

Best conferences for young professionals coming to Perth in 2019

Women & Leadership Australia
7 June | Pan Pacific, 207 Adelaide Terrace
There’s something truly exciting about a collective of inspiring women coming together to motivate other women to step up and see their full potential. Women & Leadership Australia is a national initiative committed to supporting the presence of women in business and community leadership roles. I say, ‘hell yeah!’ to the fact that they wholeheartedly believe the cultural and economic benefits that will result from doing so. This year’s symposium panel includes:
- Triscilla Holborow
- Jenn Morris: OAM
- Ita Buttrose: AO OBE
- Catia Malaquias
- Maya Vanden Driesen
- Tracey Horton AO
- Patti Chong
- Samantha Francke
- Ingrid Cumming
- Professor Dawn Freshwater
More info here.
Tickets from $1,395 per person. Book here.
What Impact Are Your Conversations Having?
19 June | Riff Co-working spaces, 45 ST Georges Terrace
If you’re anything like me, sometimes networking can be a little brain numbing or daunting filled with repeated questions and small talk. How do you utilise this time, so you actually benefit from said conversations? Sandra Booth from Believe Achieve Coaching & Consulting is here to answer our prayers with an interactive and insightful small group program where we’ll explore how our conversations impact us, and what we can do to improve them together in order to influence, engage, and resolve conflict in healthy ways with others. Would be rude not to.
Tickets from $264.84 Book here.
State of Social
25 June | Optus Stadium
What started out as an excuse for social media enthusiasts to get social IRL and discuss all things digital over a drink, has become the go-to hub for Perth’s social media novices and social marketing maestros alike. This edition will pick the minds of some of the industry’s brightest such as Chris Messina, Jenn Herman, Jenna Clarke, Matt Navarra, Chris Wirasinha, Jonothan Harley, Meg Coffey, Clive Bingwa, Matt Popkes, Dave Stewart and Nic Hayes on riveting topics such as:
- Fake News. Which comes first: the news chicken or the social egg? We explore the interplay between social and today’s supercharged news cycle.
- Real Trends. Digging beneath the latest platform and algorithm updates, we unearth what is – and will be – happening with your favourite channels.
- Now What? We’ll load up your cerebrum with all the intel and data you need to answer the question ‘Where to from here?’
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Tickets from $495. Book here.
Remix Summit
29 August | State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
Following on from their sell-out event in 2018, REMIX Academy, City of Perth and Chamber of Arts and Culture WA will be hosting their third REMIX in WA this August. With an outstanding line-up of international, national and local industry leaders, REMIX Summit has already confirmed some of the most outstanding thought-provoking speakers the globe has to offer. Confirmed speakers attending this year’s REMIX Academy include;
- Sharon Amend, Director, Museum of London
- Tea Uglow, Creative Director, Google Create Lab
- Stephanie Winkler, Research and Insights Lead, VICE
- Tim Ruse, Founder and CEO, Zero Latency
REMIX Academy aims to reignite conversation amongst those passionate in the arts, culture and technological industries with the hope to continue growing the platform. I have my barette hat and neck scarf ready!
Tickets from $295. Book here.
West Tech Fest
2 - 8 December
No this is not a week dedicated to the technology of our superb west. It’s even better! It’s an innovation festival showcasing a speccy line-up of global founders, investors, CEOs & tech industry visionaries that will be yours to pick their brains. The week will consist of keynote speakers, networking events, pitching opportunities, mentoring sessions, hackathons and student workshops.
Find out more info here.
Want more of this? Perth Young Professionals is your go to for Perth’s millennials to get together and discuss business issues and harness emerging opportunities.