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Experlogix CPQ UG. Making the most of Experlogix CPQ

Looking to maximum your organisations investment in CPQ with Dynamics 365 Sales, Business Central, Finance & Operations, Netsuite or Salesforce. This is a forum to share idea's on making the most of your Experlogix software.

Stoics in the park: Centennial Park Sydney

Unlike other philosophies, Stoicism was named after a place not a person, making it accessible to ALL people. In ancient greco-roman times people would meet at the Stoa, where they would discuss Stoic Philosophy. We can meet in the park just as the stoic sages 1000s of years ago. Join us to read through and discuss Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Google books has a FREE PDF you can download. No need to do any homework, we will read together and discuss. Am looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Event fee (optional) is $2, this goes to admin costs of running the group, please consider I am from Wollongong and wanted to keep this group when original organiser stepped down. I have significant travel expenses and am generally organising creative events that take resources. A gratuity would be a wonderful way to make me feel appreciated. Pay on the day, payID 0416147804, PayPal: paypal.me/jonnikaren or private message for direct deposit details. In lieu of event fee, you can buy me a coffee :)

Pepperstone Crypto x Blockchain Sydney — RSVP to claim Bitcoin Airdrop

**🌐 ABOUT THE EVENT** ​Join us for a community night with Pepperstone Crypto, the team behind Australia's most transparent crypto exchange. Bitcoin airdrop for every attendee, merch giveaway, and free drinks on the night. No pitch, just the goods. ​ Chris Weston and Evan Lowden, will also cover technical and macro setups worth watching right now, then open the floor for a live AMA. Bring your questions! ​This event includes affiliated groups DeFi Sydney & Stellar Sydney. 📌 [REGISTER HERE ON LUMA](https://luma.com/dmhos4yj) — spots are limited. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · **🌐 ABOUT PEPPERSTONE CRYPTO** ​Pepperstone Crypto is an AUSTRAC registered crypto exchange developed by Pepperstone Group, one of Australia's most established online brokerages with 16 years in the market. ​ Built for traders who want transparency, the platform offers AUD pairs, 100+ tokens, and a flat 0.1% commission on all spot trades, no hidden markup, no buried costs. Right now, they've gone further and dropped fees to zero. ​Find out more about Pepperstone Crypto at [pcrypto.com](https://pcrypto.com/) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · **🌐 SPEAKERS** **[Chris Weston](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-weston-1a986833/)** \| Head of Research\, Pepperstone ​Most traders watch prices. Few understand the flows that move markets. Chris Weston has spent more than two decades analysing market structure and the capital flows that drive both tradfi markets and crypto. As Head of Research at Pepperstone, he draws on over 24 years of institutional market experience gained at Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley. Chris focuses on cutting through the noise to identify what is really driving price action, positioning and risk sentiment, delivering the type of market insight typically reserved for institutional trading floors. He is a regular commentator across global financial media, including Bloomberg, Sky News Business and Channel News Asia. **[Evan Lowden](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lowden-6b4869387/)** \| Head of Business Development\, Pepperstone Crypto Most people in crypto talk about DeFi. Evan Lowden has spent years inside it, supporting projects that collectively raised over $1 billion in capital before most Australians knew what a wallet was. Now he's Head of Business Development at Pepperstone Crypto, leading institutional growth across partnerships, OTC and API trading in Australia. He also built and exited a direct-to-consumer brand with a global community of over 2 million followers, so he understands both sides of what it takes to scale. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · **🌐 AGENDA** 5:30pm - Doors open. Casual drinks and networking to kick things off. (Bar opens at 6.00pm.) 6:30pm - Live AMA with the Pepperstone Crypto team (\~30 mins). Bring your questions. After AMA - Bitcoin airdrop for all attendees, merch giveaway, and the Pepperstone team on hand to help you set up your account on the spot. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · **🌐 ON THE NIGHT - FOR EVERY ATTENDEE** ★ Bitcoin airdrop ★ Pepperstone merch giveaway ★ Live account setup support from the Pepperstone team ★ Complimentary food and drinks courtesy of Pepperstone Join our Discord or Telegram before the event for additional member exclusives including 0 fee trading access. ★ [Blockchain Sydney Discord](https://discord.com/invite/gwsuZn3heM) ★ [Blockchain Sydney Telegram](https://t.me/blockchainsydevents) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · **🌐 EVENT DETAILS** Private, invite-only event. Capacity is limited. [REGISTER HERE ON LUMA](https://luma.com/dmhos4yj) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · **🌐 BLOCKCHAIN SYDNEY** ★ Website: [blockchainsydney.org](https://blockchainsydney.org/) ★ Telegram Announcements: [t.me/blockchainsydevents](https://t.me/blockchainsydevents) ★ Discord: [discord.com/invite/gwsuZn3heM](https://discord.com/invite/gwsuZn3heM) ★ Telegram Chat: [t.me/blockchainsyd](https://t.me/blockchainsyd) ★ Linktree: [linktr.ee/BlockchainSydney](https://linktr.ee/BlockchainSydney) **🌐 SISTER GROUPS** ★ DeFi Sydney: [meetup.com/DeFi-Sydney](https://www.meetup.com/DeFi-Sydney) ★ Stellar Sydney: [meetup.com/Stellar-Sydney](https://www.meetup.com/Stellar-Sydney) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · **🌐 DISCLAIMER** By joining this event group you agree that you have read and understand the below statements: This meetup group does not provide any liability or insurance for the protection of individuals who may participate in any of the events planned by the Organiser, Co-Organiser, Assistant Organiser or Event Hosts. We are not a financial advisor; please do your own due diligence to learn about all the risks and rewards of crypto related currencies.

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Parapsychology Dialogues - Welcome Reception

**The Parapsychology Dialogues** is the premier annual convention in parapsychology held in a different city of the world every year. And this year, it's in Sydney - first time ever in Australia! **This landmark event** has a Welcome Reception (Thurs evening) followed by 3 days (Fri-Sun) of presentations, research briefs, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with 30+ academics, scientists, clinicians, and educators from all over the world. Plus there is a Gala Banquet event on the Saturday evening. **This is a paid conference**, and it is split into separate events in Meetup because you may choose to go to one or two days or the whole conference. The details of speakers and topics will be shown on each event post. More info and tickets available here: [Conference Tickets](https://parapsychological.org/etn/parapsychology-dialogues-2026/) **A bunch of us from Melbourne are already going**, and if you RSVP on this series of Meetup events, we'll be in contact to add you to the Whatsapp group, so we can mutually coordinate and support the trip. ===================================================== **WELCOME RECEPTION / Pool party** **Thursday, 13 August - 7.00pm to 10.00pm** Attendees will be welcomed to the event and have a chance to mingle with other participants

Data Centers, Technofeudalism & The Rise of the Surveillance State

**"Amazon is not a market; it's a fiefdom."** — Yanis Varoufakis **"AI is now infrastructure, just like electricity."** — Jensen Huang Massive data centers are spreading across the globe, consuming enormous amounts of energy while storing the information of billions. Who owns them?, who profits from them? and who benefits? Are they the infrastructure of progress or the foundations of a new **"Technofeudal"** order where privacy is extinct and surveillance is everywhere? **Join the discussion on our community** Discord [https://discord.gg/QSwa3PMzHy](https://discord.gg/QSwa3PMzHy)

July Meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club

Come along to our **July meetup for the Sydney Nature Journal Club**. National Tree Day is 26 July. We will explore this theme in the Botanical Gardens. This is a chance to connect, spend some time in nature and journal together. I will offer some guidance to start. After we can share journal pages and ideas. **What to bring:** Bring along sketchbooks/paper and your favourite drawing materials (pens, pencils, watercolour, acrylic, anything you have). I will have extra materials on the day if you want to explore other mediums. \*\*Where:\*\* Botanical Gardens **Cost:** Suggested donation is $10 annual fee, $5 casual fee. (This helps cover Meetup fees). DISCLAIMER.
Please note that Katy as volunteer organiser of activities for Sydney Nature Journal Club is NOT responsible for the health or safety of members (or their guests) and therefore will not accept any liability for accidents or injuries or losses that may occur during Meetup events at any location. By attending a Sydney Nature Journal Club event members acknowledge that you accept ALL of the above. I look forward to seeing you there.

BEST $25 CHOCOLATE TOUR - Get $25 worth of Chocolates so REALLY it's a FREE TOUR

**Limited-Time-Offer:** Indulge in Our Scrumptious Chocolate Tour for just $25! - IT IS the BEST $25 CHOCOLATE TOUR (Previously $35) because you taste or take home $25 worth of Chocolates, so **REALLY it's like a FREE TOUR!** Prepay Now! **Discover Sydney's Only Chocolate Tasting Tour**: 7 delicious stops, 15 indulgent tastings, and heaps of free treats! Yes, it's real - plus, take home plenty of goodies. **Exclusive Extras!:** Just arrived, Swan Valley Chocolates! - Exquisite Melba Chocolates - Charley's Chocolate Factory & Yarra Valley's Chocolate Mill, best Belgian flavours. **Explore Sydney's** finest chocolate shops on an unforgettable day out, featuring smooth, flowing chocolate tastings from around the world. **What's Included:** 1\. A ***unique guided tour***—there’s nothing like this in Sydney! 2\. Chocolate tastings at 7 top chocolate shops\, featuring ***Belgian, Greek, Australian, German, French, Swiss, Italian***, and artisan chocolates. 3. ***Exclusive chocolates*** unique to Australia at brand-new venues 4\. Take home or taste over $25 worth of chocolates—***plus extra freebies!*** Yummy!! 5\. Discover the ***rich history*** behind each type of chocolate—learn about its origins, how it’s made, and the story of Australian chocolate. 6\. Visit a ***stunning, newly opened chocolate shop***—a sweet surprise awaits. 7. ***Perfect for special occasions:*** birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, team-building events, or just because! Treat yourself and your loved ones to Sydney’s sweetest adventure. 8\. Savour more chocolate than $25 could ever buy\, ***thanks to our exclusive partnerships*.** **START TIME:** 1pm sharp! Please be 10 minutes early, meet others. 15 people limit. **MEETING POINT:** Outside Haigh's Chocolate Shop Entrance - QVB Town Hall End. **RAIN or SHINE:** Tour is never cancelled, we are mostly inside. **PRICE PRE PAY:** $25 **PAYMENT OPTION 1:** Account Name: events 4 singles. BSB: 112879 - Account Number: 499253356 **PAYMENT OPTION 2:** PAY ID to George Palasty 0435801602 **CONTACT:** George on 0435 801 602 call or text.

Inner West Writers Group - Write Club

Sat 1 August is an in-person event at the Library, starting at 10am. This group started in January 2020 in a beautiful private room granted by Marrickville Library. We have continued to meet in person fortnightly at the Library, with alternate weeks via Zoom. To keep up to date - sign up and receive our messages! The group is flourishing! You will need to RSVP each week for the following Saturday so we can organise the right number of Zoom rooms and Library space to ensure good quality feedback. RSVP's will receive the link. The intention is to give a supportive environment to get traction on your writing project, gain useful feedback, and exchange writing and publishing information with each other. Please note that if you are attending for the first time - you are welcome to observe and listen to how we work. Your turn to read and be critiqued will be invited in the second session. So come along, bring up to 1500 words of your latest writing - fiction writers of all types, memoirists, biographers, graphic novelists, bloggists, poets - all writers welcome. You will have up to eight minutes to read out your work, an equal time of constructive critique and feedback from the rest of the group. If you want a tribe of fellow writers to be with you as you finish your writing project, build your author profile, want to get inspired by other writers, or want to just listen and give constructive feedback (we all need beta readers), you are very welcome. This is a free event, but membership is essential in wider to attend. Many thanks to Marrickville Library! For more information, contact Maria, mariaissaris@icloud.com, or Jamie Ramjan (jamie.ramjan@gmail.com) or Sunnie Mosphilis via DM.

AI Special Event Crossover

Are you holding back on exploring AI as you’ve heard it’s going to change the way we work with the Web? Have you seen vibe coders and don’t quite get the attraction? Or have you tried AI and want to home your approach? Or help other developers learn from your journey? This month the team behind Cursor Sydney will takeover SydJS and give you another way to consider AI. Josh Crowley who’s a long time friend of SydJS and a Cursor Regional Ambassador will show us how he uses AI to collect, combine, and collaborate on ideas. He’ll show us using real examples how AI can make things faster, but also allow you to slow down and get the outcome you need

Anonymous Readings

Please buy your ticket on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/anonymous-readings-tickets-1993093716960?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAS2XsNwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp7HOl0p7-jgjlZ8ckm0gzXQwGNm8p_EQevoiX_D--hRvDlKL5TEj8SHFknjU_aem_fhnWiCtbQqgxKD0Xw1qStQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3 The heart of this event is creating a space for writing that feels a little too vulnerable, strange, personal, or unconventional for a typical open mic. Bring a poem, journal entry, story, lyrics, letter, or any piece of writing you’d like to share. It might be something you’ve always wanted to read aloud or share but never quite found the right space for. Maybe it’s deeply personal. Maybe it’s dark, funny, messy, intense, embarrassing, provocative, or unfinished. Whatever it is, this is a space where the focus is on honesty and expression. When you arrive, you’ll place your writing into a hat anonymously. Everyone will then draw a piece at random and read someone else’s work aloud. Your words get to be heard without the pressure of standing up and claiming them as your own. This is a participant-focused event. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring a piece of writing and take part in the anonymous readings. The idea is that we’re all readers, writers, and supporters of one another. As the community grows, we may open future events to spectators, but for now I’d love everyone to participate.