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Capability ≠ Capacity: What I wish I’d known about neurodivergence leading tech

Capability ≠ Capacity: What I wish I’d known about neurodivergence leading tech

Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 AM
From Tech Leading Ladies
4.8

Capability ≠ Capacity: What I wish I’d known about my neurodivergent brain when I was leading in tech I was diagnosed ADHD and autistic at 41, following severe burnout at the peak of my career in technology leadership, transformation and digital delivery. I was clearly capable of doing complex work. What I didn’t understand was why things that seemed like they should be easy could sometimes require an enormous amount of effort. In this talk, I’ll explore some of the less visible things that use our capacity at work — and how this helps us to find the right strategies to work sustainably as a neurodivergent leader. **Agenda (time in Melbourne/AEST)** * 5:30pm Networking * 6:00pm Welcome * 6:05pm Main Presentation * 6:35pm Q&A * 7:00pm Networking * 7:30pm Close **This will be a HYBRID event:** **Zoom link -** will be posted 1hr before event starts. **Our Speaker** **Ani Møller** Ani Møller is a neurodivergent leadership coach and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who works exclusively with neurodivergent leaders. Before becoming a coach, Ani worked in technology, transformation and digital delivery, including as an Executive Director leading large teams and multi-million-dollar programs. They were diagnosed ADHD and autistic at 41 following severe burnout, and subsequently trained as an ADHD coach. Their work now brings together lived experience, coaching and decades of leadership and transformation experience to help neurodivergent leaders understand how they work and build more sustainable ways of working and leading.

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Tech & Business Networking in Melbourne

Tech & Business Networking in Melbourne

Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 AM
From Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne
4.3

📍 **Registration is on Luma — Meetup is not our RSVP platform.** Please register here to secure your spot: https://luma.com/bge5usle 🚀 **Join our event in Melbourne!** We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.** ▶ **See how our pitch nights look:** https://vimeo.com/877496618 **💡 What to expect:** - **Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback** from angels and VC partners - **Structured networking session** before and after the pitches - Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections - Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early **🤝 Who you will meet at the event:** - Founders - Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts - Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors - Industry Disruptors - AI Experts - Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **💼 We Welcome New Investors:** We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders. We offer **complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts** with a proven track record. Please [apply via Luma](https://luma.com/bge5usle) or send us an email so we can issue the ticket. If you'd like to **access our database of promising startups** or **provide mentorship support to our best startups**, please fill out this short [Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1s8f5_R3iaqYoJ4aU2q1IxcFXIZIQElD6cEcv8YkRQhaUA/viewform), and our team will contact you. **🎤 Want to Pitch?** A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business **to a panel of investors and experts.** 4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Apply by filling out the [Pitch Application Form](https://forms.gle/CuscVQibyXBbi1Fv7) and sending us your pitch deck. Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance. To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our **pitching guide** and, if you'd like, **coach you** so you're fully prepared for pitch night. 🏆 **The best startups will be featured** across our social media and included in our **investor newsletter.** **Requirements for attendees:** - Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy. **🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!** **About us:** [Startup Valley](https://startupvalley.club/) is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, **we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees**. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community. Do you have a **question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something**? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club **Agenda** - 18:00–18:30 — **Registration**: Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. - 18:30–19:00 — **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking**: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts. - 19:00–19:50 — **Startup Pitch Session**: Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market. - 19:50–21:00 — **Chill & Networking**: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments. **FAQ** **Can I pitch?** Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience. **How does the pitch go?** Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter. **Who will I meet?** Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US. **Do investors get free tickets?** Yes! Please apply via Luma (the link is in the event description) or email hello@startupvalley.club, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team. **Can I request a refund?** Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 1 day before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at hello@startupvalley.club

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Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley
in  Melbourne

Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley
in Melbourne

Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 AM
From Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne
4.3

📍 **Registration is on Luma — Meetup is not our RSVP platform.** Please register here to secure your spot: https://luma.com/bge5usle 🚀 **Join our event in Melbourne!** We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.** ▶ **See how our pitch nights look:** https://vimeo.com/877496618 **💡 What to expect:** - **Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback** from angels and VC partners - **Structured networking session** before and after the pitches - Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections - Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early **🤝 Who you will meet at the event:** - Founders - Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts - Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors - Industry Disruptors - AI Experts - Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **💼 We Welcome New Investors:** We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders. We offer **complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts** with a proven track record. Please [apply via Luma](https://luma.com/bge5usle) or send us an email so we can issue the ticket. If you'd like to **access our database of promising startups** or **provide mentorship support to our best startups**, please fill out this short [Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1s8f5_R3iaqYoJ4aU2q1IxcFXIZIQElD6cEcv8YkRQhaUA/viewform), and our team will contact you. **🎤 Want to Pitch?** A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business **to a panel of investors and experts.** 4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Apply by filling out the [Pitch Application Form](https://forms.gle/CuscVQibyXBbi1Fv7) and sending us your pitch deck. Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance. To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our **pitching guide** and, if you'd like, **coach you** so you're fully prepared for pitch night. 🏆 **The best startups will be featured** across our social media and included in our **investor newsletter.** **Requirements for attendees:** - Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy. **🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!** **About us:** [Startup Valley](https://startupvalley.club/) is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, **we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees**. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community. Do you have a **question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something**? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club **Agenda** - 18:00–18:30 — **Registration**: Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. - 18:30–19:00 — **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking**: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts. - 19:00–19:50 — **Startup Pitch Session**: Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market. - 19:50–21:00 — **Chill & Networking**: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments. **FAQ** **Can I pitch?** Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience. **How does the pitch go?** Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter. **Who will I meet?** Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US. **Do investors get free tickets?** Yes! Please apply via Luma (the link is in the event description) or email hello@startupvalley.club, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team. **Can I request a refund?** Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 1 day before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at hello@startupvalley.club

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11 attendees
GenAI Maturity: From Demo to Reliable Production and Agentic Engineering

GenAI Maturity: From Demo to Reliable Production and Agentic Engineering

Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 AM
From Machine Learning & AI Meetup
4.6

The MLAI Meetup is a community for AI researchers and professionals which hosts monthly talks on exciting research. Our format is: * 6:00 - 6:20: Socializing * 6:20 - 6:40: Announcements and AI news * 6:40 - 7:40: Talk(s) and Q&A * 7:40 - 8:00 Networking * 8:00: Head to the nearest pub for dinner **Gilbert Pochet: "GenAI Maturity: From Demo to Reliable Production and Agentic Engineering"** **Talk Description:** GenAI has made it easy to build impressive prototypes. The harder challenge is turning them into reliable production systems. Many projects stall because teams cannot prove business impact or lack the engineering practices needed to evaluate, operate and maintain them effectively. This talk explores that gap, from measurable outcomes and evaluation to production engineering discipline. It then looks at agentic engineering as the next step: using coding agents to accelerate delivery while keeping clear plans, objective verification and human accountability. The goal is to move from “this looks useful” to “this creates measurable value in production” and then deliver that value faster without losing engineering quality. I would structure the presentation around just four sections: * **1\. The prototype trap**: impressive demos are easy, production value is not. * **2\. Prove the impact**: business metrics, baseline, measurable outcome, evaluation. * **3\. Build for production**: reliability, observability, acceptance criteria, deterministic checks, maintainability. * **4\. Scale the engineering team**: agentic engineering, development plans, verification, architecture preservation, faster delivery with quality. **Speaker bio:** After studying Computer Science, I pursued a Master’s degree focused on Machine Learning and AI because early in my career I saw how inefficient and manual many organizational processes still were, and became convinced by AI’s potential to transform industries and solve problems beyond the limits of traditional software. Over the last 12 years, working across North and South America, Germany, and Australia in enterprises, startups, and later as a CTO, I’ve focused on turning complex AI systems into real products that drive growth and impact. Throughout this journey, I’ve contributed to organizations including SEEK, oOh!media, and Mr Yum. Over time, I realised the biggest challenge in AI is not only building the technology, but helping organizations align execution, trust, and decision-making. That pushed me to combine AI engineering with strategic execution, stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership to move AI initiatives from ideas into scalable production systems.

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Innova x DiUS: AI Investment to Commercial Outcomes

Innova x DiUS: AI Investment to Commercial Outcomes

Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 AM
From Women in Tech Australia
4.8

Innova Search, in partnership with DiUS, are hosting our first Women in Tech event in Melbourne, and we'd love you to join. The theme is AI Investment to Commercial Outcomes: how technology leaders are measuring commercial results and getting real return from AI investment. Our panel will talk about what's working and what isn't, and there's an hour afterwards to meet Melbourne's tech community over food and drinks. **This is an invite-only evening for senior technology leaders.** If you'd like a place, please message me directly: [linkedin.com/in/mariehiggins-womenintechseniorleadersrecruiter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariehiggins-womenintechseniorleadersrecruiter/) Thursday 22 October, 5.30pm to 8.00pm DIUS, 3/31 Queen Street, Melbourne **Agenda** • 5.30pm: Arrive • 6.00pm to 7.00pm: Panel and Q&A • 7.00pm to 8.00pm: Networking, with food and drinks Part of the Innova Search Women in Tech community, which supports and connects women in technology and DiUS are kindly sponsoring the evening.

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Innova Search x DiUS: AI Investment to Commercial Outcomes

Innova Search x DiUS: AI Investment to Commercial Outcomes

Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 AM
From Women in Tech Australia
4.8

Innova Search, in partnership with DiUS, are hosting our first Women in Tech event in Melbourne. AI Investment to Commercial Outcomes: how technology leaders are measuring commercial results and getting real return from AI investment. Our panel will talk about what's working and what isn't and enjoy networking after to meet Melbourne's tech community over food and drinks. **Invite-only evening for senior technology leaders.** *If you'd like a place, please message me directly:* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariehiggins-womenintechsoftwareengineeringrecruiter/* Thursday 22 October, 5.30pm to 8.00pm DIUS, 3/31 Queen Street, Melbourne **Agenda** • 5:30pm: Welcome drinks and canapés • 6-7pm: Panel and Q&A • 7-8pm: Networking, with food and drinks Part of the Innova Search Women in Tech community, which supports and connects women in technology and DiUS are kindly sponsoring the evening.

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Frequently asked questions

In Melbourne, Meetup connects you with local groups and events related to biotech. Whether you're a professional or enthusiast, you can find communities sharing your passion. Joining these groups allows active participation in networking events and discussions on the latest biotech innovations.

Finding biotech events nearby is simple on Meetup. Just search by your location and filter by the biotech interest to discover relevant events in Melbourne. The platform provides a list of upcoming gatherings focusing on different aspects of biotechnology.

Yes, you can connect with biotech professionals in Melbourne through Meetup. Attend networking sessions, panel discussions, and conferences organized locally to meet and interact with individuals working in the biotechnology sector.

Absolutely, Melbourne offers numerous networking opportunities through Meetup. Engaging in biotech groups can lead to new connections with peers and experts in the field, opening doors for professional development and collaboration.

To join a biotech group on Meetup, search for your interest and city, then browse available groups. Once you find one that matches your interests, click 'Join.' Participate actively by attending events and contributing to discussions.

Yes, you can host your own biotech Meetup event if you are passionate and wish to share with the community. First, join a relevant group, then propose your event idea, aligning with the group's interests. Hosting allows you to bring fresh perspectives to the local biotech scene.

Meetup often provides free access to browse groups and events. However, some biotech events hosted on the platform might have charges. Always check the event details for any associated costs before RSVPing.

Expect a variety of biotech events such as seminars, workshops, panel discussions, and networking gatherings. These events cover an array of topics from molecular genetics to biotech entrepreneurship, facilitating both personal growth and professional development.

Meetup availability in biotechnology depends on the activity of local organizers in Melbourne. While many events might be available, the specific focus of each group may vary. It's advisable to keep checking for the latest happenings.

Meetup provides a platform to meet like-minded people, but successfully forming connections depends on your active engagement. By participating in discussions and events, you'll increase your chances of meeting individuals who share similar interests.

While Meetup features many in-person events, some hosts offer online biotech gatherings. These virtual meetings enable wider participation for those unable to attend face-to-face, expanding professional networks across geographical barriers.

Biotech events in Melbourne cover a wide range of topics, but they're curated by individual organizers. While some may focus on technical aspects, others could highlight trends or innovations. Exploring different groups ensures exposure to diverse topics.

Meetup acts as a platform to facilitate event discovery and coordination but does not organize events directly. Local hosts or groups coordinate activities, offering specialized insights and focusing on industry trends within the biotech sector.

Meetup cannot guarantee the quality of all biotech events as it's dependent on local organizers. Experiences can vary, so it's wise to read reviews of past events and attend groups with good reputations to ensure engaging and informative gatherings.

The frequency of biotech Meetups in Melbourne can vary based on organizer activity and group participation. Checking the Meetup platform regularly will provide you with the latest updates on what's currently happening in your city.