Events

Events

We are proud to offer technology and cybersecurity focused events in Central Western NSW that are designed to educate and upskill local businesses.

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Cyber Sips and Security Tips: AI for regional business

Most of the conversation about AI is happening in Sydney boardrooms and Silicon Valley podcasts. Not a lot of it is aimed at businesses in Orange, Dubbo, or Bathurst trying to work out if any of it actually applies to them. That’s what this session is for.

Join Mitch Colton from Colton Computer Technologies for a relaxed, open discussion about where AI is at right now, what’s genuinely useful, what’s overhyped, and how businesses in Central West NSW are already putting it to work. No vendor pitch. No 80-slide deck. Just a good conversation, a drink in hand, and some practical takeaways you can use on Monday morning.

We’ll be covering:

  • What AI can realistically do for a small or medium-sized business right now
  • Where people are seeing real time savings and where they’re not
  • The risks worth knowing about before you dive in
  • How to figure out where to start if you haven’t yet
  • Your questions, answered honestly

Drinks and nibbles provided.

  • Thursday, 22 October 2026
  • 1:00pm to 3:00pm

  • Parrot Distilling Co., 66 Endsleigh Ave, Orange

Cyber Sips and Security Tips: Risk and Governance for Directors

If you’re on a board or leading an organisation, cyber risk is your responsibility. Let’s talk about what that actually means.

Most directors know that cybersecurity matters. Fewer are confident about what they’re actually responsible for when things go wrong, or what good governance looks like in practice.

This session is built for company directors and NFP leaders who want a clear, plain-English picture of their obligations around risk and governance, without having to sit through a law lecture or a 90-slide deck.

Mitch Colton from Colton Computer Technologies and Levi Arthur Thurston from NLT Insurance will walk you through:

  • What directors are actually responsible for when it comes to cyber risk
  • Where most boards have gaps and what to do about them
  • How to ask the right questions of your IT team or provider
  • What a sensible, proportionate governance framework looks like for your organisation

Register your interest today! We are looking at a November 2026 event.

Between Two Techies

From now on, Mitch and Levi Arthur will be doing a 20 minute chat every month, where they will cover:

  • The latest in cyber changes
  • What happened last month that you should know about?
  • What are they anticipating will happen over the coming month?

There will be handy tips, some general banter and a chance for Q&A at the end of each session.

Demystify Microsoft Copilot with our AI Peer Group

Is Copilot a helpful tool or a bit of a puzzle? Skip the lengthy manuals and join our new local peer group!

We’re bringing together business professionals in Orange every two months to explore how to make the most of AI tools like Copilot. It’s completely free and far from a traditional training session.

This is a chance to connect, share real-world experiences, and collaborate on practical ways to use Copilot effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, your insights are welcome.

Register now!

  • Bimonthly

  • Orange

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