SportsGrad Industry Meetup - Melbourne
Growing your network in sport? We've got you.
Come grab a drink with the Melbourne sports industry 🥂
Join a SportsGrad Meetup to catch up with industry folk and meet new people.
Guest Speakers
Hayley Conway - Sports Marketing Consultant (Paris 2024, AFL, F1)
Hayley is a seasoned Marketing and Partnerships specialist in sport and entertainment working on major global events, including Formula 1 and Paris Olympics & Paralympics. Her career also includes working with major Australian sporting organisations such as the AFL and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, as well as roles in sports broadcasting with ESPN and Fox Sports
Joel Morrison - EGM of Events & Operations at Cricket Australia
Joel is one of the youngest and most promising Executives in Australian sport. Previously the CEO of NT Cricket, and Acting Head of the Big Bash Leagues following 5 years at the AFL, Joel has grown his career at rapid pace. Get a ticket to learn about his rise.
Host: Reuben Williams
Reuben Williams is the Founder of SportsGrad, and host of the SportsGrad Podcast, a chart-topping 'careers' show with over 300 episodes featuring interviews with leaders from the AFL, NRL, Cricket, NBA, NFL, Olympics and more.
He's also an ex-Cricket Australia employee and started SportsGrad to help others land their dream job in sport. SportsGrad has now helped Members land over 700 roles in the industry.
What's involved?
SportsGrad Meetups are a fun opportunity to casually connect with people in the sports industry.
Hear from guest speakers about how they grew their career, and make new connections in sport.
The Venue
This meetup... we're back at SportsGrad HQ, otherwise known as The Commons, Cremorne
Who goes to SportsGrad meetups?
SportsGrad & SportsGrad Pro Members
Professionals working in sport
People looking to work in sport in the future
Past Melbourne Meetup attendees include:
🏉 AFL
🏉 Collingwood Football Club
🏉 Melbourne Football Club
🏉 Richmond Football Club
🏉 Hawthorn Football Club
🏉 Geelong Football Club
🏉 Carlton Football Club
🥇 Australian Olympic Committee
🥇Paralympics Australia
🏏 Cricket Australia
🏏 Cricket Victoria
🏏 Melbourne Stars
🏏 Melbourne Renegades
🏐 Netball Australia
⛳️ Golf Australia
🏃♀️ Victorian Institute of Sport
🏀 Basketball Australia
🏀 Melbourne United
🏀 South East Melbourne Phoenix
🏀 Deakin Melbourne Boomers
⚽️ FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
⚽️ Football Australia
⚽️ Melbourne Victory
⚽️ Western United FC
⚽️ Melbourne City FC
🏉 NRL
🏉 Melbourne Storm
🏟️ Spark Event Group
🏟️ TLA
🏟️ MKTG
🏟️ KOJO
🗞 Fox Sports Australia
🗞 SEN (Sports Entertainment Network)
Plus many more SSOs, NSOs, teams and startups!
"I really regret having such a large network" - said no one ever.
Tickets are limited, so grab them while they're hot.
Set yourself for a big 2025 with an industry network that lifts your career.
- Reuben (Founder)
P.S. If you're a bit of an introvert, we feel you! That's why Meetups are a relaxed, place to comfortably meet people and learn about the industry.
P.P.S. No need to get super dressed up - smart casual is fine