Graph Database Brisbane Meetup, June Edition

Join us for an exciting evening of networking and knowledge-sharing at the Graph Database Brisbane Meetup on 12th June! Whether you're a seasoned graph database enthusiast or just starting your journey into the world of connected data, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share insights, and explore the latest advancements in graph database technology.

During this meetup, we'll delve into the power and versatility of graph databases and their applications across various industries. We'll feature engaging talks, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive discussions, all aimed at deepening your understanding and igniting your curiosity about the potential of graph databases.

Venue: Stair Stadium, The Precinct, Level 2/315 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

The agenda of the evening would be:

- 5pm: doors open
- 5.30pm: announcements and welcome
- 5.40pm: 1st Talk
- 6.10pm: 2nd Talk
- 6:40pm: Networking
- 7.10pm: doors close

Speakers:
🎤 Christophe Willemsen, Chief Technology Officer @ GraphAware
Talk Title: Why Entity-Resolved Graphs Matter
Talk Summary: Knowledge graphs are all the rage. However, organizations building knowledge graphs have been plagued by duplicate nodes that dilute the power of their graph. Even the best technical teams have had difficulty getting these duplicate nodes resolved. The solution to this problem is entity resolved knowledge graphs (ERKG). Knowledge graphs harness the power of entity resolution to increase the accuracy, clarity, and utility of knowledge graphs. This talk presents a light introduction to entity resolved knowledge graphs and a full hands-on tutorial.
Speaker Bio: Christophe is responsible for technology and infrastructure at GraphAware, and he plays a vital role in ensuring the company's success. He works on multiple fronts, including supporting high-profile customers in their use of Hume and delivering niche consulting services related to graph technologies. As an ex-military professional, he understands the importance of mission-critical systems and brings a natural leadership style to his work. Christophe is passionate about helping customers achieve their goal of making the world a safer place to live. His expertise spans several areas, including graph technologies, enterprise integration, and data engineering, and he has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by organisations in these domains.

🎤 Charlie Roe, Enterprise Account Executive @ Neo4j
Speaker Bio: Charlie Roe is an Enterprise Account Executive at Neo4j, managing high-profile customers in Australia including Commonwealth Bank of Australia, DXC, and UTS. With over a decade of experience in Sales and Martech at leading global tech firms such as Salesforce and Twilio, Charlie specialises in enabling customers to harness Graph Data and Analytics to create lasting business value across various domains, including Financial Crime prevention, Supply Chain Management, and Cyber Security.

🎤 Darren Wood, Senior Pre-Sales Consultant @ Neo4j
Speaker Bio: Darren is a member of the Neo4j Technical Field Team and has been seen for the past 10+ years drawing nodes and relationships on every whiteboard in sight ! He has worked in a variety of customer facing roles over a long career centered mainly around either moving, processing or storing data. More recently he has been helping Neo4j customers leverage graphs for digital twins, fighting fraud and building more accurate, secure and explainable Generative AI applications.

[Joint talk by Charlie and Darren] Talk Title: Taking Vector Search to Another Dimension with Graph
Talk Summary: The use of language models, embeddings and vector databases for powering search and customer personalisation is fast becoming the standard. These approaches however are still limited to a generalised semantic context rather than being grounded in knowledge and facts derived from a deep understanding of the domain or the user. This talk shows how a knowledge graph paired with large language models can be leveraged to deliver personalized search and recommendations that are far more focused and targeted than the status quo!

Interested to speak at this or future meetups? Fill this form: https://dev.neo4j.com/submit-your-talk

Note: There will be SWAGs giveaways for everyone in the evening.

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to expand your graph database knowledge, make meaningful connections, and be part of the vibrant Brisbane graph database community. Register now to secure your spot and join us on June 12th for an evening of discovery and inspiration!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Graph Database Brisbane Meetup!