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MONDAY SEP 16
Career Opportunities in Singapore
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 5.30-8.00PM
Whether you're a tech professional, startup or business, get acquainted with the exciting world of entrepreneurship and digital economy in Singapore.
How to Overcome Career Prejudice with Paul Slezak
Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.00-8.00PM
In this highly interactive seminar, you will hear many stories of individuals successfully forging ahead in their careers despite these so-called limiting factors.
TUESDAY SEP 17
The Patent Checklist for Scaling Your Business
Kirrawee / ANSTO / 9.30-11.00AM
Presented by Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick‘s Matthew Ford, this seminar will delve into IP-related items you need to consider before scaling your business.
WEDNESDAY SEP 18
Stories from Female Entrepreneurs
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM
These creative and inspirational women will tell their most trying stories that led them to where they are today, share lessons learned, and motivate you with advice to get through the ups and downs of your entrepreneurial journey.
Life's a Pitch - Pitching Practice for All You Startups
North Sydney / Griffith Hack / 3.30-8.30PM
Pitches are 5-7min, warning bell at 5min and 'the plug is pulled' at 7min. Then a judge Q&A so pitchers will be given constructive advice on how to better sell their ideas.
Asialink Leaders Program: 2020 Information Session
Sydney CBD / Herbert Smith Freehills / 6.00-7.30PM
Entering its 25th year, the Asialink Leaders Program is the flagship program for developing Asia capability in Australia. It offers a transformational experience for emerging and established leaders. The program equips you with a deep understanding of Asia’s contemporary economic, political and social landscapes to position you and your organisation for success with Asia.
Bright Resource Team Meeting
Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 5.30-6.30PM
Come down to Darling Square and get an update on the incredibly diverse clients of the Bright Business Program. You'll meet people from the local business community and connect with like-minded individuals as part of the team. Drinks and nibbles are provided.
Starting Your Own Business
Barangaroo / Westpac Group / 9.45AM-12.15PM
This workshop will help you learn the foundations of business planning, business structures and cash flow. Ideal for anyone hoping to turn their small business vision into a plan.
Startup Funding & Crowdfunding
Sydney Startup Hub / The Studio / 12.30-1.30PM
Meet with the team from Equitise, Australia and New Zealand’s leading equity crowdfunding platform and learn more about the different ways of raising capital for early-stage businesses.
THURSDAY SEP 19
Launching into Emerging Economies' Digital Marketplaces
Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 12.00-1.00PM
Hear from the founder of Alibaba.com's Award-winning Channel Partner as he shares his journey on his success as a reseller. He will also talk about digital opportunities for launch in economies consisting of 2+ billion people supporting trillion markets and growing at 7%+ annually.
Future of Food
Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM
Delve into the intersection of food + tech in restaurants, packaged-goods, supply chain, app-based ordering and more! Plus get an inside look at some of the latest food and beverage innovations coming out of Sydney.
Venture Cafe Thursday Gatherings
Macquarie Park / Venture Cafe Sydney / 3.00-8.00PM
Each week people from Sydney’s amazing innovation and startup community gather to enjoy, connect, engage and learn from each other. This week join Stuart Anderson, Principle at Sydney Capital Partners, facilitating a discussion with Founders at different stages of capital raising.
FRIDAY SEP 20
Global Goals Jam Sydney
Sydney CBD / UTS Building 15 / Multi-Day event
Want to be a part of designing solutions to the United Nations 19 sustainable goals? Join Academy Xi in a Global Hackathon, where over 70 cities around the world come together to tackle sustainability!
Marketplaces Pitch Night
Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 5.00-8.00PM
Want to be a part of designing solutions to the United Nations 19 sustainable goals? Join Academy Xi in a Global Hackathon, where over 70 cities around the world come together to tackle sustainability!
Australian Cybersecurity Education Summit
Kensington / John Niland Scientia Building / 8.30AM-6.30PM
Immerse yourself in a full day of exploration, engagement and networking with Australia’s leading and most successful cyber-educators, major industry and government employers of cybersecurity professionals, alongside students and graduates discussing and sharing practice that works, including mentoring and work integrated learning internships and placements.
MDCTP Intellectual Property Workshop
Eveleigh / Cicada Innovations / 9.00AM-5.00PM
MDCTP IP is a one-day workshop delivered together with Australia’s leading intellectual property firm, Davies Collison Cave, that focuses on intellectual property management strategies for medical devices.
Tour of The Studio
Sydney Startup Hub / The Studio / 12.00AM-1.00PM
What is The Studio? What amazing benefits do you get by being part of our community? What kind of startups are in our space? Is it a good fit for you? What is included in your membership?
SATURDAY SEP 21
Gin & Code
Sydney CBD / Kafnu Alexandria / 2.00-4.00PM
During this fun, interactive experience you will use HTML and CSS to build a beautiful website to share with clients, add to your portfolio, or use as a tool in your job search.
SUNDAY SEP 22
UX Design Foundations Bootcamp
Sydney CBD / Academy Xi / 10.00AM- 4.30PM
If UX Design is an area that you want to explore, ignite your learning with this one-day bootcamp.
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