Community Events

Join us in the City North District for a lively program of events that bring together food, art, music, science, and play. Presented with the support of our community partners, neighbourhood organisations, and local institutions, these celebrations are all about connection, creativity, and enjoying our city together.

RMIT Activator LaunchHUB 18 Pitch Night

RMIT Activator LaunchHUB 18 Pitch Night

5 pm to 8 pm AEDT
Event location RMIT Kaleide Theatre, 360 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Join the City North community at Kaleide Theatre for an exciting showcase as RMIT Activator's latest LaunchHUB cohort presents their startups. Meet the talented founders from the 12-week Pre-Accelerator Program and see how they’re shaping the future through innovation and entrepreneurship. Watch as they pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and connect with investors, entrepreneurs, and the RMIT community exploring the startup scene.

Digital Storytelling Studio Event Series: Storytelling in All its Guises: Public Art

Digital Storytelling Studio Event Series: Storytelling in All its Guises: Public Art

4:30 pm to 6:30 pm AEDT
Event location RMIT University, Rocking Chair Lounge, Building 12, Level 6, Room 105, 402 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

The third mixer in this series explores how stories can be told in the public realm through simple, ephemeral materials like paper, wood, or vinyl—highlighting artists and City North Activation projects that bring transient, trace-like narratives to life across RMIT.

Lunch & Learn with Emma Forster

Lunch & Learn with Emma Forster

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm AEDT
Event location Melbourne Connect Co-working, Level 2, 700 Swanston St, City North VIC 3053

Join Emma Forster from City of Melbourne for a session showcasing the SDG Align, a toolkit helping businesses align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals at Melbourne Connect Co-working.

Digital Storytelling Studio Event Series: Workshop: Storytelling with cutouts on paper, vinyl and wood

Digital Storytelling Studio Event Series: Workshop: Storytelling with cutouts on paper, vinyl and wood

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm AEDT
Event location RMIT University, Building 10, Level 6, Megaflex 63, 330/334 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

This hands-on workshop invites everyone to explore simple design techniques—using paper, vinyl, and wood—to create playful public art statements that tell personal stories through images, words, and cutouts, with all materials and support provided for participants of any experience level.

National Health & Innovation Precincts Summit

National Health & Innovation Precincts Summit

Event location Melbourne Connect, 700 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053