Rethink. Relearn. Reinvent.

ReCo LIVE 2025

Name: ReCo LIVE 2025
Start: 2025-08-01T09:00:00+10:00
End: 2025-08-01T14:00:00+10:00
Location: Artspace, Woolloomooloo

Artspace, Woolloomooloo

Friday, 1 August

ReCo LIVE is bringing together 100 leaders who believe business can be a force for good.

If you're running an impact-driven business, you know the unique challenges we face. At ReCo LIVE, we’ll explore together:

• Marketing that resonates with conscious consumers
• AI tools tailored for purpose-led brands
• Strategies to grow sustainably and profitably

Why only 100 people? Because intimate scale means deeper conversations, richer learning and genuine connections. No noise, no fluff.

📍 Artspace, Woolloomooloo  
🗓️ Friday, 1 August, 9am–2pm
🎥 Live stream available

Created by

Supported by

Hosted by Jess Scully

Author, curator, city-maker. Former Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney. Consultant, World Bank

Jess is one of Sydney’s most visionary voices: former Deputy Lord Mayor, founding director of Vivid Ideas, curator for TEDxSydney, and author of Glimpses of Utopia: Real Ideas for a Fairer World.

At ReCo LIVE 2025, Jess will bring her energy and insight to the conversations that matter — helping us focus not just on what’s next, but what’s needed.

Agenda & Speakers

Audience insights

Sarah Burton (She/Her)

Lead Product Designer

Dovetail

Partnership & growth

Caitlyn Touzell (She/Her)

General Manager

Boomerang Labs,
Rocket Seeder, StartSomeGood

Audience strategy

Olga Argyrou (She/Her)

Senior Marketing Manager

City of Sydney

AI strategy

Kaz McGrath (She/Her)

Co-founder

PLAI (Purpose-Led AI)

Sustainable product

Nila Rezaei (She/Her)

Co-founder & Design Director

RK Collective

Digital brand building

Danling Xiao (She/Her)

Co-founder & Creative Director

ReCo Digital

Audience insights

Sarah Burton (She/Her)

Lead Product Designer

Dovetail

Partnership & growth

Caitlyn Touzell (She/Her)

General Manager

Boomerang Labs,
Rocket Seeder, StartSomeGood

Audience strategy

Olga Argyrou (She/Her)

Senior Marketing Manager

City of Sydney

AI strategy

Kaz McGrath (She/Her)

Co-founder

PLAI (Purpose-Led AI)

Sustainable product

Nila Rezaei (She/Her)

Co-founder & Design Director

RK Collective

Digital brand building

Danling Xiao (She/Her)

Co-founder & Creative Director

ReCo Digital

AI in content creation

Candice Mattiske (She/Her)

Content Creative Group Lead

Canva

AI & automation

David Brudenell (He/Him)

Executive Director

Decidr

Performance marketing

Nina Jung (She/Her)

Growth specialist

Nina Jung

AI in content creation

Candice Mattiske (She/Her)

Content Creator Group Lead

Canva

AI & automation

David Brudenell (He/Him)

Executive Director

Decidr AI

Performance marketing

Nina Jung (She/Her)

Growth specialist

Nina Jung

Reset with Ben Bruckman

East Asian medicine, somatic integration practitioner

Ben Bruckman has spent over a decade working with the body, drawing from Classical Chinese Medicine, somatic therapy and nervous system regulation to support healing and presence. Ben is passionate about building local, resilient communities and helping people reconnect with themselves.

Customer insights 
& engagement

Jo Taranto (She/Her)

Sustainability communicator, speaker,
co-founder, Good for the Hood

Danling Xiao (She/Her)

Co-founder, digital strategist
ReCo Digital

Mikey Leung (He/Him)

Creative director, social entrepreneur, producer, co-founder, Digital Storytellers

Natasha Ritz (She/Her)

AI-driven digital strategist
Head of customer, Chirp

Piers Grove (He/Him)

Co-founder, EnergyLab, Boomerang Labs / Executive Director, Rocket Seeder, StartSomeGood

Digital ecosystem

Nina Jung (She/Her)

Growth specialist, ex-MadeComfy,  
Delivery Hero, Chronos Agency, ninajung.com

Tom Burford (He/Him)

Head of Marketing
Ortto

Grace Young (She/Her)

For-purpose digital entrepreneur

Crystal McGregor (She/Her)

General Manager
Tech Ready Women

Christine Sultana (She/Her)

Managing Director
Nightjar

AI in marketing  
& automation

Mary Walker

Digital content manager
ReCo Digital

Coach Lou by Trena Blair

Go-to-market (GTM) strategy bot  
FD Global Academy

Sophia Zhang (She/Her)

Senior Marketing Manager
Linkedin

Kaz McGrath (She/Her)

Co-founder
PLAI

Rachel Ward

Head of Franchise
Decidr

Sustainable Lunch by Radish Events

Radish Events is a boutique Sydney Caterer on a mission to deliver boldly delicious food, with an ethical approach to our sourcing, cooking and service.

Supporting partner

Sustainable Lunch by Radish Events

Radish Events is a boutique Sydney Caterer on a mission to deliver boldly delicious food, with an ethical approach to our sourcing, cooking and service.

Supporting partner

FAQs

What is ReCo LIVE 2025?

ReCo LIVE 2025 is designed to help purpose-led and sustainable businesses rethink how they communicate, connect and grow in a rapidly changing world. Through expert insights, hands-on learning and powerful connections, we equip brands with the tools to amplify their influence, drive impact and scale with confidence.

What can I learn from ReCo LIVE 2025?

This isn’t just another marketing event—it’s a deep dive into how businesses can build influence, leverage technology and create meaningful impact through branding and communication.

Expect bold ideas, real conversations and actionable insights that will help you take your business further.

Who is ReCo LIVE 2025 for?

This event is for founders, brand leaders and marketers who want to build stronger, more purposeful businesses. Whether you’re an established brand looking to scale or an emerging business figuring out how to position yourself, you’ll gain the tools, insights and network to move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Established businesses – ready to scale, strengthen your brand and drive sustainable growth.
Emerging startups – figuring out how to position your brand and connect with the right audience.

How does branding and digital marketing help businesses grow?

Branding isn’t just about a logo—it’s about how your business is perceived, remembered, and trusted. In today’s digital world, a strong brand:
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Builds credibility and attracts loyal customers.
Cuts through the noise in a crowded market.
Drives higher engagement and long-term growth.

How can purpose-driven brands stand out online?

With digital spaces more saturated than ever, storytelling and authenticity are key to standing out. Purpose-driven brands need to communicate their ‘why’ clearly, balance impact with strategy and invest in where that matters. ReCo LIVE 2025 explores how successful brands have mastered this balance and how you can apply their strategies to your business.

What role does AI and digital innovation play in branding and marketing?

AI is transforming how businesses engage, market, and scale. At ReCo LIVE 2025, we’ll explore:
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AI-powered branding & content strategies—how businesses are using AI to craft compelling stories.
Data-driven marketing—how automation and analytics improve targeting & engagement.
The intersection of creativity & technology—how to use innovation without losing authenticity.

What makes ReCo LIVE 2025 different from other business events?

We focus on actions:
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Immersive, hands-on learning.
A curated community connecting businesses that align on purpose and ambition.
Real case studies and insights.
A fresh, bold approach combining branding, influence and digital strategy in one event.

ReCo LIVE 2025

Join Sydney's purpose-led founders, marketers and innovators to master storytelling, marketing strategies and AI tools.

Artspace, Woolloomooloo
Friday, 1 August, 9am–2pm

100 spots only. Don't miss it

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which ReCo LIVE 2025 takes place, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands, past, present and emerging. We recognise their deep connection to the lands and their unique cultural heritage, which continues to enrich our shared community.

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