Annual Networking Forum

We’re excited to host our Annual Networking Forum on Friday, 14th March 2025, from 4:30pm in Sydney. This signature event brings together members of The Multicultural Professional Network and a diverse range of guests for an evening of connection and collaboration. It’s a fantastic opportunity to expand your network and engage with professionals across various industries. We look forward to seeing you there!

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The Agenda...

• Arrival: From 4:30pm – Enjoy nibbles and beverages while networking
• Presentation: 5:30pm-6:30pm – Join us for insightful presentations and a Q&A session
• Networking: Continue the conversation until 8:00pm

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Guest Speaker

Sheetal Deo Founder and Principal Solicitor Shakti Legal Solutions, will lead a session on "The Intersection of Diversity and Leadership." In this session, she will explore how executive leadership can drive inclusive change by embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of belonging.

Sheetal Deo (she/her) is passionate about leveraging platforms and privilege to connect ideas, people and opportunities which amplify and empower underrepresented experiences. Sheetal has a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and political science from the University of the Fraser Valley (Canada), and a Juris Doctor, Master of Laws and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from Bond University (Australia). Sheetal incorporates her political and social science training in her advocacy for equity & accessibility within the legal profession and the community it serves. Sheetal is the Principal and Founder of Shakti Legal Solutions; an innovative low-bono law firm designed specifically to improve access to legal assistance for everyday people through a unique, ‘pay what you can’ model.

Outside of her practice, Sheetal is a Queensland Law Society Councillor, works with the College of Law as an adjunct lecturer, runs a diversity and inclusion consultancy (The Diversity Collective) and volunteers her time on various not-for-profit organisations and boards to connect ideas, people and opportunities which amplify and empower underrepresented experiences.

More Guest Speakers will be announced soon—stay tuned for updates!

Limited Spaces Available!
Secure your spot early, and feel free to invite colleagues for an evening of growth and networking.

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A portion of the ticket sales from this event will be donated to The Smith Family