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MONDAY MAR 1
Tactics for Smart Business Operations and Growth
ONLINE | City of Sydney | 12.00-1.00PM AEDT
Join this webinar to understand how Employment Hero has grown at a rate of 5 times every year for 3 years in a row.
Pause Fest
ONLINE | Pause Fest | Multi-Day Event
Pause Fest is an independent, industry-driven movement with a mission to bring diverse intelligence together to fuel the next generation forward. Their innovation focus is about people, mindset and culture - for a good purpose.
TUESDAY MAR 2
Digging into CellAg
ONLINE | Blackbird | 8.00AM AEDT
Blackbird have called on founders and leaders from the industry to discuss the ANZ landscape, early signals and traction and the possibilities informed by a more sustainable future of food.
Founders' Stories - Michael West: Investigative Journalist
ONLINE | The Studio | 12.00-12.30PM AEDT
Michael West Media is a popular independent media publisher covering the rising power of corporations over democracy. MWM is non-partisan, does not take advertising and is funded by thousands of devoted readers.
Entrepreneurial Women's Series
ONLINE | iAccelerate | 12.30-1.30PM AEDT
This event will feature guest speaker Katherine McConnell, UOW alumna, Founder and CEO of Brighte, Female Fintech Leader of the Year 2020 and an innovative, award-winning Fintech and market leader in energy finance.
How to Find Your Life Purpose
ONLINE | Academy of Entrepreneurs | 6.00-7.00PM AEDT
This workshop – by Award-winning Social Entrepreneur Paula Mills – will help you dig deep in yourself, find the best version of you and help you focus and achieve your life’s purpose, so that you can happily give it your maximum and fully enjoy life.
Optimizing Websites and Landing Pages to Convert
ONLINE | General Assembly | 8.00-10.30PM AEDT
Join GA to work through exercises and real-life examples to create a compelling story online and leave with actionable advice and tools.
WEDNESDAY MAR 3
Startup Stories - Tricia Martin (Virtual Intern)
ONLINE | I2N Hub | 8.00-9.00AM AEDT
Tricia Martin is a 2020 Technology IAward Finalist and Foundation of Young Australians Social Pioneer, focused on building practical and real-world solutions for young people’s career readiness.
Info Session: Catalyser National Pre-Accelerator Program
ONLINE | Catalyser | 12.00-1.00PM AEDT
Catalysr is an award winning pre-accelerator program empowering migrant entrepreneurs, or "migrapreneurs" to start their own startups in Aus.
KPMG High Growth Ventures Lunch and Learn
Barangaroo | KPMG | 12.30-1.30PM AEDT
This workshop is the chance for you to learn about the latest R&D tax developments following recent government changes and gain insights into industry best practice processes, documentation and governance in a time of increasing regulatory scrutiny and review.
Sourcing Finance for Your Start-Up
ONLINE | Laneway Education | 1.00-2.00PM AEDT
Laneway is pleased to continue this initiative to bring students and their broader community together through Take-Away Lunch Sessions (online webinars).
Startup Grants Info Session
ONLINE | UNSW Founders Program | 5.00-6.00PM AEDT
The UNSW Founders Program is hosting a session where you can find out all about the NSW MVP Grant, Accelerating Commercialisation Australia Grant.
How to Survive and Outsmart Facebook & Instagram Algorithms
ONLINE | General Assembly | 8.00-10.30PM AEDT
Learn how to not only survive, but also outsmart Facebook and Instagram algorithms to ensure your posts get in front of the customers’ eyes.
THURSDAY MAR 4
Networking in Nature
ONLINE | Gone Bush Adventures | 7.00-8.45AM AEDT
Join this inspiring morning walk in Sydney's Botanic Gardens led by outdoor learning and connection specialists Gone Bush and special guest presenters.
PWC Media & Entertainment Report with Justin Papps
ONLINE | The Studio | 12.00-12.30PM AEDT
With 2020 being a year like no other, join the Studio in conversation with Report Editor and PWC Partner, Justin Papps and get an update on the 2021 media landscape. Ask your own burning questions in the live Q&A.
FRIDAY MAR 5
FemTech Innovation Summit: International Women's Day
ONLINE | FemTech Collective | 10.00AM-3.00PM AEDT
Celebrate this year's International Women's Day with FemTech Collective! This year they will be looking at FemTech's role in forging equality.
The Studio Tour
Sydney Startup Hub | The Studio | 12.00-1.00PM AEDT
What kind of startups are in the space? Is it a good fit for you? What is included in your membership?
Getting Investor Ready
ONLINE | Startup Victoria | 1.00-2.00PM AEDT
For this week's Startup Success Series, join expert investors to go through everything you need to know to get your startup investor-ready.
Female Founders Pitch Night
ONLINE | Fishburners | 5.00-7.00PM AEDT
Fishburners look forward to supporting women entrepreneurs during their Female Founders Pitch Night in celebration of International Women's Day.
The World's First 24 Hour Venture Investor Conference
ONLINE | Wholesale Investor | Multi-Day Event
The largest investment conference in 2021 featuring 100+ investment opportunities, keynote speaker Jason Calacanis, and more.
SUNDAY MAR 7
Womxn Fest with Keynote Sophia Amoruso
ONLINE | Hustle & Heart | Multi-Day Event
Introducing Womxn Fest: a two-day virtual event to inspire and empower womxn, all to raise money for UN Women on International Women’s Day.
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