The Power of Presence

🌏 Event Overview

In today’s workplaces, visibility is not just about being in the room, it’s about being recognised, respected, and remembered for the value you bring.

Yet for many multicultural professionals, visibility can feel like a tightrope: balancing authenticity with ambition, humility with self-promotion.

Join Australian Professionals of Multicultural Communities (APOC) for this interactive leadership session designed to help you strengthen your executive presence, build authentic influence, and unlock sponsorship opportunities that accelerate career growth.

This in-person event brings together inspiring multicultural leaders, corporate allies, and mentors who will share practical insights, personal stories, and strategies to help you rise with confidence without compromising who you are.

💬 What You’ll Learn

✨ How to cultivate executive presence that aligns with your cultural identity
🤝 The difference between mentors, allies, and sponsors and how to attract each
🎤 How to communicate with confidence and influence across cultures
🌠 Real-world visibility strategies used by multicultural executives who have “made it”
💡 How to overcome self-doubt, cultural biases, and barriers to recognition

Opening Address:
Hear from Vineti Anand, Founder & Director of APOC, as she shares exciting updates on APOC’s upcoming initiatives in Sydney, including new programs, partnerships, and events designed to empower multicultural professionals.

Keynote Speaker
Panel Discussion

Networking + Refreshments:
Enjoy drinks, nibbles, and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals in a warm, inclusive setting. Build new relationships, share your journey, and grow your network.

💼 Why Attend

You’ll walk away with:
✅ A practical visibility roadmap tailored for multicultural professionals
✅ Tools to identify and activate sponsors who advocate for your growth
✅ A deeper understanding of how to use your story, presence, and voice strategically
✅ New connections within APOC’s growing leadership network

❤️ About APOC

Australian Professionals of Multicultural Communities (APOC) is a volunteer-led not-for-profit dedicated to developing cultural intelligence and empowering professionals from diverse backgrounds to thrive in Australian workplaces.

Through leadership programs, mentorship, and events across Melbourne and Sydney, APOC creates spaces for learning, connection, and authentic representation.

Learn more at www.apoc.community

Exclusive discounts are available for APOC Corporate and Individual Members for this event.

To access your discount code, please email us at apoc@apoc.community.