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LTP Events: Perfect vs Possible: How Real Product Decisions Get Made
Wed, Feb 25, 6:30 AM**Perfect vs Possible: How Real Product Decisions Get Made** A fireside chat with Dovetail CEO Benjamin Humphrey, hosted by Brainmates CEO Adrienne Tan LTP Events is back — this time with an evening designed for thoughtful discussion, honest reflections, and meaningful connections within Sydney’s product community. At the heart of the night is an **insightful fireside chat** between Benjamin Humphrey (CEO, Dovetail) and Adrienne Tan (CEO, Brainmates), exploring the tension every product leader knows well: *perfect vs possible*. Expect real stories, practical wisdom, and candid perspectives on how product decisions actually get made — not the textbook version, but the human one. Surrounding the conversation is what LTP does best: a relaxed, no-pressure space to connect with fellow product folks who understand the realities of the work. Just good people, shared experiences, and conversations that continue long after the chat ends. **Evening timeline** * **5.30 – 6.00pm:** Arrive, grab a drink, and start networking * **6.00 – 6.30pm:** Fireside chat * **6.30 – 7.30pm:** Networking, conversation, and connection We’ll have light food and drinks covered — all we ask is that you bring your curiosity and positive vibes. **Plus!** Everyone who attends goes into the draw to win **2 free tickets to LTP 2026**. Simply show up, connect, and you could be heading to Australia’s best product conference next year. How good is that? We’re excited to be hosting this edition with our friends at **Dovetail**, creating a welcoming, light-hearted environment to unwind, meet new people, and strengthen our local product community. Click **‘Attend’** if you’re keen so we can plan for you — and don’t stress, late cancellations are okay. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Sydney
Sat, Feb 21, 8:00 AM🌏Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏 The Most Welcoming Community for **Asian Backgrounds**! "The perfect Saturday night to meet new friends in a warm, relaxed atmosphere" ✨ **1,000+ Members** have joined across Australia ✨ **Free Entry** ✨ Relaxed & Friendly (Not a loud party, perfect for conversation) **Why Join Us?** * **First-timers welcome:** About 70% of people are new every time! * **Easy to join alone:** Most people arrive by themselves and leave with new friends. * **Language friendly:** Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese & English OK 🧋 📍 **WHEN & WHERE** 🗓 Every 2 weeks on Saturday 🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm 📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) Located in the heart of historic Sydney! 🚶♂️ Super Easy Access: - 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station * 8 min walk from Wynyard Station * Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks! 💰 Cost: FREE 👉 **HOW TO JOIN** Please click "Join" on Meetup OR "Going" on Facebook. Follow & DM us on Instagram: @_lounge_asia ⚠️HOUSE RULES & SAFETY POLICY To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, Lounge Asia has a **ZERO TOLERANCE** policy for the following behaviors: * **🚫 No Solicitation:** Any form of business recruitment, MLM, religious proselytizing, or poaching is **STRICTLY PROHIBITED**. * **🚫 No Harassment:** Unwanted "pick-up" activities, persistent pestering, or making others feel uncomfortable will not be tolerated. * **Action:** Any attendee reported for misconduct will be removed from the event immediately and banned from future events without warning. * **Report:** If you feel uncomfortable or see suspicious behavi ⚠️ **IMPORTANT** Photo ID Required: Passport or Driver’s License only (Student IDs NOT accepted). 18+ only: The venue is a licensed bar, and ID checks are required under NSW law. 🎁 **BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP)** We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties. 👉[ \[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 Your Host:** 🎤 **Chris** – Your friendly Sydney host, ready to welcome you! Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏 アジア系コミュニティ＆文化好きのための、シドニーで一番フレンドリーな交流会！ "温かくリラックスした雰囲気で、最高の土曜日を新しい友人と過ごそう" ✨ **累計1,000人**以上が参加！ ✨ **入場無料** ✨ 落ち着いた雰囲気（会話を楽しめる空間です） **【参加のメリット】** * **初参加大歓迎：** 毎回約70%が初めての方なので、すぐ馴染めます！ * **一人参加でも安心：** ほとんどの方が一人で来場し、新しい友人を作って帰ります。 * **多言語OK：** 日本語、中国語、韓国語、台湾語、英語で交流できます 🧋 📍 **日時と場所** 🗓 2週間ごとの土曜日開催 🕕 18:00 – 22:00 📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) 🚶♂️ アクセス抜群： * Circular Quay駅から徒歩5分 * Wynyard駅から徒歩8分 💰 参加費：無料 👉 **参加方法** Meetupで "Join" または Facebookで "Going" のどちらかをクリックしてください。 Instagramをフォロー＆DM：@_lounge_asia ⚠️【禁止事項】勧誘・営業活動(MLM等)、ナンパ、迷惑行為は一切禁止です。違反者は即刻退場となります。不審な行為はすぐに主催者(Chris / Kev)までお知らせください。 ⚠️ **注意事項** 写真付き身分証が必須：パスポートまたは運転免許証のみ（学生証は不可）。 18歳以上限定：NSW州法に基づき、会場入り口でIDチェックがあります。 🎁 **VIPメンバー募集中** コミュニティ専用アプリを開発中！先行アクセスや特別パーティーの招待を受け取るには、VIPリストに登録してください。 👉 [VIP登録はこちら](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) 👥 ホスト紹介 🎤 Chris – シドニーホストのクリスが、皆さんを温かく迎えます！ Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏 專為亞洲背景及喜愛亞洲文化的朋友打造，雪梨最溫馨的交流聚會！ "在溫暖放鬆的氛圍中，與新朋友一起開啟美好的週六夜晚" ✨ 澳洲已有超過 **1,000名**成員 加入 ✨ **免費入場** ✨ 輕鬆友善（非常適合聊天交流） **【為什麼要加入我們？】** * **歡迎新人：** 每次約有70%是新朋友，完全不用擔心！ * **一個人來也OK：** 大多數人都是獨自前往，並帶著新友誼離開。 * **語言無障礙：** 日語、中文、韓語、台語及英語皆可通 🧋 📍 **時間與地點** 🗓 每兩週一次（週六） 🕕 18:00 – 22:00 📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) 🚶♂️ 交通極便利： * 步行5分鐘即達 Circular Quay 站 * 步行8分鐘即達 Wynyard 站 💰 費用：免費 👉 **如何參加** 請在 Meetup 點選 "Join" 或在 Facebook 點選 "Going"（擇一即可）。 並追蹤我們的 Instagram 並傳送訊息：@_lounge_asia ⚠️【嚴禁推銷與騷擾】 禁止任何商業/傳直銷(MLM)招攬及搭訕騷擾行為。違者將被立即請離。如有問題請即時告知主辦人(Chris / Kev)。 ⚠️ 重要事項 必須攜帶附照片的身分證件：僅限護照或駕照（不接受學生證）。 年滿18歲：根據NSW法令，進入酒吧需進行證件核對。 🎁 成為創始VIP成員 我們正在開發官方專屬App！立即加入VIP名單，獲得優先下載權及未來特別派對的邀請。 👉 [點此加入VIP名單](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) 👥 主辦人 🎤 Chris – 我們親切的雪梨主辦人 Chris，期待見到大家！ Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏 아시아인들과 아시아 문화를 사랑하는 이들을 위한 시드니 최고의 커뮤니티! "따뜻하고 편안한 분위기에서 새로운 친구들과 함께 즐거운 토요일 밤을 보내세요" ✨ **누적 1,000명** 이상의 멤버가 함께했습니다 ✨ **입장료 무료** ✨ 편안하고 친근한 분위기 (대화를 즐기기에 완벽한 공간) **【참여해야 하는 이유】** * **첫 참가자 환영:** 매회 참가자의 약 70%가 새로운 분들입니다! * **혼자 와도 괜찮아요:** 대부분 혼자 오셔서 새로운 친구를 사귀어 갑니다. * **다양한 언어 지원:** 일본어, 중국어, 한국어, 대만어 및 영어 가능 🧋 📍 일시 및 장소 🗓 격주 토요일 🕕 오후 6:00 – 10:00 📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) 🚶♂️ 최고의 접근성: * Circular Quay 역 도보 5분 * Wynyard 역 도보 8분 💰 비용: 무료 👉 **참여 방법** Meetup에서 "Join" 또는 Facebook에서 "Going" 중 하나를 클릭해 주세요. 그 다음, Instagram 팔로우 후 DM: @_lounge_asia ⚠️【영업 및 헌팅 금지】 비즈니스/다단계(MLM) 권유 및 불쾌한 헌팅 행위를 엄격히 금지합니다. 위반 시 즉시 퇴장 조치됩니다. 문제 발생 시 호스트(Chris / Kev)에게 알려주세요. ⚠️ 중요 사항 사진이 부착된 신분증 필수：여권 또는 운전면허증만 가능 (학생증 불가). 18세 이상 입장 가능：NSW 법에 따라 신분증 확인이 진행됩니다. 🎁 창립 VIP 멤버 모집 우리 커뮤니티만을 위한 공식 앱을 개발 중입니다! VIP 리스트에 등록하고 우선 액세스 권한과 특별 파티 초대장을 받으세요. 👉 [VIP 리스트 등록하기](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) 👥 호스트 소개 🎤 Chris – 친절한 시드니 호스트 Chris가 여러분을 반갑게 맞이해 드립니다! Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏 专为亚洲背景及喜爱亚洲文化的朋友打造，悉尼最温馨的交流聚会！ "在温暖放松的氛围中，与新朋友一起开启美好的周六夜晚" ✨ 澳洲已有超过 **1,000名**成员 加入 ✨ **免费入场** ✨ 轻松友善（非常适合聊天交流） **【为什么要加入我们？】** * **欢迎新人：** 每次约有70%是新朋友，完全不用担心！ * **一个人来也OK：** 大多数人都是独自前往，并带着新友谊离开。 * **语言无障碍：** 日语、中文、韩语、台语及英语皆可通 🧋 📍 **时间与地点** 🗓 每两周一次（周六） 🕕 18:00 – 22:00 📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) 🚶♂️ 交通极便利： * 步行5分钟即达 Circular Quay 站 * 步行8分钟即达 Wynyard 站 💰 费用：免费 👉 **如何参加** 请在 Meetup 页面点选 "Join" 或在 Facebook 页面点选 "Going"（择一即可）。 然后关注我们的 Instagram 并发送消息：@_lounge_asia ⚠️ **重要事项** 必须携带附照片的身份证件：仅限护照或驾照（不接受学生证）。 年满18岁：根据NSW法令，进入酒吧需进行证件核对。 🎁 **成为创始VIP成员** 我们正在开发官方专属App！立即加入VIP名单，获得优先下载权及未来特别派对的邀请。 👉 [点此加入VIP名单](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) 👥 主办人 🎤 Chris – 我们的悉尼主办人 Chris，期待见到大家！ Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏 Cộng đồng thân thiện nhất dành cho người gốc Á và yêu văn hóa Á Đông tại Sydney! "Bắt đầu tối Thứ Bảy tuyệt vời với những người bạn mới trong không gian ấm cúng" ✨ Đã có hơn **1,000** thành viên tham gia tại Úc ✨ **Vào cửa MIỄN PHÍ** ✨ Thoải mái & Thân thiện (Không gian lý tưởng để trò chuyện) **【Tại sao bạn nên tham gia?】** * **Chào đón người mới:** Khoảng 70% người tham gia là người mới trong mỗi buổi! * **Dễ dàng tham gia một mình:** Hầu hết mọi người đi một mình và kết bạn mới ngay tại đây. * **Đa ngôn ngữ:** Tiếng Nhật, Trung, Hàn, Đài Loan & Tiếng Anh đều được hỗ trợ 🧋 📍 **THỜI GIAN & ĐỊA ĐIỂM** 🗓 Thứ Bảy cách tuần (2 tuần một lần) 🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm 📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) 🚶♂️ Tiện đường di chuyển: * 5 phút đi bộ từ Circular Quay Station * 8 phút đi bộ từ Wynyard Station 💰 Chi phí: MIỄN PHÍ 👉 **CÁCH THỨC THAM GIA** Vui lòng nhấn "Join" trên Meetup HOẶC "Going" trên Facebook. Sau đó Follow & DM cho chúng tôi trên Instagram: @_lounge_asia ⚠️【Cấm Quảng Cáo & Quấy Rối】 Nghiêm cấm bán hàng đa cấp (MLM) và các hành vi quấy rối/tán tỉnh. Người vi phạm sẽ bị mời ra khỏi sự kiện ngay lập tức. Hãy báo cho (Chris / Kev) nếu cần hỗ trợ. ⚠️ **LƯU Ý QUAN TRỌNG** Yêu cầu ID có ảnh：Chỉ chấp nhận Hộ chiếu hoặc Bằng lái xe (Không chấp nhận thẻ sinh viên). Chỉ dành cho người trên 18 tuổi：Kiểm tra ID là bắt buộc theo luật bang NSW. 🎁 **TRỞ THÀNH THÀNH VIÊN VIP** Chúng tôi đang xây dựng ứng dụng chính thức! Hãy tham gia danh sách VIP để được trải nghiệm sớm và nhận lời mời tham gia các bữa tiệc đặc biệt. 👉[ Đăng ký danh sách VIP tại đây](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) 👥 Người tổ chức 🎤 Chris – Người điều hành thân thiện tại Sydney, luôn sẵn sàng chào đón các bạn! Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏 Ang pinaka-friendly na community para sa Asian backgrounds sa Sydney! "Perpektong Saturday night para makakilala ng mga bagong kaibigan sa maaliwalas na atmosphere" ✨ Higit sa **1,000** Members na ang sumali sa Australia ✨ **Free Entry** ✨ Relaxed & Friendly (Perpekto para sa kwentuhan) **【Bakit dapat kang sumali?】** * **Welcome ang mga first-timers:** Halos 70% ng mga tao ay bago sa bawat event! * **Pwedeng-pwedeng pumunta mag-isa:** Karamihan ay mag-isang pumupunta at nagkakaroon ng mga bagong kaibigan. * **Language friendly:** Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese & English OK 🧋 📍 **KAILAN AT SAAN** 🗓 Tuwing Sabado (Kada dalawang linggo) 🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm 📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) 🚶♂️ Super Easy Access: * 5 min walk mula sa Circular Quay Station * 8 min walk mula sa Wynyard Station 💰 Cost: FREE 👉 **PAANO SUMALI** I-click ang "Join" sa Meetup O ang "Going" sa Facebook. Pagkatapos ay i-Follow at i-DM kami sa Instagram: @_lounge_asia ⚠️ **MAHALAGANG PAALALA** Photo ID Required：Passport o Driver’s License lang (Hindi tinatanggap ang Student ID). 18+ lamang：May ID check sa entrance ayon sa batas ng NSW. 🎁 **MAGING VIP FOUNDING MEMBER** Gumagawa kami ng official app para sa ating community! Sumali sa VIP list para sa early access at priority invites sa future parties. 👉 [Sumali sa VIP List dito](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) 👥 Ang iyong Host 🎤 Chris – Ang iyong friendly Sydney host na handang tumulong sa inyo!
Fishburners Female Founder Pitch Night
Thu, Feb 26, 7:00 AM**[THIS IS A PAID EVENT PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKET FROM HERE.](https://events.humanitix.com/female-founder-pitch-night/tickets)**[ ](https://events.humanitix.com/female-founder-pitch-night/tickets) ## **Fishburners Female Founder Pitch Night** ## This is how Fishburners is opening 2026. We’re opening the year by putting **female founders on stage**. Off the back of the launch of the latest iteration of The Ascent Project at the end of 2025, we’re excited to be shining light on the incredible work of the startups we’re looking to support On **February 26**, Fishburners is hosting the **Female Founder Pitch Night**, a deliberate opening statement for 2026 and a signal of where we’re putting our weight, our energy, and our platform. This night is about founders who are building. Founders who are raising. Founders who are ready to be seen, backed, and taken seriously. *** ## **What this event is** A female-only pitch night hosted by **Fishburners**, Australia’s largest startup community. Selected female founders will pitch their businesses in front of investors, operators, ecosystem leaders, and peers who are here to listen, engage, and support, not judge from the sidelines. Come and see real founders, real companies, and real opportunity. *** ## **Why this night matters** Fishburners has supported over **35,000 entrepreneurs**, helped startups raise **$1B+**, and hosted **15,800+ events** since 2011. As we step into 2026, we’re being explicit about our priorities. We are loudly, visibly, and at scale backing female founders. This pitch night sets the tone for the year ahead and leads directly into the next iteration of **The Ascent Project**, Australia’s largest coordinated effort to fund and empower female founders. The last Ascent cohort did far more than just participate. They achieved and then some. They raised capital. They won awards. They entered accelerators. They built real traction. This pitch night is the front door. *** ## **Who should be in the room** **Female founders** * Apply to pitch if you’re building a startup and ready to put it in front of the ecosystem. * Attend if you want to learn, connect, and see what’s possible when women back women. **Investors, operators, and ecosystem supporters** * Come to discover talent early. * Come to listen. * Come to back what matters. *** ## **What you get from attending** * Live pitches from female founders building ambitious companies * Direct exposure to founders ahead of the next Ascent Project cohort * Connection with Australia’s startup ecosystem in a focused, high-signal environment * A clear view of where Fishburners is taking its platform in 2026 *** ## **Event details** **Date:** February 26, 2026 **Time:** 6:00 – 9:00pm **Location:** The Collider, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney *** ## **What to do next** * **Female founders:** [Register and apply to pitch.](https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form) * **Supporters and investors:** Register and be in the room. * **Everyone:** Share this with a founder who should be on stage. This is not a side event. This is the opening statement. We’ll see you there.
GDG Sydney Meetup March 2026
Wed, Mar 4, 6:30 AMGDG Cloud Sydney is back for a meetup this March! Join us for an evening of exciting technical talks, community connections, and knowledge sharing. 📍 New venue for this event — please double-check the location before coming. Come Hire! The meetup allocates 10 minutes to people seeking technical jobs or with open roles at their company. If you’re hiring or job hunting, this is your chance to connect with the community. 👉 This meetup is in-person only. There are no plans to stream the event. Partners This meetup is organised in partnership with The Institute of International Studies (TIIS). The platform was conceived not only as a place for students to develop career-ready skills and competencies but also as a space where they could nurture attributes that would enrich their life experiences as engaged and contributing citizens. They have academic programs that are meticulously designed to align with the ever-evolving needs of various industries. TISS graduates emerge equipped with the essential tools and knowledge needed to confidently enter the workforce. Dented Code teaches coding skills that you need to become a full-stack developer and help you advance your career, pursue your dream job, or enjoy the freedom of life as a freelancer. – Learn more on their website. We will also give out two 1-year subscriptions from JetBrains to any of JetBrains' IDEs and two programmable event tickets in a raffle. Winners can choose from tools like IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, PyCharm, WebStorm, Rider, and more. Talks Talk 1: How to use Gemini to search and bag your first or next tech job In this era of AI and agents, to stay ahead of the competition in this difficult job market, you must leverage AI tools, even for your job search and interview preparation. While you should not use AI to cheat in the interview, you should use it to search for and find the right roles and to research the company, so you can better prepare yourself and increase your chances of getting the job offer. In this talk, you will learn how to use Gemini and other tools that use Gemini in the background to get a fair advantage when you search for your first or next tech job. You will also learn more about the hiring process and interview stages, and get useful tips to help your application move into the top 20% of applicants. In this demo-filled talk, you will pick up how to use Gemini deep research, guided learning, live share (for on-demand interview preparation), and Notebook LM to your advantage. Be smart: let AI (Gemini) do the hard work so you can get the desired outcome without outsourcing the thinking. What you’ll learn: Gemini Deep Research: How to use Gemini to sniff out the roles that actually fit your stack. The Power of NotebookLM: Organizing your interview prep and research about the company. Live Share: Using AI as a mock interviewer that actually gives helpful feedback. Guided Learning: learning something step by step in bite-sized pieces The Golden Rule: Let AI handle the heavy lifting and data crunching, but never outsource the actual thinking. About the speaker — Geshan Manandhar Geshan is a seasoned software engineer with over 17 years of software engineering experience. Currently, he serves as a technical lead at Safewill in Sydney, Australia. He is a language-agnostic software engineer who believes the value provided to the business is more important than the choice of language or framework. With a keen interest in REST architecture, microservices, agile software engineering, and serverless, he has spoken at tech conferences in the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and Australia. He is actively involved with the developer community and is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). He is a Docker Captain, too. Blogging since 2007, he has a well-maintained tech blog, where he shares his views and ideas. Talk 2: AI Engineering on Databricks: The Back to Front Databricks Intro AI and data engineering were the hottest jobs of 2025 — full of excitement, confusion, and more than a few failed projects. One thing is clear: the genie is out of the bottle, and the demand for solid data and AI engineering isn’t slowing down. So how do you ride this wave and actually build a career in it? In this session, we'll try to navigate that. About the speaker — Anoj Shrestha Anoj is a seasoned data professional with over five years of consulting experience in big data engineering and architecture, specialising in the Databricks platform. He’s passionate about helping organisations unlock the value of their data — from choosing the right strategy to executing with clarity and staying focused on what matters. Event Schedule 5:30pm - Event doors open 5:45pm - Introduction and hiring connect (5 mins for each group, every participant gets up to 1 min) 6:00pm - Talk 1: How to use Gemini to search and bag your first or next tech job — Geshan Manandhar 6:45pm - Talk 2: AI Engineering on Databricks: The Back to Front Databricks Intro — Anoj Shrestha 7:15pm - Raffle for 2 JetBrains IDE licenses and 2 programmable tickets 7:45pm - Event end Agenda --- Hosted By Shital Shrestha, Community Organiser Rohit Maharjan, Community Organiser Hi, I’m Rohit, a dedicated software engineer with 2 years of experience and a keen interest in transitioning to a DevOps role. I have a strong background in building digital solutions using PHP, JavaScript (React.js), and MySQL. My passion for cloud technologies and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) drives me to further develop my skills in DevOps. I am eager to leverage my development experience and cloud knowledge to contribute to a dynamic DevOps team. Sajan Shrestha, Community organiser Shasanka Acharya, Community Organiser Ryan Snowden, Community Organiser Katharine Russell, Software Engineer Gary Lou, Community organiser Kunal Ostwal, Luke Moody, Founder Russal Arya, Community organiser Roshan Ghale, Community organiser A passionate Software Engineer skilled in JavaScript, React, Node.js, as well as Salesforce Development. Currently I am working as a Software Engineer at Practifi. --- Partners Dented Code (https://dentedcode.com) At Dented Code, we have developed an innovative coding Bootcamp approach to empower candidates with cutting-edge technology and skills to thrive in the Australian multi-billion-dollar digital economy. In 2021, Dented Code began transferring its programming skills to students through BootCamp courses, in-school workshops, community upskilling initiatives, and online tutorials. Through Dented Code’s BootCamp, students get equipped with in-demand coding and web development skills. JetBrains (https://www.jetbrains.com) At JetBrains, code is our passion. Ever since we started, back in 2000, we have strived to make the strongest, most effective developer tools on earth. By automating routine checks and corrections, our tools speed up production, freeing developers to grow, discover and create. Our Mission We make professional software development a more productive and enjoyable experience. The Institute of International Students (https://www.tiis.edu.au) --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-sydney-presents-gdg-sydney-meetup-march-2026/.
Tabletop Tuesdays
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00 AMAre you ready for the next Tabletop Tuesday? Tabletop Tuesdays is back at Game Plus! Developing a board or card game? Or just like playing? Join us at Game Plus on the last Tuesday of the month for Tabletop Tuesdays! If you have a game you are developing then bring it along to playtest with others. If not then either turn up to do some playtesting, or play some other commercially available games. If you own a game you would like to play then bring it along. There should be a few options to try.
Navigating Difficult Conversations - A Repeatable Framework (Online) - CLOSED
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00 AM**Navigating Difficult Conversations - A Repeatable Framework (REGISTRATIONS CLOSED - New Dates TBA)** This professional development workshop supports HR professionals, People & Culture teams, business owners, managers and people leaders to strengthen how they approach difficult workplace conversations using a clear, repeatable framework. The workshop introduces a structured method for preparing, conducting and reflecting on difficult conversations at work. The framework can be applied across a wide range of workplace situations and refined over time as participants build experience and confidence. Rather than relying on instinct, personality or a single communication technique, the framework provides a consistent foundation that can be adapted to different people, roles and contexts. This reduces inconsistency and uncertainty while supporting effective communication and psychosocial safety in the workplace. Participants explore why similar workplace issues can result in very different outcomes depending on how conversations are approached. Through facilitated discussion and real-world examples, the workshop examines what has been shown to work in practice and where conversations can unintentionally escalate. During the workshop, participants apply the framework to a real difficult conversation they are preparing for, or reflect on a conversation that has already occurred. While the focus is on workplace situations, the framework is transferable and may also be applied to other high-stakes conversations where clarity, respect and accountability matter. The emphasis throughout is on building practical communication capability, equipping participants with an approach they can adapt to their own style and draw on when managing people or supporting others through challenging conversations. This approach is particularly valuable for HR resources and in workplaces without a dedicated HR function, where managers and business owners are often required to navigate difficult conversations alongside other responsibilities. **About the presenter:** This workshop is presented by Phyllis Peterson, a lawyer and accredited workplace mediator with over 25 years experience supporting people and organisations across Australia through difficult conversations, conflict escalation and psychosocial risk matters in diverse workplace settings. The session includes live Q&A. **Learning outcomes:** \- Understand the relationship between difficult conversations and change\, including how conversations form part of broader workplace change processes\. \- Identify when a conversation is a difficult conversation\, including recognising common challenges that arise in people management discussions\. \- Understand why preparation and strategy matter when approaching difficult workplace conversations\. \- Apply a repeatable\, step\-by\-step framework to prepare for difficult conversations in a structured and consistent way\. \- Approach difficult conversations with greater confidence and clarity\, supporting fairness\, consistency and appropriate documentation discipline\. \- Identify considerations relating to the pros and cons of having a difficult conversation\, including whether and when a conversation should occur\. \- Identify factors that can influence how a difficult conversation unfolds\, including context\, timing and roles\. \- Understand how triggers and escalation risks can affect workplace conversations\. \- Apply the repeatable framework to prepare for a real difficult workplace conversation\." **What you will take away:** \- A practical\, repeatable framework for difficult workplace conversations \- Greater awareness of triggers and escalation risks \- Clear guidance on how to prepare for difficult conversations \- Increased confidence when addressing sensitive issues \- Greater clarity about whether and when to have a difficult conversation **Who Should Attend:** This workshop is suitable for people who regularly need to navigate difficult workplace conversations, including: \- HR Managers and Senior HR Advisors \- People & Culture Leaders and HR Business Partners \- Business owners and SME leaders \- Managers and supervisors with people responsibility \- Team leaders and emerging leaders \- Workplace relations and employee relations practitioners \- WHS and psychosocial risk stakeholders In addition to HR, the workshop is designed for people who manage workplace issues as part of their role, including business owners and managers who are balancing HR responsibilities alongside their core work. No formal HR background is required. **CPD Information:** \- 2\.0 structured learning hours Suggested competency areas this workshop supports: \- Effective workplace communication and feedback \- Managing difficult conversations and conflict \- Coaching and supporting managers and people leaders \- Psychosocial safety awareness and risk reduction \- Structured approaches to people management conversations **Certificate:** Participants receive a Certificate of Completion upon attending the full workshop. The content is designed to support continuing professional development for HR and People & Culture practitioners, and may be used to record CPD hours with relevant professional associations, subject to individual requirements. Participants are responsible for confirming applicability to their own CPD obligations" **Earlybird price $180 plus GST (PROMO Code: MEETUP50 - $50 off) until 18 Feb 2026.** **To purchase your ticket navigate to:** [Your Mediation Workshops](https://yourmediation.com.au/workshops-ndc-everyone-215380-829801) **Visit us at: [www.yourmediation.com.au](https://yourmediation.com.au)** Got questions? Contact us at info@yourmediation.com.au or book a 15 minute Q&A **[here.](https://yourmediation.com.au/contact)** **What Happens After I purchase my ticket:** Once you register, we’ll get in touch to provide details for your online session.
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