Weekly Sparks #251

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MON JUN 20

Techfugees Australia Meetup

Sydney | Liverpool City Library | 5.30-8.00PM AEST

How the Global Refugee crisis has changed, what does that mean for Australia & how can you help?

Introduction to Blender

Sydney |The Learning Space | Multi-Day Event

Introductory course that will guide you through the world of 3D modelling.

Tropical Innovation Festival

Multiple Locations | Tropical Innovation Festival | Multi-Day Event

Celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship while being inspired, learning and connecting in Tropical North Queensland.

Building Inclusive Teams

ONLINE | Blackmill | Multi-Day Event

Take your leadership skills to the next level.

TUE JUN 21

D.Start Ignite | Virtual Showcase

ONLINE | Department of Defence | 11.00AM-12.30PM AEST

D.Start Ignite is an entrepreneurship program that empowers Australian researchers to connect with Defence and identify a real-world application for their science or technology.

Galileo Ventures Founder Showcase 2022

ONLINE | Galileo Ventures | 5.30-7.30PM AEST

Meet Galileo Ventures latest companies building the future with big visions across climate, gaming, construction, and entertainment.

WED JUN 22

Future T.B.D: How is technology shaping a better future?

Sydney | The Eveleigh | 8.30-10.30AM AEST

Creative and future-shaping entrepreneurs discuss, debate, and reveal their dreams of a future to be determined.

Project Management Fundamentals

Sydney | MQ Incubator | 12.00-1.00PM AEST

This workshop is designed to help professionals plan and execute great projects.

The Warren Centre Innovation Lecture

ONLINE | University of Sydney | 4.00-5.00PM AEST

Space: The Next Frontier for Australian Innovation.

Pitch Practice

ONLINE | Guild of Entrepreneurs | 5.00-6.00PM AEST

This is a safe space to build your confidence and receive feedback on your pitch, whether that be your elevator pitch or 5-minute performance pitch.

USA Expansion 101: Pathways from Down Under

Melbourne | Fresh Equities HQ | 6.00-7.30PM AEST

Covered in this session is corporate setup, IRS requirements, trademarks, employment, raising capital, representation and much more.

Tasmanian Energy Development Conference

Devonport | Paranaple Convention Centre | Multi-Day Event

Home to Australia’s only 200% renewables target, the nation’s leading hydrogen industry development plan, and a plethora of energy industry projects of all scales.

THU JUN 23

Is Web3 eating the world?

Sydney | Haymarket HQ | 8.00-9.30AM AEST

You might argue that Web3 is now eating the world, but many founders and investors haven’t caught up.

Startup Financing: Venture Debt 101

ONLINE | LegalVision | 11.00-11.45AM AEST

When your startup scales, you will often need a capital injection to take it to the next level. One way you can achieve this is with venture debt.

Our Journey as Founders - From Idea to Award Winning Gaming Studio

Sydney Startup Hub | Fishburners | 12.00-1.00PM AEST

Join Andrew Grimshaw as he hosts a fireside chat with the co-founders of Blowfish Studios, an award winning global video game studio.

Anyone Can Launch Event

Sydney | Microsoft Reactor Sydney | 5.00-9.00PM AEST

The Country's First Start-Up Community Program 100% By and For Bla(c)k Women and Women of Colour

Is Australia missing the immersive experience revolution?

Sydney | Powerhouse Museum | 5.30-7.30PM AEST

Why is Australia lagging the rest of the world when it comes to immersive experiences, and how do we create real change?

UNSW Founders New Wave Showcase

Sydney | Michael Crouch Innovation Centre | 6.00-8.30PM AEST

Celebrate the next generation of incredible women entrepreneurs.

Melbourne First Birthday

Melbourne | Royal Saxon | 6.00-9.00PM AEST

Celebrate the success of the Victorian founders you work with and local investors supporting them.

Lessons for our future: how to accelerate climate-tech?

Sydney | KPM | 6.00-9.00PM AEST

Grace Sai puts AMPOL and NSW government and their current climate initiatives under the microscope.

FRI JUN 24

What if biotechnology could cure cancer?

Sydney | Cicada Innovations | 7.45-9.30AM AEST

Discuss how biotechnology could transform cancer detection and treatment in the future.

Smart Cities: Can technology make them sustainable?

Sydney Startup Hub | Stone & Chalk | 12.00-2.00PM AEST

We did not build our cities with sustainability in mind. Can technology transform them into smart tech cities for tomorrow?

UTS Startups Confessions

Sydney |UTS Startups Central | 3.30-4.30PM AEST

Presenting stories from UTS Startups Founders exploring what really helped them, how they got there and how you can too.

MVP to IPO: How do you take your startup to the next level?

Sydney | Folklore Ventures | 5.00-7.00PM AEST

This live panel will explore how early-stage founders should approach building, strategising and scaling their companies.

SAT JUN 25

Founders Walk - Sydney

Sydney | Manly Wharf | 11.00AM-1.00PM AEST

Every month, walk, talk and eat with like-minded founders in Sydney.

Creative Studio: Powerhouse + Space

Sydney | Creative Studio | 10.00AM-12.00PM AEST

Space is a series of free hands-on workshops combining science, arts and play for children aged 4–12 and their families.

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