Events
— How it works —
They’re monthly and they’re awesome*
*so we’ve been told.
check out current events and tickets here
Why? Because we only invite genuine people. No need for name badges, forced referrals, or uncomfortable elevator pitches – just turn up and be yourself. Yes there’s mingling, tasty nibbles and flowing bevvys, you know - the usual, but there’s also prize raffles… because who doesn’t love presents? And a guest speaker.
Each month, BIO welcomes a host for the evening who does a short talk (don’t worry – no PowerPoint), and briefly takes us through a trending subject that sparks interest. We’re talking everything from AI Robots to Property. And the point of this is to keep things diverse, different – and most importantly, interesting.
— Want to try before you apply? We get it, so would we. —
We’re all about making sure that BIO is the right fit (for both you and us) and that’s why we encourage people to come along and give us a whirl. So if you’re not a member, but you would like to come along - simply fill out the 3 question form below by clicking ‘Want to come along?’ and we’ll see you there.
— Don’t be that person who doesn’t register... —
Why do we ask non-members to register before they come? Simple, to make sure you’re fed and watered and that the venue isn’t too snug. So, please give us the heads up that you’ll be coming along.
““Joining BIO has been a delight from the start (now three years a member). Jon is a kindred spirit and what he and Franky have created is a one off, which would be extremely difficult to genuinely replicate. BIO is packed with authentic people who are all warm and welcoming from diverse backgrounds. It’s not your average networking group and becomes more like an extended family, also absent of the pressure to drive deal flow and produce leads each month – these come organically from a sense and desire to assist one another, rather than through obligation – very different from the pale imitation networks out there and I’ve been in a few. Come along and see for yourself - you won’t regret it!”
Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events 〰️
“We use Humanitix for our tickets because they’re in business to put humanity first.
By channelling profits to charities that provide humans across the world with life’s basic necessities, they’re redefining charity and business and proving that capitalism can be compassionate.”
november
Wine-tasting experience
Sam Dunleavy, founder of Yacht Life and SJD Wines, takes us through an evening of wine education and sampling with a selection of wines from around the world.
Thursday 14 november| Sydney cBD
Time | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Hosts | Jon Sermon, Miriam Wood
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October
recruitment 2024
The evolving landscape of recruitment: trends, insights and strategies with Tavis Shearer, Josh Hill, Malcolm Leigh
Thursday 10 OCtober| Sydney cBD
Thursday 17 october | melbourne CBD
thursday 31 october | Brisbane CBD
Time | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hosts | Jon Sermon, Miriam Wood, Nick Worthington, Osman bahemia
previous Events
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previous Events 〰️
Events of yesteryear (also, a few months ago).
misconceptions of marketing and your brand’s true value - September| NSW, VIC, QLD
where are you at? business networking ‘give & take’ event - August | NSW, VIC, QLD
intro to fx: the what, how and who of foreign payments - june | NSW, VIC, QLD
scaling businesses: unlock the future - JULY | NSW, VIC, QLD
Power of Partnerships - MAY | NSW, VIC, QLD
Leadership + Resilience | Scott Howe, Ex-Commando, Organisational Transformation + Leadership Consultant
Social + Digital Selling | Tino Ho, CEO at BinaryM, The Social Selling Agency
Going Above & Beyond in Customer Service | Adriano Giorgi, Aftersales Manager at Ferrari North Shore & McCarrolls Maserati & Cameron Bray, Managing Director Bray Management: Chairman Superyacht QLD
Property Update | Chris Gray, Your Empire + Melanie Cunliffe, Indigo Finance
Wellness - Mind & Body | Michael Yarnold, Founder & Director, Actual Fitness
Wines + Watches | Wine from Jed Merchants explained and enjoyed while MAD & Associates showcased timepieces from across the world
Give + Take | Edwina Munns, Head of Communication and Engagement, OFX
International Womens Day - Panel Discussion | Conversations with incredible entrepreneurs, who just happen to be women - Melanie Cunliffe, Emily McLeod and Nora Potter talked us through what it means to start, build, and sustain a business…
How to lead with empathy | 5 Key Strategies leaders must not ignore when faced with challenging times - Dan Murray, Founder Empathic Consulting
Trust Based Selling | Changing the world through trust, starting with the sales and business world - Ari Galper, Unlock The Game®
Marketing & Communications | How to pivot in our ever changing world - Franky Hillman, Founder of Frankly Creating & Co-founder of BIO
Video & Social in your business | Cristian Trujillo, Authority in Video Strategy, Videographer, Lecturer, Trainer, Speaker and Coach - Founder, Creative Creations
You reap what SEO: Digital myths busted and digital impact discussed as we chat SEO and how to do it the right way | Nicholas Dogulin, Dogulin Digital
The Australian Property Market Post-Covi19 | Nadine Blayney, auzbiz + Luis Lequerica, Your Empire + Melanie Cunliffe, Indigo Finance
Innovation | Panel Discussion: Ryan Edwards-Pritchard, Co-Founder, CEO @ Cape, Naomi Griffin, Counsel at Clifford Chance, Will Davies, CEO @ Car Next Door, Jonathan Lemish, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Meetric
Leadership & Consumer Trends | Katherine Mamontoff, General Manager Online & Omni-Channel, ANZ - Estee Lauder Companies, Miranda Murray, Coach & Co-founder of Empathic Consulting
Personal Branding | Chloe McCormack, National Sales Director at Oscar Hunt
Unlocking the Diversity Paradox | How to understand work preferences to be a great leader and build a brilliant team - Dan Murray, Founder Empathic Consulting
Virtual Wine Tasting | Syd Bradford, Thick as Thieves Wine & Linda, Saft Wine Tastings
People + Stories: The PR Perspective | Tony Nicholls, Good Talent Media & Joanne Bradley, Good Talent Media
The Points Whisperer | Steve Hui, iFlyFlat
“Joining BIO has been one of my best career moves to date, not just from a professional stand point but from a personal too. BIO is not your typical networking group; Jon and Franky have crafted a more holistic approach to sales and networking. This is a safe, non-judgmental space for like-minded individuals to come together to share information and develop longstanding professional and personal relationships. There is no pressure to perform and no hard sells, things just seem to happen organically at BIO. Even more valuable than the professional opportunities BIO has afforded me are the firm friendshipsI have formed in the past two years. Thanks Jon and Franky, keep up the good work!””
