The School of hardnox Masterclasses

Proudly Sponsored by Insurance insights Australia 

Brought to you by Hardnox Association
Featuring Guest Mentor: Polina Kesov – Director, Insurance Insights Australia | Commercial Insurance Expert

Confused about what your insurance actually covers? You’re not alone.
This masterclass is designed for builders, tradies, and construction business owners who want to protect their business properly—not just tick a box.

✔ The must-have policies every construction business needs
✔ Common coverage gaps that expose your business
✔ How insurance and contracts work together
✔ Real-world case studies of claims gone wrong
✔ What “being protected” really means—not just insured

This is the session the industry has been missing.
No jargon.
Real examples.
Straightforward advice you can act on.

 Secure your seat now and protect what you’ve built.

About the Mentor

Polina Kesov - Diploma of Financial Services (General Insurance), Associate CIP 

With over 25 years of experience across broking, claims, and compliance, Delivering a sharp, no-nonsense approach to navigating risk in business.  she leads an independent brokerage that refuses to be tied to any group—ensuring her clients get clear, unbiased advice, especially when dealing with complex or hard-to-place risks.

Supporting  you through emerging risks like cyber threats and champions the use of proactive strategies, including cyber insurance, to protect businesses before things go wrong.

 Polina champions real-world risk strategies and mental health reform. 

Her motto: Action speaks louder than words.

After the masterclass, we’re not just packing up and heading home— We’re kicking on with an industry networking session designed to build real relationships. Enjoy ice-cold beers, wine (included in your ticket) as you connect with other business owners, tradies, subcontractors, and industry leaders.

Meet the Hardnox Mentors 

Join the live Q&A session 

Ask the real questions no one else talks about 

Share wins, challenges, and solutions in a relaxed settingThis is your chance to 

build your circle, not just your business.Good conversations lead to great collaborations.Meeting Point - 

 Proudly Sponsored by AI2Easy – Award-Winning AI Consultancy
Masterclass: Turning Intelligent Ideas into Real-World Impact
Brought to you by Hardnox Association
Featuring Guest Mentor: Nikhil Singh – Computer Scientist, IIT Alumnus, and Co-Founder of AI2Easy & Deciphr

AI is transforming how businesses operate — from construction and professional services to manufacturing and beyond.
This session is designed for forward-thinking business owners who want to leverage Artificial Intelligence to save time, cut costs, and scale smarter — without needing a tech background.

✔ Real-world applications of AI and automation that create immediate impact
✔ How to identify areas in your business ready for intelligent systems
✔ Frameworks for implementing AI sustainably and profitably
✔ Stories from Silicon Valley — lessons from startups acquired by Google and Yahoo!
✔ How AI is simplifying workflows and reshaping industries in 2025

About AI2Easy:
AI2Easy is an award-winning Australian consultancy helping businesses bridge the gap between innovation and impact. With a mission to save millions of hours of human effort by 2027, AI2Easy specialises in making AI simple, accessible, and actionable for real-world business outcomes.

Nikhil Singh is a Computer Scientist, IIT Alumnus, and co-founder of AI2Easy — an award-winning consultancy dedicated to simplifying AI for real-world business outcomes.

With over 20 years of experience across Silicon Valley and Australia, Nikhil has built and scaled AI ventures that have reshaped industries. He’s helped grow startups that were acquired by Google, contributed to Yahoo!’s search engine, and now leads a mission-driven team focused on saving millions of hours of human effort by 2027 through automation and intelligent systems.

As a trusted advisor to enterprise and startup leaders alike, Nikhil bridges the gap between innovation and impact — showing businesses how to use technology not as a replacement for people, but as a multiplier for performance.

His approach is practical, insightful, and deeply human — empowering business owners to adopt AI confidently and strategically.

💡 “Turning intelligent ideas into real-world impact” isn’t just his motto — it’s the philosophy behind every venture he builds.

After the masterclass, we’re not just packing up and heading home— We’re kicking on with an industry networking session designed to build real relationships. Enjoy networking with other business owners, tradies, subcontractors, and industry leaders.

Meet the Hardnox Mentors 

Join the live Q&A session 

Ask the real questions no one else talks about 

Share wins, challenges, and solutions in a relaxed setting This is your chance to 

build your circle, not just your business. Good conversations lead to great collaborations. Meeting Point -