Drones Sydney

From AWS Sydney Well-Architected User Group

2600 Meetings exist as a forum for all interested in technology to meet and talk about events in technology-land, learn, and teach. Meetings are open to anyone of any age or level of expertise. The 2600 Australia chapter became prominent in 1999, bringing together people interested in computer security, electronic gadgetry, communications, privacy, and technology exploration in general. In addition to bringing these people together with meetings, mailing lists and seminars, we spoke up on issues such as Internet Censorship, Cybercrime, DVD encryption, and many other issues. Since then, many of the original members have moved on to new projects, however the 2600 Australia movement is still alive, with many new (and original) members active within the online community and monthly meetings, along with the occasional visitor from 2600's international chapters. Current projects and ongoing discussions: * Satelite hacking * Metadata, Privacy & Anonymity * Decentralised Networks * 3D Printing/Manufacturing/other hacking stuff * Programming for fun and proffit * Drones and other similar stuff

10 attendees

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

Thu, Apr 16, 7:30 AM

4.6

Hi Architects, Welcome to the next 2026 AWS Sydney Well-Architected User Group Meetup! Each month we cover off AWS best-practices across all pillars and give away drones - lots of drones 🥳 **Please also note that AWS Security now requires 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 updating throughout the month with more speakers and our speakers so far this month include: * **Mystery Speaker** **An Agentic AI Journey (Part 2); The live feature request demo!** In this case study talk, we'll go through all the highs and lows of architecting and building https://well-architected.me using all your favourite tools and perform a live feature request in real-time! Strap in… This month's menu will include: * Pizzas * Beer: Nastro Azzurro * Wine: Big and red 🤤 So come join us at 5:30 for a 6pm **SHARP** start, followed by beer, wine, pizza and friendly networking after our talks :-)

86 attendees

Physical AI Meetup

Thu, Apr 9, 8:00 AM

From Physical AI Sydney

Hear 3 expert talks, take the mic for an AI/hardware demo or announcement, and connect over pizza & drinks. **Entry information:** A free **[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1983925922841?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1983925922841?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[registration](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1983925922841?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1983925922841?aff=oddtdtcreator)is required – tickets will be checked at the door. A big thanks to our Ecosystem Partner, **[Stone & Chalk](https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/)** – Australia's largest innovation community, connecting founders at Tech Central with the capital, customers, and community to build and scale emerging technologies. Pizza and drinks for this meetup are made possible by our sponsor, **[The Onset](https://theonset.com.au/)** – specialists in tech recruitment and executive search, building teams and shaping careers across Australia. **Take the mic at our community open mic.** Share a quick demo, prototype, or announcement – whether it's AI, hardware, or something you're building. All welcome. **Agenda:** **6:00 \- 6:30 pm \| Check\-in\, Pizza & Networking** Please have your Eventbrite ticket ready at check-in – then enjoy pizza, drinks, and time to connect with other attendees. **6:30 \- 6:35 pm \| Welcome & Intro** Hear a short welcome from the organiser. **6:35 \- 7:00 pm \| Talk 1: Teaching Robots to Think on Their Feet** * **Overview:** Humanoid robots are moving from lab demos to real-world deployments, but what does it actually take to make them useful? This talk introduces the AI architectures powering the next generation of robot intelligence. It unpacks what these technologies are, how they work together, and the practical challenges of deploying them. * **Speaker:** Thomas van Bruggen (Lead Engineer, Anitron) Thomas van Bruggen is the Lead Engineer at Anitron, a Sydney-based startup developing lightweight, adaptive task intelligence for humanoid robots. At Anitron, he leads the engineering effort to build AI systems that enable robots to complete tasks through natural language interaction. He was previously the Robotics Lead at Abyss Solutions, where he worked on autonomous inspection systems for critical infrastructure using robotics and computer vision. **7:00 \- 7:25 pm \| Talk 2: Radio Frequency Machine Learning on the Edge** * **Overview:** Machine learning is mainstream, but real-time radio frequency (RF) systems demand levels of timing precision and performance that standard ML platforms aren't designed for. This talk reviews the use of machine learning techniques in RF applications such as modulation classification (Automated Modulation Classification - AMC) and RF fingerprinting (Specific Emitter Identification - SEI). It also covers examples of implementation using reconfigurable computing (such as Field Programmable Gate Arrays). * **Speakers:** Barry Flower (CEO, CruxML) & Philip Leong (CTO, CruxML) Dr Barry Flower is CEO of CruxML, a Sydney-based company enabling real-time machine learning systems leveraging FPGA expertise for intelligent sensing applications. He has over 30 years of experience as a CEO, CIO, technology executive, researcher, and entrepreneur. He brings a global track record of delivering large-scale technology projects across corporate and startup environments. His expertise spans AI, machine learning, software and hardware engineering. Barry holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering and AI. Prof. Philip Leong is CTO of CruxML, Professor of Computer Systems at the University of Sydney, and Visiting Professor at Imperial College London. His expertise spans FPGA applications and architectures, as well as low-precision neural networks. He has co-founded and chaired major international conferences in field-programmable technology and held senior editorial roles. Philip has authored over 200 technical papers and holds 5 patents. **7:25 \- 7:50 pm \| Talk 3: Lessons Learned Living on the Edge with Tiliter's AI Scale** * **Overview:** Deploying AI-powered edge systems in real-world environments is hard – reliability, rollout logistics, and operating in the field introduce challenges that don't show up in testing. At Tiliter, thousands of Vision AI edge devices were deployed across grocery stores in Australia, with many lessons learned along the way. This talk distils the key lessons into a "note to self" on deploying at scale with a small, highly constrained team. * **Speaker:** Ben Weir (Program Manager, Tiliter) Ben Weir is a Program Manager at Tiliter, a Sydney-based company building Vision AI Agents that recognise products and automate visual workflows in real time. Since 2019, he has managed projects to design, test, and deploy hardware and software in Woolworths stores across Australia. Before joining Tiliter, Ben held engineering roles in validation and test systems at ResMed and Cochlear. **7:50 \- 8:00 pm \| Community Open Mic** Short informal shares – demo, prototype, or quick announcement (hiring, collaboration, project updates). 1-2 minutes each. **8:00 pm \| Wrap\-up & Networking** Any further Q&As and chats will happen here.

118 attendees

SydAR Meetup #8 — Back for 2026!

Wed, Apr 22, 8:00 AM

From SydAR

**We're at a NEW VENUE over at The Onset!** Thank you to The Onset for helping us find a new location for 2026! As always, **we are eager to showcase Augmented Reality demos from the community** — do you have an AR creation you'd like to show at the event? It can be anything from a prototype to a released app! Students, tinkerers, enthusiasts, agencies — all are welcome! Get in touch and let me know! If you've got an AR talk or AR demo you'd like to showcase — feel free to message me here on Meetup, or email me at pat@therealitycrafters.com **Demos from 6pm** * Minimis' Prototype 5 AR Glasses — Minimis * Plonk! A 4D Puzzle — Stickshift Entertainment * Everysight Maverick In-Lens Display AI Glasses — The Reality Crafters * Even Realities G2 and R1 smart ring — The Reality Crafters * INMO GO 2 Smart AR Glasses with live translation — The Reality Crafters * Tilt Five AR headsets — The Reality Crafters * Looking Glass Go holographic display — The Reality Crafters * Looking Glass Portrait holographic display — The Reality Crafters *(We're on the lookout for a sponsor for food/snacks - let us know if you're interested in helping out!)* **Talks from 7pm** **Plonk! A 4D Puzzle - Sean Simon and William Major** Plonk! A 4D Puzzle is a time-bending Mixed Reality game that reshapes the very concept of a jigsaw puzzle with two extra dimensions. **Minimis Flow: Made in Sydney to Disrupt Garmin - Muhammad Irfan** Most sports wearables today are just accessories for your phone. At Minimis, they've designed the world’s first standalone AR smart glasses engineered right here in Sydney to replace the bike computer and the smartwatch. They'll be giving a high-speed look at the mechanical design and manufacturing journey of Prototype 5, and how they're building hardware to liberate athletes from their screens. **Agenda:** **6:00pm -** Arrival & AR demos **6:45pm -** PatCat SydAR Intro & News **6:55pm -** AR career opportunities with Graham **7:00pm -** Plonk! A 4D Puzzle - Sean Simon and William Major **7:30pm -** Minimis Flow: Made in Sydney to Disrupt Garmin - Muhammad Irfan **8:00pm** \- Start to wrap up **Getting there** It's at The Onset which is right behind Central Station: Ground Floor, 1 Buckingham St Surry Hills Sydney 2010 NSW * [Google Maps link!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/c4DRRb4fZmSB4LP87) **Parking:** Need to investigate options here still!

28 attendees

Proximal attack surfaces - wireless systems - SecTalks SYD0x63 (99th)

Tue, Apr 7, 8:00 AM

From SecTalks

**After RSVP, please ensure to get your admission ticket from Humantix: https://events.humanitix.com/proximal-attack-surfaces-thinking-through-wireless-systems-and-technologies-sectalks-syd0x63-99th** Thanks to you for 1\. Keeping your RSVP up\-to\-date\. We are usually overbooked and have a long waitlist\. We will sign you in and keep track of RSVPs and attendance\. 2\. Aligning with SecTalks' [no-bullshit code of conduct](https://www.sectalks.org/coc/) 3\. Keeping the venue nice and tidy during and after the session **\# Presentation** ### **Title:** Proximal attack surfaces: thinking through wireless systems and technologies Edward Farrell has carried on a fair bit on attacking wireless tech over the years. And in this talk, he will be going through the following topics in detail: 1. Revisiting fundamentals of wireless systems and technologies 2. What's new and what are we seeing? 3. Practical applications with walkthrough of some practical research activities the mercury team have gone through over the past few weeks and in hallowed antiquity. **Speaker: Edward Farrell from [Mercury ISS](https://mercuryiss.com.au/)** **How to find us on the day?** An organiser will be on the bottom floor until 6:15 to help attendees access the lifts. # **Speed hiring** There is an opportunity for potential employers to do an impromptu 30-second description of their open role. If you are interested, speak with one of the organisers before the start of the session. Please note the best way to support SecTalks and tell others about your open roles is through sponsorship. We encourage companies, small or large, to come forward and support their local community. **\# Sponsors** * [SecDim](https://www.secdim.com) ([Connect](https://www.linkedin.com/company/secdim)) * [Google](https://careers.google.com) ([LinkedIn](https://au.linkedin.com/company/google)) * [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/) ([LinkedIn](https://au.linkedin.com/company/atlassian)) **\# Notes** * For sponsoring SecTalks Sydney and supporting the non-profit community, contact [sydney@sectalks.org](sydney@sectalks.org) * To speak and submit CTF challenges at SecTalks, fill out [https://sessionize.com/sectalks](https://sessionize.com/sectalks) * **After RSVP, please ensure to get your admission ticket from Humantix: https://events.humanitix.com/proximal-attack-surfaces-thinking-through-wireless-systems-and-technologies-sectalks-syd0x63-99th**

73 attendees

Cronulla peninsula walk (Cronulla Ramble)

Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 AM

From Aussie Explorers

This 19 km walk begins and ends at Cronulla train station! It is an easy , mainly flat,walk with some steps This is a beautiful coastal walk with stunning views. There are many opportunities to swim. The Cronulla Ramble (often called the Cronulla Peninsula Ramble) is a scenic coastal walking route that loops around the Cronulla Peninsula in southern Sydney. 🥾 What it is * A walking circuit that links bays, beaches, parks, headlands and cliff-top paths * Popular with walkers, runners, school groups and bushwalking clubs * Mostly on sealed paths and formed tracks, with some stairs and gentle hills * 8 km beach walk 📍 Where it goes The ramble typically includes: * Cronulla Station (common start/finish) * Gunnamatta Bay & Gunnamatta Park * Darook Park * Hungry Point cliff-top walk * Shelly Beach * Cronulla Esplanade (along North Cronulla, Elouera and Wanda) * Boat Harbour Gratuity: $10 CASH or PAY ID: 0460715272 to Liz on the day. Please arrive prepared with both water and lunch, snacks (think carbs and sugar) jacket in case of a change in weather, a hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes. RSVP to this meetup you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of Aussie Explorers which can be found here: https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/ Aussie Explorers its organisers and leaders accept no liability during this meetup, leaders try to ensure the safety and well-being of members at all times however as this is a weekend away travelling, exploring different areas and hiking in the great outdoors accidents happen, please take responsibility for your own safety and your belongings

6 attendees

Directing Intelligence

Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 AM

From SydJS

From The Future of AI (Probably...)

Thankfully applying prompts to AI is no longer the hit and miss affair we had so recently. Thankfully Vibe Coding where we blindly accept that AI has nailed it is no longer the main approach. Thankfully industry leaders are building on the concept of Directed Coding. AI assistance where you harness AI, but maintain control and vision. Thankfully Thinkmill are on hand to direct our conversation on Directed Coding. Find out how coders can benefit from Directed Code. Found out how your Design System can evolve with Directed Code.

114 attendees

Building a Startup Unicorn ($1bn) without Hiring Anyone. AI Hype or AI Reality?

Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM

From Western Sydney Tech Innovators

**How many people does it take to build a billion-dollar unicorn today? 🤔** With Open Claw being acqui-hired by OpenAI for an "undisclosed" but alleged substantial sum, is the era of the start-up unicorn with no employees a reality or just Hype? For decades, the answer has always looked like an orchestra 🎻 Highly skilled specialists. Coordinated teams. Layers of management. Years of effort to bring everything into alignment. But what if that model is quietly changing? The image above captures a shift that’s already underway 👇 At first glance, it looks familiar: \- a full orchestra\, \- a packed audience\, \- business as usual\. But look closer. The performers aren’t quite human. They’re controlled, coordinated, and … replaceable. At the centre, one individual orchestrates the entire system 🎛️ This is the emerging reality of AI-native startups 🚀 We’re entering an environment where a single founder, equipped with the right tools, can build and operate what once required entire teams. Development. Design. Marketing. Operations. Even decision-making. The “orchestra” is still there… but it’s no longer made up of people in the way it used to be. It's made up of AI-based applications So the question becomes: 👉 Is a solo founder unicorn a genuine possibility… or just hype? At our next **Future of AI (Probably…)** meetup, we’re bringing together a great panel (2 currently confirmed) : 🧠 A leadership expert (18 years at Google) who is working with leadership teams to see how leadership will change with the era of AI ⚡ A frontier AI researcher - who is not only researching but executing - right at the (b)leeding edge 💸 An early-stage investor - who wants to make sense of the new landscape that maximises returns, speeds up development and leads to faster exits so VC funds can rinse and repeat. The panel will explore exactly this, and you can ask them those burning questions on your mind. What’s real today? What’s still fantasy? And what does this mean for how companies are built, funded and sold? Join us as we unpack the future of building a startup unicorn with sero employees👇 as we discover the Future of AI (probably...) This is likely to be a very popular event, so make sure you secure your place early as seats will be limited. Thanks to our venue partner UTS startups once again for their ongoing support

33 attendees

AI × Web3 × Startup: Building, Funding & Scaling in Australia

Fri, Apr 10, 7:00 AM

From NextGenius

4.4

About this event We’re bringing together engineers, founders, and investors from Sydney’s growing tech ecosystem for a focused, discussion-driven meetup. This session explores how startups are being built and funded today — across AI, Web3, and emerging technologies — with insights directly from operators and investors in the field. Whether you’re building a product, exploring ideas, or just curious about the space, this is a place to connect with people who are actively working on the future of technology. ⸻ What to expect • ⚡ Short talks from startup founders, engineers, or investors • 🧠 Practical insights on building and scaling products • 💬 Open discussion and Q&A (small group, high signal) • 🤝 Networking with engineers, builders, and early-stage founders ⸻ Typical topics include • AI agents & automation (what’s реально working) • Web3 infrastructure, DeFi, and real use cases • How VCs evaluate early-stage startups in Australia • Lessons from founders (0 → 1 journey) • Fundraising, product-market fit, and global scaling ⸻ Who should join • Software engineers & AI builders • Startup founders (or aspiring founders) • Web3 developers & crypto-curious • Students / researchers exploring AI or startups • Anyone interested in building products with real impact ⸻ About the community We’re building a Sydney-based community (~2,200 members) focused on: • AI (agents, automation, applied ML) • Web3 (infra, DeFi, builder ecosystem) • Startups (early-stage, global-first mindset) Our goal is simple: 👉 Bring together people who are actually building ⸻ Format • Small, focused sessions (not large conferences) • 20–30 people per session • 1–2 speakers + open discussion • Casual and interactive ⸻ Why join Most “tech events” are high-level and noisy. This isn’t. 👉 We focus on real builders, real insights, real conversations ⸻ Interested in speaking? We’re always open to: • founders • engineers • investors • researchers Feel free to reach out if you’d like to share your experience.

33 attendees

Is AI Restructuring Your Product Team — Or Just Reshuffling the Deck?

Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 AM

From LTP Events Sydney

4.6

**LTP Events: Is AI Restructuring Your Product Team — Or Just Reshuffling the Deck?** A panel discussion with senior product, engineering, and design leaders, hosted by LTP Events and AWS. LTP Events is back — this time with a focused conversation on one of the biggest questions facing product teams right now: what is AI *actually* changing? There’s no shortage of bold claims about AI transforming team structures, roles, and how products get built. But beyond the headlines, what’s really happening on the ground? In this 45-minute panel, we bring together experienced leaders across product, engineering, and design to share what’s genuinely shifting inside their teams — and what isn’t. * Are roles starting to blur? * Are PMs becoming more technical? * Are engineers stepping further into product thinking? * Is AI changing how decisions get made — or just how fast they happen? * And what does this all mean for team structure, ownership, and headcount? Expect a candid, practical discussion grounded in real experience — not hype. Speakers: * [Graeme Weatherill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemeweatherill/) \- Head of Product @ Hipages Group * [Adrienne Tan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennetan/) \- Co Founder & CEO @ Brainmates * Stay tuned for more... Following the panel, we’ll open things up for audience Q&A, giving you the chance to dig deeper into the questions that matter most to you. And of course, we’ll wrap the evening the LTP way — with relaxed networking, good conversations, and a room full of people navigating the same challenges. **Evening timeline** 5.30 – 6.00pm: Arrive, grab a drink, and connect 6.00 – 6.45pm: Panel discussion 6.45 – 7.00pm: Audience Q&A 7.00 – 8.00pm: Networking, conversation, and connection We’re excited to be hosting this event with our friends at AWS, who are generously providing the venue for the evening. We’ll have light food and drinks covered — all we ask is that you bring your curiosity and your questions. Plus, anyone who attends goes in the draw to win 2 x LTP 2026 Sydney tickets! But your only chance to win them is if you are there! Reserve your spot today. *Bonus:* We’re also partnering with AWS on a short survey exploring the ANZ product landscape. If you’d like to have your say, you can contribute here: [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83XD2KT](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83XD2KT)

96 attendees

Western Sydney AI Innovation Hackathon: A Weekend to Design, Build & Launch

Fri, Apr 10, 7:30 AM

From Sydney Street Photographers

**NOTE: Paid Tickets must be purchased on Eventbrite** ([Link](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wsti-community-ai-hackathon-a-weekend-to-design-build-and-launch-tickets-1985035531711?aff=oddtdtcreator) ) **IDEAS → WORKING PROTOTYPES IN 48 HOURS.** The WSTI AI Summit is moving from conversation to construction. This is the build event where creators, engineers, and visionaries come together to form teams and ship practical AI solutions for the real world. After weeks of prep, the hackathon weekend is your time to get hands-on. Whether you’re a senior engineer, a master of No-Code, or a creative problem-solver, we’re providing the environment, the support team, and the challenges. **Your mission:** form a team, pick a problem—from the housing crisis, healthcare, or other community challenges —and build a working AI demonstrator that actually works. No more "what ifs." This is about "what’s next." A $20 (\*plus platform fee) entry fee ([Link](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wsti-community-ai-hackathon-a-weekend-to-design-build-and-launch-tickets-1985035531711?aff=oddtdtcreator)) contributes to the team prize pool: $800 for 1st place, $400 for 2nd place, and $200 for 3rd place. Winners will be revealed at the Demo Night and Celebration on 30 April. **The Build Schedule**: • **Friday**, 10 April (5:30 pm–8:30 pm): Pitching, Team Formation, and Problem Selection. Find your crew and lock in your mission. • **Saturday**, 11 April – **Sunday**, 12 April (9:00 am–5:00 pm): Pure Execution. Design, build, and refine. We wrap with live demos and rapid-fire presentations of what you’ve built. **BYO**: Bring your own Tech, Tools and AI subscriptions. Please check out the WSTI Meetup group for other workshops that can help you prepare for the hackathon. If you’re a **builder, coder, designer, or founder aged 18+** and want to create something that matters, join us. Bring your skills, your stack, and your curiosity—together we’ll build AI solutions that make a real difference in our communities. **Are you ready to Build?** **Notice of Photography and Filming** By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. *This event and the whole AI Summit & Hackathon program have been supported by Investment NSW.*

57 attendees

SSP TUE ..WENDYS SECRET GARDEN

Tue, Apr 21, 12:30 AM

We willl walk from Victoria Cross Metro Station north entry to Milson’s Point wharf, exploring the metro station, Wendy’s Garden and the Comic Walk sculptures along the way. Challenge: Small and insignificant.

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