Following our successful tour earlier this year, Kinsta is heading back to Australia this September! From September 1 to 8, our team is looking forward to a busy week of conferences, community events, and exclusive networking dinners across Sydney, Newcastle, and Perth.
Whether you’re looking for hosting advice, agency partnerships, or simply want to connect with the WordPress community over coffee or dinner, we’d love to meet you.
Representing Kinsta throughout the week will be:
- Alex Ando-Michaelson – Partnerships & Community Manager APAC
- MJ Uy Nicolas – Senior Account Executive APAC
Alex and MJ will be on the ground throughout the week, meeting attendees, answering questions, and exploring new ways Kinsta can support Australia’s digital, publishing, agency, and WordPress communities.
Here is where you can connect with us:
- September 1 | Sydney: State of Digital Publishing private dinner
- September 2 | Sydney: WiSDM masterclass and lunch event
- September 2 | Sydney: Kinsta’s Sydney Social private dinner
- September 3-4 | Newcastle: Edge of Search Conference
- September 7 | Perth: State of Digital Publishing private dinner
- September 8 | Perth: Kinsta’s Perth Social private dinner
State of Digital Publishing private dinner
Tuesday, September 1 | Sydney
We’re proud to co-host Owned & Operated – The Publisher Leadership Series in Sydney with State of Digital Publishing and The Code Company.
This invitation-only dinner will bring publishing leaders together for a candid, off-the-record conversation about audience, data, and platform ownership. Join us for a collaborative discussion about how publishers can turn greater ownership into sustainable growth.
If you lead a publishing business and would like to join the conversation, you’re welcome to apply for one of the limited seats.
WiSDM Presents: The Practical AI Marketing Masterclass
Wednesday, September 2 | Sydney
Kinsta is teaming up with WiSDM (Women in SEO & Digital Marketing) to co-host The Practical AI Marketing Masterclass, a hands-on session created for marketers and agency leaders who want to move beyond one-off prompts and start building practical AI workflows.
Attendees will explore how AI can be incorporated into everyday marketing operations to reduce repetitive work and reclaim valuable time each week. Are you ready to level up your operations?
Visit the event page for more information and to secure your spot.
We’re thrilled to partner with WiSDM and support a community that’s empowering more women to grow, lead, and thrive in digital marketing. At Kinsta, we love supporting the people behind great digital experiences, and we’re excited to connect with this incredible community to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and help fuel the next chapter of growth for women in this space.
– MJ Uy Nicolas and Alex Ando-Michaelson
Kinsta’s Sydney Social
Wednesday, September 2 | Sydney
Join us for an exclusive private dinner that brings together agency founders, industry leaders, and digital professionals for an evening of great conversations and new connections.
The evening is all about meaningful connections, with no formal presentations. Instead, guests can enjoy a relaxed setting alongside a curated group of WordPress, marketing, and web agency leaders, exchanging ideas, discussing challenges, and sharing what’s working in 2026. We look forward to connecting with our partners, agency leaders, and digital innovators from across the region.
If you’re interested in joining us, feel free to reach out to the Kinsta team to request an invitation.

Edge of Search Conference
Thursday-Friday, September 3-4 | Newcastle City Hall
Next, we’re heading to Newcastle as a proud sponsor of Edge of Search, Australia’s dedicated search marketing conference.
If you’re attending, stop by the Kinsta booth in the Activations Area, next to the conference coffee station near the main room entrance. We’ll be serving freshly brewed coffee from local roaster Lords Coffee, so swing by for a cup and chat with Alex and MJ about hosting, website performance, agency partnerships, or the changing search landscape.

State of Digital Publishing private dinner
Monday, September 7 | Perth
We’re also bringing Owned & Operated – The Publisher Leadership Series to Perth for the first time, once again in partnership with State of Digital Publishing and The Code Company.
This private dinner will bring local publishing operators together for an open and collaborative discussion about owning their audiences, data, and technology platforms. Guests will be able to compare approaches, exchange practical insights, and discuss where publishing businesses are investing to strengthen ownership and drive growth over the year ahead.
If you are interested in joining us, please reserve your seat through the event page.
Kinsta’s Perth Social
Tuesday, September 8 | Perth
We’ll wrap up our Australian tour with Kinsta’s Perth Social, another exclusive evening for agency founders, WordPress professionals, marketers, and digital leaders.
Like our Sydney event, this invite-only dinner is designed to create space for genuine conversations and valuable new connections. With no formal presentations on the agenda, the focus will be on good food, great conversations, and the opportunity to connect with peers from across the industry.
Seats are limited, so get in touch to request an invitation.
Let’s meet in Australia
We’re looking forward to another busy week of conversations with Australia’s publishing, digital marketing, agency, and WordPress communities.
Whether you’re joining us at a conference, attending a masterclass, or taking a seat at one of our private dinners, we’d love to connect! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet our team in person and to learn how Kinsta can support your website, agency, or next digital project.
See you in Australia!