Events
Celebrating our wins of 2024
Celebrate your business wins of 2024 with UNE SRI at the Social Co House. Join us for a free breakfast (bircher muesli or yoghurt and fruit cup) and a coffee by Annie at the Social Co House.
Founder morning tea
Celebrate your business wins of 2024 with UNE SRI downstairs at Peel House in Tamworth.
End of year review sessions
Book in for an end of year review sessions with UNE SRI Expert in Residence, Mandy Walker, for half an hour individual sessions
A year to celebrate
Join us of a festive ‘do’ to celebrate the year that’s been, and catch up with friends and colleagues. Nibbles and drinks provided.
Women in STEM
The evening includes the launch of the Society’s New England North West Branch, followed by two short talks, respectively presented by Dr Amy Moss and Dr Marissa Betts on the theme of ‘Women in STEM’, and a panel session.
What does it take to make a net zero steak?
Join us for an open discussion about the research, the practices and the path to a net zero steak in the New England! This event brings together researchers, innovators, producers, and industry experts to explore cutting-edge solutions in genetics, methane inhibitors, pasture management, and more.
Digital Media & Visual Storytelling
Unlock the Power of Digital Storytelling for Your Business
Our Digital Media and Visual Storytelling Masterclass is designed to arm you with the tools and knowledge to create captivating social media content—all using just your smartphone.
Research Wrap-Up
An evening of networking drinks to celebrate the UNE Annual Research Conference. Connect, unwind, and share ideas at NOVA.
Navigating Food Safety Standards for Food Producers & Retailers
Join our masterclass led by Damien Alexander, an esteemed expert in the field, to gain essential knowledge and tools to help you protect and enhance your business potential.
Xero Mastery: Elevate Your Business Management
Essential tips for business owners to overcome common financial management hurdles, maximise efficiency and unlock the full power of Xero.
Site Savvy: Building a High-Impact Online Presence
This session is designed for business owners who manage their own websites and are ready to take control of their online presence. Whether you’re missing out on leads, seeing low traffic, or aren’t sure how your site is stacking up against competitors, this workshop will give you the practical tools you need to start making real improvements.
AI4mybiz: Hack the World
Dive into hands-on workshops that will take you from zero to AI hero—fast.
AI4me: Zero to Hero
Dive into this hands-on workshop that will take you from zero to AI hero - fast.
The Business Case for Community Solar Projects
Join us for a panel event featuring industry leaders David Heine, Emma Stilts, and Gerald Errands as we explore the business of designing, building, and funding community-led renewable energy projects.
AgTech Innovation Summit 2024
Dive into the future of food systems at UNE’s AgTech Innovation Summit. Join year 10/11 students, university students, industry leaders, and expert researchers to explore next-gen agtech, robotics and space farming.
Graduate Certificate in AI Innovation info session
Learn more about how to leverage your AI skills to innovate within an existing enterprise or new venture through our Grad Cert in AI Innovation. This online info session is hosted by Course Coordinator, Matthew Wysel.
AI Study School
Discover how to harness the power of AI to enhance your learning experience without compromising ethics.
Future-Proof Your Business
Prepare your business for any exit scenario—whether selling immediately, departing as a co-founder, or simply planning for future opportunities.
This interactive panel event will provide real-life insights from some of the SRI's longest-serving founders on what buyers look for in a business, how to ensure your business’s backend is properly structured, and potential pitfalls to watch out for.
Royal Society of NSW presents - “Mathematics for the propagation and the spreading of species” - UNE SMART Region Incubator.
An event by The Royal Society of NSW and UNE - Propagation is a phenomenon observed in the real world with different forms; for example, it occurs in ecological invasion where an invading species is expanding its territory, and it happens in an epidemic when the disease is spreading to new areas.
Spark New England - Event two: Fireside chat with Alan Jones and Lou Conway
Join us for a fireside chat with Alan Jones and Lou Conway as we explore Alan's insights on AI's transformative effects on industries and society. Alan will share how he sees AI reshaping everything from customer service to software interaction, and a future where technology anticipates our needs seamlessly.
Spark New England - Event one: Pitch Workshop with Alan Jones
In a day packed full of entrepreneurial skills building, knowledge sharing, coaching and inspiration, this is an experience designed to bring together seasoned founders who need that extra edge in their pitch, through to those with an idea and not much else besides.
Agmentation in Schools - Narrabri High School
Agmentation is a dynamic innovation challenge where teams of 4-6 students dive into grassroots agricultural issues. Guided by AI and the latest in Agtech, students will collaborate to create cutting-edge solutions that could shape the future of food.
Agmentation in Schools - Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
Agmentation is a dynamic innovation challenge where teams of 4-6 students dive into grassroots agricultural issues. Guided by AI and the latest in Agtech, students will collaborate to create cutting-edge solutions that could shape the future of food.
Celebrating Unconventional Thinking
Over the last seven years founders have been building startup solutions to change the way we think about and do agriculture, deliver health, provide environmental services, be creative and more.
Agmentation in Schools - Armidale Secondary School
Agmentation is a dynamic innovation challenge where teams of 4-6 students dive into grassroots agricultural issues. Guided by AI and the latest in Agtech, students will collaborate to create cutting-edge solutions that could shape the future of food.
Agmentation in Schools - Moree Secondary School
Agmentation is a dynamic innovation challenge where teams of 4-6 students dive into grassroots agricultural issues. Guided by AI and the latest in Agtech, students will collaborate to create cutting-edge solutions that could shape the future of food.
Essential Skills for Startups Masterclass Series - Masterclass Three, Capital Raising for Startups
Join us for a special session on "Capital Raising for Startups" with Ian Mason. This session will provide crucial insights into the strategies and processes involved in raising capital for your startup. Learn from Ian's extensive experience in guiding startups through successful funding rounds. This session is a must for any founder looking to secure investment and fuel their business growth.
StepChange.2 - Tamworth
Are you feeling stuck in "doing" mode, unsure how to take the next steps to grow your business? Do you want to work on your business, not just constantly be in it?
StepChange is for business owners like you who are ready to break free from the daily grind and implement proven, actionable strategies for immediate growth. It's a no-fluff, intensive program that provides the tools and knowledge you need to move your business forward.
Essential Skills for Startups Masterclass Series - Masterclass Two, Financial Modelling
This session will focus on financial modelling, an essential skill for any startup founder. Ian Mason will guide participants through the creation of robust financial models that can aid in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning. Attendees will gain insights into the key components of financial models and how to use them to make informed business decisions.
Essential Skills for Startups Masterclass Series - Masterclass One, Sales Optimisation
In this session, Ian Mason will delve into the strategies and techniques that can help optimise sales processes for startups. Participants will learn how to identify target markets, refine their sales pitches, and develop effective sales funnels. Ian will share practical tips and insights to boost sales performance and achieve sustainable growth.
MedTech Masterclass -From Code to Cure
Join us for an inspiring morning at the UNE SMART Region Incubator as we welcome Dr. Robert McLeay, a trailblazer in the med-tech and health-tech industry. Robert will share his incredible journey from academic research to building a successful medtech startup, DoseMe, and beyond.
Scaling Your Business with Impact: Tech Tools and Strategies, Glen Innes SMART Session
Are you a founder looking to scale your business with impact?
Join us for a practical workshop led by the founder and CEO of Birth Beat, Edwina Sharrock.
Futures Series: Astronomy Arvo with Prof. Fred Watson
Tomorrow’s Universe – The Discoveries that will Change Science
Get ready for an afternoon of stargazing and cosmic exploration with the renowned Prof. Fred Watson.
Astronomy today is going through a golden age with amazing new facilities exploring the Universe. The James Webb Space Telescope is re-writing the textbook on baby galaxies, while gravitational wave observatories are detecting vibrations in space caused by colliding black holes.