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MONDAY MAY 27
Free Introduction to Digital Marketing
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM
Step into the world of digital marketing with General Assembly. During our introductory workshop, explore the components of brand building and see how modern marketers drive successful campaigns using content, email, social media, paid advertising channels, and more.
Fintech Payments Innovation in China & Australia
Ultimo / UTS Business School / 6.00-7.30PM
The Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will host a panel discussion on ‘Fintech payments innovation in China and Australia – divergence or convergence?’, centred around a forthcoming report for ACRI by Dr Luke Deer from the University of Sydney Business School.
TUESDAY MAY 28
Infrastructure, Data and Application Migration Meetup
Sydney CBD / VSCO Offices / 5.30-8.00PM
Come along for an informative evening filled with guest speakers, networking opportunities with like-minded people + the chance to win your very own drone.
End of Financial Year for Startups
Sydney CBD / Tank Stream Labs @ Bridge St / 5.30-7.00PM
This workshop runs through end of financial year (EOFY) topics of relevance to startups.
Constructive Conversations with Happiness Concierge
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-7.30PM
In this fun one hour session, learn how to deliver helpful feedback, respond to, and open challenging conversations: so both parties feel good.
Microsoft Create
Sydney Startup Hub / Microsoft Reactor / 12.00-4.30PM
Scale. It’s a word that invokes both excitement and apprehension in every startup. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially when scaling your team and your technology. Microsoft is here to help with both, and that’s why they're going on tour.
Women in Entrepreneurship
Sydney CBD / Pivotal Labs / 6.00-9.00PM
This event aims to bring women together and give you access to top female entrepreneurs and passionate women in business. They will share their 'why', their stories, challenges, successes, tips and answer your burning questions about entrepreneurship.
WEDNESDAY MAY 29
Perfect Your Pitch
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 12.30-1.30PM
This will be a fun and practical event where you will not only learn the art of putting together your pitch but also using world class presentation skills to carry your message.
Smart Money: Innovation & Disruption in Fintech
Barangaroo / The ACS Innovation & Technology Hub / 5.30-7.30PM
Meet the entrepreneurs as they share their insights on their start-up journey and reveal the processes for developing technologies that improved the purchase experience for the customer and unlocked new value for retailers and financial institutions.
The Power of PR for Startups and SME's
Sydney Startup Hub / The Studio / 12.30-1.30PM
Candice Meisels is passionate about helping start-ups and SME's obtain media coverage.Candice explains what PR is and how start-ups and SME's can use the Power of PR. She will illustrate how brands can use PR to create brand awareness, boost credibility, increase SEO organically and position your brand or yourself as the go-to expert. Explaining how PR can be accessible and affordable for startups and small to medium size businesses.
Data Showdown 2019
Surry Hills / 37 Reservoir St / 5.30-8.30PM
Come along to hear a range of pitches judged by a panel of experts.
How to Hire Foreign Workers
Pyrmont / LegalVision / 5.30-7.00PM
LegalVision Senior Lawyer Yin Chiew will share her expertise on navigating the process of hiring talent with visas. She’ll cover the most common mistakes businesses make and provide tips for making sure your applications are successful.
How to Become a Digital (Marketing) Nomad
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-7.30PM
In this relaxed evening presentation, Jordan Lomax will introduce you to the world of digital marketing: why it's useful, what areas you can specialise in and how to learn.
Why Financial Services Bank on Data & AI
Sydney CBD / Chifley / 6.00-7.30PM
Join Chifley & General Assembly for our second event, discussing why financial services are banking on data & AI.
Understanding Quantum Technology
Sydney CBD / Tank Stream Labs @ Bridge St / 12.30-1.30PM
Archer CEO, Dr Mohammad Choucair FRSN FRACI, and Manager of Quantum Technology, Dr Martin Fuechsle, would like to provide attendees with an insight into the current and future progress in quantum technology development. Attendees will also be free to ask questions, network and enjoy lunch.
INCUBATE Accelerator - Info Session
Darlington / Incubate Hub / 1.00-3.00PM
Learn more about the INCUBATE Accelerator program –– Australia’s leading and largest university startup accelerator.
THURSDAY MAY 30
Thursday Gathering Cafe Nights
Macquarie Park / Venture Cafe / 3.00-8.00PM
By offering freely accessible programs, Venture Cafe creates a platform where students, startups, entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, government and other organisations can meet each other by ‘serendipitous encounters’ and create impact.
Art Meets Artificial Intelligence
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM
Hear from a panel of experts encompassing both the tech and creative industries as they discuss the new capabilities of machines, what to expect in the future, and whether machines are ultimately leading to a renaissance or a revolution.
Smart Money: Innovation & Disruption in Fintech
Barangaroo / The ACS Innovation & Technology Hub / 5.30-7.30PM
Hear from gamechanges Daniel Foggo, CEO of Ratesetter and Olga Oleinikova, CEO of Persollo.
Hacking Without Code
Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 6.00-8.00PM
Within the entrepreneurial and startup space, you may have come across a hackathon, but may not have been sure how to get involved or participate. Hackathons are a design sprint-like event where programmers, designers, and project managers come together with the goal of creating a functioning product — or solution by the end of the event.
Slicing the Pie: ESOPs, ESIC & Sweat Equity
Sydney CBD / Freelancer.com / 6.00-8.00PM
Join StartCon as they discuss what founders should be looking out for when sharing equity with staff, contractors & investors.
The Coding Boot Camp at the University of Sydney Open House
Darlington / Abercrombie Business School / 6.00-7.30PM
At this open house event, Sydney Uni will share details about their Web Development program.
The Corporate Entrepreneur
Ultimo / UTS Venture Lab / 6.15-7.45PM
At this open house event, Sydney Uni will share details about their Web Development program.
FRIDAY MAY 31
Making Sci-Fi Our Reality
Newcastle / Newcastle City Hall / 2.00-4.00PM
The City of Newcastle is rising to the opportunity of technology - discover how Newcastle is becoming a SMART city.
SATURDAY JUN 1
Launch into Service Design
Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 10.00AM-4.30PM
With the well-rounded, industry-relevant skill-set you’ll acquire from this Launch into Service Design Bootcamp, you’ll be ready to take on the dynamic world of Service Design!
Free Introduction to Data Analytics
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 10.00AM-12.00PM
In this hands-on introductory workshop, you’ll learn to ask the right questions of your data, while learning basic analytic functionality in Google Sheets.
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