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MONDAY AUG 19
How Your Diverse Heritage Makes You a Better Leader
Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.00-8.00PM
Join Ranil Sharma as he shares his story of navigating corporate Australia, and using the values and cultural insights of his upbringing to business leadership, from founding successful startups to leading his own division and setting the future strategy for one of Australia's biggest and most recognisable companies.
TUESDAY AUG 20
Creating Killer Events with Hype and Marketing Buzz
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM
Creating powerful offline experiences is important to capture the imaginations of your audience. It allows you to amplify your brand, organise your user base, and impact real people in the real world.
How to Craft a Winning Facebook Ad
Pyrmont / Academy of Entrepreneurs / 6.00-8.00PM
Come along and learn a UNIQUE method for tracking revenue generated by their Facebook ads as well as a ton of tips and tricks to help you stand out from the crowd!
Pitch! with AWS EdStart
Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.00-8.30PM
Supported by AWS EdStart this is your chance to get in front of your peers in the edtech community and showcase your edtech innovation.
The School Back Office - Finding Relief Through Tech
North Sydney / Peter Cosgrove Centre / 5.00-7.00PM
This EdTech startup connects schools with their chosen relief teachers in seconds, saving schools hours each day and connecting teachers to a wealth of new employment opportunities.
WEDNESDAY AUG 21
Perfect Your Pitch
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 12.30-1.30PM
This will be a fun and practical event where you will not only learn the art of putting together your pitch but also using world class presentation skills to carry your message.
Cracking the Tech Career
Surry Hills / Canva / 6.30-8.30PM
This event promises a powerhouse panel, from senior coders to CTOs, recruiters, founders and more! They’ll give you the 411 on how to get your dream gig, nail that technical interview, negotiate a better salary and identify the “right” cultural fit.
Ask Us Anything @ Spaceship Meetup
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM
Spaceship is hosting an Ask Us Anything event at General Assembly, starring team members from across engineering, product, growth, and people operations!
Sharing Ideas Visually
Ultimo / Dr Chau Chak Wing Bilding / 6.15-7.45PM
This workshop focuses on three fundamental principles: Vision, Direction and Confidence, allowing anyone to walk away from this class with the skillls to express their thoughts visually.
THURSDAY AUG 22
Design Thinking 101
Darlington / INCUBATE / 1.00-2.00PM
This intro session will help you understand the basic principles behind the increasingly popular Design Thinking.
Talk Like TED
Sydney CBD / Hall Chadwick / 9.30AM-5.00PM
You’ll structure a presentation using the best-practice techniques taught to TED speakers and get coaching and feedback on your delivery style. Use the discount code: SPARK for $100 off.
FRIDAY AUG 23
Entrepreneurial Women's Series Breakfast
Circular Quay / Sydney Business School / 7.30-9.30AM
Join the Sydney Business School to start a conversation about innovation in our communities.
Data Analytics Pitch Night
Sydney CBD / Fishburners / 5.00-8.00PM
Every Friday night from 5pm, Fishburners opens its doors to host Shark Tank style, Friday Night Pitches. This particular event will feature a selection of up and coming startups in the big data space feat. Right Click Capital, Square Peg, EVP and Reinventure.
Raise Capital on Your Terms
Sydney CBD / WeWork / 9.30AM-5.00PM
An intense, focused one-day workshop designed to give you the best chance possible of successfully raising capital. Use the discount code: SPARK for $100 off.
Let's Talk About Libra
Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.30-8.30PM
Libra is a permissioned blockchain digital currency proposed by the American social media company Facebook.
Rosary Coloma of Beneco Futures
Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 12.30-1.30PM
Beneco Futures helps companies put purpose and social responsibility at the core of their business through innovative workshops and programs.
Be MPowered Conference
Woolloomooloo / Ovolo Hotel / 8.00AM-9.00PM
Be MPowered is a 1-day event that you don’t want to miss! Be inspired by rockstar women CEO’s who have made it plus network with investors and founders to take your business to the next level.
SATURDAY AUG 24
SparkCC MakerFest Open Day
Somersby / SparkCC / 10.00AM-3.00PM
From 3D printing to electronics, laser cutters to woodworking, coding to crafting, SparkCC has something for the maker in everyone! At MakerFest, we'll be showcasing our creative and ever-changing DIY environment for everyone who'd like to learn more about becoming a member of our maker community.
Designing for Blockchain
Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 10.00AM-4.00PM
What opportunities exist for Human-Centred Designers, Product Managers and beyond who are looking to expand their skill set and expertise?
The Neuroscience of Influence: Creating Your Career
Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 10.00AM-1.00PM
This session is designed to help you neurologically increase your influence and communication to create the career you desire.
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