Calendar of events from around the web.
All times displayed are Australian East Coast (ie. Melbourne/Sydney).
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Rewiring David Jones: From fragmented systems to connected intelligence
6 August 2026 - this conversation explores how David Jones has rewired its technology approach, moving from fragmented systems towards connected intelligence.
Safe AI use for Small Business
23rd July 2026 - This webinar will explore how AI is being used in business operations, the emerging risks to watch out for, and practical steps to ensure AI tools are used safely and securely.
AI Adopt Centres: Helping SMEs take their next step
As part of AI Week 2025, the National AI Centre invites you to a special webinar showcasing the AI Adopt Centre Program.
Competing on Business Models: AI changed everything and nothing
While companies race to implement the latest AI tools, the real competitive advantage lies in building business models that can thrive alongside AI, not just survive it.
Join this Strategyzer webinar and you'll walk away with practical frameworks to assess your current position and concrete steps to build structural advantages that competitors can't easily replicate.
Creating Experiences People Pay For: From passion project to sold-out workshops
29th Aug 2025 - Whether you run workshops, tours, or work as a coach, creative, or service provider, you’ll walk away with practical insights from Diego Bonetto on building an experience-based business that lasts. Brought to you by Rounded.
Public speaking for community organisation leaders
This workshop helps people in community settings build confidence and clarity when speaking in public. Whether you're presenting, advocating, or storytelling, Playful Thinking's Daniel Teitelbaum will help you find your voice and share it in a way that resonates.
Intro to Gen AI with Google Digital Atelier
There’s no time to wAIt. Whether you’re brand new to generative AI, or you’ve already been doing some research, this free, 1 hour session is the perfect place to get a glimpse into the true potential of this powerful technology — live from an industry expert.
Join us in this action-packed hour of generative AI basics like best practices for writing effective prompts and using generative AI tools responsibly. Then, get a live demo of Google Gemini in action and get a glimpse into how you could use generative AI to streamline productivity at work and at home.
This is an entry level class, so no prior knowledge is necessary.
Losing our minds: How AI Can Make Us Smarter (not Dumber)
Section CEO Greg Shove believes the workforce will divide into those who copy-paste ChatGPT responses vs those who actively manage their AIs. Join Greg as he walks through the playbook for becoming an AI manager rather than an AI freeloader.
Product discovery, diversified
17th June - This exclusive webinar from Power Retail and Athos Commerce will take a deep dive into: Increasing clicks and conversions, from product listings to product pages Enhancing your inventory strategy and geotargeting Minimising ad spend waste while focusing on profitability
State of play: Online security in Australia
Join auDA for a webinar exploring the current state of online security in Australia. This event brings together leading voices on cyber security to unpack emerging cyber threats, the protection of Australian critical infrastructure, and what’s needed to strengthen digital resilience for individuals, small business and the broader economy.
How Ultra Violette went from local hero to global powerhouse
8 May 2025 - From an Australian cult favorite to a global ‘skinscreen’ powerhouse, Ultra Violette has mastered the art of scaling. Join us on May 8th from 11am - 12noon as we explore the strategies behind their rapid international expansion—including their recent US launch—and how they grew both B2C and B2B operations with a tech stack built for growth.
Innovations in Circular Fashion: Reusing, Repairing and Recovering for a Sustainable Future
29th April 2025 - This webinar from Boomerang Labs explores how brands, designers, and advocates are embracing reuse, repair, and recovery to create a more sustainable future for fashion.
Become an AI Leader in a Day
A half day of AI micro-workshops designed to accelerate your transformation from ‘GPT experimenter’ to ‘AI leader’. Hosted by Section.
Navigating the entrepreneurial journey
This SmartCompany and Dell Technologies webinar will explore the personal stories, challenges and triumphs experienced by women founders on their entrepreneurial journeys. The panel will share key milestones, setbacks, learnings and strategies that ultimately led to their success.
Circular Economy Fundamentals
30th Oct 2024 - Take a moment to ask yourself: Could I explain to a colleague what the “circular economy” is? Do I understand how it could shape a more sustainable future for my organisation? If your answer is no on either count, this webinar has got you covered!
Navigating the evolving threat of refunds and returns abuse across retail
NORA webinar 17 Oct 2024 - Retailers are constantly improving their return policies to attract more customers and increase satisfaction with instant refunds, easy drop-off points, and flexible options. However, the costs of shipping, processing, and restocking returns can really add up. Join an expert panel of industry leaders to discover how to strike the perfect balance and enhance your returns strategy effectively.
Circular Economy Fundamentals
25th Sept 2024 - Take a moment to ask yourself: Could I explain to a colleague what the “circular economy” is? Do I understand how it could shape a more sustainable future for my organisation? If your answer is no on either count, this webinar has got you covered!
Virtual Event Shippit's 2024 State of Shipping report
27th August 2024 - Join Brandon Soo from Total Tools, Nathan Bush from Add to Cart, Mareile Osthus from humii, plus Rob Hango-Zada and the Shippit team as they discuss the report's findings and identify actionable opportunities ahead of peak period.
Economic Insights and eCommerce Agility for Peak and Beyond
Australia Post’s next Business Talks webinar on 27th August will provide insight into the economic trends reshaping the eCommerce landscape and will help you refine your strategy for peak season and into 2025.
Circular Economy Fundamentals
22nd Aug 2024 - Take a moment to ask yourself: Could I explain to a colleague what the “circular economy” is? Do I understand how it could shape a more sustainable future for my organisation? If your answer is no on either count, this webinar has got you covered!
Unlocking the power of customer data & insights in retail
Join Power Retail on 15 August and explore the importance of your customer data asset with real-life examples of how data and insights are the foundations to unlocking customer value.
Generative AI Fundamentals
There’s no time to wAIt. Whether you’re brand new to generative AI, or you’ve already been doing some research, this free, one-hour Generative AI Fundamentals class from General Assembly is the perfect place to get a glimpse into the true potential of this powerful technology — live from an industry expert.
Data and privacy for small business: Legal essentials with Sprintlaw
7th August 2024 - Join auDA for an insightful online workshop providing practical tips and tools for small businesses to protect themselves online and understand their legal obligations.
Starting a Not-for-profit Organisation
This FREE introductory webinar will help you understand the legal basics of setting up a not-for-profit or formalising your structure. You'll be taken through how to set up and register your organisation and help you identify which legal structure is best for you and whether you should incorporate.
Digital Shift
25th July 2024 - Join Econsultancy for the latest key developments in digital marketing and ecommerce to help you improve business performance and stay ahead of the competition.
Beginners guide to product management
In this free, 2-hour class hosted by General Assembly, get hands-on experience with the fundamentals of Product Management and understand what you need to become a Product Manager yourself!
Beginner's guide to UX Design
Join General Assembly for a free, 2-hour class to get hands-on practice with the fundamentals of UX Design, and see if you’ve got what it takes to become a UX Designer yourself.
How can small business owners unlock the potential of AI?
4 June 2024: Organised by auDA (.au Domain Administration) and led by Wilhelmina Duyvestyn, Industry Program Manager at the National Artificial Intelligence Centre, this online event will guide you through the transformative potential of AI for small business.
Learn the essentials of establishing a small business and planning for success
Organised by Business Victoria, learn the essentials of establishing a small business and planning for success. Event limited to businesses within Victoria.
STEM + X Webinar Series: Maths & Data
In this maths webinar, you’ll meet a sports systems statistician, an energy expert, and a healthcare mathematician and learn how they apply their maths and data skills every day.