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**WHAT TO EXPECT** Ready to get hands-on with real-world cybersecurity challenges? Join us for an interactive Hack The Box Auckland meetup, hosted at [Lightspeed](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/au/). Whether you're thinking about being a hacker or are already a seasoned one, this event has something for everyone. You’ll take part in a guided walkthrough of a Hack The Box challenge, learning the tools, techniques, and thought processes used to tackle real security problems. After the walkthrough, you will have the opportunity to explore an additional HTB machine, collaborate with other members, and tackle various challenges together. We’ll wrap up the night with a raffle, giving away Hack The Box prizes including VIP platform access and HTB Academy cubes. **VENUE** This is a hybrid event. **In-person:** [Lightspeed Commerce New Zealand](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/au/) 2 Nuffield Street, Newmarket, Auckland 1023 **Online:** Google Meet (6:00–8:00 pm NZDT on January 22, 2026) **WHAT YOU GET** * Access to a dedicated Hack The Box lab during the event * A chance to win Hack The Box giveaways * Hands-on learning in a supportive, community-focused environment * Opportunities to connect with other cybersecurity professionals, students, and enthusiasts **WHAT YOU NEED** * A laptop. * A HTB account. * Discord application. **HOUSE RULES** * Follow all rules and guidelines in the **[HTB TOS: HTB Terms of Service](https://www.hackthebox.com/tos)** * Active HTB content cannot be shared publicly. Retired challenges or machines are fair game. * [Lightspeed](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/au/) is proud to host and support this community-led event as part of our ongoing commitment to growing cybersecurity skills and talent in Aotearoa. * Respect for the venue and people is expected from all the attendees. **ADDITIONAL NOTES** * Join our Discord for event discussion, upcoming event announcements, and CTFs here: **[discord.gg/aDWymsDxWu](https://discord.gg/aDWymsDxWu)** **CODE OF CONDUCT** We strive to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all attendees. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, the following behaviors are strictly prohibited: * Smoking * Drinking alcohol * Any form of discrimination or racism * Any other forms of misconduct Any attendee found engaging in these behaviours will be immediately banned and permanently removed from the group. Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful and enjoyable atmosphere for all.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Confidence can be cultivated in many ways—through reflection, conversation, creativity, and practice. In this Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore one powerful pathway: **building confidence from the inside out through physical expression and movement**. This experience is designed to help you reconnect with your body as a source of insight, self-trust, and presence. We’ll begin by grounding into what’s bringing you here, creating space to notice how your body is showing up and what it’s holding. From there, you’ll be guided through accessible movement exercises that invite awareness and choice—isolating different parts of the body, experimenting with movement, and practicing what it feels like to take up space intentionally. Next, you’ll participate in a small-group dance lesson led in a supportive, low-pressure environment. No dance experience is needed. The focus is not on performance or perfection, but on expression, curiosity, and allowing yourself to move with confidence as you are. We’ll close with a reflective group discussion, exploring what emerged during the experience and how these insights can be applied beyond the studio—how you inhabit your body, how you carry yourself, and how you show up in everyday life. **What to know:** * Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you feel good moving in * No dance experience required * Light snacks and beverages will be provided This session is for anyone interested in deepening their relationship with confidence by listening to their body, expanding their capacity for self-expression, and practicing self-love as an embodied experience. **Featured Speaker: Mary Grace** Mary Grace, the dynamic force behind MG Choreography & Boutique, has been transforming special occasions with her unique blend of artistry and passion for over seven years. As a proud Latina, with Venezuelan and Mexican heritage, Mary brings a rich cultural perspective to every choreography she creates. Her dedication to dance is matched only by her commitment to empowering others through the joy and elegance of movement. Mary’s journey began with a simple passion for dancing, which quickly grew into a thriving business. She specializes in crafting personalized choreography for weddings, quinceañeras, and sweet sixteens, ensuring each event is unforgettable. Determined to make a significant impact in Ohio, Mary established the first-of-its-kind brick-and-mortar location that not only offers a space to practice these beautiful dances but also provides a boutique experience for purchasing or renting exquisite dresses and tuxedos for these special moments. Mary Grace is more than just a business owner; she is a trailblazer for Latina women in the community, dedicated to bringing elegance, joy, and a touch of her vibrant heritage to every event she touches. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. *The 5AM Club* by Robin Sharma explores how waking up early and following a structured morning routine can dramatically improve productivity, mindset, and overall life mastery. Through a blend of storytelling and practical frameworks, it teaches high performers how to build discipline, focus, and long-term success by owning the first hour of the day. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

Join us every Saturday of January for a day of boardgaming !!! You first visit is free and if you were not a member in 2025 you can join for the rest of the year for only **$40!!!**