Our Events

Through out the year we offer a range of events aimed at making it easy to make the right contacts in a welcoming and informal setting as well as be inspired and learn practical expert insights.  The program also offers a platform for our members to showcase and share their expertise and venues.

Professional, Associate and Young Professional Package members enjoy free entry to most Schmooze-hosted events in any location. Social members attend the monthly Schmooze for free, and other events at a reduced rate of $35. Non-member guests are very welcome as well, and can purchase a Guest Pass ($55 each) to attend our events.

The program is constantly expanding and we also create events and groups in response to the interests and suggestions of our members.

 We host several events each month in Melbourne and Canberra (with hopefully Tasmania to follow in 2012) and welcome over 2500 members and guests to our events each yea.

In addition, there are special members-only activities, social functions and those events hosted by our members that promoted through our website and eNews.

Schmooze hosts the following activities- these are offered for free or at cost for our members:

• The Monthly Schmooze - our flagship event each month - make new contacts and friends in a welcoming and stylish atmosphere
• Business Essentials Workshops - expert business insights on a range of interpersonal business and professional skills
• Young Professional Lifeskills - seminars on practical life skills for under 30's
• Business Lunch Club - ideas, great company and conversation
• Schmooze@Campus- key career and interpersonal skills for tertiary students
• The Canberra Region Market Place - the annual showcase event open to all- not your typical Expo!

Plus we also offer members and guests:

• In house Events -we can assist with 'rent a crowd for your next corporate function
• Events on Demand - ad hoc activities suggested by our members and facilitated by us
• Professional Relations Series - master classes presented by our founder, Phillip Jones
• In-house Master Classes - commissioned events to ensure you present your expertise to the right people

In addition, members are often invited to events hosted by other members, or kindred organisations at special rates.

Quick Links

• To attend an event email us at rsvp@schmooze.net.au
• See our events calendar for information on our upcoming events
• Keep up to date with our events - subscribe to our weekly eNews
• Our program of events

The Monthly Schmooze

This is our monthly flagship networking evening and are well attended by 80-120 members and guests from a wide range of professions and sectors. The atmosphere is light and welcoming, and often features live performances and special venues, perfect for cultivating new professional relationships.

No name tags, no spiel from our sponsor, rather a vibe conducive to conversation amongst outgoing and interesting professionals.  Our staff are on hard to introduce you about to ensure you feel welcome and connected and in short, they don't feel like your typical business function!

We offer 11 of these events per year in each location and members can attend at no charge.

Young Professional Lifeskills Seminars

These events are open to anyone under 30, and each month features leading professionals and entrepreneurs who share their insights on a particular theme or topic relevant to those starting their careers.

Our format of events are unique and are designed to be personalised and thought provoking with a mix of formats including seminars and workshops.

BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS Workshops

We offer monthly workshops for up to 20 participants that provide practical insights that participants can apply in their professional and business lives. The events also provide a platform for members to showcase their expertise and provide a great networking opportunity.

Some past topics have included, sales techqiues, personal branding, the essence of great branding, emotional intelligence, personal organisation and effectiveness, media management, and measuring effective social media communications.

We offer 11 of these events per year in each location.

The Business Lunch Club

These events feature guest speakers who start a lively discussion on a particular business issue or theme. The Schmooze team will also facilitate the seating plan to help ensure our members can meet the right people over lunch.

This event is perfect for business owners and senior managers and provide a great way to be inspired and connect in an intimate setting of up to 20 people.

Schmooze@Campus

This unique program of events has been developed in response to demand by students at the Australian National University, University of Canberra and the Canberra Institute of Technology.

The events provide a range of essential interpersonal and career skills in a series of informal workshops delivered by the Schmooze team and our expert members. We run these events in-house, as well in open to all students, and run them close to campuses and at a student-friendly time and cost. The workshops run several times per year.

See this page for more information.

THE Canberra Region Market Place

This is an expo-style format with a twist providing a platform for members to showcase themselves through exhibits, presentations, special offers and networking at the event. The event is widely promoted and is free for the public to attend.

To see footage of the 2011 event please see our YouTube Channel and this page on our website.

Events on Demand & Member Only Activities

Schmooze also offers an innovative program of events which are nominated by our members, and facilitated by us. These range from special interest groups, social activities and more. Members can attend these at cost price or special rates.

Members suggest the themes and topics and we run them when sufficient demand is there. 

PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS SERIES

These personalised events take the form of a masterclass presented by Schmooze’s founder, Phillip Jones and his team, as well as invited subject matter experts.

Each session will cover a different facet of cultivating, managing and leverging effective professional relations, both online and real world. The sessions also offer the opportunity for a personalised networking strategy to be developed for you by Phillip.

Note, a special rate applies to these the events for members and guests and you read more about the Series here.

Master Classes and Custom Events

Schmooze can be commissioned to run, design and populate events ranging from workshops, networking sessions at conferences or help with invitations to an event you may be hosting such as a launch. 

We can be be commissioned to stage Master Classes where we personally invite the participants so that the member can present their expertise to a targeted audience in a discrete and personalised way.

Please contact us for a consultation on these services