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MONDAY FEB 3
Wine & Code
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM
During this fun, interactive experience you will use HTML, CSS, and Javascript to build a beautiful website to share with clients, add to your portfolio, or use as a tool in your job search.
From Startup Nation to Scale-Up Nation
St Ives / 15 Link Road / 6.30.8.30PM
Join Technion's newly appointed President, Prof. Uri Sivan. Uri will share Israel's and the university's vision in maintaining its leading position as an entrepreneurial powerhouse.
Entrepreneurship101
NSW / Online / Multi-Day event
This 5-week online course offers a mix of materials for every style of learning, weekly mentorship from expert practitioners and the tools you need to develop an idea and create your startup all in one place.
TUESDAY FEB 4
How to Turn an Idea into a Business
Pyrmont / Academy of Entrepreneurs / 6.00-7.30PM
Join the Academy of Entrepreneurs for a free workshop on turning your idea into a business, how to transition from student to entrepreneur and how to open a business on a student visa.
SoGal Sydney: How to Get Media Coverage
Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.00-8.00PM
From founders, to seasoned journos and PR experts, this is the panel you need to make your brand stand out.
The Future of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Point Piper / RMYC / 6.30PM
Join JNF NSW and Technion Australia for an “in conversation” between two of the world’s greatest influencers in the area of innovation and entrepreneurship – Prof. Uri Sivan, President of the Technion and Dr. David Skellern, inventor of WiFi.
Get Advice from Investors & Entrepreneurs
Sydney CBD / Hall Chadwick / 6.30-9.00PM
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how experienced entrepreneurs would tackle the problems you or others are facing.
WEDNESDAY FEB 5
Startup Stories - Andrew Rothwell (Tyro Payments)
Newcastle / I2N Hub / 8.00-9.30AM
Andrew is passionate about early stage startups and has remained embedded in Australia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, with Tyro’s Fintech Hub, as an INCUBATE Startup Program advisor and more recently a University of Newcastle VMS Mentor.
Business Development and Partnerships in Tech
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 12.30-1.30PM
In this session, you’ll receive an overview of the business development cycle, from outreach to developing and formalising partnerships.
Data for Good
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM
Join GA's experts for a discussion on the present and future of data. What’s exciting, the roadblocks ahead, and what we need to make sure we use data for good.
Why Aren't there Enough Asian-Australian CEOs?
Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.00-8.00PM
Why is there a lack of Asian-Australian CEO's? Is it even a problem? Explore these sticky issues in a nuanced, respectful discussion.
Female Founders Roundtable
Lavender Bay / Work Inc / 6.00-8.30PM
The North Sydney Innovation Network is proud to present the opportunity to hear from a panel of extremely talented and successful female founders on their experiences in the world of entrepreneurship and startups!
THURSDAY FEB 6
Networking in Nature
Sydney CBD / Piccolo Me Cafe / 7.00-8.45AM
Join this guided morning walk for business professionals and gain rich connections with like minded people and an opportunity to start the day on a healthy and inspired note.
Are You Investor Ready?
Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 12.00-1.00PM
Fishburners' first lunchtime learning workshop for 2020 will provide a comprehensive guide to preparing your communication 'assets' for any investor interaction.
#AUSTRALIABURNS
Macquarie Park / Venture Cafe / 3.00-8.00PM
Venture Cafe invites you to take an active role in the future of our country and our planet. They will be dedicating Thursday 30 January and Thursday 6 February to kick-start a collaborative movement. There will be programming free mini-hacks, solution pitches, workshops, deep-dive round-tables, interactive panels and more.
Venture Credit... What's That!?
Sydney Startup Hub / Stone & Chalk / 5.30-7.30PM
Familiarise yourself with venture loans, starting with a Venture Debt 101 course from Nick Gainsley (Principal of the OneVentures Credit Fund). Nick has 12 years of debt experience and joins OneVentures from Europe’s leading venture debt fund, Kreos Capital.
Intro to 3D Design and Electronics
Sydney CBD / Darling Square Library / 6.00-8.00PM
Get an introduction to 3D design and electronics in this hands on workshop series.
FRIDAY FEB 7
Fishburners Pitch Nights Kick Off for 2020
Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 5.00-8.00PM
Friday Night Pitches are back in action; bigger and better than ever! Join Fishburners for an elevator pitch night featuring a selection of the world-changing startups within the Fishburners community.
SATURDAY FEB 8
Prototyping: Rethinking Existing Products
Sydney CBD / Darling Square Library / 11.00AM-4.00PM
In this workshop guided by expert facilitator Albert Ong, you’ll collaborate with other design enthusiasts to improve a product from everyday life.
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