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Parapsychology Dialogues - Welcome Reception

**The Parapsychology Dialogues** is the premier annual convention in parapsychology held in a different city of the world every year. And this year, it's in Sydney - first time ever in Australia! **This landmark event** has a Welcome Reception (Thurs evening) followed by 3 days (Fri-Sun) of presentations, research briefs, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with 30+ academics, scientists, clinicians, and educators from all over the world. Plus there is a Gala Banquet event on the Saturday evening. **This is a paid conference**, and it is split into separate events in Meetup because you may choose to go to one or two days or the whole conference. The details of speakers and topics will be shown on each event post. More info and tickets available here: [Conference Tickets](https://parapsychological.org/etn/parapsychology-dialogues-2026/) **A bunch of us from Melbourne are already going**, and if you RSVP on this series of Meetup events, we'll be in contact to add you to the Whatsapp group, so we can mutually coordinate and support the trip. ===================================================== **WELCOME RECEPTION / Pool party** **Thursday, 13 August - 7.00pm to 10.00pm** Attendees will be welcomed to the event and have a chance to mingle with other participants

Pyrmont PhotoFUN Walk

Experlogix CPQ UG. Making the most of Experlogix CPQ

Looking to maximum your organisations investment in CPQ with Dynamics 365 Sales, Business Central, Finance & Operations, Netsuite or Salesforce. This is a forum to share idea's on making the most of your Experlogix software.

Inner West Writers Group - Write Club

Sat 1 August is an in-person event at the Library, starting at 10am. This group started in January 2020 in a beautiful private room granted by Marrickville Library. We have continued to meet in person fortnightly at the Library, with alternate weeks via Zoom. To keep up to date - sign up and receive our messages! The group is flourishing! You will need to RSVP each week for the following Saturday so we can organise the right number of Zoom rooms and Library space to ensure good quality feedback. RSVP's will receive the link. The intention is to give a supportive environment to get traction on your writing project, gain useful feedback, and exchange writing and publishing information with each other. Please note that if you are attending for the first time - you are welcome to observe and listen to how we work. Your turn to read and be critiqued will be invited in the second session. So come along, bring up to 1500 words of your latest writing - fiction writers of all types, memoirists, biographers, graphic novelists, bloggists, poets - all writers welcome. You will have up to eight minutes to read out your work, an equal time of constructive critique and feedback from the rest of the group. If you want a tribe of fellow writers to be with you as you finish your writing project, build your author profile, want to get inspired by other writers, or want to just listen and give constructive feedback (we all need beta readers), you are very welcome. This is a free event, but membership is essential in wider to attend. Many thanks to Marrickville Library! For more information, contact Maria, mariaissaris@icloud.com, or Jamie Ramjan (jamie.ramjan@gmail.com) or Sunnie Mosphilis via DM.

Parapsychology Dialogues - Day One: Experience, Culture, and Real‑World Contexts

**The Parapsychology Dialogues** is the premier annual convention in parapsychology held in a different city of the world every year. And this year, it's in Sydney - first time ever in Australia! **This landmark event** has a Welcome Reception (Thurs evening) followed by 3 days (Fri-Sun) of presentations, research briefs, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with 30+ academics, scientists, clinicians, and educators from all over the world. Plus there is a Gala Banquet event on the Saturday evening. **This is a paid conference**, and it is split into separate events in Meetup because you may choose to go to one or two days or the whole conference. The details of speakers and topics will be shown on each event post. More info and tickets are available here: [Conference Tickets](https://parapsychological.org/etn/parapsychology-dialogues-2026/) **A bunch of us from Melbourne are already going**, and if you RSVP on this series of Meetup events, we'll be in contact to add you to the Whatsapp group, so we can mutually coordinate and support the trip. ===================================================== **DAY ONE - Experience, Culture, and Real‑World Contexts** **Friday, 14 August - 8.30am to 7.00pm** * Light Breakfast, Refreshments and networking. * Welcoming Remarks - Program Chair Lance Storm and Joyce Bok. * End-of-Life Experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Content Analysis - Laura O’Sullivan * The 4am Dreaming Women Phenomenon - Jennifer Lisa Vest * Refreshments and networking. * Beyond Phenomena: An Indian Philosophical Model for Understanding Psi Experiences - Shweta Goyal * The Curious History of the Flammarion Engraving - Laurence Browne * Climb Every Mountain - David Ellis * Building Parapsychology Community for a Grassroots Revolution in Consciousness: A Case Study from Melbourne - Russ Townsend * Lunches provided * Investigating the Use of Mediums to Support Homicide Investigations - Leanne O’Neill * Beyond the Hard Problem: Consciousness as Emergent Experience in AI‑Human Syntergic Systems - Ramsés D’León * Temporal Lobe Lability and Anomalous Cognition - Jacob Sevastidis * Lucid Dreaming, Out‑of‑Body Experience, and Active Imagination: A Thematic Analysis - Man Yee Wong * Air CO₂ Sequestration Using Consciousness‑Based Interventions - Annalisa Ventola * Afternoon Tea * Workshop 1: Planet Minute: Designing Intention‑Based Tasks for Climate Action - Annalisa Ventola * PA Presidential Address - Are Parapsychologists Practicing Pseudoscience? - Gerhard Mayer * AIPR Presidential Address - The Phenomenology of Haunts - Tony Jinks * Presidential Reception

Book Club – London Falling AND The Correspondent!

Impact Hackers Co-Working Day

Dear Hackers for Kindness, For those who run solo businesses, freelancers or can work from home, we would like to share a co-working event day on the last Wednesday of the month at a nurturing venue called Impact Story Lab. Students are welcome too! This group has been quiet for some time. Check out the description as to why I saved the group. Impact Story Lab is becoming a safe space for a number of impact groups to meet. And a great place to welcome Random Hacks Of Kindness. In an age of AI and misinformation, it's important to reconnect with like-minded positive people. Hence, this meetup event You can either join for the day or join for lunch! You can choose what works for you. We are supporting the Not-For-Profit Impact Story Lab Space. Here is the usual format: "Once a month, the Impact Story Lab opens its doors for a day of focused work, meaningful conversations and new collaborations. Whether you're building a social enterprise, working in a purpose-driven business, freelancing, studying, campaigning or simply looking for a more inspiring place to work for the day, you're welcome. Come for an hour, stay all day, or join us after work for this month's featured community event. *** What to expect Our coworking days are intentionally relaxed. Bring your laptop, settle into the space, meet other people working for impact and enjoy a productive day alongside a growing community of storytellers, creatives, researchers, community builders and changemakers. Throughout the day you'll find opportunities for: • Focused work • Informal conversations • New collaborations • Meeting people across sectors • Coffee, lunch and community There are no forced networking activities—just good people sharing a great space." Here are the details to [BOOK](https://events.humanitix.com/impact-co-working-day-or-29-july) I'll update these each month. **Costs** First time is FREE! If you are looking to book the co-working space, they have various packages. You do have to pay for a meal if you want catering. **Getting there** 10-15 minute walk from Kings Cross Station or Town Hall Station. That's about it! I look forward to seeing new and familiar faces for these wonderful co-working sessions. Remember, anything is possible. Together, we can make a better world probable. Kindly, Bob Sudharshan

Claude Certified Consultants: Coffee Catch Up

Thursdays hit different with coffee and good company. Whether you're Claude Certified or still working towards it, pull up a chair, bring your questions or your latest build, and let's talk shop over a brew. You can learn more about us by visiting [https://code.sydney/](https://code.sydney/) and [https://vibecamp.au/](https://vibecamp.au/)

FP-Syd Social meeting (no talk)

Our July FP Syd meeting is a networking event without talks. Join us in North Sydney next Monday to talk functions, lambdas, purity, and all things programming. We are meeting for drinks and chit-chat at the Firehouse Hotel in North Sydney (close to the Microsoft office). As usual, we will be meeting at 6pm. Depending on the RSVPs, we will try to reserve one or two tables in advance or just turn up if we are not many people.

TechWalking - Sydney - Networking Event for Tech Professionals

**TechWalking is here to stay in Sydney!** 🌊🚶‍♂️A huge thank you to our co-hosts — Nitta, Malathy, Cara, Vishal, and Akhil — for making it happen! Are you a tech professional looking to network beyond the screen? Join us for a refreshing **#TechWalking** event along the stunning Royal Botanic Garden! It’s the perfect chance to connect with industry peers while getting in some steps! Whether you're in software development, cybersecurity, data science, or any tech-related field, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your network in a relaxed setting. 🌅 **Meeting Point:** Archibald Memorial Fountain, Hyde Park 🏖 **Route:** 4 km walk through the Botanical Garden to the Sydney Opera House 🕙 **Start Time:** 10 AM sharp—don’t be late, or you might have to sprint to catch up! Check out the photos from the last event in Sydney: https://www.meetup.com/it-career-in-australia/photos/35710580/ And video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H6_-ZET00I8 **Please note:** unfortunately, dogs aren’t allowed in the Botanical Gardens. A bit sad, we know 🐶💔 Looking forward to meeting you all in real life! **TechWalking Community page: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/)** *** Join the TechWalking group on LinkedIn! [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/) Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to landing your tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/) Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/ Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia

BEST $25 CHOCOLATE TOUR - Get $25 worth of Chocolates so REALLY it's a FREE TOUR

**Limited-Time-Offer:** Indulge in Our Scrumptious Chocolate Tour for just $25! - IT IS the BEST $25 CHOCOLATE TOUR (Previously $35) because you taste or take home $25 worth of Chocolates, so **REALLY it's like a FREE TOUR!** Prepay Now! **Discover Sydney's Only Chocolate Tasting Tour**: 7 delicious stops, 15 indulgent tastings, and heaps of free treats! Yes, it's real - plus, take home plenty of goodies. **Exclusive Extras!:** Just arrived, Swan Valley Chocolates! - Exquisite Melba Chocolates - Charley's Chocolate Factory & Yarra Valley's Chocolate Mill, best Belgian flavours. **Explore Sydney's** finest chocolate shops on an unforgettable day out, featuring smooth, flowing chocolate tastings from around the world. **What's Included:** 1\. A ***unique guided tour***—there’s nothing like this in Sydney! 2\. Chocolate tastings at 7 top chocolate shops\, featuring ***Belgian, Greek, Australian, German, French, Swiss, Italian***, and artisan chocolates. 3. ***Exclusive chocolates*** unique to Australia at brand-new venues 4\. Take home or taste over $25 worth of chocolates—***plus extra freebies!*** Yummy!! 5\. Discover the ***rich history*** behind each type of chocolate—learn about its origins, how it’s made, and the story of Australian chocolate. 6\. Visit a ***stunning, newly opened chocolate shop***—a sweet surprise awaits. 7. ***Perfect for special occasions:*** birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, team-building events, or just because! Treat yourself and your loved ones to Sydney’s sweetest adventure. 8\. Savour more chocolate than $25 could ever buy\, ***thanks to our exclusive partnerships*.** **START TIME:** 1pm sharp! Please be 10 minutes early, meet others. 15 people limit. **MEETING POINT:** Outside Haigh's Chocolate Shop Entrance - QVB Town Hall End. **RAIN or SHINE:** Tour is never cancelled, we are mostly inside. **PRICE PRE PAY:** $25 **PAYMENT OPTION 1:** Account Name: events 4 singles. BSB: 112879 - Account Number: 499253356 **PAYMENT OPTION 2:** PAY ID to George Palasty 0435801602 **CONTACT:** George on 0435 801 602 call or text.