EVENTS

Check out what's happening at River City Labs!

Neuroinclusion Hacks for Innovative Product Development 

Join us as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week and learn how the strengths of all kinds of minds make epic innovations a reality.

Following the insightful presentation by Jim Hogan and Dr. Lutza Ireland there will be catered networking supplied by our Proud Sponsors ACS QLD!

About the Speakers

Jim Hogan, Chief Innovation Evangelist @ Google Cloud & Neuroinclusion Pioneer

Jim Hogan is an innovation evangelist, a human rights activist and a strong representative of what is possible for autistic individuals. Jim found his passion for computer science and innovation at a young age and has since worked in leadership positions for over 30 years. Throughout his career, Jim has advocated for neurodistinct employees by helping human resources departments better understand their needs. With his powerful voice and advocacy for acceptance, he has led the way for hundreds of autistic individuals who entered the workforce behind him. Jim wears multiple hats at Google including his roles as the Chief Innovation Evangelist, Google Cloud and Vice President, Accessibility in Technology for Google's Disability Alliance.

Dr. Lutza Ireland, Psychologist, Social Designer & Neuroinclusion Consultant

Dr Lutza (Autistic/ADHD/she/her) is a psychologist, multi-award-winning design researcher, and international speaker. She is passionate about neuroinclusive innovation for technology to increase cognitive accessibility and algorithmic diversity. Dr Lutza uses human centred design approaches to develop innovative resources, products, and services for neurodiversity and mental health.

 



WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH

5:30PM - 8PM AEST

IN PERSON | THE PRECINCT 

Building Business: 

Transitioning to web3

Join Huxley Peckham, Head of Training at Blockchain Academy International for a session on understanding and transitioning your business to Web3!

Outcomes for participants:

• Understanding of the internet’s evolution from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0, and how it has impacted business over time.

• Discovering the key features of Web3, including blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (DApps).

• Gaining insight into how Web3 is changing the way businesses operate and interact with customers.

• Understanding the potential benefits and challenges of transitioning to a Web3 business model, including increased security, transparency, and accessibility.

• Learning about successful Web3 business models and real-world examples of how they are disrupting traditional industries.

• Understanding how to identify opportunities for Web3 integration in your own business and how to navigate the technical and regulatory challenges of implementing these solutions.

• Connecting with like-minded individuals and industry experts to share ideas, build relationships, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the Web3 space.

About the Speaker:

Huxley is a skilled and experienced professional who is dedicated to creating engaging and effective learning experiences for students. With a strong background in curriculum development and pedagogy, Huxley stays up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in education.

He has a talent for building strong relationships with students and fostering a supportive learning environment. Huxley is highly regarded among his peers for his commitment to professional development, regularly sharing expertise with colleagues and attending conferences and workshops especially within the Web3/DAO landscape. Huxley's hard work and dedication has earned him a reputation as a respected educator who is passionate about making a positive impact on his students, and empowering entrepreneurs through knowledge sharing & technology.

 


TUESDAY 21ST MARCH 

 10AM - 11:30AM AEST 

IN PERSON | RIVER CITY LABS

Founders Fusion and 

Open House 

River City Labs will be opening our doors for the Brisbane Startup Ecosystem to work from the Labs for the day!

If you are a future Founder or want to check out RCL, come down to our Founders Open House and immerse yourself in the community.

Join us for coffee at 9:30AM and meet the RCL Community of Startup and Scaleup Founders and Mentors.

Proudly Sponsored by our Friends and Partners at Skalata

Skalata helps startups navigate the seed stage and come out the other side – stronger, more capable and ready to scale.

 

THURSDAY 6TH APRIL

FROM 9:30AM 

IN PERSON | RIVER CITY LABS

 

+ MORE TBA!

Our Spaces

Access to meeting rooms, booths or dedicated quiet spaces in the collaboration zone
Able to host large groups of people, the Level 3 labs are optimised for productive and responsive presentations and discussions.
Only 1 km from the CBD, we are located in the heart of the bustling Fortitude Valley precinct, with entry via either the Brunswick Street or Chinatown pedestrian malls.

Key Considerations for your event:

  • Payment is due 7 working days prior to event;
  • We require you to sign a media consent form should you want your event promoted by RCL;
  • Additional costs may be incurred if excessive cleaning is required post event;
  • A cancellation fee of $150 applies for cancelling within 7 days of your event;
  • Weekend events require additional cleaning. A cost of $200+GST will be charged for your event if it falls on a weekend.
  • All external events must conclude at a suitable time that ensures adequate time for clean up to with events closing at 7.30pm and exit by 8pm
  • Should someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19 attend your event, you are required to pay for the COVID-19 deep clean estimated at $942+GST.
  • Events must be strictly related to Startups, Technology and Innovation, unless part of an existing program or partnership of RCL.
  • RCL does not have the appropriate license to enable catering and beverages to be BYO. Therefore, you are not allowed to bring your own food or drink for your event. If you would like your event to be catered, this can and must be organized through RCL.
  • Events must finish at or prior to 7:30pm due to our resource capacity to staff and support your event. For events outside the hours 9:00am-5:00pm, this will incur additional chargers as we are required to staff onsite outside of our staffed ours. 

Event Enquiry Top Criteria:

River City Labs is now limiting external events due to a high volume of events for our programs. Therefore, we have narrowed our scope of events to:

  • Events must be strictly related to Startups, Technology and Innovation, unless part of an existing program or partnership of RCL.
  • RCL does not have the appropriate license to enable catering and beverages to be BYO. Therefore, you are not allowed to bring your own food or drink for your event. If you would like your event to be catered, this can and must be organized through RCL.
  • Events must finish at or prior to 7:30pm due to our resource capacity to staff and support your event. For events outside the hours 9:00am-5:00pm, this will incur additional chargers as we are required to staff onsite outside of our staffed ours. 

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COVID-19 NOTICE

River City Labs loves our community and the health, safety and wellness of the ecosystem is important to us. 

If you have any queries about our events or would like to get involved, contact us at [email protected]

Events are subject to change based on COVID-19 restrictions.

You should not attend events at River City Labs if:

  • You have ANY COVID-19 symptoms or have tested positive to COVID-19 in the last 30 days;
  • You have come into contact or visited any COVID-19 hotspots listed by the Government;
  • You have travelled overseas in the last 30 days;