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MEL MLOps Community #16 | Generative AI in Games and Getting Hired

MEL MLOps Community #16 | Generative AI in Games and Getting Hired

Wed, Mar 4, 6:30 AM
From Melbourne MLOps Community
4.6

We’re excited to kick off 2026 with our first **Melbourne MLOps Community Meetup** of the year! This event is extra special! For the first time, we’re featuring a married duo, Mr. and Mrs. Badawy. And what better day to announce it than Valentine’s Day? 🚀✨ **🎤 Speakers** We’re thrilled to introduce: **\- Luke Badawy**, Generative AI Engineering Manager at Commonwealth Bank. Luke is a seasoned Software Engineer and self-proclaimed AI nerd with years of industry experience. In his talk, *Generating Games Using Only Gen AI*, Luke will explore a fascinating and often overlooked frontier in Generative AI — game generation. **\- Natalie Badawy**, Talent Acquisition Specialist *at* Andromeda. Described by Mr. Badawy as “Initiative Lord 9000,” Natalie is the co-founder of "What the Heck is Tech (?)" and co-organiser of "Melbourne Talent Meetup"*.* With deep experience in the tech recruitment landscape, she’ll share a recruiter’s-eye view of how the job market is evolving in the age of AI and ML in her talk: *How to Get Hired in the AI/ML Era*. **Networking** The Melbourne MLOps Community is committed to fostering a space where AI/ML engineers and practitioners can connect, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships. Come ready to discuss: * The tools you’re experimenting with * Trends you’re seeing in ML and MLOps * Challenges you’re tackling * Ways to find peer support We’ll have food, drinks, and the perfect space for great conversations — so feel free to bring along anyone interested in ML, MLOps, or AI more broadly. **Agenda** 🍕 **5:30pm** – Networking, drinks & food 🙋 **6:00pm** – Welcome 🎤 **6:10pm** – Presentation by Luke ❓ **6:30pm** – Questions for Luke 🎤 **6:40pm** – Presentation by Natalie ❓ **7:00pm** – Questions for Natalie 🍻 **7:10pm onwards** – Networking, drinks & food We’re looking forward to seeing you there! **P.S.** If you can’t make it in person, we’ll be streaming the event via Google Meet. Google Meet link: [https://meet.google.com/fxh-hpsg-ryt](https://meet.google.com/fxh-hpsg-ryt)

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SPORTS POINT INDOOR PICKLEBALL: Weekend Socials – Saturday (12PM - 2PM) - Altona

SPORTS POINT INDOOR PICKLEBALL: Weekend Socials – Saturday (12PM - 2PM) - Altona

Sat, Feb 21, 1:00 AM
From SPORTS POINT INDOOR PICKLEBALL - Altona North, 3025
3.6

Keep the energy high with our Saturday Pickleball Socials! Whether you’re playing for fun or looking for some friendly competition, this session is perfect for all skill levels. 💰 $20 per person \| 2\-hour session 🏓 Basic paddles & balls provided 👥 Approx. 7 players per court 🔥 Great for fitness & social play! 📍 Location: SPORTS POINT Altona North, Unit 1, 64-66 McArthurs Road, Altona North, VIC 3025 📞 Contact: 0403 556 859 \| ✉ Email: admin@sportspoint\.com\.au Register for SOCIALS using any of the below options: \- https://bookings\.sportspoint\.com\.au/ \- https://opensports\.net/sports\-point\-indoor\-pickleball/tab/events

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Mel<video> Melbourne Video Tech – Kicking off 2026 with Canva and AWS @ Kick HQ

Mel<video> Melbourne Video Tech – Kicking off 2026 with Canva and AWS @ Kick HQ

Tue, Feb 24, 7:00 AM
From Melbourne Video Technology
5.0

Thank you for the support at our last event featuring a great pair of speakers, with many turning up to see Will Law visiting our shores. We have a plan to run a more regular meetup over the next year at Kick Streaming HQ in Easygo with several events being mapped out across 2026. Our talks in the February meetup feature three leaders in Video Technology Industry Talks tonight are from two leaders in Video Technology Industry **[Brad Hughes (US) - Senior Engineering Manager @ Amazon IVS](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradhughes/)** *Enhanced RTMP and HLS Present: Synchronized Vertical and Horizontal Video* **[Alan Rogers - Staff Software Engineer in Video @ Canva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanjrogers/)** *Video Sync: The Art of Ignoring Messages* **[Brenton Ough - CEO & Co-Founder @ Touchstream](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentonough/)** *An update on CMSD-MQA- featured in Denver Mile-High Video conference* 📍 Easygo – 271 Collins Street Melbourne 📅 Tuesday 24 February, 6:00–8:00pm 👉 RSVP is essential for Easygo building access **Sponsors** Our thanks to **Easygo** for hosting and sponsoring pizza + drinks at the venue. Melbourne Video Technology is a volunteer group, as part of many groups independently run around the world. Tonight’s hosts will be: Jeremy Brown, Nick MacPherson and James Broberg

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SPORTS POINT INDOOR PICKLEBALL: Weekend Socials – Sunday (12PM - 2PM) - Altona N

SPORTS POINT INDOOR PICKLEBALL: Weekend Socials – Sunday (12PM - 2PM) - Altona N

Sun, Feb 22, 1:00 AM
From SPORTS POINT INDOOR PICKLEBALL - Altona North, 3025
3.6

Keep the energy high with our Sunday Pickleball Socials! Whether you’re playing for fun or looking for some friendly competition, this session is perfect for all skill levels. 💰 $20 per person \| 2\-hour session 🏓 Basic paddles & balls provided 👥 Approx. 7 players per court 🔥 Great for fitness & social play! 📍 Location: SPORTS POINT Altona North, Unit 1, 64-66 McArthurs Road, Altona North, VIC 3025 📞 Contact: 0403 556 859 \| ✉ Email: admin@sportspoint\.com\.au Register for SOCIALS using any of the below options: \- https://bookings\.sportspoint\.com\.au/ \- https://opensports\.net/sports\-point\-indoor\-pickleball/tab/events

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Hong Kong Mahjong at Marché Board Game Cafe

Hong Kong Mahjong at Marché Board Game Cafe

Wed, Feb 18, 7:00 AM
From Melbourne Mahjong Meetup Group
4.9

Players of all skill levels are welcome to join us at Marché Board Games Cafe in the CBD for a casual night of mahjong - Right in the CBD. We'll start around 6:00pm till we all need to go home :) Our typical session concludes usually around 10:00pm. Please change your RSVP to not going if you're no longer able to attend, 24 hours prior the event. For those that have a record of non attendance without communicating, you will be moved to the waiting list for future events and be contacted directly to confirm that you indeed intend to turn up, at which you will be allotted a spot subject to availability. For more details on the rules of the game, please refer to: http://mahjongtime.com/hong-kong-mahjong-rules.html Marche has been kind enough to offer us a deal to play in their cafe. **⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ Cost ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆** Attendees who have registered for the event on Meetup can play at discounted rates, with the following payments to be made: * **$6 in total per session” to cover cafe costs. Payment of $6 should be made to Marche at the front counter upon notification to the staff member that you are here for the scheduled meetup. There is now no minimum spend on items at the cafe as there were before. The cafes menu can be found here https://mbgcafe.com.au/menu.pdf .

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MHFA OCD Support Group Online

MHFA OCD Support Group Online

Tue, Feb 17, 7:30 AM
From Melbourne OCD Support Group Meetup
4.7

**Details** Support groups for individuals with OCD and their families this meeting will be online for the Mental Health Foundation Australia. Join online and gain support from others with OCD in the comfort of your own home at 6:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month. **Facilitator** Facilitating the OCD support groups is Jim, a dedicated community support worker with expertise in mental health. Jim brings his experience and knowledge to guide the group discussions and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. **Benefits of OCD Support Group** Support groups for individuals with OCD and their families provide an avenue for comfort, safety, and mutual support. These groups offer participants the opportunity to connect with others who understand their experiences and challenges. Additionally, the support groups serve as a valuable platform for learning more about OCD and its impact. Participants can gain insights into the disorder, its symptoms, and effective coping strategies through shared experiences and discussions. This knowledge empowers individuals to better manage their condition and navigate their daily lives. To register your attendance and to join the meeting please see: [https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/ocd-support-group ](https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/ocd-support-group) For other MHFA support groups please see: [https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/](https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/) If you need any further information feel free to contact us at supportgroup@mhfa.org.au

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