Architecture Groups Sydney

Sydney Sitecore User Group (SUG) is back! Let's reconnect

It's been a while, Sydney Sitecore community. Too long, actually. So we're getting the band back together - and we want you there. **What's happening?** This isn't a formal meetup with slides and speakers. Consider it a reboot. We're meeting up at Fortress in Chippendale to reconnect, catch up, and talk about what you actually want from the Sydney SUG in 2026 and beyond. Bring your opinions. Bring your ideas. Bring your war stories. **We want to hear:** * What topics matter to you right now? * ·What format works - deep dives, demos, lightning talks, pure networking? * How can we make this community genuinely useful? **The details:** * Wednesday 4 March * 5:30pm onwards * [Fortress Sydney](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7KWWFBzqCeMTNjAQA), Central Park Mall, Level 2/28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia * Drinks and good conversation Whether you've been in the Sitecore world for years or you're newer to the ecosystem, come along. This one's about connection, not content. RSVP so we know numbers. See you there.

GDG Sydney Meetup March 2026

GDG Cloud Sydney is back for a meetup this March!  Join us for an evening of exciting technical talks, community connections, and knowledge sharing. 📍 New venue for this event — please double-check the location before coming. Come Hire! The meetup allocates 10 minutes to people seeking technical jobs or with open roles at their company. If you’re hiring or job hunting, this is your chance to connect with the community. 👉 This meetup is in-person only. There are no plans to stream the event. Partners This meetup is organised in partnership with The Institute of International Studies (TIIS). The platform was conceived not only as a place for students to develop career-ready skills and competencies but also as a space where they could nurture attributes that would enrich their life experiences as engaged and contributing citizens. They have academic programs that are meticulously designed to align with the ever-evolving needs of various industries. TISS graduates emerge equipped with the essential tools and knowledge needed to confidently enter the workforce. Dented Code teaches coding skills that you need to become a full-stack developer and help you advance your career, pursue your dream job, or enjoy the freedom of life as a freelancer. – Learn more on their website. We will also give out two 1-year subscriptions from JetBrains to any of JetBrains' IDEs and two programmable event tickets in a raffle. Winners can choose from tools like IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, PyCharm, WebStorm, Rider, and more. Talks Talk 1: How to use Gemini to search and bag your first or next tech job In this era of AI and agents, to stay ahead of the competition in this difficult job market, you must leverage AI tools, even for your job search and interview preparation. While you should not use AI to cheat in the interview, you should use it to search for and find the right roles and to research the company, so you can better prepare yourself and increase your chances of getting the job offer. In this talk, you will learn how to use Gemini and other tools that use Gemini in the background to get a fair advantage when you search for your first or next tech job. You will also learn more about the hiring process and interview stages, and get useful tips to help your application move into the top 20% of applicants. In this demo-filled talk, you will pick up how to use Gemini deep research, guided learning, live share (for on-demand interview preparation), and Notebook LM to your advantage. Be smart: let AI (Gemini) do the hard work so you can get the desired outcome without outsourcing the thinking. What you’ll learn: Gemini Deep Research: How to use Gemini to sniff out the roles that actually fit your stack. The Power of NotebookLM: Organizing your interview prep and research about the company. Live Share: Using AI as a mock interviewer that actually gives helpful feedback. Guided Learning: learning something step by step in bite-sized pieces The Golden Rule: Let AI handle the heavy lifting and data crunching, but never outsource the actual thinking. About the speaker — Geshan Manandhar Geshan is a seasoned software engineer with over 17 years of software engineering experience. Currently, he serves as a technical lead at Safewill in Sydney, Australia. He is a language-agnostic software engineer who believes the value provided to the business is more important than the choice of language or framework. With a keen interest in REST architecture, microservices, agile software engineering, and serverless, he has spoken at tech conferences in the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and Australia. He is actively involved with the developer community and is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). He is a Docker Captain, too. Blogging since 2007, he has a well-maintained tech blog, where he shares his views and ideas. Talk 2: AI Engineering on Databricks: The Back to Front Databricks Intro AI and data engineering were the hottest jobs of 2025 — full of excitement, confusion, and more than a few failed projects. One thing is clear: the genie is out of the bottle, and the demand for solid data and AI engineering isn’t slowing down. So how do you ride this wave and actually build a career in it? In this session, we'll try to navigate that. About the speaker — Anoj Shrestha Anoj is a seasoned data professional with over five years of consulting experience in big data engineering and architecture, specialising in the Databricks platform. He’s passionate about helping organisations unlock the value of their data — from choosing the right strategy to executing with clarity and staying focused on what matters. Event Schedule 5:30pm - Event doors open 5:45pm - Introduction and hiring connect (5 mins for each group, every participant gets up to 1 min) 6:00pm - Talk 1: How to use Gemini to search and bag your first or next tech job — Geshan Manandhar 6:45pm - Talk 2: AI Engineering on Databricks: The Back to Front Databricks Intro — Anoj Shrestha 7:15pm - Raffle for 2 JetBrains IDE licenses and 2 programmable tickets 7:45pm - Event end Agenda --- Hosted By Shital Shrestha, Community Organiser Rohit Maharjan, Community Organiser Hi, I’m Rohit, a dedicated software engineer with 2 years of experience and a keen interest in transitioning to a DevOps role. I have a strong background in building digital solutions using PHP, JavaScript (React.js), and MySQL. My passion for cloud technologies and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) drives me to further develop my skills in DevOps. I am eager to leverage my development experience and cloud knowledge to contribute to a dynamic DevOps team. Sajan Shrestha, Community organiser Shasanka Acharya, Community Organiser Ryan Snowden, Community Organiser Katharine Russell, Software Engineer Gary Lou, Community organiser Kunal Ostwal, Luke Moody, Founder Russal Arya, Community organiser Roshan Ghale, Community organiser A passionate Software Engineer skilled in JavaScript, React, Node.js, as well as Salesforce Development. Currently I am working as a Software Engineer at Practifi. --- Partners Dented Code (https://dentedcode.com) At Dented Code, we have developed an innovative coding Bootcamp approach to empower candidates with cutting-edge technology and skills to thrive in the Australian multi-billion-dollar digital economy. In 2021, Dented Code began transferring its programming skills to students through BootCamp courses, in-school workshops, community upskilling initiatives, and online tutorials. Through Dented Code’s BootCamp, students get equipped with in-demand coding and web development skills. JetBrains (https://www.jetbrains.com) At JetBrains, code is our passion. Ever since we started, back in 2000, we have strived to make the strongest, most effective developer tools on earth. By automating routine checks and corrections, our tools speed up production, freeing developers to grow, discover and create. Our Mission We make professional software development a more productive and enjoyable experience. The Institute of International Students (https://www.tiis.edu.au) --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-sydney-presents-gdg-sydney-meetup-march-2026/.

Feb syd<video> – Kicking off 2026 @ Canva HQ

Thanks to **Canva’s offices in Surry Hills** hosting events in 2026 and for the support at our last event with over 100 turned up to see Will Law. 👉 **RSVP & sign-in are essential to guarantee access to Canva’s building. Please cancel your spot if you can no longer make it.** [Registration form](https://forms.gle/eAw6qhZQ4cmBVJFa8) **In Feb we have talks from two fantastic speakers:** **[Brad Hughes (US) - Senior Engineering Manager @ Amazon IVS](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradhughes/)** *Enhanced RTMP and HLS Present: Synchronized Vertical and Horizontal Video* **[Bhautik Joshi - R&D Group Lead in Multimedia @ Canva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhautik/)** *Early thoughts on using generative tools in production settings* **[Brenton Ough - CEO & Co-Founder @ Touchstream](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentonough/)** *An update on CMSD-MQA- featured in Denver Mile-High Video conference* **Sponsors** Our thanks to **Canva** for hosting and sponsoring pizza + drinks at the venue. Sydney Video Technology is a volunteer group, as part of many groups independently run around the world. Tonight’s hosts will be: Jeremy Brown, Adrian Britton, Grégoire Duché (and hopefully Amy Prosser)

Stylish Paddington + Rushcutters Bay: 8 Art Galleries

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Explore the sophisticated art galleries of Paddington and Rushcutters Bay on Saturday, February 28. Come along whatever your professional background! Tech, finance, law, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, fashion - all welcome - whether you've engaged with art before or not. Feel at home. This tour will introduce you to Australian and international artists working in painting, photography and sculpture - covering a range of subjects. Listen to fascinating stories. Introduce yourself to each other, make new friends, interact with gallery staff, and have fun! **MEETING TIME:** 12:00 Noon – 12:10 PM. **MEETING POINT:** Outside “Bar Latte”, 29/235 New South Head Road, Edgecliff NSW 2027. The café is right next to Edgecliff Station entry/exit on New South Head Road. You are welcome to buy a coffee. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 12.10 PM at Edgecliff Station and move towards Paddington. Midway we will stop at a corner shop where you can enjoy a bite. **END:** We will end the walk by 2:30 PM near the bus stop in Rushcutters Bay for your convenience. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $20 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Bring a water bottle and an umbrella in case it rains. * Be careful when you explore art galleries. Do not touch surfaces of artworks. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $20. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1.).

AI & Society | Parramatta | AI, Place & the Future of Western Cities

Parramatta is entering a defining chapter — rapidly growing as a major economic, cultural, and innovation centre in Australia’s west. At the same time, artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, learn, govern, and build cities. This raises an important question: **How can regions use AI to leap ahead?** This AI & Society event brings together curious minds - students, professionals, founders, policymakers, educators, and community members to explore how **technology, talent, and place** intersect in the AI era. Across a short framing talk and guided small-group discussions, we’ll explore some questions like: * How AI can amplify local talent and expand opportunity beyond traditional tech hubs * What responsible, place-based AI adoption looks like in practice * How communities can lead in the AI age A conversation about **people, possibility, and the future of cities**. Whether you are deeply involved in AI or simply curious about what it means for Western Sydney, you are invited to join this open civic gathering in Parramatta. **AI & Society** is a community exploring the human side of artificial intelligence across cities, industries, and everyday life.

Code Health Guardian: The Old-New Role of Human Software Engineers in the Al Era

We start off the year with a banger with a talk from Artie Shevchenko. **Agenda:** 6:00pm - Door Opens. Food arrives, networking 6:30pm - Welcome 6:45pm - Artie Shevchenko - Code Health Guardian 7:30pm - More Networking 8:00pm - It's a wrap Millions of us will soon need to compete with AI. As it reshapes the tech industry, how will you ensure your skills remain indispensable? It’s unlikely that attempting to pivot and rapidly become AI experts, as some suggest, is the best strategy. After all, AI development and integration appear to be the tasks perfectly suited for AI itself. Artie Shevchenko, a former Google software engineer and lecturer at ITMO University, believes a far better approach may be to grow faster and deepen your expertise in managing code complexity. That’s because complex reasoning is hard for AI, and in programming, the most intellectually challenging problem is keeping codebases reasonably simple. Although the skill of keeping code healthy has been a hallmark of seniority for decades, it’s going to become even more crucial in the upcoming AI era, as an average programmer, instead of coding, will soon be mostly working on code health and the overall architecture. This book will prepare you for that future. It will accelerate your growth and equip you with just enough theory to understand the relative value of all sorts of techniques, principles, and best practices so that you can navigate and prioritize them well. Master managing code complexity today and position yourself as the best candidate for the old–new role of human software engineers in the upcoming AI era—the role of a Code Health Guardian. https://codehealthguardian.com/

Raphael Gonzalez/Sophie Greenfield: Aspects of UX design

Welcome Back CCX Sydney to our Events for 2026 from myself, Lydia, Sylvia and James and we are planning a bumper selection of speakers for the new year. Our First event on February 17th will feature two speakers Raphael Gonzalez and Sophie Greenfield who will both speak to two very unique aspects of User Experience design. As with a new year we will also be looking to present at new venues and with new sponsors and our February event we will be kindly hosted by our friends at Accenture Song. More details to follow in the new year on the venue location (Barangaroo) Our First Speaker Raphael Gonzalez will speak to System Thinking in UX Including Using Data and Cognitive Biases to Understand and Improve Conversion. His talk will include: aspects such as Two Minds, One Decision, Designing for Systems, The Slow, Rational Brain, Data as the Bridge Between the Two, Applying Cognitive Biases Intentionally and finally Aligning data, design, and psychology to create experiences that improve UX. About Raphael Raphael launched [Flowganise](https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowganise/) in October, and he genuinely haven't seen the time pass. It feels like yesterday that I announced the start of the project with [Brieuc Tribouillet](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brieuc-tribouillet/). Yet, looking at what we've built in just three months, I'm reminded how much focus, iteration, and collective effort went into every step. Our Second Speaker Sophie Greenfield from CBA returns to CCX to talk to: Object-oriented UX (OOUX) Object-oriented UX (OOUX) is a design methodology that encourages designers to think about experience design in terms of objects, their relationships, and their attributes before diving into user flows and interactions. OOUX has been around for 15 years or so but is a focus again as it can help us manage the complexity of AI enabled experiences.
Sophie will give us a tour of the design process and principles and some case studies on how it works. About Sophie UX Designer with a background in UI and multichannel digital production. Currently Senior Product / AI designer working in homebuying. Previously at CBA within Consumer Finance and X15 Ventures for the Vonto project team (now closed). What I've been doing over the last few months: • Undertaking quant and qual based research • Usability testing, contextual inquiry, focus groups and eSurveys • Sketching, ideating and concept testing • Prototype development in Figma and Axure • Researching and identifying personas and mapping user journeys • Making client recommendations to improve software and content usability • Having fun Therefore don't miss out on a place at our first CCX Sydney event for 2026, as seats will be limited for this session.

Sydney Opera House - Up Close and Personal

As Sydneysiders, it is easy to take for granted the icons in our city. We have all seen and probably taken a photo or 2 of our iconic Sydney Opera House. The white sails with the Harbour Bridge in the background. But, have we dug a little deaper and properly admired the Jan Utzon designed architectural masterpiece? Join us as we spend a whole meetup devoted solely to the Sydney Opera House. I hope to see you then. James and Lidija

Networking Drinks #25

Welcome back, everyone—and happy 2026! 🎉🎉🎉 I hope you all had a wonderful break over the holidays. This is our first event of the new year, so let’s kick things off! Join us once again at **The Art Syndicate**, a unique wine bar and gallery nestled in Surry Hills for a relaxed evening blending local drinks and meaningful conversations. 🍷 **Event info:** ✅ Come discover some amazing NSW wine, beer and spirits. ✅ Expand your network of designers & make connections that last. ✅ No formal talks or speeches - just great conversations in a relaxed, friendly environment. *Check out my reviews on this page to see what others are saying!* **Venue information:**
 For the first event of the year you'll find us at an intimate art gallery & wine bar in Surry Hills. They exclusively offer a curated selection of NSW-based wine, beer and spirits! **Check them out on socials:** https://www.instagram.com/theartsyndicate.com.au/ **How to find us:**
 We are on Bourke Street, a short walk from Oxford Street or Central Station. **Join our What'sApp group:**
 Since Meetup has removed the event chat feature, [please join this WhatsApp group](https://tinyurl.com/uxad2026) for the latest event updates! **Any feedback?**

 If you'd like a chat or have any feedback on my group, you can add Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshualeung/ Cheers, Josh

JUMANJI HOUSE NORTH SYDNEY

⌛“Past & Present”: CBD Sculpture Walk - 20+ Fascinating Artworks with Stories 🧭

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Enjoy a walk around the artworks of CBD on Sunday, March 1. Come along whatever your professional background! Tech, finance, law, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, fashion - whether you've engaged with art or not - all welcome. Feel at home. This informative tour will introduce you to statues, fountains, installations and imagery commemorating important figures and events of Australian history. Learn about explorers, statesmen, royalty, women pioneers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen, indigenous clans of the region. The First Fleet, the World Wars, the development of Sydney, local bird species, and more! Introduce yourself to each other, exchange numbers, make new friends, chat as you walk and have fun! **MEETING TIME:** 11:00 – 11:10 AM. **MEETING POINT:** Outside “Customs House”, 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000 (close to Circular Quay station). We will assemble at the corner at Loftus Street. You are welcome to buy coffee/snacks from the McDonald’s nearby before the walk begins. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 11:10 AM from Customs House, moving towards Museum of Sydney, the Royal Botanic Garden, Hyde Park, QVB… Break midway for those who want to grab drinks and snacks. **END:** We will end the walk by 2:15 PM near Martin Place. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $20 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance, and make sure you sleep well the night before so you can reach the meeting point on time in the morning. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Please bring a water bottle and an umbrella. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $20. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1).

SSP TUE Streets of Barangaroo and Darling Harbour -

****Please see comment re: walking to Chinese Gardens for Opening Ceremony for chinese/lunar new Year st 10;30am.****** We willl wander around Barangaroo. Take a short stop at the new Metro station and the new Pier Pavilion. Then we will head up Darling Harbour to Darling Quarter finishing with lunch at Sussex’s Street food court. Challenge: Spaces and shadows.