Deep Learning Sydney x AI & Edge Computing Sydney: Joint Meetup Night

Join us for a special collaborative meetup, uniting two Sydney tech communities driven by the latest developments in AI.

** Important: Please register HERE. Due to limited capacity, registration is required to attend. **

This event is brought to you by:

• Deep Learning Sydney – delving into the forefront of machine learning, data science, and AI. Join here
• AI & Edge Computing Sydney – centred around promising innovation in AI at the edge. Join here

Date and time:
Thursday, 15 May 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM AEST

Location:
Microsoft Reactor Sydney
Level 10, 11 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Agenda:
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Check-in, Pizza & Networking
Enjoy some pizza & drinks while settling in and connecting with fellow attendees.

6:00 pm – 6:05 pm | Opening Remarks
Kick off with a short welcome from the co-hosts.

6:05 pm – 6:30 pm | Talk 1 – Advancing Edge AI: The Future of Intelligence is Closer Than You Think

• Speaker: Joe Peng, System Architect / Sr. RSM - ANZ @ AMD
• Overview: AI is rapidly shifting from the cloud to the edge — and it's not just a trend, it's the next revolution in computing. In this keynote, Joe will unpack why Edge AI is becoming essential for tomorrow's intelligent systems. From lower latency and improved privacy to energy-efficient, always-on intelligence, Edge AI is reshaping how we build, deploy, and experience AI. Whether you're a deep learning enthusiast, developer, or tech leader, this session will show why Edge AI is not just the future — it's happening now. Learn how you can be part of this wave and why the AI & Edge meetup is the community to watch.

6:30 pm – 6:55 pm | Talk 2 – Edge AI Solutions: Unlocking AI Potential at the Edge with Advantech’s Ecosystem

• Speaker: Susie Chen, Head of Sales, Embedded IoT @ Advantech Australia
• Overview: The use cases for Edge AI are incredibly diverse, requiring a range of AI computing capabilities and industrial designs. We collaborate with multiple partners, including AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Intel, to develop Edge AI solutions that seamlessly integrate hardware and software. This collaboration accelerates the deployment of AI across various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and smart cities. Our offerings leverage CPU, VPU, and GPU technologies from our eco-partners, providing multifaceted AI solutions that efficiently scale AI applications while optimising budget and resource utilisation.

6:55 pm – 7:20 pm | Talk 3 – AI Trademark Similarity Search and Generation

• Speaker: Prof Richard Xu, Founder @ TadReamk, Professor @ Hong Kong Baptist University
• Overview: How can AI effectively conduct similarity searches and create trademarks automatically based on user input? These are intriguing yet challenging problems to tackle. At TadReamk Limited, we're developing algorithms to address these issues. In this talk, we'll discuss the significance of these algorithms, provide a demonstration, and share some technical insights.

7:20 pm – 7:30 pm | Community Announcements
A brief open floor for announcements related to AI – hiring, seeking collaborators, and more.

Wrap-up & Social:
Any further Q&As and chats will happen here.

Last Reminder:
Please make sure to register through EVENTBRITE to secure your spot.