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TUESDAY OCT 8
A Masterclass with Banking Pioneer and 86 400 Chairman Anthony Thomson
Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 12.00-1.00PM
After co-founding two disruptive banks in the UK — Metro Bank, the UK’s first new bank in 150 years and Atom Bank, the UK’s first bank for mobile, Anthony Thomson is now bringing his experience to bear in the Australian market as Chairman of 86 400.
Freelancing in Design: A Beginner's Guide
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM
Join GA for a panel with 3 designers & creative business experts who have navigated and learnt all the pitfalls of freelance life so that you don't have to.
WEDNESDAY OCT 9
Marketing Law
Sydney Startup Hub / The Studio / 12.30-1.30PM
The presentation will focus on what you can and can't say about your product or service.
NSW Defence Innovation Network's Technology Showcase
Sydney CBD / ICC Sydney / 9.00AM-5.00PM
NSW DIN's Technology Showcase will introduce successful case studies and the latest technology advancements that came out of DIN’s collaborative efforts.
Future of Women in Tech
Ultimo / UTS Startups / 11.00AM-2.00PM
During this event, participants will engage with trailblazing women in Australia's tech industry and learn from their successes, challenges, and unique stories.
THURSDAY OCT 10
Venture Capital in the Innovation Economy
Sydney Startup Hub / Level 1 / 12.30-2.00PM
Join the United States Studies Centre for a lunchtime presentation from longtime venture capital investor Dr Bill Janeway.
The Future of Food Forum
Ultimo / UTS Startups Event Space / 10.00AM-2.00PM
Explore how food security, technology, population growth and climate change means innovation is crucial to the future of food.
Design Thinking in Social Enterprise Startups
Sydney CBD / ThoughtWorks / 6.00-9.00PM
Ben Pecotich from Dynamic4 will lead a panel discussion with a group of social enterprise founders, and active supporters of social enterprise and purpose-driven startups.
Tech Driven Mobility
Macquarie Park / Venture Cafe Sydney / 3.00-8.00PM
Discover the future of mobility and how we can design places to feel connected as part of a community wherever you are.
Health and Innovation Showcase
Liverpool / Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research / 5.00-8.00PM
The members of the Liverpool Innovation Precinct would like to invite you to a networking, drinks and medical innovation showcase.
Bringing Gender Diversity to the Startup Boardroom
Sydney CBD / Australian Institute of Company Directors / 7.45-9.30AM
We already know our startup ecosystem has a challenge in terms of the visibility and number of women founders. A lesser known problem is the lack of representation around the boardroom table of the high-growth businesses of the future.
Mental Health Day for Entrepreneurs + Their Teams
Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 12.00-2.00PM
This World Mental Health Day, acquire practical, implementable, mental and emotional wellbeing skills in order to further your business's success. Participants will learn strategies to develop and maintain the resilience and clarity required to run a successful business.
Equity Crowdfunding: Founder Fireside Chat
Surry Hills / Studio Blueprint / 5.30-7.00PM
Turn the people who buy your product into the people who help you grow your business. Ever considered equity crowdfunding? This is for you.
Raise Capital on Your Terms
Sydney CBD / Hall Chadwick / 9.30AM-5.00PM
An intense, focused one-day workshop designed to give you the best chance possible of successfully raising capital.
2019 NSW ICT Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Sydney Startup Hub / Level 1 / 5.00-8.00PM
This Award is aimed at encouraging and rewarding fresh and innovative talent in the ICT and digital media professions. It will be awarded to an individual, mid career, who has demonstrated innovative and pioneering achievement and contribution in their chosen industry.
RegTech Edge: Showcase
Sydney Startup Hub / Microsoft Reactor / 8.30AM-1.30PM
This is an event that will showcase, provoke, inspire and show you how RegTech is done.
Feast of Strangers
Sydney CBD / Portal / 5.15-9.00PM
What if you had the opportunity to have a meaningful exchange with a stranger and spark a new friendship, disruptive idea, or a fresh outlook on life?
FRIDAY OCT 11
How to Launch Your Hardware Quickly and Cost Effectively
Sydney Startup Hub / Level 1 / 12.00-2.00PM
This presentation covers traditional and lean product development processes for electronic and mechanical products, including details about each development stage, and how to maximising outcomes as well as reduce risks and costs.
NSW Business Shower Morning Tea
Sydney CBD / Parliament of NSW / 9.15-10.45AM
Join a morning tea hosted by fellow new businesses Sarah Nelson Advisory and Nextdoor, officiated by The Hon. Damien Tudehope MLC, Minister for Finance and Minister for Small Business and you!
Sydney Angels Showcase
Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 12.00-1.00PM
The 'Spark Festival Power Hour' lunchtime event will focus on the founder's paths to various business successes, including successfully raising capital through Sydney Angels and hitting milestones in their startup's growth.
Clean Tech Pitch Night
Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 5.00-8.00PM
The 'Spark Festival Power Hour' lunchtime event will focus on the founder's paths to various business successes, including successfully raising capital through Sydney Angels and hitting milestones in their startup's growth.
Effective First Time Leadership
Sydney CBD / WeWork / 9.30AM-5.00PM
This one-day intensive arms leaders with the tools, frameworks and practice to be an effective people leader on Day One.
SATURDAY OCT 12
STEAM for Families: 3D Printing & Modelling
Rhodes / The Learning Space / 2.00-4.00PM
The world of 3D design and fabrication is constantly evolving, so it’s a fantastic opportunity for both adults and kids to learn about this emerging technology side-by-side.
TinkerTank Robotics Workshop for Beginners
Manly / TinkerTank / 1.30-3.30PM
This workshop is for ages 8 to 14, using EV3 robots to complete a series of challenges and then BATTLE!
TinkerTank Robotics Workshop for Beginners
St Leonards / 58 Atchinson St / 1.30-3.30PM
This workshop is for ages 8 to 14, using EV3 robots to complete a series of challenges and then BATTLE!
Designing for Mental Wellbeing at Work
Sydney CBD / BVN / 1.00-5.00PM
Join OpenIDEO for a rapid-fire & hands-on design sprint where you’ll learn & use the techniques of human-centered design to create a prototype to improve mental well-being at work.
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