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Melbourne AWS User Group #165 - November 2026

🎉 **Melbourne AWS User Group – November Meetup #165** 🎉 📅 Wednesday, 25 November 📍 NAB Events Hub, Ground Floor, 395 Bourke Street, Melbourne ⏰ Food at 6:00 pm, talks from 6:30 pm AEDT We’re back to our regular format for our final meetup of 2026! Join us for What’s New in AWS and two talks on putting generative AI to work. Aidan Grace will share what he’s learned deploying AI in organisations where security comes first. Meiyappan Chidambaram will run one question three ways to show how hybrid search and semantic caching work together in a RAG system on AWS. A huge thank you to our sponsors 🥇 Mantel Group (Gold), 🥈 Cevo (Silver) and 🏛 NAB (Venue). Can’t make it in person? [Watch the livestream on YouTube](https://melb.awsug.org.au/live). *** 🗓️ **Agenda** * **6:00 pm** – Food & Socialising * **6:30 pm** – Introductions * **6:40 pm** – What’s New in AWS * **6:55 pm** – The Kingdom That Switched On the Magic (Level 200) with Aidan Grace * **7:25 pm** – Advanced RAG at Scale (Level 300) with Meiyappan Chidambaram * **7:55 pm** – Marketplace (Who’s Hiring) * **8:00 pm** – Networking + Close *** 🎤 **Talk Details** **The Kingdom That Switched On the Magic: Lessons from Deploying AI Where Security Comes First** Aidan Grace, Head of Applied AI at Cloudscaler · Level 200 The kingdom of Orgalot wants AI switched on by Tuesday. A patient Tortoise has a different timetable, starting with governance, then enablement, then getting AI into production. From there, Aidan shares five lessons from deploying generative AI with Amazon Bedrock at the UK Health Security Agency and other UK organisations. He’ll cover why the data swamp can wait, what to measure instead of headcount savings, and how to build guardrails people will actually use. He’ll finish with a look at how Cloudscaler tracks AI usage, value and cost to answer the King’s question. Is the Magic working? *** **Advanced RAG at Scale: Hybrid Search and Semantic Caching on AWS** Meiyappan Chidambaram, Senior Cloud Consultant at Cevo Australia · Level 300 Watch one question run three ways through a RAG system built on Amazon Bedrock, OpenSearch Serverless and MemoryDB. 1. A new question misses the cache and runs the full pipeline, from query rewriting and hybrid BM25 and vector retrieval through rank fusion and reranking to a cited answer. 2. A paraphrase hits the semantic cache and returns in milliseconds without a model call. 3. The same question with a different metadata filter deliberately misses the cache, showing how filters control when an answer can be reused. *** 🙌 **Want to speak at a future meetup?** We’re always looking for new speakers. If there’s something you’d like to share, come have a chat on the night or [get in touch through our website](https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/). See you at NAB for one last meetup before the break!

Welcome to the next 2026 AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup!

Hi Architects **(NB; this month's Meetup is on a Tuesday)**, Welcome to our next AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup for 2026, including more exceptional speakers and topics! :-D At each meetup we covered off various pillars in detail, best-practices and insights from industry leaders that specialise in the Well-Architected Framework. And giving away drones, of course. Lots of drones. **Please also note that AWS Security now requests a company name and company email where it is available. If you are a student, please list your institution and your student email address at that institution 👍** We'll be announcing more speakers on [https://well-architected.me](https://well-architected.me/) and previewing presentations during the coming weeks - our speakers and details this month include: * **Nitin Yadav, Principal AWS Architect, Nuvrix** **Ensuring Business Value through Well-Architected AI Projects** Nitin has been unpicking the importance of business value, financial metric tracking and ROI etc associated with AI projects and the importance thereof. * **Mystery Speaker** **AWS Well-Architected Agent Review** AWS has recently released the AWS Well-Architected Agent and will soon be releasing additional agentic tools to programmatically establish alignment with best-practices - we dive deep and break it down but with more and more programs leveraging Well-Architected, it will be interesting... This month's menu will include: * Pizzas * Beer * Wine: Big and red 🤤 NB: Please check in up the stairs from the ground floor to the Mezzanine Level. So come join us at 5:30 for a 6pm start, followed by beer, wine, pizza and friendly networking after our talks :-) Tired of Linkedin’s "thought leadership”, spam and advertising? Join https://well-architected.me/ , the AWS community built for architects, developers and cloud professionals. * Connect with experienced AWS practitioners * Preview upcoming AWS Meetups and relive past content * Create and review beautiful AWS case studies in minutes * Prepare for AWS certifications with curated quizzes * Show your manager and reports you’re well-architected (Please note that by registering to attend you agree to your details being shared as and where required with Amazon Web Services and AWS Well-Architected User Group partners) in

Instant Audio book from your epub file

We will look at a website site that lets you create an audio book from your e.pub book file-- with a star quality voice actor--for free --for early users! We can look at the process together, and within 15-30 minutes you can have a professional audio book produced --and on sale- online \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Title:** Turn Any EPUB into a Professional Audiobook in Under 30 Minutes **Event Subtitle:** Unlock instant global publishing and creator-controlled monetisation for your digital books. ### **Event Description** Stop letting your digital books sit undiscovered. Join us for a game-changing workshop where you'll witness the future of audiobook creation. We’ll show you, step-by-step, how to take any standard EPUB file and transform it into a fully produced, high-quality audiobook in under 15 minutes. Forget expensive studio rentals, months of production, and complicated distribution deals. This is the fastest, most cost-effective way to: * **Open a massive new revenue stream:** Tap into the exploding audiobook market. * **Reach a global audience:** Publish instantly to a revolutionary new platform. * **Take control of your earnings:** Benefit from direct, instant creator payouts. * **Enhance your credibility:** Offer your audience professional-grade audio content. **What You'll Learn:** * **The EPUB-to-Audio workflow:** See how simple it is to convert your digital books. * **Instant audiobook generation:** Witness the magic of cutting-edge technology. * **Access to professional voices:** Discover how to leverage expressive AI voices that rival star-level talent. * **Free publishing & monetization:** Get exclusive access to a platform that pays you instantly. This event is essential for all authors, content creators, publishers, and anyone looking to maximize the value of their written work. **Limited Time Offer:** First-time users will receive free access to the audiobook creation tools and platform! ### **Step-by-Step Agenda** * **5.30 PM - 6:15 PM:** Welcome & Networking * **6:15 PM - 6:30 PM:** Introduction to the EPUB-to-Audiobook Revolution * The growing audiobook market and the challenge of traditional production. * How our platform makes it accessible and profitable for everyone. * **6:30 PM - 6:45 PM:** Live Demonstration: EPUB to Audiobook in < 15 Minutes * Watch as we upload an EPUB file and convert it into a finished audiobook. * Experience the quality and expressiveness of the AI voice actors. * **6:45 PM - 7:00 PM:** Key Features Deep Dive: Professional Voices & Publishing * Exploring the range of expressive, studio-quality voices available. * Understanding the free global publishing and distribution process. * **7:00 PM - 7:15 PM:** Monetization and Instant Payouts Explained * How the innovative creator payout system works. * Case studies and success stories. * **7:15 PM - 7:30 PM:** How to Get Started for Free & Q&A * Guide to accessing the free tools and platform for first-time users. * Open floor for questions and individual project discussions. * **7:30 PM - 8:00 PM:** Networking & Hands-On Workshop (Optional) * Connect with fellow creators and publishers. * Get help starting your own audiobook conversion process.

Art Cure - Big Ideas Book Club November 2026

\*\* FACE TO FACE MEETING \*\* **Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health, by Daisy Fancourt** Shortlisted for The Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 and a Sunday Times bestseller DIET. SLEEP. EXERCISE. NATURE. ARTS? Many of us consider making and consuming art to be a hobby, or even a luxury. But what if arts engagement - from classical music to salsa, poetry to pop concerts, galleries to graffiti - was in fact one of our most powerful tools for unlocking health and happiness? In Art Cure, world-leading expert and award-winning scientist Professor Daisy Fancourt reveals the life-changing power of the arts. From attending the theatre to decrease the risk of frailty, to dance building new neural pathways, Fancourt draws upon ground-breaking research and inspiring true stories to empower readers to improve their own health through the arts.

AWS Kubernetes Security Using Actionable Insights

What can Kubernetes security data tell you about what’s really going on in your environment? And how can you turn that data into something useful beyond just spotting threats? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how to collect and analyse Kubernetes security data, spot patterns you might otherwise miss, and uncover risks hiding in plain sight. We’ll also look at how to take that data beyond security, using it to understand risk, prioritise work, and make better business decisions. Through practical examples, we’ll bring together Kubernetes security, observability, and analytics to see what happens when you connect the dots between technical data and the bigger picture. Expect practical examples, real-world use cases, and ideas you can take back to your own Kubernetes environment. Less theory, more digging into the data! Food and drinks will be provided. **Important:** Make sure to bring your laptop, you will also need to have an AWS account you can log into.

Saturday Beach Volleyball

**Let us play casual 4v4 or 5v5 beach volleyball**

Shipping with AI - Live in-person event

Hi folks, Exciting news. The UX Book Club is sponsoring an awesome live in-person event, happening in Melbourne Australia on 11 November. The event is an AI meetup. RSVP quick! Details below. // OVERVIEW The Shipping with AI meetup (formerly UX Design in SaaS) has partnered with the [Outlook AI Conference 2026](https://theoutlook.io/events/outlook-ai) to bring you an in-person evening as part of the conference activities. Shipping with AI is a meetup for designers, product managers and engineers who want to move past the hype and learn how AI is actually being used to build and ship real products. No theory-heavy keynotes. Just demos, real workflows and practical tips you can take back to your team the next day. // WHAT IS HAPPENING Our three speakers come at AI from different angles: delivery in regulated industries, engineering and AI agents, and design quality. They'll each share how their teams are shipping with AI right now. That includes the tools, the workflows, what's working, and what they've learned the hard way. Expect presentations, live demos, Q&A, drinks, food, games, prizes and plenty of time to network. // WHEN 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday 11th November // WHERE Nintex Offices, Level 14, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 // WHY COME ALONG * See it, don't just hear about it. Live demos of real AI workflows, not slides about the future. * Practical takeaways. Tips and tricks you can try with your team straight away. * Three perspectives in one night. Delivery, engineering and design, so you get the full picture of what it takes to ship with AI. * Ask the hard questions. How do you keep AI output on-brand? How do you bring AI into regulated businesses safely? How do you give coding agents the right context? * Meet your people. Connect with Melbourne designers, PMs and engineers working through the same challenges. * It's free, and there's food, drinks and prizes. // OUR SPEAKERS ANASTAS MANOJLOVSKI – Technical Director, Whitefox Cloud Consulting Anastas has spent 20 years where customers, sales and engineering meet. He specialises in turning messy problems into solutions that actually get delivered. At Whitefox he leads sales and delivery for clients in financial services, insurance, health and logistics, and oversees 25+ engineers across Australia and offshore. His work includes governed Claude adoption with human review and audit trails for financial advice provider Padua, and AI road-defect detection models running in production. Before Whitefox, he spent nine years at Whispir, including five as AU/NZ Head of Solution Architecture. Anastas brings a grounded view on getting AI into regulated businesses without creating new risk. TOM PETERSON – Co-Founder, ctxpipe.ai Tom is a builder who orchestrates local and cloud AI models to get things done, fast. He is co-founder of ctxpipe.ai, an open-source, Git-backed context layer for coding agents and software factories. He is also Head of Product at TRU Rec AI, building computer vision analytics with open-source models. With 15 years in tech across project management, business analysis, design, product and founding, Tom is passionate about developer experience and building tools that make engineers' lives easier. Previously, he co-founded Appear, an API discovery and automation tool. HAMISH O'NEILL – Founder, UI Rules Hamish is a multi-award-winning design leader with more than two decades in digital product design across retail, telecommunications, finance and digital marketplaces. He is the founder of UI Rules, a governance layer that serves brand and design system rules to AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude Code and v0, keeping AI-generated interfaces on-brand. Previously, Hamish was Head of Design Systems at Carsales, where he led the team behind the Torq design system. Before that he was Design Chapter Lead and Design Lead for the Brand & Design System at ANZ. // OUTLOOK AI CONFERENCE The [Outlook AI Conference 2026](https://theoutlook.io/events/outlook-ai) is on Thursday 12th November in Melbourne and is not to be missed. [Tickets are on sale now](https://theoutlook.io/events/outlook-ai#block-tickets-62bf87ad-1efc-4e26-91e6-cd62d9c8affb). // SPONSORS A big thank you to Nintex and the UX Book Club, our amazing sponsors, for making this event happen.

Shipping with AI

// OVERVIEW The Shipping with AI meetup (formerly UX Design in SaaS) has partnered with the [Outlook AI Conference 2026](https://theoutlook.io/events/outlook-ai) to bring you an in-person evening as part of the conference activities. Shipping with AI is a meetup for designers, product managers and engineers who want to move past the hype and learn how AI is actually being used to build and ship real products. No theory-heavy keynotes. Just demos, real workflows and practical tips you can take back to your team the next day. // WHAT IS HAPPENING Our three speakers come at AI from different angles: delivery in regulated industries, engineering and AI agents, and design quality. They'll each share how their teams are shipping with AI right now. That includes the tools, the workflows, what's working, and what they've learned the hard way. Expect presentations, live demos, Q&A, drinks, food, games, prizes and plenty of time to network. // WHEN 6:00 – 8:00pm, Wednesday 11th November // WHERE Nintex Offices, Level 14, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 // WHY COME ALONG * See it, don't just hear about it. Live demos of real AI workflows, not slides about the future. * Practical takeaways. Tips and tricks you can try with your team straight away. * Three perspectives in one night. Delivery, engineering and design, so you get the full picture of what it takes to ship with AI. * Ask the hard questions. How do you keep AI output on-brand? How do you bring AI into regulated businesses safely? How do you give coding agents the right context? * Meet your people. Connect with Melbourne designers, PMs and engineers working through the same challenges. * It's free, and there's food, drinks and prizes. // OUR SPEAKERS ANASTAS MANOJLOVSKI – Technical Director, Whitefox Cloud Consulting Anastas has spent 20 years where customers, sales and engineering meet. He specialises in turning messy problems into solutions that actually get delivered. At Whitefox he leads sales and delivery for clients in financial services, insurance, health and logistics, and oversees 25+ engineers across Australia and offshore. His work includes governed Claude adoption with human review and audit trails for financial advice provider Padua, and AI road-defect detection models running in production. Before Whitefox, he spent nine years at Whispir, including five as AU/NZ Head of Solution Architecture. Anastas brings a grounded view on getting AI into regulated businesses without creating new risk. TOM PETERSON – Co-Founder, ctxpipe.ai Tom is a builder who orchestrates local and cloud AI models to get things done, fast. He is co-founder of ctxpipe.ai, an open-source, Git-backed context layer for coding agents and software factories. He is also Head of Product at TRU Rec AI, building computer vision analytics with open-source models. With 15 years in tech across project management, business analysis, design, product and founding, Tom is passionate about developer experience and building tools that make engineers' lives easier. Previously, he co-founded Appear, an API discovery and automation tool. HAMISH O'NEILL – Founder, UI Rules Hamish is a multi-award-winning design leader with more than two decades in digital product design across retail, telecommunications, finance and digital marketplaces. He is the founder of UI Rules, a governance layer that serves brand and design system rules to AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude Code and v0, keeping AI-generated interfaces on-brand. Previously, Hamish was Head of Design Systems at Carsales, where he led the team behind the Torq design system. Before that he was Design Chapter Lead and Design Lead for the Brand & Design System at ANZ. // OUTLOOK AI CONFERENCE The [Outlook AI Conference 2026](https://theoutlook.io/events/outlook-ai) is on Thursday 12th November in Melbourne and is not to be missed. [Tickets are on sale now](https://theoutlook.io/events/outlook-ai#block-tickets-62bf87ad-1efc-4e26-91e6-cd62d9c8affb). // SPONSORS A big thank you to Nintex, our amazing sponsor, for making this event happen.

Nov 22 | Kismetrix Social Run/Walk + Coffee - The Tan Track Botanical Gardens

## 🌿 **Kismetrix Singles Social Run/Walk + Coffee – TAN Track** [Register Here](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/apr-26-kismetrix-social-runwalk-coffee-the-tan-botanical-gardens-tickets-1985661113844?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) 📅 **Date: Sunday** 22nd November 🕘 **Time:** 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (please arrive by 9:45 AM) 📍 **Meeting Point:** Royal Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre 🏃 **Route:** TAN Track loop through the Royal Botanic Gardens 📏 **Distance:** Approx. 3–4 km (relaxed social pace) Or Walk 🎽 **Dress Code:** Comfortable activewear or casual running clothes **About the Event** Looking to meet new people, get active, and enjoy great company — without the pressure of a dating event? The **Kismetrix Singles Social Run or Walk + Coffee** is a relaxed, feel-good experience for singles who enjoy movement, nature, and meaningful conversation in a warm, welcoming environment. We’ll run at an easy, conversational pace around the iconic **TAN Track**, giving you plenty of chances to chat, laugh, and connect with different people along the way. There’s no racing, no awkward icebreakers — just a friendly group of singles sharing a beautiful morning together. After the run, we’ll walk back as a group and enjoy **optional coffee and mingling at the Visitor Centre café**, where conversations can continue naturally and comfortably. Many guests tell us these events feel more like meeting new friends — with a spark of something extra. **Who it's For** ✨ Singles who want to meet people offline ✨ Adults 18+ across a wide range of ages (20s to 60s+) ✨ People who enjoy light running, jogging, or active social experiences ✨ Anyone looking for community, confidence, and connection **Singles only. Adults only. No children or dogs.** This helps keep the space relaxed, focused, and socially comfortable for everyone. **What to Bring** * Water bottle * Comfortable running or walking shoes * Sunscreen / hat * Light jacket (weather can change) * Positive energy and an open heart 💛 ## 🎟️ This is a **free community event**, with **optional donations** to support the Kismetrix community. While many of our curated singles events are ticketed, this run is part of our **open community series**, created to make connection, movement, and belonging accessible to everyone. Your support helps Kismetrix continue building safe, welcoming spaces where real human connection can grow — romantically or platonically. **Hosted by:** **Kismetrix \| True Connection** Because real love starts with real connection. ### **🔗 Stay Connected with Kismetrix \| True Connection** Love this event? We run a variety of experiences to help people meet and connect in meaningful ways. 📧 **[social@kismetrix.com.au]()** 🌐 **[www.kismetrix.com.au](http://www.kismetrix.com.au "http://www.kismetrix.com.au")** 📱 **Follow us on Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/](https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/ "https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/") **, Facebook & Eventbrite** 🤝 **Collaborations: [collabs@kismetrix.com.au]()** ### **📄 Important Notice** By registering for this event\, you confirm that you have read and agree to Kismetrix \| True Connection’s Terms & Conditions\, Privacy Policy\, Disclaimer and Code of Conduct\. Some events may be non\-refundable as stated in their individual descriptions\.

Book swap brunch meet up

Property Investor Networking Melbourne | Investors, Developers & Agents

**Free monthly property investor networking in Melbourne.** Bring a deal, find capital, JV partners, agents, lenders and developers. 👉 **Grab your FREE ticket here (required for entry):** https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/property-deal-network-melbourne-pdn-property-networking-event-tickets-1999697299453 Property Deal Network (PDN) is a relaxed monthly meetup for property investors, developers and professionals who want to do business face-to-face. **What happens at PDN Melbourne?** People bring deals. Others bring capital. Some are sourcing their next project, others are looking for JV partners or professional services. The format is simple: arrive, grab a drink and start conversations. No presentations, no pitches from the front – just direct networking with people who are actively working in property. **Who attends?** Investors (from first-timers to portfolio landlords), developers, sourcing agents, brokers, solicitors, architects, lenders and accountants. If you're involved in property – or want to be – you'll find relevant people here. **Practical details** • **When:** Wednesday 11 November 2026, from 7pm local time • **Venue:** Morris House, 120 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 • **Cost:** Free to attend. The venue asks that everyone buys a drink at full price • **Dress:** Smart casual (no sportswear). Over 25s only; ID may be requested This is an established event that runs every month (except December) – if this date doesn't work, there's always next month. All Melbourne dates: https://www.propertydealnetwork.com/locations/oceania-networking-events/australia-networking-events/melbourne-property-networking-event/ **Industry professional?** Paid promotion tickets (max 2 per event) are available on the ticket page for architects, accountants, builders, mortgage brokers, insurance brokers, interior designers, lenders, estate agents and surveyors. *Property Deal Network – property investor networking in 190 cities worldwide. Join this group to hear about PDN events everywhere.*

Tuesday Coffee/Lunch @ Afloat Southbank 3000 💛

Hi Radiant Ladies, With the warm weather coming, let’s enjoy lunch by the water at Afloat this Tuesday! Coffee lovers, feel free to bring your own takeaway coffee, as Afloat doesn’t serve coffee but welcomes you to bring one. See you there! Lyn 🌸