Future Tech Collective

Three weeks to go! ...and the conversations are already warming up. FTC returns on March 26th and if you’ve been circling this one, wondering whether to come along, here’s your nudge. AI is moving fast. Messaging is getting noisier. Too many teams are reaching for tools before they’ve defined what actually makes them different. This session is about pressing pause and taking a moment when it most counts. Sarah-Jane Kurtini will unpack why clarity and positioning must come first. Arani Satgunaseelan will then take that clarity into the real world of sales and GTM, showing how AI should scale strong ideas, not substitute for them. It’s practical. It’s grounded. And it’s designed to leave you sharper than when you walked in. If you’re already registered, we can’t wait to see you. Expect thoughtful discussion, generous insights and a wonderful opportunity to meet some great people. If you’re still deciding, now’s the time! Seats are filling and we’d love you in the room. 📍 26 March 2027 Bilue Sydney Office — Level 4, 4–6 Bligh Street Doors open 5:30pm (snacks, drinks, proper conversation) Wrapped by 7:30pm Register here: https://luma.com/a0trh3d8 More details: https://lnkd.in/g2-Z9mBZ

Really looking forward to hosting our FTC quarterly meetups again in 2026 and kicking off the year with this conversation with Sarah-Jane Kurtini and Arani Satgunaseelan on thinking first, AI second. These nights at Bilue's Sydney office are always a highlight for me: smart people, generous discussion and cross-industry insights to challenge . Grateful to be bringing this community together again with the support of Georgina Robilliard Fiona Chan and Lilli Perkin

Start with good thinking. Not ChatGPT. FTC is back for our next meetup and with it, a fresh new brand look for 2026. This session brings together two complementary talks tackling one of the biggest traps in modern go-to-market: starting with AI before you’ve done the thinking. Sarah-Jane Kurtini explores why clarity and positioning must come first. Arani Satgunaseelan then brings that thinking into the real world of sales and GTM execution, showing how AI should scale strong ideas, not replace them. If your messaging is starting to sound like everyone else, this is your reset. What you’ll walk away with: • Why AI can only reflect what already exists • How to define what actually makes you different • How to use AI to amplify clarity, not noise 📍 26 March 2027 Bilue Sydney Office: Level 4, 4–6 Bligh Street, Sydney Doors open 5:30pm with snacks, drinks and good conversation. Talks, panel, mingling, all wrapped by 7:30pm. Join us for a thoughtful evening with friends - smart people and practical insights. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2-Z9mBZ Register now: https://luma.com/a0trh3d8

Mark your calendars, our next Future Tech Collective event is happening on September 11th! This quarter, we once again have 2 authentic and interesting speakers for you... Nicole Salisbury has spent her career at the cutting edge of sound, stories and play, launching Nova 96.9, leading Sony Music’s dance division and driving global campaigns for PlayStation, Xbox and FIFA. Now, as Founder & CEO of MusoLingo, she’s reinventing language learning through music, gamification and AI. Nicole will explore how tech is reshaping the creative industries and opening up bold new possibilities for how we learn and express ourselves. Scott James McWilliam DipWSET GAICD brings over 25 years of experience in the wine world from vineyards and cellars to brand leadership and inflight wine selection for Qantas. Today, through his work at SecuriCode and WithWine, he’s helping the industry navigate its next era: blending tradition with technology to tackle counterfeiting, enhance direct-to-consumer models and elevate the wine experience. Expect deep insight, practical inspiration and (as always) an incredible group of people in the room. FTC events are in-person only and cross-disciplinary by design. A forum for current and future leaders to engage in real conversations about where technology is going and how we shape it. Spaces are limited, so get in early with your registration: https://lnkd.in/gfW2iMX6 #FutureTechCollective #WomenInTech #CreativeTech #MusicTech #WineTech #Innovation #Leadership #AI #HumanFirstTech #FTCevent