Inclusion Networking Sydney

From Manly Business Networking Meetup Group

**🔥Lassie & Edward Zia's Business Community is hosting a Business Networking Event @ Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour!🔥** **[Book into our coming events + donate to support our work here x](https://linktr.ee/edwardzia)** Join like-minded people in Business for a fun and relaxing Networking Lunch and afternoon of Networking that you won't want to miss! Our Business Community includes a diverse range of friendly and supportive Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, CEOs, Managing Directors, Boss Ladies, Thought Leaders and Influencers, open and ready to meet like-minded individuals, to connect and grow their Networks! (Not suitable for students) Our events are all about fostering and empowering meaningful connections, getting everyone out of their homes and offices to build a stronger Network within our Communities. **The Event:** Our gatherings are free to you and pretty casual, with minimum structure to allow natural flow of conversations. [Please make a donation, we really appreciate your support.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ExcellenceAbove) Come along, grab lunch, introduce yourselves, make new friends, and connect with each other on your phones via Linkedin. Our leaders will give a brief introduction after lunch, feel free to move around and speak to everyone before and after, and enjoy a coffee and or beverages of your choice throughout the event too. **Before the event** Make sure that you have registered and updated your professional profile and install the LinkedIn app on your phone, our preferred social media platform for high quality professionals and Business Partners. **After the event:** Touch base with those you have met and connect with any you may have missed on the day. Schedule a coffee meet and or come along to our next event to re-connect with others. **Parking:** Located in Darling Harbour, prepaid parking directly beneath Novotel Darling Harbour is available at Wilson Parking, provided that you book online 1 day prior, for $16. **First time with Us?** You're in good hands! We've been running networking events in since 2015 and beyond **About Us** Our Meetup Business Community has over 16k members and has become one of Australia's largest Business Networking Meetup groups. We host regular Networking events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and zooms throughout the year, supporting a network of ever-growing businesses. With over 16,000 members in our Business Community, you have the best chance of meeting like-minded people to grow and scale your Network faster. **[View all upcoming events here!](https://linktr.ee/edwardzia)** ### Frequently Asked Questions **What is the dress code?** Smart Business casual and be photo ready. **Do many people attend by themselves?** Many of our attendees come by themselves and friends, colleagues and first timers are always welcomed. **How can I make contact with any questions?** Simply direct message [Edward Zia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardzia/) with any further questions. We aim to create High Value and the best Business Networking Events available out there! **Meet - Like - Know - Trust** **Your Network is your Networth!** 🌏🌏🌏💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥 If you love our High Quality Business Networking Events, please Sign up to become a Member of the **[Awesome Influencer Vault](https://edwardzia.teachable.com/p/theawesomemarketingvault)** and help us keep them Running! We really appreciate your ongoing support!

39 attendees

Manly Business Networking - 15th October

Wed, Oct 14, 11:30 PM

From Women in Projects, Australia

MOVED TO THIRD THURSDAY IN OCTOBER DUE TO SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. Same great networking just under new management! Casual Business Networking in Manly focused on bringing business owners and professionals together to build your business network. Join us at the **Hotel Steyne** for a Business Networking event focused on bringing small to medium business owners and leaders together where we can mingle, support and grow our businesses together! This event is designed to facilitate meaningful connections and collaborations within the business community that can lead to mutual success. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this is a great opportunity to expand your network and explore potential partnerships. No fluff. No hard sells. Just genuine conversations with people who get it. **A quick note from me:** We are honoured to be taking over as hosts of Manly Business Network from Genine. We’d like to sincerely thank her for the incredible work she has done building this community and creating a welcoming environment where local business owners can connect, collaborate and support one another. The success of this event is a testament to the energy, commitment and care she has invested over the years. Our goal is to build on the strong foundation Genine has created and continue providing a space where genuine business relationships can flourish and opportunities can grow naturally. Thank you, Genine, for everything you’ve done for the Manly business community. Reserve your spot now, mark it in your calendar, and we look forward to welcoming you on the day! Andy Sephton, Creative Kiwi Animations & Jonathan Sharp, Team Fun!

10 attendees

Women in Projects Australia presents: Building an Ai agent

Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 AM

From Global Startups Club Sydney

Stay tuned for more details.

54 attendees

GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING SYDNEY 2026

Sat, Oct 17, 3:30 AM

**Note: This is a paid event** **Registration Link:**[https://go.allevents.in/sbjzc](https://go.allevents.in/sbjzc) GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING SYDNEY 2026 Innovate. Network. Execute. WHAT YOU GAIN FROM THE MEET? Networking accesses Business Speed Dating 30 sec Elevator Pitch for Startups Introducing Global Startups Club - a networking hub & community powered by 3X Events Mojo Startup that will meet once a month over tea & coffee. Our mission is to bring together talented founders experts consultants influential leaders and startup professionals. Business community will come together for a well curated agenda driven 2.5 hrs offline meet showcasing their businesses. The club will hold its meetings once a month where you can meetup and improve your network and business prospects. The Eco-system consists of Founders VCs Directors Power Networkers and Consultants connecting with each other. For Partnerships Sponsorships Ticketing queries: Support: +91 9819564031

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Empower & Connect: Confidence Building for Singles

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00 PM

**NDIS Participants** Are you single? Join us for an inclusive and welcoming social gathering specifically designed for you. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet new friends, form meaningful connections, and enjoy a fun-filled evening in a supportive environment. **Ice-Breaker Activities:** Engage in fun and interactive ice-breaker activities designed to help you meet new people and start conversations easily. **Activity and Entertainment:** Enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment throughout the evening. **Refreshments:** Beverages provided throughout the event. Conversation Starter Guide: To help make the evening even more enjoyable, we’ve put together a conversation starter guide. This guide provides proven social skills and ice-breaking tips to help you make lasting connections and feel more confident in any social setting. Who Should Attend: * Single individuals with disabilities looking to meet new people. * Those interested in making new friends and connections. * Anyone looking for a fun evening and the opportunity to socialize in an inclusive environment. Registration: This event is free to attend, but registration is required to ensure we can accommodate all participants.

6 attendees

Make New Friends with Coffee

Tue, Oct 6, 11:00 PM

From Transformational Leaders Collective

**NDIS Participants:** Join us to Make new friends and have a coffee. Or just get out and get some fresh air and socialize. We have put together a conversation starter guide for you. This guide provides proven social skills and ice-breaking tips to help you make lasting connections and feel more confident in any social setting. If this is your very first meetup and a bit unsure, 2 simple steps you need to follow: 1. Reach the location at the time specified. 2. Walk up to the group and say 'Hi', everyone in the group is here to make friends... so you can be sure to have a good time. Looking forward to meeting you all! Disclaimer: Photos taken at any of the events may be shared on Meetup and other social media platforms. The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being., injury, or accidents to participants or their property on this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being.

8 attendees

Friendcraft 2.0 - Friendship Not Left To Chance

Sat, Oct 10, 5:00 AM

4.5

What makes someone go from someone I met to someone I consider a friend and then, perhaps, to a close friend or even a best friend? When we look back at school playgrounds, friendship can seem like something that just happens. We played together, discovered shared interests, spent enough time together, and somehow became friends. But as we grow up, it can start to feel a little more complicated. Responsibilities increase. Careers take priority. Relationships change. People move cities. Social circles shift. We can become so busy maintaining the life we've built that making and maintaining friendships gets pushed further and further down the list. None of this is necessarily a bad thing. But sometimes we only realise how important friendship is when we suddenly need more connection, company or support - and discover we haven't done our homework. So what is such homework? That's the intention behind "Friendcraft - Friendship Not Left To Chance", a social skills workshop exploring what it takes to turn connections into friendships, and keep those friendships alive when life gets overwhelming. Through playful challenges, social experiments and scenarios, you'll explore your own friendship needs, discover what helps friendships grow, and experiment with ways to create more opportunities for meaningful connection. **WHO IS IT FOR?** * Professionals who want to build genuine friendships within their professional networks * Young adults navigating what friendship means in 2026 * Travellers who are constantly entering and leaving new social circles * Leaders who want to strengthen their collaborators and stakeholder relationships * Anyone who is surrounded by lots of people around them, but not enough people who truly feel close to **WHAT OUTCOMES CAN YOU EXPECT FROM ATTENDING?** \- make new friends with like\-minded people who are after similar outcomes \- discover how your personality and quirks can become social assets \- deepen your existing friendships \- create reminder structures for staying connected in the long run \- become proficient at navigating difficult conversations between friends \- find ways to maximize joy when hanging out with others You don't need to be shy. You don't need to be particularly social. You just need to want friendship to be a higher priority. Friendship used to happen by chance. Perhaps it never did. \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\* 🎟️ To attend, please register and purchase tickets at: [https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1650808](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1650808) Ticket includes drinks, snacks and a vegetarian meal. \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\* **ABOUT** ***Utopia Rising*** delivers unconventional social experiences for self-improvement seekers looking to broaden their network or simply be inspired by life again. It’s a party reimagined - alcohol-free, featuring healthy plant-based food. [www.utopiarising.com.au](https://www.utopiarising.com.au)

2 attendees

Sydney Singles Relational Lab — Facilitated Connection Experience

Wed, Oct 21, 9:00 AM

From Singles Events in South Africa | Conscious Connections

From Ikigai Inner Circle Sydney by Morgaia ❤️

# Tired of dating apps culture and surface-level? This is different. And people often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, warm, honest, and real again. Free to RSVP, 👉 $59 to confirm your spot [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join) Relational Labs is a guided connection experience for singles who want more honest, playful, emotionally intelligent interaction — without performance, pressure, or endless small talk. This is not speed dating. Not networking. Not “pitch yourself to strangers.” It’s a facilitated relational container rooted in psychology, emotional intelligence, attachment work, social dynamics, nervous system awareness, and real-world human connection — made practical enough that you can actually live it instead of reading another 50 books about it. ## What happens • A 2-hour guided online relational experience • Real-time connection exercises designed to create authentic interaction • A format that adapts in real time to whoever is present • Optional participant-led in-person continuation afterward • WhatsApp connection thread after the session ## This may be for you if: • You’re tired of shallow or repetitive social spaces • You want deeper connection without forced intimacy • You enjoy personal growth, psychology, communication, or relational work • You’re open to meeting people in a more intentional way ## Important This experience runs with whoever is present and takes its own shape each time. Sometimes expansive. Sometimes intimate. Both are the real thing.

7 attendees

Passion to Purpose: Learn to Host Small Events and Test Your Business Idea

Sun, Oct 18, 12:30 AM

From Sydney Design Thinking

**A 4 Week Program for Women Ready to Share Their Ideas with Confidence!** Have you ever thought: * I'd love to run my own workshop. * I'd like to see if people are interested in my idea. * I enjoy helping others, but don't know where to begin. * I'd love to build a community around something I'm passionate about. If that sounds like you, we created this four-week program for you. Instead of spending months planning, you'll learn how to test your idea by hosting a small, welcoming experience where you can learn from real conversations and genuine feedback. Whether your interest is wellness, creativity, business, personal interests, food, gardening, fitness, education or another topic you enjoy, hosting can be a practical way to explore your idea while building confidence and connecting with others. **What You'll Learn** * Week 1 — Discover Your Passion and Purpose Explore what genuinely interests you, who you enjoy helping and how your interests could become a simple community experience. * Week 2 — Design Your First Hosted Experience Learn how to turn your idea into a simple event that people would enjoy attending. * Week 3 — Build Confidence as a Host Hosting is a skill that improves with practice. We'll share practical ideas that have worked well through Morgaia's own community experiences. * Week 4 — Test, Reflect and Grow Bring everything together by planning your own small hosted experience. **Who This Program Is For** This program is ideal for women who: * have an idea they'd like to explore * enjoy bringing people together * want to build confidence speaking with groups * would like to develop leadership and communication skills * are considering creating future workshops, events or community experiences * want to learn in a friendly and supportive environment No previous hosting experience is required. **What You'll Receive** * Four interactive group sessions * Practical worksheets and planning templates * Opportunities to learn alongside other women * A supportive community where questions are encouraged * Practical ideas you can apply at your own pace **What to bring** * A notebook/journal + pen * An open mind **Contribution**: $5 **Meeting point** The Sorrel Cafe & Kitchen https://share.google/UdizTCl7qcKVNrbUG **Check out our Sister Meetups** Glow Up and Go Sydney - Yoga and Mind-Body Movement [https://www.meetup.com/glowupandgosydney](https://www.meetup.com/glowupandgosydney) Sydney Eats Walk Social Life [https://www.meetup.com/sydneyeatswalksociallife](https://www.meetup.com/sydneyeatswalksociallife) This event is brought to you by **Morgaia**, a welcoming community for women 40+ who want to build healthy habits, enjoy gentle movement and connect with like-minded women. Learn more at [www.morgaia.com](http://www.morgaia.com/). **About Morgaia** Morgaia encourages women to keep growing, learning and building confidence through community experiences. This program shares practical ideas, personal experiences and lessons learned from hosting community events over time. Every participant is encouraged to adapt what they learn to suit their own goals, interests and circumstances. Whether you choose to host one event or continue developing your ideas beyond the program, you'll leave with more confidence, practical knowledge and a clearer understanding of your next steps. Come along, meet like-minded women, and discover how hosting can be a practical way to explore your ideas, grow your confidence, and create meaningful community connections. **Important Information** This event is an educational community program that shares practical experiences, ideas and general information. It is not business, legal, financial, medical or psychological advice. Individual experiences and outcomes will differ, and participants are encouraged to seek professional advice where appropriate for their personal circumstances.

4 attendees

SydDT #131: Lead Change That Matters with Ben Pecotich

Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 AM

From Workplace Ninja User Group Australia

Join us for the launch of my Ben Pecotich's new book Lead Change That Matters: Design the Conditions for Momentum! Your ticket includes all the usual SydDT goodness… plus a set of limited-edition Lead Change That Matters cards that we’ll use on the night to catalyse conversation and help you choose your own journey. You’ll also get a special launch discount on Ben's new book. 300+ people shared their experiences, goals, frustrations, and hopes through the research behind the book – including so many of you from the SydDT community. Lead Change That Matters is a call to action. It says the work matters, the people involved matter, and what we choose to do next matters. This session is for you if you’re: * Leading change you’re accountable for but can’t really control * Navigating complexity with increasing ambiguity and uncertainty * Caring for everyone’s wellbeing but dodging your own burnout * Firefighting the tactical when you want to lead the strategic change that matters At the heart of the book is a tension that ran through the research. Leaders are expected to juggle more as the work becomes faster, more complex, and more scrutinised… but the conditions around them haven’t kept pace with what’s being demanded. We want people to collaborate, adapt, take the initiative, and deliver meaningful results. What are we doing to make that possible? The premise is that leading change well is about designing the conditions for people to do meaningful work together – bringing purpose and performance together to build momentum and deliver results that matter. We’ll explore these themes together… with a focus on how we design the conditions for momentum, so we can lead change that matters. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design thinking community. New members are welcome! **SPEAKER** **[Ben Pecotich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpecotich/)** **Design & Innovation Director/Founder, [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com). Author of Lead Change That Matters: Design the Conditions for Momentum** Ben's a designer, adviser, and founder of Dynamic4. He works alongside leaders and their teams on their most complex challenges across strategy, design, and tech. For 30+ years, Ben's led, designed, and delivered strategic change in financial services in Australia, NZ, Asia, the UK, and Europe – and co-founded 20+ startups and social enterprises across health and fitness, fintech, events, and community building. He founded Dynamic4 in 2001. Ben takes a human-centred design and living systems approach to helping clients design, build, and launch ideas that customers and teams love, make money, and do great things for people and our planet while increasing wellbeing. Everything he does is about accelerating the transition to more regenerative ways of living and doing business, creating the conditions for people and communities to be happier and live on a healthier planet. Ben's the author of Solve Problems That Matter and his new book Lead Change That Matters: Design the Conditions for Momentum is launching now. He's also the co-founder of Sydney Design Thinking. **EVENT SPONSORS** This event is brought to you by [Thoughtworks](https://www.thoughtworks.com/), [Shapeshifters](https://www.shapeshifterscreative.com.au/), and [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com/). We take photos and record our events for documentation and promo purposes. Just let us know if you prefer not to be featured.

25 attendees

Workplace Ninja Australia - Sydney

Sun, Oct 11, 10:00 PM

From Instructional Design & eLearning Meetup

Join us on Monday, October 12th, 2026, for Workplace Ninja User Group Australia in Sydney. As a standout conference on endpoint management, Workplace Ninja provides the stage for workplace management and security professionals to share insights on their journey towards modern management and cloud native. Agenda: 09:00 - 09:15 - Welcome with **Jose Schenardie** 09:15-10:05 - **Microsoft focused group - Topic on demand** \- Steven Hosking 09:15-10:05 - **Ask Intune and Entra in plain English: Microsoft Graph that doesn’t hallucinate** \- Aresh Sarkari 10:05-10:30 - Short break 10:30-11:20 - **RTT Is Lying To You - Reading AVD and Windows 365 Telemetry Properly** \- Jon Hatchuel 10:30-11:20 - **Tuning your Windows boot time** \- Steven Hosking 11:20-11:40 - Sponsored Session 11:40-12:30 - Lunch break 12:30-13:20 - **From Cloud PC’s to Agentic Work: The evolution of Windows 365** \- Pratima Singh 13:20-13:35 - Short break 13:35-14:25 - **Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Managed Identity and Zero Trust Assessment tool** \- Fred Lahoud 14:25-14:40 - Short break 14:40-15:30 - **Do you know what your Security Tools are doing at Boot?** \- Jeff Alexander 15:30-15:45 - Short break 15:45-17:00 - **AMA with Speakers** 17:00-18:00 - **Networking and Refreshments** We look forward to seeing you there.

11 attendees

How I AI: Show & Tell

Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 AM

From Global Startups Club Sydney

Curious about how others are using AI in their learning and design work and to build performance in their roles & companies? Come along for an evening of practical examples, shared experiments and conversation. Four fantastic speakers will show how they’re using AI, sharing ideas and insights you can take back to your own practice. You'll see practical examples, and have time for Q&A after each speaker. Whether you’re already experimenting or wondering where to start, join fellow L&D professionals to explore what’s possible, ask questions and swap experiences. **Meet the speakers** * **[Samantha Ferguson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjferg/)** — A passionate learning leader (who's a designer at heart) with experience across a wide range of roles and industries in learning. sharing insights on how AI is being used to design quality learning for a range of clients. * **[Shawna Murray](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawna-murray-02638283/)** — A forward-thinking Learning & Leadership leader, sharing how she's putting AI into practice meaningfully, to build organisational capability. * **[Travers Owers](https://www.linkedin.com/in/traversowers/)** — A leader in what's possible in learning technology, data & reporting sharing how AI can completely change and improve the way you work. * **[Stanley Yip](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleyyip/)** —Is the Manager Learning Innovation & Workforce Programs at the Independent Schools NSW, a not-for-profit member organisation. His current role includes designing and delivering teacher professional learning, innovations such as AI, and teacher workforce strategy. His background is in teaching, learning design, and multimedia. He is currently part-way through a PhD on metacognition, the brain, and AI showing how has AI changed our role as learning designers? Stanley will be sharing how AI is used in his team of learning designers and their toolset, skillset, and mindset. There’ll also be time to catch up with familiar faces and meet others in the learning community before & after the talk. We'll also likely head to a local pub to continue the conversation post 7pm. **Agenda** 5pm - 530pm: Register, mingle, have a snack 530pm - 630pm: Hear from our speakers 630pm - 7pm: Mingle, share ideas 7pm onwards: Wander to a nearby pub to keep the ideas flowing. **When and where** Wednesday 14 October 2026 5:00pm–7:00pm Kindly hosted by our friends at **Hays** Level 14, Chifley Tower 2 Chifley Square, Sydney CBD **Tickets and RSVP** Tickets are **$10 per person**, so we can have some light refreshments (and ensure we're not hangry!) We look forward to seeing you there!

38 attendees

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GLOBAL STARTUPS CLUB l STARTUP NETWORKING SYDNEY 2026

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