Surry Hills is known for its innovative and pioneering spirit in a city renowned for its lively culture. As part of the Raising the Bar event, the suburb is set to host a series of thought-provoking talks.
On Tuesday, 1 April 2024, 10 local bars in Surry Hills, Camperdown and Chippendale will hold 20 discussions of groundbreaking ideas – from climate change and sustainable investing to the future of healthcare and emission-free aviation.
This event, supported by the City of Sydney and in partnership with the University of Sydney, is set to ignite conversations and inspire change.
A Global Initiative, Locally Tailored
Raising the Bar is a global movement to increase accessibility to education and innovation. By moving these important conversations from the traditional confines of lecture halls to the relaxed and inclusive atmosphere of bars, the initiative seeks to engage a broader audience.
The event promises a diverse array of topics. Highlights include “Unleashing purposeful investment for a better world” with Vis Vythilingam at Brix Distillers and “Migrapreneurs can unlock a better future for all” with Usman Iftikhar at Soultrap, both located in Surry Hills. These sessions will explore the frontiers of sustainable investing and the role of migrant entrepreneurs in our economy, respectively.
Healthcare and technology merge in talks like “Can your health be programmed like an app?” by Pete Field at The Abercrombie in Chippendale, offering insights into personalized healthcare through technology. Similarly, “Harnessing brain waves to improve mental health” by Cameron Higgins at The Barrie in Chippendale delves into wearable neuro-tech’s potential to aid depression recovery.
From the future of electric flights discussed by Siobhan Lyndon and Andrew Moore at Wayward Brewing Co in Camperdown to Emma Bacon’s blueprint for cooler cities at Fortress Sydney in Chippendale, the event underscores the urgent need for innovation in addressing climate change. Moreover, “Ocean advocacy is for everyone” by Emily Rowland at Hermann’s Bar in Camperdown emphasizes the importance of community engagement in ocean conservation.
A Call to Action
Raising the Bar is more than an event; it’s a call to action to inspire change. With free tickets available to all, the organizers invite Sydney’s residents and visitors to partake in this unprecedented evening of insight, inspiration, and community spirit.
Whether you’re passionate about technology, the environment, or social change, Raising the Bar 2024 offers a unique opportunity to explore these topics in the congenial settings of Surry Hills and beyond.
Published 26-March-2024
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