The Catalyst Dinner
An Intimate Evening for Those Who Move Things Forward
An intimate evening for leaders who are building what matters. Curated conversations, world-class company, and a dining experience designed to ignite your next chapter.
DATE & TIME
24 Jun 2026 | 6PM - 9PM
VENUE
Holiday Inn, Werribee
Not all rooms are created equal.
Some rooms are filled with noise. Others create momentum.
The Catalyst Dinner is a curated, high-value gathering of entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate leaders, and professionals who are actively building, leading, and scaling.
This is not a networking event built on surface-level introductions or transactional exchanges. It is a room designed for meaningful conversation, strategic connection, and real opportunity.
Because the right conversation, in the right environment, with the right people — doesn't just connect you. It changes what's possible.
Who is this dinner for?
This room is designed for individuals who are actively building, leading, and making decisions — not observing them. Below are the four profiles that belong here.
The Builder
You are actively founding, growing, or scaling a business. You think in systems and have long since moved past the idea stage. You know what it costs — and what it's worth.
The Leader
You hold meaningful responsibility within a corporate or professional environment. You make decisions that carry weight and you are looking for peers who understand what that means.
The Decision-Maker
You are not here to observe. You are in the arena — allocating resources, setting strategy, and taking ownership of outcomes. You value depth over volume.
The Connector
You understand the compound value of the right relationship at the right moment. You are generous with your network because you know that quality rooms are built on reciprocity.
If you are early in your journey or simply exploring, this may not be the right environment for you. This room is intentionally calibrated. Its value depends on it.
THE EXPERIENCE
This is not a sit, eat, and exchange business cards kind of night.
Every element of the evening has been designed with a singular intention: to create the conditions for conversations and connections that you will still be talking about six months from now.
ARRIVAL
Welcome & Rooftop Reception
The evening begins above the city. Guests arrive to a welcome drink and an open rooftop setting — an intentional, unhurried space designed to ease the transition from the pace of your day into the presence this evening requires.
This is not cocktail hour as filler. It is the first chapter. The ambient energy of who is in the room begins to surface. Conversations start. Curiosities are sparked.
◆ Welcome drink on arrival ◆ Rooftop setting ◆ Open flow, no agenda
SEATING
Curated Table Placement
Your seat is not random. Each table is thoughtfully composed to create a specific balance of perspective, industry, and experience. You will be seated beside people whose backgrounds and goals create a natural tension — the kind that produces interesting conversation, not comfortable agreement.
Before you arrive, we take time to understand who you are and what you are working on. That information shapes where you sit and who you sit beside.
◆ Pre-event intake process ◆ Intentional table design ◆ Balanced perspectives per table
Dining
A Refined Three-Course Experience
The meal itself is a vehicle, not the destination. A thoughtfully curated three-course dining experience set within an environment that signals to your nervous system: slow down, be present, this is worth your attention.
The setting is chosen to eliminate distraction and encourage depth. No crowded rooms. No background noise that requires you to raise your voice. Just the quality of the food, the quality of the company, and the space to actually think together.
◆ Full three-course dining ◆ Curated venue ◆ Intimate room configuration
CONVERSATION
Guided Conversation Architecture
Throughout the evening, strategically timed prompts and facilitated moments create permission for conversations to go deeper. These are not icebreakers. They are invitations — designed to surface what you are actually working on, what you are genuinely challenged by, and where unexpected alignment might exist across the table.
The facilitation is light-touch but deliberate. The goal is to move every table past pleasantries and into the kind of exchange where someone says something that changes how you think about a problem you have been carrying for months.
◆ Strategic conversation prompts ◆ Facilitated table moments ◆ Designed for depth
CONNECTION
Meaningful Introductions
At key moments during the evening, we facilitate introductions that go beyond name and title. These are contextual — grounded in what we know about both individuals and why a connection between them specifically has the potential to be valuable.
The format is designed to open doors, not manufacture outcomes. What happens next is up to the people in the room. Our role is simply to ensure the right doors exist.
◆ Context-led introductions ◆ Goal-aligned connections ◆ No cold exchanges
"This is a room where participation matters. You are not here to sit back. You are here to engage."
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
To get the most from this evening, come prepared.
The quality of what you take from this room is directly proportional to the quality of what you bring into it.
24 Jun 2026 | 6PM - 9PM
Holiday Inn, Werribee
01 — Bring a challenge
Come with a real problem, idea, or opportunity you are currently navigating. The more specific, the better. Vague inputs produce vague outcomes.
02 — Come to contribute
The most valuable guests in any curated room are the ones who give as much as they receive. Bring your experience, your perspective, your willingness to be direct.
03 — Go beyond the surface
This environment is designed for depth. Give yourself permission to have the conversation you would not normally have at a professional event. That is exactly what this room is built for.
Because one conversation can change everything.
Not immediately. Not obviously. But undeniably.
This is not about filling a room. It is about building the right one.
Meet the curator
Tatiana Cross
Leadership & People Strategy Specialist
Tatiana Cross is a people and leadership strategist with experience in global organisations including Google, where she worked in HR leadership roles focused on culture, leadership development and organisational performance.
Her work centres on helping organisations build strong leadership capability, high-performing teams and workplaces where people can thrive.
What you'll take away
This isn't just a dinner. It's an experience designed to leave you with something lasting.
01
Meaningful connections
Leave with relationships built on real conversations — not just names in a contact list.
02
Fresh perspectives
Hear how other business owners are navigating their challenges — and discover new approaches to your own.
03
A curated peer community
Be introduced to a room of like-minded, growth-focused professionals hand-picked for this evening.
04
Potential partnerships
The right dinner conversation can spark collaborations, referrals, and opportunities you weren't expecting.
05
Renewed energy
Being in a room full of driven, passionate people is energising. Expect to leave feeling inspired and motivated.
06
A beautiful evening
Three thoughtfully curated courses, warm conversation, and an atmosphere designed for connection.
Seats are limited to keep the evening intimate and the connections meaningful. Don't miss your place.
Become part of the WE Connect Inner Circle
The Catalyst Dinner is part of the WE Connect community — a growing network of ambitious business owners and entrepreneurs who believe in building genuine relationships. Attending this dinner is your invitation to step inside.
WE Connect Inner Circle
Inner circle members don't just attend events — they belong to something. An exclusive community of driven entrepreneurs supporting each other's growth, sharing opportunities, and showing up for one another beyond the dinner table.
Priority access
First access to future WE Connect dinners and exclusive events
Curated introductions
Personally matched with members who align with your goals
Ongoing community
Stay connected with your peers between events
Collaborative opportunities
Access to partnerships, referrals, and shared resources
About WE Connect
More Than Networking. A Movement.
Wyndham Entrepreneur Connect exists to cultivate a strong, sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem across Wyndham, one where people feel supported, seen, and genuinely connected.
We believe the most powerful growth happens when relationships come before referrals, conversations come before transactions, and wellbeing is valued alongside ambition. That’s why WE Connect was designed as a sales-free space where entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives can show up as themselves and build trust without pressure.
This is a sales‑free zone where people come before pitches and connection comes before transactions.
Our Founder
Imran Abul Kashem
Founder, WE Connect
WE Connect was founded by Imran Abul Kashem, a serial entrepreneur and creative who believes in the power of community-led growth.
Through his work with the Westend brand ecosystem across Melbourne’s west, Imran saw a gap: while opportunities were expanding, meaningful spaces for connection and support were lacking.
WE Connect was created to fill that gap by bringing entrepreneurs together in an environment that values genuine relationships, wellbeing, and sustainable success over hustle culture.
Today, it stands as a space where ambition is nurtured, connections matter, and success is shared.
In Partnership With
TESTIMONIALS
What attendees are saying
"Today was absolutely GOLD..."
"I love it and the speakers were so good and everyone there. So many good connections."
Michelle Lewis
"Absolutely coming to the next event"
"So many amazing people who are in business but are very focused on community. It was amazing to connect."
Maria King, Councilor of Wyndham City
"It's actually been incredibly touching to be here tonight so I would highly recommend coming."
Lizzie Mettam, Partnership Executive
"I'm really impressed to say that there's a lot more of us than we think, that actually want to make an impact while running our own businesses."
Sarah Pantaleo, Business Mentor
"I'm really greatful that I attended..."
"What an amazing event it was. The calibre of the speaker of the panel was really great!"
Hassan Younes,
Entrepreneur, Author & Business Strategist
"I made some very good connections"
"It's not only networking but also learning and growth. It's a wonderful opportunity."
Maryam Naleemudeen, Principal Solicitor
Maryam Migration Lawyers
"It meant so much to me to sponsor an event like this"
"I learned that there are so many things as businesses, we need to work together to provide social change and impact."
Kerry Bolton, CEO
Caring Lotus
"Tonight was really insightful..."
"I've come away with a lot of information in how I can set up a business or my own profile."
Simon Fenech, General Manager
Fruit2work
Before you attend
Frequently Asked Questions
First Time Attendees
Is this a networking event?
Not in the traditional sense. There’s no pitching or pressure. Conversations are guided and naturally unfold.
Will I feel awkward if I don’t know anyone?
No. Around half our attendees are new. Facilitators help everyone feel included.
Do I need to prepare or bring anything?
No preparation needed. Just bring yourself and an open mind.
What if I’m more introverted?
These events are designed for thoughtful conversations, not loud rooms. Many introverts tell us they feel very comfortable.
Is it worth it if I only make one good connection?
Absolutely. One meaningful connection can change everything.
Returning Attendees
Do I need to do anything differently if I’ve attended before?
No. Just come as you are. Each event is designed to stand on its own.
Will I see familiar faces?
Often yes — and there are always new people too. The mix keeps conversations fresh.
Is it still valuable to attend again?
Yes. Many returning attendees say each event gives them a different insight, connection, or perspective.
Can I bring someone new along?
Absolutely. Many people invite a colleague, partner, or business friend.
Is this relevant if I’m an experienced leader or executive?
Yes. Many attendees bring years of leadership experience and value the depth, quality and perspective of the conversations.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship Benefits
As a sponsor of WE Connect events, you will gain direct access to a high-value audience of business professionals and entrepreneurs who are actively seeking growth opportunities, industry insights, and meaningful connections.