masterclass + networking event details - 12th Nov 2025
Gain more productivity in your business Masterclass 2:15pm - 5pm SOLD OUT
Gain more productivity in your business Masterclass 2:15pm - 5pm SOLD OUT
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
About This Masterclass
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.
What You’ll Learn:
✔ 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.
Networking + Building Relationships 5pm - 730pm
Gain more productivity in your business Masterclass 2:15pm - 5pm SOLD OUT
Kick On for the Second Half – Network, Connect, and Raise a Glass
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 -
About the Mentor – Nikhil Singh
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.
masterclass + event details 15 october 2025
Risk vs Protection - Insurance Masterclass 3pm - 5pm
Proudly Sponsored by Insurance insights Australia
Risk vs Protection – Understanding Insurance in Construction
Brought to you by Hardnox Association
Featuring Guest Mentor: Polina Kesov – Director, Insurance Insights Australia | Commercial Insurance Expert
About This Masterclass
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.
What You’ll Learn:
✔ 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.
Networking + Building Relationships 5pm - 730pm
Networking + Building Relationships 5pm - 730pm
Kick On for the Second Half – Network, Connect, and Raise a Glass
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 -
previous Masterclass + events
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Your legal obligations in Construction Masterclass + Meet the Industry Leaders Networking Event
Session Time: 3pm - 8pm
This Masterclass & Event Has now Concluded!
Sign up Today to Get access to all Masterclasses!
Delivered by a qualified contract law expert and business risk strategist, this session will teach you how to safeguard your business, avoid legal pitfalls, and negotiate contracts with confidence. Followed by networking drinks with industry professionals
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Led by Kaveer Soni +
Michael Emerzidis
May 30 - 2025 - Parramatta
May 30 - 2025 - Parramatta
May 30 - 2025 - Parramatta
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Sponsored by Spot on Asbestos Removal
Construction: Business Accelerator Program – Masterclass + Meet the Industry Leaders Networking Event
Session Time: 3pm - 8pm
This Masterclass & Event Has now Concluded!
Sign up Today to Get access to all Masterclasses!
Scaling a business requires more than just hard work, it demands smart strategies, financial control, and strong leadership. This course teaches business owners how to scale effectively, manage cash flow, build high-performing teams, Grow with confidence, not chaos.
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Led by Anesan Naidoo + Michael Emerzidis
JULY 11 2025 - Norwest
JULY 11 2025 - Norwest
JULY 11 2025 - Norwest
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Sponsored by Beat my Home Loan
Cashflow in Construction – Build Smart. Stay Ahead.
Industry Leaders Networking Event
Session Time: 3pm - 8pm
This Masterclass & Event Has now Concluded!
Sign up Today to Get access to all Masterclasses!
Struggling with cashflow? You're not alone. This session is designed specifically for tradies, subcontractors, and construction business owners who want clarity, control, and confidence when it comes to their finances.
Led by Manpreet Singh +
Michael Emerzidis
AUG 20 2025 - Norwest
JULY 11 2025 - Norwest
JULY 11 2025 - Norwest
SOLD OUT: MASTERCLASS + EVENT
Sponsored by The Perfect Recruit
The Silent Saboteurs – 3 Hidden Gaps Keeping Business Owners From Financial Freedom
Presented by Michael Hazilias — Tech Entrepreneur & Digital Wealth Strategist
Even high-income business owners fall into hidden traps that keep them trading time for money. Michael Hazilias uncovered the three saboteurs holding most leaders back:
- A misaligned wealth identity
- Leaky money systems
- Outdated investment strategies
He revealed how modern, automated wealth systems—powered by blockchain and AI—are helping business owners fast-track
Led by Michael Hazilias +
Michael Emerzidis
Masterclass Session Times
May 2nd 2025 - Parramatta CBD
May 2nd 2025 - Parramatta CBD
May 2nd 2025 - Parramatta CBD
Your legal obligations in Construction Masterclass + Meet the Industry Leaders Networking Event
Session Time: 3pm - 8pm
This Class has now concluded
For Access to This Masterclass please register as a Hardnox Member
Delivered by a qualified contract law expert and business risk strategist, this session will teach you how to safeguard your business, avoid legal pitfalls, and negotiate contracts with confidence. Followed by networking drinks with industry professionals
.
Led by Kaveer Soni + Michael Emerzidis
May 30th 2025 - Sydney CBD
May 2nd 2025 - Parramatta CBD
May 2nd 2025 - Parramatta CBD
Construction Business Accelerator Program – Masterclass + Meet the Industry Leaders Networking Event
Sponsor - Spot on Asbestos Removal
Session Time: 3pm - 8pm
This Class has now concluded
For Access to This Masterclass please register as a Hardnox Member
Scaling a business requires more than just hard work, it demands smart strategies, financial control, and strong leadership. This course teaches business owners how to scale effectively, manage cash flow, build high-performing teams, Grow with confidence, not chaos.
.
Led by Anesan Naidoo + Michael Emerzidis
July 11th 2025 - Norwest
May 2nd 2025 - Parramatta CBD
July 11th 2025 - Norwest
Cashflow in Construction – Build Smart. Stay Ahead.
Industry Leaders Networking Event
Session Time: 3pm - 8pm
This Masterclass & Event Has now Concluded!
Sign up Today to Get access to all Masterclasses!
Struggling with cashflow? You're not alone. This session is designed specifically for tradies, subcontractors, and construction business owners who want clarity, control, and confidence when it comes to their finances.
.
Led by Manpreet Singh +
Michael Emerzidis
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE EVENT
Event description - 18 September 2025
We welcome you to join us for the Western Sydney Tree of Knowledge Networking Drinks.
Tree of Knowledge is a quarterly event, held across Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sunshine Coast, Canberra and Auckland.
Our credo has always been to provide an informal forum for industry friends to share, exchange and have the opportunity to meet new colleagues, free from the world of formalities that we are too often exposed to.
Our mantra is simple and has no hidden agendas but to be together to support professional and personal aspirations, whilst building trusted relationships within the property industry.
Thank you, Hardnox Association for being our Partner for this event.
On behalf of our Western Sydney Tree of Knowledge committee, thank you for your continued support.
masterclass + networking event details - 20th Nov 2025
Masterclass 2:00pm - 5pm
Proudly Sponsored by VA World – Offshore Team & Systems Specialists
Masterclass: Scale Smart – Leveraging Offshore Talent
Brought to you by the Hardnox Association
Featuring Guest Mentor: Clayton Navarro – Founder of VA World | Business Systems Specialist | Team Strategy Advisor | Dip. Sports Development
About This Masterclass
In 2025, labour shortages, rising costs, and the demand for scalability have made offshore staffing a game-changer — when implemented strategically.
This exclusive session is designed for business owners in construction, trades, and service-based industries who are ready to scale sustainably by leveraging global talent, building efficient systems, and creating teams that support long-term growth.
What You’ll Learn:
✔ How to identify the right roles and tasks to delegate offshore
✔ Proven frameworks for onboarding and managing offshore staff effectively
✔ How to integrate offshore teams into your culture without friction
✔ Systems that remove bottlenecks and free up your leadership capacity
✔ How to scale smart — not hard — by combining people, process, and performance
About the Mentor – Clayton Navarro
Clayton Navarro is the Founder of VA World, a leading offshore staffing and systems consultancy helping business owners streamline operations, delegate effectively, and scale with confidence.
With a background in performance coaching and a Diploma in Sports Development, Clayton brings a high-performance mindset to business. His unique approach combines the discipline of sport with the precision of business systems — empowering owners to step out of the day-to-day and build teams that operate seamlessly.
Over the years, Clayton has helped hundreds of construction, trades, and service-based businesses remove bottlenecks, reclaim their time, and grow sustainably. His work focuses on building lean systems, automating admin, and creating offshore teams that work as true extensions of your local operations.
As a Business Systems Specialist and Team Strategy Advisor, Clayton bridges the gap between chaos and control — showing business owners how to scale without burning out.
His approach is grounded, practical, and built on real-world experience — designed to help you run a business that doesn’t rely solely on you.
💡 “Great businesses are built on great systems.
I help you put them in place — so you can focus on what matters most.”
Networking + Building Relationships 5pm - 730pm
Networking + Building Relationships 5pm - 730pm
Kick On for the Second Half – Network, Connect, and Raise a Glass
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 -