The Third Place Events
The right room changes what happens next.
Relaxed, intentional business events for founders, professionals, creatives and leaders who want better conversations—not forced networking.
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Saturday 15 August 2026
The Third Place: The First Room
Relaxed Networking Event
The First Room brings together early-stage founders, start-up operators, established business owners, professionals, creatives and ambitious people in one elevated but relaxed setting.
This is not traditional networking built around awkward introductions or transactional small talk. Expect warmer conversations, thoughtful introductions, resource sharing, problem solving and a room designed to make meaningful connection easier.
Lead Speaker
Anthony Nitti
Anthony Nitti will lead the opening conversation for The First Room, sharing practical insights on performance, leadership, business growth and building meaningful professional relationships. He is also a Co-Creator of The Third Place.
Inside The First Room
Come for the view. Stay for the company.
The event is designed to feel elevated without becoming formal or forced.
Relaxed connection
Natural conversations in a premium rooftop setting, without speed-networking pressure.
Purposeful proximity
A mixed room of founders, operators, professionals, creatives and established leaders.
Warm introductions
Connections designed to move beyond exchanging details and into useful conversation.
Bottomless drinks
Bottomless drinks are included from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, as listed on Eventbrite.
Who the room is for
Ambitious people at different stages.
- Early-stage founders
- Start-up founders and operators
- Established business owners
- Professionals expanding their network
- Creatives, consultants and service providers
- People exploring their next business or career move
Previous Events
Previous rooms at QT Melbourne.
Explore earlier Third Place events held at Rooftop at QT Melbourne, each designed around meaningful conversation, practical insight and stronger professional connection.
23 May 2025 • 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
Leadership in a Changing World
Rooftop at QT Melbourne
133 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
A focused leadership conversation for founders, executives and senior professionals navigating change, pressure and strategic decision-making.
10 June 2025 • 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Executive Networking Dinner
Rooftop at QT Melbourne
133 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
A private dinner experience created for trusted introductions, deeper conversations and relationship-first business networking.
21 August 2025 • 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Industry Insights Breakfast
Rooftop at QT Melbourne
133 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
A premium morning briefing for founders and professionals seeking sharper market insight, practical perspective and quality introductions.
Future rooms
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New event dates, venues, ticket releases and organiser updates will be published there first.