About us
Welcome to the Datadog User Group! We hope you've landed on this page because you're interested in Datadog, whether you're an experienced user or just getting started in the space.
This group will serve as a ‘unified platform’ for everything Datadog in Australia; a place to learn, get inspired, and share any experiences & best practices around Observability and Security for modern applications.
Join our user group! And invite your friends, co-workers and anybody else you think might be interested. The more of a community we can build, the more value for everyone!
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Learn more about Datadog: https://www.datadoghq.com/
Featured event

Watchdogs! Datadog Down Under Brisbane
AGENDA:
5:20 pm – Foyer Open on UG floor for access to FCTG HQ Level #15
5:30 pm for networking, then look to a 6:00pm start, go to 7:30pm
5:30 pm – MOFOS Café – Mingle, Food & Quick Audience Polls - QR code upon entry
6:00 – Welcome and Introductions – Tyler & Jen – Who’s in the room?
6:10 - Watching with Purpose – What are we doing here? FCTG Customer Story
6:15 - Lightning Round - Show me your…. Dashboard – Got a great dashboard? SHARE
6:30 – Guest Speaker – Matt (Regional APJ Observability Evangelist)
6:45 - Q&A – Audience Panel – Ask us anything – Starting question…
"What is your biggest observability challenge?"
Audience Poll Results – Feedback
7:10 - What’s Next? What do you want to see? + Prizes
7:15 – 7:30 Wind down - Networking & Drinks
What would you like to see next? Ideas…
- Customer Story? Customer Spotlights
- Share a feature or dashboard with an “under the bonnet” aka how it works?
- Would you like a chance to speak on a topic?
- Community Problem Solving – Would you like a workshop-style place to take your tough issues?
- Product demos of existing or new upcoming features?
- Observability Clinic - Allow attendees to submit questions beforehand?
- More Polls? On the day, in advance?
- Bug Squashing Sessions? How do I find & fix…? Common challenges/issues?
- Drag your boss along – A Leadership version?
- What else would you like to see from the group?
LOCATION: Flight Centre Travel Group HQ - Level 15 - 275 Grey Street South Brisbane - Brisbane QLD 4101
TRANSPORT OPTIONS:
Walk - Walk across the Goodwill Bridge from the CBD
Public Transport - Close to SouthBank Railway, Busway Stations plus CityCat Ferry
Car Parks - Southbank Parklands or SouthPoint Secure Parking
($18 online for evening parking)
Street Parking - Limited Metered Parking Available - Enforced till 10 pm
(Zone 1 = 1 $6.85 /hr x 3 hrs)
LINKS:
Parking:
SouthPoint (Pre-book $18 online)
https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/car-parks/australia/qld/southpoint-south-brisbane-car-park/
SouthBank Parklands (Pre-book $25 online)
https://multiscanhub.com/mshubportal/booking/South%20Bank%20Parklands%20Car%20Park
Upcoming events
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Watchdogs! Datadog Down Under Brisbane
Flight Centre HQ, 275 Grey Street South Brisbane - Brisbane QLD 4101, Brisbane, AUAGENDA:
5:20 pm – Foyer Open on UG floor for access to FCTG HQ Level #15
5:30 pm for networking, then look to a 6:00pm start, go to 7:30pm
5:30 pm – MOFOS Café – Mingle, Food & Quick Audience Polls - QR code upon entry6:00 – Welcome and Introductions – Tyler & Jen – Who’s in the room?
6:10 - Watching with Purpose – What are we doing here? FCTG Customer Story
6:15 - Lightning Round - Show me your…. Dashboard – Got a great dashboard? SHARE
6:30 – Guest Speaker – Matt (Regional APJ Observability Evangelist)
6:45 - Q&A – Audience Panel – Ask us anything – Starting question…
"What is your biggest observability challenge?"
Audience Poll Results – Feedback
7:10 - What’s Next? What do you want to see? + Prizes
7:15 – 7:30 Wind down - Networking & DrinksWhat would you like to see next? Ideas…
- Customer Story? Customer Spotlights
- Share a feature or dashboard with an “under the bonnet” aka how it works?
- Would you like a chance to speak on a topic?
- Community Problem Solving – Would you like a workshop-style place to take your tough issues?
- Product demos of existing or new upcoming features?
- Observability Clinic - Allow attendees to submit questions beforehand?
- More Polls? On the day, in advance?
- Bug Squashing Sessions? How do I find & fix…? Common challenges/issues?
- Drag your boss along – A Leadership version?
- What else would you like to see from the group?
LOCATION: Flight Centre Travel Group HQ - Level 15 - 275 Grey Street South Brisbane - Brisbane QLD 4101
TRANSPORT OPTIONS:
Walk - Walk across the Goodwill Bridge from the CBD
Public Transport - Close to SouthBank Railway, Busway Stations plus CityCat Ferry
Car Parks - Southbank Parklands or SouthPoint Secure Parking
($18 online for evening parking)
Street Parking - Limited Metered Parking Available - Enforced till 10 pm
(Zone 1 = 1 $6.85 /hr x 3 hrs)
LINKS:
Parking:
SouthPoint (Pre-book $18 online)
https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/car-parks/australia/qld/southpoint-south-brisbane-car-park/
SouthBank Parklands (Pre-book $25 online)
https://multiscanhub.com/mshubportal/booking/South%20Bank%20Parklands%20Car%20Park22 attendees

