What we’re about

## About DataEngBytes Sydney Meetup

Welcome to the DataEngBytes Sydney chapter – your local hub for data engineering excellence and community connection! We're part of the broader DataEngBytes ecosystem that brings together data engineers, ML practitioners, and data professionals across Australia and New Zealand.

### What We Do

Our monthly meetups create a vibrant space where data professionals connect, learn, and share experiences. Each session features:

Technical Talks: Deep-dive presentations from industry practitioners sharing real-world data engineering challenges and solutions
Lightning Talks: Quick 5-10 minute insights on tools, techniques, and lessons learned
Networking: Structured and casual networking opportunities with your local data engineering community
Hands-on Learning: Occasional workshops and demo sessions on cutting-edge data technologies

### Connection to DataEngBytes Conferences

As the local chapter of DataEngBytes, our meetups are your year-round connection to the region's premier data engineering conference series. Here's how we're connected:

Conference Preview: Get exclusive previews of conference speakers and topics throughout the year
Speaker Pipeline: Many of our meetup speakers go on to present at DataEngBytes conferences
Community Building: Build relationships that continue at our annual conferences
Special Offers: Meetup members receive early-bird access and special pricing for DataEngBytes conferences
Year-Round Learning: While our conferences provide intensive two-day experiences, our meetups ensure continuous learning and connection between events

### 2026 Conference Connection

DataEngBytes conferences are coming to major cities across ANZ in 2026:

Brisbane: Single-day conference
Auckland: Single-day conference
Melbourne: Two-day conference
Sydney: Two-day conference

Foundation tickets are now available with special pricing for meetup members. Prices increase regularly, so secure your spot early!

### Who Should Join?

Data Engineers at all levels
ML Engineers and Data Scientists
Analytics Engineers
Data Platform Engineers
Technical Leaders in data teams
Anyone passionate about data infrastructure and engineering

### Get Involved

Speakers: We're always looking for speakers to share their experiences. Whether it's a full presentation or a lightning talk, we want to hear your data engineering story.
Sponsors: Interested in hosting a meetup or sponsoring refreshments? Venue sponsors and catering partners help make these community events possible.
Attendees: Join us monthly to stay connected with your local data engineering community and be part of the broader DataEngBytes movement.

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