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MONDAY OCT 28

A Day in the Life of a User Experience Designer

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-7.30PM

If you are curious about a new career as a UX Designer, join us for a panel discussion about what day-to-day life looks like in this in-demand field.

TUESDAY OCT 29

CEBIT Australia

Sydney CBD / ICC Sydney / Multi-Day Event

CEBIT Australia showcases the dynamic merger of business with technology, where it’s going and how it can help you.

What to Make of Markets in 2019

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM

This will be a conversation in layperson's terms, with a guarantee that you'll walk out knowing more about markets than when you started.

Digital Marketing

Strathfield / ACU / 4.00-6.00PM

Kickstart your digital marketing strategy with an understanding of social media platforms and how digital marketing channels work together to make the biggest impact.

Practical Tips to Lead a Happier, Healthier Life

Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 12.00-1.00PM

The Banksia Project is focused on mental wellness and early intervention in mental health. Program Director, Jack Jones will share practical tips on managing your mental health and share resources on leading a more balanced, happier life.

Fast-Track Your Career Through Sales

Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.00-8.00PM

Kickstart your digital marketing strategy with an understanding of social media platforms and how digital marketing channels work together to make the biggest impact.

WEDNESDAY OCT 30

ReBoot Your Business Workshop

Coffs Harbour / Toogetha / 9.30AM-1.30PM

As part of NSW Small Business Month, small business owners are invited to re-calibrate and learn some fresh business and marketing ideas.

Music On My Mind

Sydney Startup Hub / The Studio / 12.30-1.30PM

In this talk, Kamran Ahmed will be outlining his journey from a career in psychiatry to launching electronic music startup Rave Reviewz and the 'Music on my Mind' campaign, while discussing the many connections between music and mental health.

Founder Hour

Newcastle / I2N Hub / 4.00-5.00PM

Share your recent wins, any roadblocks you are experiencing or an upcoming pitch deck with other founders who understand what you're going through and the problems you're facing.

Future of Financial Advice

Sydney Startup Hub / Stone & Chalk / 8.00-10.00AM

Hear from an amazing panel of speakers to share their insights about the future of the industry, and how professionals and companies can better prepare for what's around the corner.

Lean Startup Sydney Meetup

Sydney CBD / ICC / 5.00-8.00PM

A monthly meetup to hear and discuss "How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses".

Industry 4.0 in ASEAN: A Panel Discussion

Sydney CBD / Haymarket HQ / 6.30-8.30PM

The aim for the evening is to help your business better understand and leverage these opportunities to trade, invest and/or provide services to organisations whom operate in ASEAN member countries.

Digital Marketing

North Sydney / ACU / 4.00-6.00PM

The aim for the evening is to help your business better understand and leverage these opportunities to trade, invest and/or provide services to organisations whom operate in ASEAN member countries.

Join the Dots for E-commerce

Newcastle / I2N Hub / 5.00-7.00PM

A short and sharp series of pitches from entrepreneurs, SMEs and researchers kicks off the event followed by informal networking to help you join the dots for future collaboration.

Expand Your Business into the US

Sydney CBD / Hilton Sydney / 9.00AM-12.00PM

AmCham has drawn together expert speakers in a three hour seminar to cover all aspects of successfully taking your business to market in the USA.

Pitch Your Business

Sydney Startup Hub / Level 1 / 8:30AM-5:00PM

Regardless of your stage of business, do you understand its value and its market differentiators? Can you easily explain your value to your customers, your employees and your potential investors? There’ll be a $2.5K cash prize for the winning pitch.

THURSDAY OCT 31

Self-Care for Start-Ups

Online Event / Virtual Group Sessions Across the Day

As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, Hollis hosts a series of virtual, collaborative group sessions to unpack some of the struggles start-ups face most.

Create and Connect with Tribe

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM

Are you a content creator looking to secure more brand partnerships? Do you want to learn from the best content creators that are winning on TRIBE?

The Zen of Entrepreneurship

Barangaroo / The Executive Centre / 6.00-8.30PM

Helping entrepreneurs and leaders to find clarity, certainty and confidence through eastern philosophy and western psychology.

Rawson Lewis Disruptive Technology Lunch Series

Sydney CBD / Rawson Lewis / 12.30-1.30PM

Join this October lunch featuring advanced machine learning and AI, tailored industry solutions to large-scale disease problems, and cellular agriculture in food.

Lean Canvas Workshop

Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 12.00-1.00PM

The Lean Canvas Workshop is here to help you build your plan of attack and take you from idea to business.

Venture Cafe Thursday Gatherings

Macquarie Park / Venture Cafe Sydney / 3.00-6.45PM

Each week the innovation and startup community gather to enjoy, connect, engage and learn from each other. This week brings a panel on what work we will do in 2050, storytelling and challenges of women in engineering.

Lean LaunchPad - Information Session

Callaghan / SRG40 Innovation Lab / 5.30-7.00PM

Lean LaunchPad is a proven framework that provides an exciting hands-on experience designed to teach you how to test the business model of a startup while experiencing the same pressures and demands of early-stage founders.

FRIDAY NOV 1

WeWork Labs official launch

Pyrmont / WeWork Labs / 5.30-8.00PM

Join us as we celebrate our Sydney opening with a warm feast, beverages, and to meet WeWork Labs Manager, Monica Wulff, to discuss the benefits of accessing the WeWork Labs global network.

Fishburners Sydney Open Day

Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 11.00AM-12.00PM

Make sure to join the second Fishburners Open Day, and their team will be available to show you around the space and answer any of your questions.

Food & Beverages Pitch Night

Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 5.00-8.00PM

This Friday night will be featuring a range of food and beverages startups, and so there will be plenty of free samples - including kombucha, N2 gelato, The Rebel plant-based burgers from Hungry Jacks, and Vybey drinks.

Tour of The Studio

Sydney Startup Hub / The Studio / 12:00-12:30PM

Join us at The Studio, meet our Community Manager and see our facilities and space.

SATURDAY NOV 2

Free Introduction to Digital Marketing

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 10.00AM-12.00PM

Step into the world of digital marketing with General Assembly.

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