders to impart their stories. The Q&A format will explore how these inspirational entrepreneurs ‘created’ success, the importance of leadership, innovation and their personal journeys.
THURSDAY FEB 7
Leadership in the Digital Economy
Sydney CBD / GA Sydney / 8.00-9.30AM
Join General Assembly for an intimate event with their President and COO - all the way from NYC! Scott will talk about his experience leading GA through a number of digital and organisational changes, including the recent acquisition by Adecco.
DisruptorsInTech: Emerging Tech Predictions 2019 Sydney
Sydney CBD / Deloitte Australia / 5.30-8.00PM
Join Deloitte in a panel discussion style meetup, discussing emerging tech trends and predictions.
Designing a Gidital Innovation Culture - Rozario Chivers
Sydney CBD / Robert Walters / 6.00-9.00PM
This talk will teach you how to use Design Systems to improve productivity, quality and collaboration between UX, Development and Testing teams.
Networking In Nature
Sydney CBD / Royal Botanic Gardens / 7.00-8.45AM
The morning provides rich connections with like minded people and an opportunity to start the day on a healthy and inspired note. New comers always welcome.
ProximaX Meetup: Lon Wong on Blockchain
Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.00PM - 8.00PM
A great chance to hear a well-regarded blockchain personality speaking on blockchain in Sydney!
Monthly Buzz: 2019 Kick-off Networking Event
Eveleigh / Cicada Innovations / 5.30-7.30PM
Join special guest designer, Thomas Wing-Evans who will help inspire the audience to think STEAM by discussing the creation of the experimental project for the State Library of New South Wales, 80Hz.
ACS Deep Tech Series: Drones and Robotics
Barangaroo / ACS Innovation Hub / 6.00-8.00PM
Join US Based CEO, Whitney Million and Chairman, Peter James of ASX listed Aquabotix. Whitney and Peter will share their insights and expertise in deep tech drones and robotics. USE PROMO CODE DTSMEM to take advantage of the ACS members' price of just $20.
Crack the Code: You're Hired! / Tech Bytes
Ultimo / Coder Academy / 12.30-1.30PM
In this free lunchtime session, you’ll learn all about how our Fast Track and GenTech Coding Bootcamps will prepare you for your first job in tech, as well as hear from Australia’s top tech recruiters, Talent Acquisition Specialists, and other HR representatives on how to stand out from the crowd once you’re ready to land your first career in tech.
FRIDAY FEB 8
Build a powerful personal brand with Fleur Brown, Cofounder TEDx Sydney
Sydney CBD / Hall Chadwick / 9.00AM-5.00PM
This workshop provides you with tools to turn your passions and knowledge into authentic thought leadership. You’ll learn how to build and leverage your profile to amplify and support the growth of your organisation, attract new business and further your career.
Crowdfunding: the secrets behind the $1million plus campaigns
Sydney Startup Hub / Level 1 / 12.15-2.00PM
If you are a startup or an existing business, a scientist or an inventor with an idea, prototype or market ready product find out whether crowdfunding will work for you.
Facilitate Like a Boss: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks to Level-up Your Workshops
Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 12.30-1.30PM
Join Rich Brophy as he explores facilitation and the role it plays in co-design, the roles and responsibilities of a facilitator, the different ways facilitators engage and manage people, and the different styles and approaches to workshop facilitation.
Mental Health Pitch Night
Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 5.00-8.00PM
Every Friday night from 5pm, Fishburners opens its doors to host startup community pitches and networking!
Entrepreneurial Women's Series Breakfast
North Wollongong / Breakout Space / 7.30-9.30AM
iAccelerate and the UOW Alumni Relations Team invite you to the 2019 Entrepreneurial Women’s Series Breakfast. This series aims to inspire a conversation within our communities about the innovation ecosystem.
SATURDAY FEB 9
Launch into Digital Growth Marketing
Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 10.00AM-4.30PM
Growth marketing creates a platform for companies to accelerate forward. Learn the fundamental techniques to unlock scalable and repeatable hockey stick growth as a growth marketer or entrepreneur.
SUNDAY FEB 10
Launch into Product Management
Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 10.00AM-4.30PM
Learn how to lead and negotiate strategic discussions, drive the product vision, live in the mind of your customer, and increase revenue.
Launch into Mixed Reality
Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 10.00AM-4.30PM
With high-energy, hands-on applications, MR offers users within the worlds of VR and AR the opportunity to craft real-world, immersive experiences within industries such as retail, entertainment, health, finance, and government just to name a few.
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