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MON MAY 23
Employee Share Scheme
Sydney | MQ Incubator | 12.00-1.00PM AEST
In-person lunch and learn session with Tax Director at William Buck, Jack Qi.
Growth starts from ideas
ONLINE | Innovation Festival | 1.00-2.00PM AEST
This session aims to help you clearly identify the pain points you solve, understand the brand moat you are building.
TUE MAY 24
Look and Learn: Innovation in Practise
Tantanoola | Roundwood Solutions | 11.30AM-1.30PM ACST
Tour of two innovative businesses operating in the Limestone Coast using automation and robotics within their operations.
Nailing your marketing mix
ONLINE | City of Sydney | 12.00-1.00PM AEST
Want to learn how to drive more sales and how to grow your audience?
How Proptech maximises sales for property developers
ONLINE | Stone & Chalk | 12.00-1.00PM AEST
The solution for property developers is to maximise the reach and efficiency of their sales & marketing processes.
Youth Entrepreneurship in the Limestone Coast Region
Mount Gambier | Mount Gambier High School | 4.00-5.00PM ACST
This event is an opportunity for parents, youth and educators to hear first-hand stories from Young Change Agents.
Haymakers Learn: DAOs & Legals
ONLINE | Haymarket HQ | 6.00-7.00PM AEST
Discuss all things DAO, including best practices, legal structure, use cases and more.
Genesis Cohort 29 Finale
Sydney | The University of Sydney Business School | 6.00-8.30PM AEST
You are cordially invited to share in the ceremony and festivities of the finale of the 29th cohort of Genesis!
WED MAY 25
Making brave choices in the midst of change
Mount Gambier | The Commodore | 7.00-8.30AM ACST
Dr Gemma Munro will help you to understand and unblock the obstacles to making brave choices and embracing change.
Lighting up Leaders Masterclass with Dr Gemma Munro
Mount Gambier | The Commodore | 9.00-11.00AM ACST
Join Dr Gemma Munro as she continues to inspire us with her Masterclass - Lighting up leaders.
Cyber Resilience for Small Businesses
ONLINE | Innovation Festival | 9.00-10.00AM AEST
You will be updated on the current cyber security threat landscape facing small businesses.
New Kid on the Blockchain: Understanding the Proposed Laws for Crypto, NFT and Blockchain Projects
ONLINE | LegalVision | 10.00-10.45AM AEST
If you operate in the crypto space, it is important to understand how the changes could impact your business.
Meet the Quantum & Photonics Startup Ecosystem w/ Qubits Ventures & More
ONLINE | Founder Institute | 11.00AM-12.30PM AEST
Local experts will outline the local resources and provide tips on how to build a startup in Sydney.
Showcase SA Business Accelerator - Limestone Coast
Penola | Hollick Estates | 11.00AM-4.00PM ACST
Join for a day of learning, connecting and enjoying great local produce over lunch.
Growth Game: Category Design with SignOnSite
ONLINE | Tractor Ventures | 12.00-12.45PM AEST
‘Winning today isn’t about beating the competition at the old game. It’s about inventing a whole new game: creating a new market category.'
Cyber123 WEBINAR 2 - Practical Cyber Security for your Business
ONLINE | Sydney Startup Hub | 12.00-2.00PM AEST
From sole traders through to organisations with hundreds, this program is an accessible way to get better at cyber security.
Show me the money
ONLINE | ACU | 4.00-6.00PM AEST
Legal considerations for social entrepreneurs.
How to Leverage Your Profile and Grow Your Business
ONLINE | General Assembly | 6.30-9.00PM AEST
You will learn how to optimise all aspects of your LinkedIn profile, even the ones you might have overlooked.
Semi Permanent Sydney
Sydney | Carriageworks | Multi-Day Event
This virtual conference exists to bring to the stage conversations that affect ambitious women in business that we desperately need to talk more about.
THU MAY 26
Electrify Aotearoa
Christchurch | Isaac Theatre Royal | 8.45AM NZST
Showcasing Aotearoa's electrifying women founders.
How to Expand Your Business Into a Franchise
ONLINE | LegalVision | 11.00-11.45AM AEST
If you own or operate a successful business and are looking for an avenue for rapid growth, franchising can be a great way to achieve that goal.
How your Brand is Killing your Startup and How to Fix It
Sydney Startup Hub | Fishburners | 12.00-1.00PM AEST
As part of this session Tim will guide you through the actionable steps to developing your brand for now and the future.
Cyber123 for SME Online Webinar
ONLINE | Sydney School of Entrepreneurship | 4.00PM AEST
A practical program designed by CyberCX to help small and medium enterprises develop a plan for cyber security in their organisation.
Join the Dots - Advanced Manufacturing
Newcastle | I2N Hub Honeysuckle | 5.00-7.00PM AEST
Your chance to meet some of Newcastle's most dynamic founders, researchers and supporters in the advanced manufacturing space.
Powerhouse Late: Gaming
Sydney | Powerhouse Museum | 5.00-9.00PM AEST
Powerhouse Ultimo transforms into a hub for game enthusiasts, exploring its archival game collection and bringing together the local gaming community.
Surf Coast Sustainable Pitch Party
Torquay | Ripple Surf Coast | 5.00-10.00PM AEST
Ripple Surf Coast is bringing together startups, investors and local businesses to celebrate sustainable startups at their Pitch Party.
The Cost of Capital - Melbourne
Melbourne | The Commons Cremorne | 6.00-8.00PM AEST
Fireside chat and ask-me-anything gathering, focussed on the cost of capital to tech companies.
FRI MAY 27
Feats, F***-ups, and Finding Happiness in Giving Back
Mount Gambier |The Commodore | 12.30-3.00PM ACST
With many misses on their way to success, these business leaders now have new businesses, which are set to give back.
AI & Machine Learning for your business
ONLINE | Innovation Festival | 1.00-2.30PM AEST
As we progress through the digital era, the maturity of artificial intelligence and machine learning creates both challenges and opportunities for business leaders.
The Future of Music Sounds Different: Live Talk & Performances
Sydney | Australian Institute of Music | 3.00-6.00PM AEST
Live talks and performances showcasing the future of the Aussie music industry with incredible views of VIVID Festival.
SAT MAY 28
Founders Walk - Sydney
Sydney | Hyde Park | 11.00AM AEST
Every month, walk, talk and eat with like-minded founders in Sydney.
SUN MAY 29
Lumicrux
Sydney | UTS, The Great Hall | 4.00-6.00PM AEST
This is a hands-on opportunity for all star gazers, budding astronomers and shape-makers to play, craft, learn, collaborate and contribute to a collective installation that represents the shape of the Southern Cross.
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