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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/.

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Send It! Social x Active Locals

Get ready to meet new friends and explore Sydney's active scene with Send It! Social x Active Locals - it's going to be epic! Bring your friends or come solo on Wednesday 18th February - tickets are limited, so don't wait! Here's what your ticket gets you: Free drink on arrival (beer, wine or soft drink) Finger food provided throughout the night 2.5 hours of unlimited games Goodie bags for the first 20 people on arrival! $20 per ticket (RRP $100 worth of value) - EXCLUSIVE TO ACTIVE LOCALS USERS The theme is your favourite sport/player jersey! On the night think, formula 1 racing, baseball and gold simulations, darts, pool etc. The games are endless! Tickets to be purchased through the Active Locals app on the link below: https://activelocals.app.link/Rwlz4xTxh0b

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LumiSport Pickleball - 7pm Saturday Night All-Level Social Play

**Lumi Social Pickleball Saturday night** You may notice a smaller number of registrations on Meetup, but **Meetup is just one of our registration channels**. We also have many players joining via the **Lumi website, social media, and WhatsApp**. 👉 Please **join our WhatsApp group** to receive the latest updates for Saturday's session and upcoming events. * **[LumiSocial Whatsapp Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ETix6JzZJuw0UQfqcnBdBS)** Thanks everyone, see you on court! 💙 ## Session Details 🕒 Saturday, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Lumi Pickleball Club — 3 Wharf Rd, Lansvale 2166 💲 Cost: $20 per person **Please Rsvp + Prepay to secure your spot.** **(Payment details is in our whatsapp group)** -**[LumiSocial Whatsapp Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ETix6JzZJuw0UQfqcnBdBS)** (Please include your: Name + session date Example: “David Nguyen – 10 Jan”) *Limited slots available.* Refunds or credit for the next session will apply if notice is given at least 24 hours before the session start time Upon arrival, check in at the Event Desk and complete your payment before playing. ## What to Expect ### 6 Indoor Courts + 4 Outdoor Courts Plenty of space for continuous, high-quality gameplay. ### All Levels Welcome Whether you’re brand new or more experienced, we’ll group players by level to ensure enjoyable, balanced games for everyone. ### Coach-Hosted Session A Lumi coach will oversee rotations, guide players in real game situations, and help ensure fair and fun matchups across all courts. ### Fun, Friendly & Balanced Games Players will rotate through courts with others at a similar level, creating competitive but supportive gameplay throughout the night. Paddles and balls are available if needed — but feel free to bring your own. ## What to Bring • Comfortable athletic clothing • Non-marking court shoes • Water bottle • Your paddle (recommended) • A positive and respectful mindset! ## Disclaimer By RSVPing and participating, you acknowledge that you are playing voluntarily and accept all risks associated with physical activity. Lumi Sport is not liable for any injuries or property damage during the event. Photos and videos may be taken for club promotion and social media; by attending, you consent to their use. We’re excited to welcome you to Saturday Night All-Levels Social Play — expect good vibes, great rallies, and engaging community at Lumi! 🎾🔥

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)

Atlassian Takeover 2026

Atlassian are continuing their association with SydJS for another superb year, and you get the rewards. Each month Atlassian provides the venue, drinks, and pizza we enjoy at our meetings. And one month a year they go above and beyond and also provide us with an insight to the teams, the code, and the company. To keep the tradition going we’re clearing the runway and making room in March to hear from their team. And their team will be fresh from Atlassian’s own EngFest, their twice yearly local, internal conference. We’ve got our sights on an international speaker and they’ll be backed up by two of Sydney’s own: Shrey Somaiya will show us how static analysis can reduce your workload from weeks to seconds. Coby Plain will reveal “Good Developer Habits” that are bad at Atlassian scale. And stay tuned for news on our guest speaker It’s set to be a GREAT night!

Fishburners Female Founder Pitch Night

**[THIS IS A PAID EVENT PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKET FROM HERE.](https://events.humanitix.com/female-founder-pitch-night/tickets)**[ ](https://events.humanitix.com/female-founder-pitch-night/tickets) ## **Fishburners Female Founder Pitch Night** ## This is how Fishburners is opening 2026. We’re opening the year by putting **female founders on stage**. Off the back of the launch of the latest iteration of The Ascent Project at the end of 2025, we’re excited to be shining light on the incredible work of the startups we’re looking to support On **February 26**, Fishburners is hosting the **Female Founder Pitch Night**, a deliberate opening statement for 2026 and a signal of where we’re putting our weight, our energy, and our platform. This night is about founders who are building. Founders who are raising. Founders who are ready to be seen, backed, and taken seriously. *** ## **What this event is** A female-only pitch night hosted by **Fishburners**, Australia’s largest startup community. Selected female founders will pitch their businesses in front of investors, operators, ecosystem leaders, and peers who are here to listen, engage, and support, not judge from the sidelines. Come and see real founders, real companies, and real opportunity. *** ## **Why this night matters** Fishburners has supported over **35,000 entrepreneurs**, helped startups raise **$1B+**, and hosted **15,800+ events** since 2011. As we step into 2026, we’re being explicit about our priorities. We are loudly, visibly, and at scale backing female founders. This pitch night sets the tone for the year ahead and leads directly into the next iteration of **The Ascent Project**, Australia’s largest coordinated effort to fund and empower female founders. The last Ascent cohort did far more than just participate. They achieved and then some. They raised capital. They won awards. They entered accelerators. They built real traction. This pitch night is the front door. *** ## **Who should be in the room** **Female founders** * Apply to pitch if you’re building a startup and ready to put it in front of the ecosystem. * Attend if you want to learn, connect, and see what’s possible when women back women. **Investors, operators, and ecosystem supporters** * Come to discover talent early. * Come to listen. * Come to back what matters. *** ## **What you get from attending** * Live pitches from female founders building ambitious companies * Direct exposure to founders ahead of the next Ascent Project cohort * Connection with Australia’s startup ecosystem in a focused, high-signal environment * A clear view of where Fishburners is taking its platform in 2026 *** ## **Event details** **Date:** February 26, 2026 **Time:** 6:00 – 9:00pm **Location:** The Collider, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney *** ## **What to do next** * **Female founders:** [Register and apply to pitch.](https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form) * **Supporters and investors:** Register and be in the room. * **Everyone:** Share this with a founder who should be on stage. This is not a side event. This is the opening statement. We’ll see you there.

Aussie (FORMERLY PARRAMATTA) Table Tennis Social ( Gladsville Apex Centre )

## 🏓 Aussie Table Tennis Social @ Apex Centre in Gladesville – Sunday Session **Parramatta Table Tennis & Social Meetup is now officially [Aussie Table Tennis Social Meetup](https://socialtabletennis.com.au/)!** Checkout our Website for more Details: [https://socialtabletennis.com.au/](https://socialtabletennis.com.au/) Kick off your Sunday with fun rallies, great people, and a relaxed social vibe! This session is perfect for anyone looking to stay active, enjoy table tennis, and make new friends in a friendly, inclusive environment. *** ### 📅 Event Details 🗓 **Date:** Every Sunday ⏰ **Time:** 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 **Venue:** Apex Table Tennis Centre Level 5, Unit 3/436–484 Victoria Rd, Gladesville NSW 2111 💰 **Fee:** $22 per player 💳 **Payment:** Advance transfer to Tanya’s account (details shared after RSVP) 👉 Please arrive **on time** so we can maximise playtime for everyone. *** ### 🎯 What to Expect 🏓 Fast-rotating social games (singles & doubles mix) ⏱ Games rotate every 10–20 minutes so everyone gets a fair go 💬 Meet friendly table tennis players from across Sydney 😊 Supportive, welcoming, community-focused atmosphere All skill levels are welcome — from beginners to experienced social players. *** ### 🎒 What to Bring * Your own table tennis bat * Indoor sports shoes * Water bottle * Positive energy and a smile 😄 *** ### ⚠️ RSVP Policy (Please Read) * RSVP **only if you are 100% attending** * This event has **limited spots** and high demand * If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to **“Not Going”** well in advance ❗ Repeated no-shows or last-minute cancellations may result in removal from the group to keep things fair for all members. *** 📞 **Questions?** Call or message: **0406 415 909** We look forward to seeing you on the tables! 🏓😊 ### ⚠️ Disclaimer Aussie Table Tennis Social is a **community-led social group** and **not the owner or operator** of the venue. We are **not a business** and do not run or manage the facilities. The session fee is dependent on the venue and **may change at any time** without prior notice. Any fee adjustments are beyond our control and will be communicated to members as soon as we are informed. By attending, members acknowledge that the organisers are facilitating a social gathering only and are not responsible for venue policies, pricing changes, or operational decisions. **Sponsored:** # **Get a Professional Website Starting from $1000 per month.** **[Digital Marketing Company Sydney](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/)** provides Affordable [Website Design](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/website-design/), [SEO,](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/seo/) [Social Media Marketing](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/social-media-marketing/), [PPC](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/pay-per-click-ppc-marketing/), Content Writing, and Email Marketing services, all tailored to accelerate your business growth and enhance online visibility. # **Struggling with Math?** **Sharpen your skills with [FREE practice tests](https://aussiemathtutor.com.au/practice-tests-math-topics) from [Aussie Math Tutor NSW](https://aussiemathtutor.com.au/)!** Master any topic & boost your confidence. #Math #Tutoring #NSW

MIISC Pickleball Knockout Tournament 3.0

(Register using this link) https://miiscpcktnmnt.eventbrite.com.au **MIISC PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT!** **We have listened to your feedback!** Come join us for the ultimate **pickleball** showdown at **Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre**! **2 Divisions based on skill level** **16 - 24 teams of 2 -** Any Combination of Gender Can Play! ***1st Round is a Grading Round - Winners proceed to Division 1 and losers to Division 2*** 2 Guaranteed Competitive Games! *Winners of the Quarter-Final matches advance to Semi-Finals.* *Winners of the Semi-Final matches advance to Final.* *Final winners of each division will play a final match to decide Winner* **Eliminated teams are filtered to unused competitive courts and will finish the session in a casual pickleball style.** **Standard Pickleball rules apply** \- Games conclude at 11 points or once the 25 minute timer has ended\, the team with the higher score advances\. Teams will have to score and self-umpire matches honestly, however, there will be supervisory members of staff to settle disputes or answer questions. If you are unable to find a partner but would like to register please send us an email to (bookings.miisc@cbcity.nsw.gov.au) and we will try and connect you with a player!

Monday Evening Badminton at Alpha Egerton

**Join the Badminton Smash Squad for a Competitive Evening!** 🏸 Ready to smash it on the court? This event is tailored for players looking for a challenging, energetic game of badminton. It’s a great way to stay active, meet fellow enthusiasts, and have fun with like-minded people! Please note: * This game is **not suitable for Beginners** * We use **Tournament** Shuttlecocks * ⁠Each court will have a **max of 6 players** (just two waiting) • **Only those on the RSVP list can participate.** If you’re on the waiting list, you may join only if a spot opens due to a no-show. • **Update your RSVP at least 24 hours before the event** if you can’t make it, so others have a chance to join. • **No-shows will incur a 4-week ban**, so please update your status if your plans change. • **New members**, You have to pay the games fee 24 hours before the game and replay to the organiser message on meetup. **Fee: $20** – Please pay online via PayID to *V Alamipour (0451832020)* **24 Hours before the game**. **Court numbers:** will be shared in the comments section one day before the game. Grab your racquet and join us for a great Morning of fitness, fun, and fast rallies! To join our **WhatsApp group**, please direct message Jason (Vahid)