AI & Society (BNE): Townhall Where AI Is Actually Landing in Your Work

Most students only ever see venture capital from the founder's side of the table. This night flips it. Four VC firms will take the stage and pitch you on why you should choose them. Each gets five minutes to make their case. Then they sit down together for a panel on what investors actually look for right now and how to approach them without getting ignored. Whether you're getting ready to raise, trying to work out how the ecosystem fits together or just curious about the people who back founders for a living, you'll leave with a clearer picture and a few good conversations under your belt. Lineup to be annouced soon! How it runs 6:00pm Doors open. Pizza will be provided along with soft drinks and water so come say hi to someone new. 6:15pm Welcome and the VC reverse pitches 6:45pm Panel on how VC works and what each firm is chasing 7:10pm Audience Q&A. You can send questions in through the QR code during the night or ask from the floor. 7:30pm Networking until 8pm Worth knowing Please arrive before 6:15pm. The roller doors close then and we'd hate for you to miss the start. Pizza soft drinks and water are provided. The venue is alcohol free. Please fill out the form if you have any dietary requirements. The firms will be around afterwards, so bring your questions and your elevator pitch.

wanting to work on your project or startup but can't find any spaces open after 5pm? Join us for a co-working session at the coolest space in Brisbane, with lots of cool robots on display and plenty of sit down desks. As we look to activate this space, we would love to have mini workshops/sharing sessions (15mins) throughout the night from the community. If you are interested in presenting a workflow you're proud of, new AI project (Jev, agents etc) or new skill, let us know in the registration form! On the night, you will find out more on getting access to weekly, open and free co-working space at Wonderbyte! Runsheet: 5:30pm - activating the space with people! 6:00pm - Peter Chen (Lights, Camera, AI: Creating & Editing Videos with ChatGPT Work) (15mins) 6:15pm- 7:00pm: grind time 7:00pm - Pranav Dhoolia (Presenting ‘bob’ - my personal AI assistant) 7:15pm- 8:00pm: grind time 8:00pm - third demo slot (15mins) 8:15-9:00pm - last grind time! Open to Hyphae members and friends of collaborating communities (GDG, Codex, AI/ML Club) 💜 About Hyphae Space Hyphae Space is a social and founder-first community for young and ambitious founders in Brisbane. It is a third space to share resources, cross-pollinate ideas and build long-lasting friendships with those who are building alongside you. 🧑‍💻 About GDG Brisbane GDG Brisbane is a community of developers and technology enthusiasts passionate about Google products and technologies, including Cloud, AI, Android, and Flutter. We host free monthly meetups, workshops and major events such as DevFest and Google I/O Extended, featuring local speakers and Google Developer Experts from Australia and overseas - proudly connecting Brisbane to the global Google Developer Groups network.

We’re excited to bring the Chief of Staff Network (COSN) community together in Brisbane to close out our first year in Australia. Year one has been about building connections among Chiefs of Staff and senior operators across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Before the year ends, we want to celebrate what’s been built and hear from you about what you’d like to see from the community in Year 2. A special thank you to Zoe Zropf for hosting and leading the growth of the Chief of Staff community across Australia. Date & Time: Wednesday, November 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM AEST Location: Shared upon confirmation of attendance This informal, in-person meetup brings together Chiefs of Staff and adjacent operators for an evening of relaxed conversation, meaningful connections, and candid discussion about the realities of operating in strategic leadership roles. New this time: Hot Takes 🔥 Alongside networking, we’ll run a short “hot takes” discussion: controversial ideas about the Chief of Staff role, put to the room for debate. When you register, share a hot take of your own and we’ll use a few to kick off the conversation. What to expect A casual, welcoming environment A “hot takes” discussion on the Chief of Staff role A look back at year one and your input on Year 2 of the Australian chapter Drinks, conversations, and new connections Who is this event for? This event is for operators currently serving as Chiefs of Staff, Founders’ Associates, or in similar BizOps, strategy, or operations roles. Please include your current job title and company so we can verify your role and approve your registration. If you’re interested in helping shape the Chief of Staff community in Brisbane, including helping host future local events, we’d love to have you join us. Spaces are limited to keep the group intimate — please RSVP to save your spot. For more information about the Chief of Staff Network and our upcoming events, programs, conferences, and more, visit: https://www.chiefofstaff.network/