Consulting Groups Sydney

PeopleHaus: Teams Aligning To Shape the Future of Work

PeopleHaus is the flagship gathering for Australia’s HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture professionals bringing together 100+ operators shaping the future of work, learning and culture. Whether you’re a CPO, HR leader, Talent partner, OD practitioner, recruiter, L&D specialist or culture builder, this is your room to connect, learn and grow. **What you’ll gain:** * Fresh, practical insights on how people, capability, and culture evolve in 2026. * Meaningful connections through curated intros; not random handshakes. * Candid conversations with leaders doing real work inside real organisations. * A premium after-work atmosphere with DJ, drinks, food, and high-energy storytelling. **Event Agenda** **5:30 \- 6:00 PM \| Welcome Drinks \+ Curated Networking** Guided introductions designed to help you meet the right people. **6:00 \- 6:05 PM \| LiveHaus Welcome** Setting the tone and energy for the night ahead. **6:05 \- 6:50 PM \| Panel 1 \- "The Skills\-Based Reckoning: Are Job Titles Becoming Obsolete?"** *Featuring*: * [Bianca Hill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-hill-511642167/)[, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav896/)Head of People & Culture, [Decidr](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decidr-ai/posts/) * [Roland Illyes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roland-illyes/)[,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonintraflowai/) Founder, [GraceX,](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gracex-well-be-well/home/) * [Amanda Anderson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakanderson/)[, International Keynote Speaker | Media Contributor | Writer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharat910/) * [Lisa Cotton, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa--cotton/)Founder and Principal, [Human in the Loop Leadership,](https://www.linkedin.com/company/human-in-the-loop-leadership/home/) * [Harrison Kennedy, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-kennedy-81b7171a1/)CEO & Co-Founder, [ReFresh](https://www.linkedin.com/company/refreshtech/posts/) **6:50 \- 7:00 PM \| Networking between Next Round of Keynote & Panels** **7:00 \- 7:45 PM \| Panel 2 \- "Culture in the Blended Workforce: Leading Teams of Humans\, Contractors\, and AI Agents"** *Featuring*: * [Rashmi Dixit Sharma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmidixitsharma/)[,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushbhatia/) Chief People and Brand Officer\*,\* [AFFORD](https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-foundation-for-disability/home/)[,](https://www.linkedin.com/company/brainfishai/posts/) * [Mohit Midha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohitmidha/)[, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazzclark/)CEO & Founder, [Hoogly](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoogly/posts/) * [Brian Bowman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbowman2/)[, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmaryrajanayagam/)Organisational Development, Capability and Learning Manager, [Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation](https://www.linkedin.com/company/commonwealth-superannuation-corporation/posts/) * [Jude-Martin Etuka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-martin-etuka-4b396114/)[, ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjoewaller/)Senior People Business Partner, [Greencross Pet Wellness Company](https://www.linkedin.com/company/greencrosspwc/home/) * [Toby Tank](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobytank/), Practice Lead: Deep Tech, The Onset **7:45 \- 9:30 PM \| Music\, Food & Drinks\, Networking** Wrap up the night with purposeful conversations, food, drinks, and the LiveHaus energy. **The Experience** This isn’t a conference. It’s a People Alignment Room where HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture professionals come together to shape how modern workplaces actually work. You won’t just hear about culture. You’ll experience it. **Expect:** * Honest, human-first conversations * Practical insights from operators doing the real work * Curated introductions across the people ecosystem * Energy, storytelling and movement without the corporate stiffness Because culture isn’t built in isolation. It's built in rooms like this. *** #### **Tickets** Paid. Limited. Intentionally curated. PeopleHaus is designed for ambitious professionals across HR, Talent, L&D, OD, Recruitment and People & Culture who care about: * Building thriving workplaces * Developing capability at scale * Aligning people strategy with business reality This isn’t a mass networking event. It’s a high-trust room for people serious about shaping the future of work. Seats are capped to protect the quality of conversation. [https://events.humanitix.com/peoplehaus-sydney-nov-2026-where-people-talent-and-culture-teams-align-to-shape-the-future-of-work/](https://events.humanitix.com/peoplehaus-sydney-nov-2026-where-people-talent-and-culture-teams-align-to-shape-the-future-of-work/) *** #### **Hosted by LiveHaus – Where energy meets ROI.**

Unhurried Conversations at the Pub

In an unhurried conversation, there is time to think differently and connect with people in a refreshing way. Unhurried isn't always slow. It offers a pace where people find it easy to join in and not feel crowded out. And listening can be as satisfying as talking. We use a simple meeting format to make this happen. https://www.unhurried.org/ This newly created event is at a new venue, the Keg & Bew Hotel at Surry Hills. We meet on the 2nd floor around 6:15pm. Food and drinks are available, before and after, on the ground floor and roof top.

Beyond Numbers: Business Referral Network for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Planners

**Beyond Numbers Business Referral Network** for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Lawyers, Planners and Brokers is designed for business owners in the Accounting, Legal, Bookkeeping and Financial Services Industry to connect with likeminded finance professionals, build meaningful and authentic relationships in a positive and supportive environment. Business owners in accounting and financial services often struggle to find networking opportunities tailored to their industry. **Beyond Numbers Networking Events** are dedicated to bring together accounting and finance professionals who truly understand their unique challenges and provide a platform for them to build connections, and trusting relationships and explore potential strategic referral partners. At Beyond Numbers Business Referral Network, our primary goal is to foster authentic connections among business owners in the accounting and financial services industry. Our event aims to facilitate the formation of strong relationships based on shared values, interests, and experiences. #### **Who is it for:** * Accountants in practice * Bookkeepers * BAS agents * Tax agents and advisors * Commercial Lawyers * Financial planners and advisors * Mortgage brokers operate over 2 years * Insurance brokers #### **What to expect:** 6:00 pm - Doors open and welcome in to network 6:30 pm - Event start, intro and topic discussion 7:30 pm - Discussion and Q&A 8:00 pm - Event closes (Drinks and finger food will be provided) Please be on time, as there is no late entrance after 6:30pm. #### **Why Join Us?** Being part of an accounting and financial services community means you’re not alone on your journey. You’ll meet potential strategic referral partners who not only understand the unique challenges in the finance industry but also share your drive to grow and succeed. Together, you can exchange valuable insights, build trusted relationships, and uncover new opportunities to expand your client base. This community is designed to foster collaboration, offering peer support and expert connections to thrive in a competitive market. Join us to create meaningful connections, explore collaboration opportunities and secure lasting success for your business and beyond. PS: Participation certification can be issued for you to claim 1 CPD hours with your industry body, if applicable. ##### **Event Photography Disclaimer** ##### ##### **By attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or filmed. These images and videos may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media posts, website content, marketing materials, and future event promotion.** ##### ##### **If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform event organisers upon arrival and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.** ##### ##### **For questions about photo usage or to request removal of your image, please contact the event organisers.**

Unhurried Conversations - Saturday

Bring yourself along, we explain how it works.

Networking Drinks #33

Christmas is just around the corner! Come join us once again at **The Art Syndicate**, a unique wine bar and gallery nestled in Surry Hills for a relaxed evening blending local drinks and meaningful conversations. **Event info:** ✅ Discover amazing NSW wine, beer and spirits. ✅ Expand your network of designers & make connections that last. ✅ No formal talks or speeches *Check out my reviews on this page to see what others are saying!* **Venue information:**
 You'll find us at this art gallery & wine bar in Surry Hills. They exclusively offer a curated selection of NSW-based wine, beer and spirits! There is even art for sale! **Check them out on socials:** https://www.instagram.com/theartsyndicate.com.au/ **How to find us:**
 We are on Bourke Street, a short walk from Oxford Street or Central Station. **Join our What'sApp group:**
 You'll find this link in the "Event Chat" section of this page :D Cheers, Josh

Kong x Deloitte Meetup: Building on Kong in Sydney

Join Kong, Deloitte and Commonwealth Bank for an evening of real conversations about building on Kong. No slide decks pretending to be a keynote —just insights from the people who have actually shipped this technology. We're keeping it simple: a real conversation about what works. **What's happening:** **6:00 – 6:45 PM — Arrive, network, eat** Grab a drink, grab some food, meet the people building next to you. **6:45 – 7:15 PM — Kong, Deloitte, and CommBank talk shop** A joint conversation between Kong, Deloitte, and CommBank running Kong in production. No pitch, just what actually worked (and what didn't). **7:15 – 8:30 PM — Q&A, networking, food & drinks** Bring your questions. Stay for the conversation. **Who should come:** Platform engineers, API teams, anyone building with Kong or curious about it. **📍 Venue Access & Parking** **Access:** All attendees will receive a QR code at 5:00 PM the day before the event to access the client levels. Please bring a valid ID along with your QR code for entry. **Parking:** Quay Quarter Tower does not have on-site parking. The nearest car parks are Wilson Gateway, Wilson One Farrer, and Wilson Hudson House.

Unhurried Conversations - Sunday

Bring yourself, we will go over how Unhurried Conversations works.

SydDT #132: State of the Design Nation with Ben Crothers & Min Kong

We’re lucky to have Ben Crothers and Min Kong sharing their reflections as a couple of the judges for the 2026 Good Design Awards. This has been a SydDT tradition since 2018 and a time to reflect on the state of the design nation… full of interesting observations, insights, and trends. [Good Design Australia](https://good-design.org/) has a proud history that dates back to 1958 and they’re passionately committed to recognising, rewarding, and promoting the importance of design to business, industry, government and the general public… and the critical role it plays in creating a better, safer, and a more sustainable and prosperous future. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design thinking community. New members are welcome! **SPEAKERS** **[Ben Crothers](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencrothers/)** **Principal Facilitator, [Bright Pilots](https://brightpilots.com/). Good Design Ambassador** Ben has been a designer since before Netscape ruled the www, and is currently a facilitator and design strategist at Bright Pilots (his online training and facilitation business), where he teaches teams of all sorts about design and facilitation methods, running strategic workshops, and generally helping teams get un-stuck. Previous to Bright Pilots, Ben was Principal Designer at Atlassian, a Design Director at Second Road (a strategic innovation consultancy), plus some assorted startups, agencies, and government departments. Above all, Ben wants everyone to be just as good at the whiteboard as they are at the keyboard, to be better at thinking, communicating, and solving problems together visually. He’s the author of a few books, including Presto Sketching: Simple Drawing for Brilliant Product Thinking and Design. **[Min Kong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/minkong/)** **Associate Design Director, [Caon Design Office](https://caondesignoffice.com/). Good Design Ambassador** Min is a strategic designer with nearly two decades of experience shaping physical products, services, and environments across aviation, transport infrastructure, healthcare and consumer sectors. Her approach brings together strategic thinking, experience design, and industrial design expertise to uncover opportunities for innovation and improvement and translate complex business and customer needs into high-quality, tangible experiences with real-world impact. At Caon Design Office, Min currently leads customer experience design across major Qantas Airways aircraft programs, including the flagship Project Sunrise A350 fleet. Min’s work has been recognised through multiple design awards, including the Australian Good Design Awards and Red Dot Design Award. An active member of the design community, Min taught industrial design at UNSW for over a decade and has served on multiple design award juries. **EVENT SPONSORS** This event is brought to you by [Thoughtworks](https://www.thoughtworks.com/), [Shapeshifters](https://www.shapeshifterscreative.com.au/), [Bright Pilots](https://brightpilots.com/), 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.

Meet up with your analytics peers and chat

**What's this all about?** On the second Wednesday of every month the digital analytics community gets together for one or two short talks in an informal setting. There's lots of time for open ended discussion and to socialise. Plus there's free drinks! Open to anyone interested in digital analytics, we have people ranging from beginners through to analytics gurus and from marketing through to technical spaces, and everything in between.

The Enterprise AI Factory that Builds at Scale

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Microburbs Hackathon

# Join the Microburbs Hackathon New: one day and more than 200 kinds of property and urban data, from live listings to the 2026 Census, free. Build anything you like with property and urban data: an app, a map or a video. The key covers the City of Sydney council area. **Free to enter, in Sydney or online from anywhere in Australia.** Founders, agents, investors, designers, marketers, analysts and coders are all welcome. **Open for a limited time only.** Places are limited, so apply. We choose who takes part against our selection criteria. Applying does not guarantee a place. **Bring your laptop.** Power and lunch are provided. Use any AI you like, and have your subscriptions ready. Teams are three to six people. ## What is the Microburbs Hackathon? A one-day build on Saturday 7 November 2026 where Microburbs hands you the property data we normally sell, for the whole City of Sydney council area, and you make something with it. Free to enter. Come in person at UTS Business School, Level 4, near Sydney CBD, or enter remotely from anywhere in Australia. Run with Dr Eugene Dubossarsky and Data Science Sydney, the Sydney AI + Data meetup. It is a community day as much as a contest: you meet the people who build with this kind of data in Sydney, and you leave with something to show. We are grateful to our hosts and sponsors, the UTS Centre for Business Intelligence and Data Analytics for making this hackathon possible. Please register through this link : https://www.microburbs.com.au/hackathon