Sip & Socials 2025
The ULTIMATE event for building brands and creating content.
5th & 6th September - hilton Sydney
LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS, BUILD REAL CONNECTIONS & CELEBRATE IN STYLE.
Two days. One game changing experience. Whether you're here to sharpen your strategy, build your network or celebrate your wins, SIP & SOCIALS FESTIVAL 2025 delivers it all.
✅ 18+ powerhouse speakers over 2 days in the heart of Sydney
✅ Full day conference with expert sessions on how to nail your marketing
✅ Business panels where you learn from founders that have scaled their businesses and what’s working for them right now
✅ Gala dinner with incredible speakers, gourmet dining, DJ, networking & more
✅ Goodie bags filled with some of your favourite Aussie brands - valued at over $250
✅ Network with 400+ like-minded brand builders from around Australia
🎟️ Tickets selling fast — Prices increase July 31
Real people - inspriing achievements
Just a glimpse of what our incredible lineup of speakers have achieved:
🔹 An eComm founder who pitched on Shark Tank, secured investment, went viral multiple times — and now leads a brand valued at over $10 million.
🔹 A makeup artist who’s grown a social following of 900,000+ and trained 2,000+ students in her signature techniques.
🔹 A business coach whose podcast has over 300,000 downloads, a community of 20,000+, and who’s helped thousands of business owners build bold brands.
🔹 A former personal trainer who turned her activewear line into an 8-figure brand, now with a 20+ person team and 4 retail stores across Australia.
🔹 A founder who started at her dining table — now with 35M+ products sold, 2 bestselling books, a SXSW stage appearance, and global brand recognition.
🔹 A hairdresser who built an 18-chair salon empire, taught thousands of professionals, and secured collabs with industry giants.
🔹 A powerhouse lawyer with over 1M social followers, a bestselling book, media features on major Aussie TV networks — all while leading a team of 8.
🔹 A husband-and-wife duo who turned a love of margaritas into a sell-out ecommerce brand with 200k+ followers and a cult following of raving fans.
And they’re all speaking at Sip & Socials.
🎤 This is not just inspiration — it’s your next blueprint to level up.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This event is built for business owners and marketers who are ready to move. Whether you're in growth mode, stuck in a rut, or starting from scratch, you’ll walk away with clarity, confidence and a plan you can run with.
You run your own business or are building a brand and want to learn what actually works right now
You’re tired of fluff and surface-level advice and want real strategies that get results
You’re craving connection with people who get what it’s like to do this on your own
You’re ready to invest in yourself and back your goals without second guessing
Event overview
Conference
📅 Date: Friday 5th September
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
📍 Venue: Hilton Sydney
This full-day of learning is packed with 7 expert workshops designed to give you real, practical clarity on how to scale your business and take it to the next level. With a guided workbook and your own personalised action plan, this isn’t another fluff-filled conference.
VIP Night
📅 Date: Friday 5th September
🕣 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Chin Chin Sydney
Includes a three-course meal and exclusive access to Gala speakers for deeper conversations in a relaxed, premium setting. VIP ticket holders also enjoy priority seating at Saturday’s Gala. Limited to only 40 guests.
Gala
📅 Date: Saturday 6th September
⏰ Doors Open: 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Hilton Sydney
A night of connection, inspiration and celebration. Our Gala speakers are founders, creatives and innovators who’ve built powerful brands from the ground up. You’ll hear the wins, the challenges and the unfiltered truth about building something that lasts.
Your incredible speakers
FAQs
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Yes! We have buy now, pay later options at checkout, such as Afterpay.
We also offer easy to manage weekly or monthly direct debits.By purchasing via payment plan, you are committing to paying the entire ticket price. In the event that your payment plan is cancelled due to failed debit attempts, you will be invoiced in full for the remaining balance.
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For the conference, think smart casual something you feel confident and comfortable in.
For the gala, it's your time to shine. Cocktail or evening wear encouraged.
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As long as there are spots left, yes. Just get in touch and we’ll sort it for you.
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Yes. There are Q&A sessions built into the schedule so you can get direct answers from the speakers.
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Just yourself, your workbook (provided on the day), and anything else you need to feel prepped. We’ll handle the rest.
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Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. If you can’t make it, you’re welcome to pass your ticket on to someone else.
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No business? No problem. This event is just as much about personal growth, meaningful connection, and being in a room that feels good.
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Yes, we’ve got you covered. You’ll be able to let us know your dietary needs at checkout
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No, but we’ve secured a discounted rate at Hilton Sydney for festival guests. Details will be shared after booking.
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Absolutely! We are well known for our events being super supportive, warm and encouraging. You will come alone but leave with lifelong friends. We are also organising an online chat before the event so you can connect with other solo attendees!
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Only table of 10s and VIP ticket holders have reserved seating. All other tables are 'first in best dressed' - so if you want to sit with a friend, we recommend arriving early to pick your spot.
Become a brand partner
Want your brand in front of hundreds of ambitious business owners, creatives and decision makers?
Sip & Socials Festival is the perfect space to showcase your products or services to a highly engaged, motivated audience that values connection, innovation and community.
Whether you're a product based business, service provider or tech platform, we offer limited vendor and sponsorship opportunities to align your brand with this unmissable experience.
If you're ready for visibility, conversations and connections that actually convert, we’d love to chat.