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Event type

Presentation, drinks and nibbles

When

October 23, 2025

Thursday, 5:30pm – 8:30pm AEST

Where

Pepe’s Parlour, Pepe’s Italian and Liquor, 275–285 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Pepe’s Parlour, Pepe’s Italian and Liquor, 275–285 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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Ticket price

Free

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The future we want, the night you can’t miss Melbourne

Event type

Presentation, drinks and nibbles

When

October 23, 2025

Thursday, 5:30pm – 8:30pm AEST

Where

Pepe’s Parlour, Pepe’s Italian and Liquor, 275–285 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Pepe’s Parlour, Pepe’s Italian and Liquor, 275–285 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Key speakers
Ticket price

Free

RSVPRegister your interest

Futurists, astrologists, trend forecasters, science fiction writers... 

There are countless voices speculating on what lies ahead, imagining how life might look in the future. 

Shouldn’t we ask the people whose lives will be affected, the people we design products, services and communications for – everyday Australians and New Zealanders?  

What are their hopes for the future? What kind of innovations do they value? 

We decided to find out.

Based on a study of more than 2,000 people across Australia and New Zealand and through qualitative conversations and quantitative survey data, we were able to uncover the future they want. 

Join us to hear our last Mood of the Nation presentation for the year, 'The future we want'.  

Over signature cocktails, Italian canapés and aperitivos, be the first in Australia to hear how people imagine 2030.  

On the night we will unpack:  

  • What are the signals and sentiments you should be paying attention to  
  • What themes emerged at an individual and societal level 
  • Understand how you can apply these insights to your brand to design for a future your audience wants 

Network with fellow marketers, innovators and researchers and enjoy exclusive access to Pepe’s Parlour – including courtyard and martini bar. Fresh insights and festive fun to close out the year. 

Seats are limited. 

Be part of the evening and register below.  

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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Mark Hobart
Managing Partner, TRA Melbourne
Mark Hobart, Managing Partner, TRA Melbourne, has over 20 years senior insights, brand and innovation experience. He has worked with some of the world’s most recognisable technology, services and FMCG brands including Vodafone, Mastercard, Mars, L’Oreal, Shell, KraftHeinz, Fonterra, Skype, Orange, Samsung, Coca-Cola, and Kimberly-Clark.​