Blue Poppy Ventures

26/05/2026

Friday June 19th 12pm – 2pm Back of the Napkin Lunch Full of Business Opportunities - Western Adelaide

Location: Links Hotel Seaton, SA

Speakers on what is needed for contractors, projects, developments and suppliers.

Cohosted by The Circle, South Australia’s leading First Nations Entrepreneur Hub, plus Workforce BluePrint.

Businesses are central to the conversation, listening to how councils, government agencies, major projects and the broader business community engage, procure and partner. The event is grounded in real business opportunities, building trusted relationships and practical pathways to contracts, collaboration and long-term growth.

Back of the Napkin Lunch Full of Business Opportunities - Western Adelaide Tickets, Friday, June 19 • 12 PM - 2 PM | Free Tickets via Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/EGck50Z3sog

24/05/2026

Wendy Perry highly recommends attending "SA | EuroMix 2026" happening this September in Adelaide to build meaningful international connections.

As one of South Australia’s leading international business networking evenings, this event is bringing together European and Australian leaders, decision-makers, entrepreneurs and changemakers under one roof. And with the new EU–Australia Free Trade Agreement opening up fresh opportunities across trade, investment and collaboration, this year’s event feels especially timely.

Expect great conversations, meaningful connections and a room full of people shaping the future of EU-Australia relations.

Get Your Early Bird Ticket Now:

Register for "SA | EuroMix 2026" hosted by French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

24/05/2026

Thursday June 18th 12pm – 1:30pm Adelaide Plains Business Networking Lunch

Location: Two Wells Tavern - Dining Room

Come and join us for the Adelaide Plains Business Networking Lunch and hear from Dante St James an expert on AI.

There will be some live demonstration of the tools as well as a QR-code to the free online guide to be able to go home and apply what you saw straight away.

This FREE local event has limited capacity so please ensure you book early to ensure you get a seat: https://ow.ly/QIrc50Z3snL

23/05/2026

Just a handful of tickets left for the Adoption, Integration & Impact Networking with Real Intelligence event by the Australian Artificial Intelligence Industry Group at The Innovation Factory on Wednesday 27.5.26 from 6-8 pm.

Please connect with speakers David Flynn, Jarrad Taylor, Claudia Kralik, and Rye Smith who is the Claude Code Ambassador, Michael Levene.

Last chance for free tickets: https://ow.ly/f4iz50Z3snz

22/05/2026

Are we having lunch next Friday? Speakers will share their business story, alongside opportunities from the City of Onkaparinga and more.

MC’d by Wendy Perry, MD @ Workforce BluePrint with Reverse Pitches, First Nations Enterprises and Business Opportunities for All - everyone is welcome with lunch provided.

On Friday, May 29 • 12 PM - 2 PM at The Aussie Inn and please book your free tickets here: https://ow.ly/xgM150Z30Iw

06/05/2026

Finding Common Ground for a Sister City Partnership for South Australia and Bhutan

When two places share not geography but vision, the foundations for a genuinely meaningful partnership become possible. This is the story of what Onkaparinga and the Gelephu Mindfulness City might build together.

Read blog post> https://bluepoppyventures.com.au/2026/05/02/finding-common-ground-for-a-sister-city-partnership-for-south-australia-and-bhutan/

06/05/2026

The Human Infrastructure of the APAC Region: Why Technical Training in WaSH and Energy is the Next Strategic Priority

From large-scale urban developments in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, through to climate resilience and programs in Fiji, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, the conversation has shifted. It is no longer just about building infrastructure, but about who is going to keep it running safely, efficiently and sustainably.

Blog by Scott Perry, read more> https://ow.ly/8iz550YUSRY

05/05/2026

SMEs in the Mekong: Common Challenges, Shared Opportunities, and Why Regional & Australian Connections Matter

Across the Mekong region, small and medium enterprises are not emerging players, they are the economy.

From Laos through Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar, SMEs account for more than 99 per cent of enterprises and employ the majority of the workforce. In Lao PDR, MSMEs represent 99.8 per cent of all businesses and generate over 80 per cent of employment, while in Cambodia they contribute around 58 per cent of GDP and employment . Across ASEAN, SMEs are widely recognised as the backbone of inclusive growth, job creation and community stability .

This consistency matters because it highlights something deeper. The challenges SMEs face across the Mekong are not isolated, they are shared, structural and increasingly interconnected.

Read more on this latest blog>

04/05/2026

Hey everyone, do you get the enews updates?

A common question is how do you find out about and keep across all the events, opportunities and trends?

Quick answer is the regular enews with the next one being published tomorrow so if you are not on the list, please consider subscribing via the Workforce BluePrint website (just scroll down a little bit) or email [email protected], thanks :)

https://ow.ly/38Kk50YUr83

04/05/2026

'How to Reach Out and Build a Network When You’re New to a City or Town' blog post was inspired by a recent conversation I had with someone new here and comments such as, “Thanks a lot for our call on Friday and for all the insight on the market - it was great help!”

Start with how you reach out - Keep it simple, short and human, giving first where you can. Read more> https://lnkd.in/gY9-PWsV

From City of Adelaide, City of Charles Sturt, City of Onkaparinga, City of Marion, to City of Austin and Thimphu TechPark - connect with those organisations and people mentioned.

LinkedIn Australian Artificial Intelligence Industry Group Switch Start Scale Mustafa Kadir Carmen Garcia AM Cassie Day, FGLF Lou Jayleigh Abbie Taylor FAITD Amazon Web Services (AWS) Stone & Chalk The Circle First Nations Entrepreneur Hub CORE Innovation Hub Meetup

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

03/05/2026

Back of the Napkin Lunches: Where Business Opportunities Are Shared

There is a real difference between hearing about opportunities once they are released and being part of the conversation as they are shaped and knowing how to respond. The Back of the Napkin Lunches sit firmly in that space, where councils, government, major projects and businesses come together to talk openly about what is coming up and how to get involved.

Across South Australia, these lunches are building momentum because they are practical, grounded and focused on outcomes. Delivered in partnership with The Circle, Workforce BluePrint and Sea to Valley Startups, the lunches bring together a mix of people who do not always get the chance to meet.

Book your free tickets for 22.5.26 (Port Pirie), 29.5.26 (Southern Adelaide) and 19.6.26 (Western Adelaide) here:

https://ow.ly/7riX50YU6pG