Melbourne Business Networking at Dusk | AI in Business Top Speakers

Exchanged cards. Have a drink. Make real connections.

We're reviving the lost art of face-to-face networking — with sharp insights, engaging speakers, and conversations that move your business forward.

Expect accountants, finance brokers, lawyers, insurance brokers, IT advisors and senior business owners — all Melbourne-based, all there to do business.

• 🎤 2 speakers (20 mins each) — practical insights and stories, not salesy
• 🤝 No rigid agenda — just genuine connections
• 💼 Meet real decision-makers
• 🍷 Relaxed, social atmosphere

Faith is a highly awarded tech founder and advisor with 10+ years building successful Australian businesses. She has worked with organisations including Microsoft, advised boards, and helped companies turn innovation into real commercial results.

• 🏆 AFR, ARN & WIICTA award winner
• 🚀 Multiple "Best Place to Work" recognitions
• 💡 Top 10 Most Innovative Australian Companies (multiple years)
• 👩‍💼 Advisor, mentor & industry judge

Regina will show you exactly what's already sitting inside your Microsoft licensing — tools most businesses are paying for but not using. Walk away with practical steps you can implement the very next morning, no extra budget required.

• 💻 CEO of one of Australia's leading Microsoft integration partners
• 🏆 ARN Women in Entrepreneurship 2026 Finalist
• ⚡ Practical, no-jargon insights built for business owners — not IT teams

Most businesses are hearing about AI. Very few are using it in a way that actually saves time or makes money.

Between our two speakers, you'll leave understanding:

• What AI actually is — without the fluff or hype
• Where it saves time and where it makes money
• How to apply it without wasting months or budget
• What's already unlocked inside your existing Microsoft tools — right now

If you're serious about understanding AI in your business, this event is for you.

• ✅ Two expert speakers — zero sales pitches
• ✅ Meet owners and directors from finance, legal, insurance and tech
• ✅ Walk away with at least 3 genuine business conversations
• ✅ Practical AI insights you can act on the next morning
• ✅ First access to future events and our growing Melbourne business community

You won't be awkwardly standing in a corner checking your phone — we make sure of that.

It's the cost of a few drinks — and it could be your next opportunity.

Grab a ticket. Grab a drink. Join the conversation.

📍 Courtyard by Marriott — Flagstaff Gardens, West Melbourne

🚗 Parking directly outside

🚆 Short walk from Flagstaff Gardens Station

Info: Grab a drink and connect with other business professionals.

Info: Our lead organiser Paul Kingston, founder of VIXTRO IT will MC and provide a quick intro to our founding community group of businesses who drive these events, before introducing our amazing speaker(s) for the evening.

Info: Most businesses are hearing about AI. Very few are actually using it in a way that delivers real results. Faith will use engaging real-life examples of where AI has had positive impacts in businesses from SMB with 10 staff to large SME's.

Info: Grab a drink and connect with other business professionals.

Info: AI in the Microsoft World: Turning Capability into Real Outcomes

Many organisations assume AI adoption requires new tools and investment. In reality, much of the capability already exists within the Microsoft platforms they use every day.

Regina will explore why AI initiatives often stall once they reach real environments, despite strong interest and clear use cases. She focuses on the practical blockers that prevent AI from being used confidently, including data visibility, access control, and governance.

Rather than adding complexity, Regina outlines how organisations can unlock value from what they already have—turning AI demand into real, usable outcomes through small, focused initiatives

Info: Open networking — stay as long as you like... Sometimes we will be able to extend our stay by 15 minutes, restaurants are nearby, however if you're feeling like you need more networking please come back for our next event. We are open to feedback to what you would like to see and how we can improve. As a community of businesses, we can't wait to connect more businesses in our next event.

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