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Amateur Vibe Code Club 😎

Amateur Vibe Code Club 😎

Wed, Aug 12, 8:00 AM
From Amateur Vibe Code Club

we made it to chapter 2 of the Amateur Vibe Club wahoo! save the date 12th August, State Library Martin Place! If it is your first time here welcome : ) The aim of the Amateur Vibe Code clubs is to create a small tight-knit community of people who enjoy tinkering with, or are interested in getting involved with with AI, vibe coding, and exploring the latest tech. I want to create a cosy third space for people who are looking to just wind down after or meet new people! Whether you’re building a side project, experimenting with new AI tools, or just curious about tech, this is safe place to learn together, share ideas, and help each other bring projects to life! If you are a student, early career, tech-builder, startup founder or just curious this is the place for you. Rough Agenda: 15 minute networking → 1 hour focus session/yap → 30 minutes presentation/demos/more yap Message me if you are keen :)) Event capped at 15 confirmed attendees\~ (IGNORE ATTENDEE LIMIT)

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【Sydney】AI Engineering Insights::From Idea to Production

【Sydney】AI Engineering Insights::From Idea to Production

Wed, Aug 12, 7:30 AM
From JR Academy - Launch your first Australian IT Job
4.3

## An English-language meetup exploring how AI ideas move into real-world use. The event brings together engineers and industry practitioners to share practical perspectives on AI engineering, market analytics, business value, go-to-market strategy, and the effective use of Gemini. The focus is on concrete cases, practical workflows, and lessons drawn from real experience. **🌟 Bonus:** A chance to get job insights, referrals & opportunities from our speakers — meet top-tier engineers in person and take the next step in your career. ## 💡 Talks ### Harness Engineering: A Woolies Case Study A practical case study on how Checkout AI applied harness engineering to build a market analytics system for Woolies. ### Using Gemini for Your Next Tech Job Learn how Gemini can support job research, company research, application preparation, and technical interview practice. The session will include practical examples using Gemini Deep Research, Guided Learning, Live Share, and NotebookLM. ### Building AI Solutions for Business Value A practical perspective on building AI solutions that address real customer needs and create measurable business value. The session will cover selecting the right problem and balancing quality, cost, and delivery time when moving an AI solution toward production. ### AI-Native GTM: Organic Marketing A discussion on how AI can support go-to-market and organic marketing activities, informed by experience across engineering, product development, and technology leadership. ## 🎤 Speakers ### Harris Law **Senior AI Engineer, Quantium** Harris is an AI engineer and full-stack developer with experience across Quantium, Commonwealth Bank, and PwC. His technical interests include LangChain, LangGraph, RAG, AI agents, cloud services, and enterprise software development. ### Geshan Manandhar **Technical Lead, Safewill** **Google Developer Expert for Google Cloud · Docker Captain** Geshan is a software engineer with more than 17 years of experience. His work covers cloud computing, microservices, serverless architecture, and modern software engineering. He has presented at technology events across Australia, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. ### Devika Mohotti **Founder, Devika Mohotti Advisory (AI & Strategy)** **AI Strategy and Operations Leader** Devika has more than 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, and commercial leadership across organisations including AWS, IBM, Avanade, and Schneider Electric. Her work focuses on connecting AI initiatives with customer needs, operational priorities, and measurable outcomes. ### Stan **Head of Engineering, Kindling (AirTree Portfolio)** **Former Principal Software Engineer, McKinsey** Stan has experience in software engineering, engineering leadership, and product development. He currently leads engineering at Kindling and previously worked as a Principal Software Engineer at McKinsey. ## 🗓️ Event Schedule **5:15 PM–5:30 PM** — Check-in, food and networking **5:30 PM–5:40 PM** — Welcome and speaker introduction **5:40 PM–7:00 PM** — Speaker sessions **7:00 PM–7:30 PM** — Live Q&A and technical discussion **7:30 PM** — Event concludes ## 📌 Event Details 📅 **Date:** Wednesday, 12 August 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 5:30 PM–7:30 PM AEST 🗣️ **Language:** English 🥤 **Food and drinks:** Provided ## 📍 Venue **Nutanix Sydney Office** Level 10, Maritime Trade Towers 201 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia ## About the Organisers ### ★ JR Academy Founded in August 2017 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, JR Academy is a technology education company providing international students and the Chinese-speaking community with IT training, career development and employment-related services. Through its media network, online learning platform and career platform, JR Academy provides integrated access to education, employment information and professional development opportunities. Beginning with IT and business training programmes, JR Academy has continued to expand its impact across Australia’s international student community and has helped 6,000 students secure job offers. By using technology to empower education, JR Academy aims to make the overseas study and career journey more efficient, accessible and clearly structured. ### ★ KSUG.AI — A Global AI and Cloud-Native Technology Community [KSUG.AI](http://KSUG.AI) (Kubernetes & AI User Group) is one of the largest and most active global communities focused on Kubernetes, cloud-native and AI technologies. With more than 180,000 members and followers worldwide, KSUG.AI brings together developers, engineers and technology enthusiasts to share knowledge, collaborate and grow.

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From EVP & CPO of Walmart US to Advisor for MrBeast: A Chat with Jon Alferness

From EVP & CPO of Walmart US to Advisor for MrBeast: A Chat with Jon Alferness

Tue, Aug 25, 7:30 AM
From LTP Events Sydney
4.6

Some careers shape products. Others shape industries. Join Leading the Product for an exclusive evening with [Jon Alferness](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-alferness-b193a3/) — one of Silicon Valley's most accomplished product leaders, advisor and investor. Jon is a highly experienced technology and product leader with more than 20 years' experience in Silicon Valley and the global retail sector, including recent focus on the food and grocery sector. Across more than two decades, his career has been defined by senior executive roles delivering digital transformation and innovation at some of the world's most influential technology companies, including Google, Pinterest, Lyft and, most recently, as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Walmart US whilst a Strategic Advisor to MrBeast — a role encompassing eCommerce, Financial Services, Health & Wellness, Merchant Tools, and Last Mile Delivery. Prior to Walmart, Jon spent 13 years at Google, where as Vice President of Product Management, he played a pivotal role in developing Google Ads across Search, Mobile, Shopping, and Travel, driving innovations that shaped the digital advertising landscape. Now, Jon's roles consist of Non Executive Director for Woolworths Group and Advisor/Investor to many companies. Hosted as an intimate Fireside Chat, with Brainmates CEO [Adrienne Tan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennetan/) driving the fireside chat, this is a rare opportunity for the Australian product community to hear directly from someone who has operated at the highest levels of global product leadership. This will be an open, candid conversation exploring what it really takes to build enduring product organisations, lead through constant technological change, make high-stakes decisions, and develop the next generation of product leaders. We'll dive into topics including: * How product leadership has evolved across the world's biggest technology companies. * What separates exceptional product organisations from merely good ones. * Leading through AI, disruption and constant change. * Building products, teams and cultures that scale. * The lessons, mistakes and experiences that only come from operating at the very highest level. Following the fireside conversation, we'll open the floor for an audience Q&A, giving attendees the chance to ask their own questions and engage directly with one of the industry's most experienced product executives. We'll then continue the conversation over drinks and networking with Sydney's product community. **Evening timeline** 5.30 – 6.15pm: Arrive, grab a drink, and connect 6.15 – 7.15pm: Fireside conversation with Jon Alferness and audience Q&A 7.15 – 8.00pm: Networking, conversation, and connection Whether you're an experienced product leader, an aspiring executive, or simply curious about how the world's best product organisations think and operate, this promises to be an evening of practical insights, honest stories, and unforgettable access. A huge shoutout to Dovetail for their gracious hosting at their Surry Hills office. We'll have light food and drinks covered—all we ask is that you bring your curiosity, your questions, and your perspective. RSVP your spot today.

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62 attendees
Women in Projects Australia presents: Ai in Action with Barbara Watson

Women in Projects Australia presents: Ai in Action with Barbara Watson

Tue, Aug 18, 8:00 AM
From Women in Projects, Australia
4.8

Kick off 6pm for Nibbles and networking. Welcome at 6:30pm and then dive into our session. With the success of our Ai-prompt-a-thon, we have decided to do a series on Ai. We are going to start with the basics so people have a way to start, to learn how to work safely with Ai, and get outcomes that work for you! This will be a practical session, so bring your devices to practice on the night. All are welcome, but this will be especially valuable for beginners. Thank you to PMI Sydney Chapter, Escient and The Commons for your support.

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32 attendees
Soda Factory Tuesdays // Free Entry + Free Drink + $1 Hot Dogs

Soda Factory Tuesdays // Free Entry + Free Drink + $1 Hot Dogs

Tue, Aug 11, 9:00 AM
From Sydney Social Pub Crawls and Events!
4.1

Tuesday nights get no better than at The Soda Factory! Join the guestlist for a free drink on arrival plus $8 drinks til midnight! **Make sure to show your ticket at the door to get your free drink voucher and VIP wristband for discounted drinks.** * Free entry all night * Free drink on arrival (before 10pm) * $8 drinks til midnight * $1 hot dogs * Musical bingo 7:30pm-9:30pm * DJ's from 9:30pm-late Download your free ticket: [https://tix.unhinged.party/sodatues](https://tix.unhinged.party/sodatues) **This is not an organized Meetup, just an awesome offer we have for you! Our organized Meetups are our pub crawls on Fridays and Saturdays!** *Please don't leave a negative review as we have informed you that it is not a Meetup and there won't be any host.*

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Beyond Numbers: Business Referral Network for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Planners

Beyond Numbers: Business Referral Network for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Planners

Thu, Aug 20, 8:00 AM
From Referral Network for Accounting and Finance Business Owners
4.6

**Beyond Numbers Business Referral Network** for Accountants, Bookkeepers, Planners and Brokers is designed for business owners in the Accounting, Bookkeeping and Financial Services Industry to connect with likeminded finance professionals, build meaningful and authentic relationships in a positive and supportive environment. Business owners in accounting and financial services often struggle to find networking opportunities tailored to their industry. **Beyond Numbers Networking Events** are dedicated to bring together accounting and finance professionals who truly understand their unique challenges and provide a platform for them to build connections, and trusting relationships and explore potential strategic referral partners. At Beyond Numbers Business Referral Network, our primary goal is to foster authentic connections among business owners in the accounting and financial services industry. Our event aims to facilitate the formation of strong relationships based on shared values, interests, and experiences. #### **Who is it for:** * Accountants in practice * Bookkeepers * BAS agents * Tax agents and advisors * Commercial Lawyers * Financial planners and advisors * Mortgage brokers operate over 2 years * Insurance brokers #### **What to expect:** 6:00 pm - Doors open and welcome in to network 6:30 pm - Event start, intro and topic discussion 7:30 pm - Discussion and Q&A 8:00 pm - Event closes (Drinks and finger food will be provided) Please be on time, as there is no late entrance after 6:30pm. #### **Why Join Us?** Being part of an accounting and financial services community means you’re not alone on your journey. You’ll meet potential strategic referral partners who not only understand the unique challenges in the finance industry but also share your drive to grow and succeed. Together, you can exchange valuable insights, build trusted relationships, and uncover new opportunities to expand your client base. This community is designed to foster collaboration, offering peer support and expert connections to thrive in a competitive market. Join us to create meaningful connections, explore collaboration opportunities and secure lasting success for your business and beyond. PS: Participation certification can be issued for you to claim 1.5CPD hours with your industry body, if applicable. ##### **Event Photography Disclaimer** ##### ##### **By attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or filmed. These images and videos may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media posts, website content, marketing materials, and future event promotion.** ##### ##### **If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform event organisers upon arrival and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.** ##### ##### **For questions about photo usage or to request removal of your image, please contact the event organisers.**

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup helps professionals connect through career mentoring events and groups. It allows you to find communities in Sydney focused on career growth and networking. You can join groups based on your career interests and participate in events to learn from mentors and peers.

You can find mentoring events in Sydney by searching on Meetup with relevant keywords. Browse through various groups and events specific to career mentoring to discover opportunities for professional development.

Yes, you can join multiple mentoring groups on Meetup. This allows you to explore different perspectives and expand your professional network across varied industries and interests in Sydney.

Some Sydney mentoring events may be online, depending on the organizers. When browsing events, check their format and choose those that fit your preference.

You can browse and join many Meetup groups for free. However, some specific events or groups may charge a nominal fee for participation, usually used to cover event-related expenses.

To RSVP for a mentoring event, simply select the event on Meetup and confirm your attendance. You’ll receive updates about the event details and any changes when you're RSVP’d.

Meetup provides platforms for connection, but your success depends on active participation and engagement. Building relationships and progress requires effort and consistent involvement.

No, mentoring groups are independently organized by hosts using the Meetup platform. They are responsible for planning events and activities, creating diverse opportunities in career mentoring.

Meetup offers various mentoring groups, but the availability of mentors in your field depends on existing groups in Sydney. Explore different communities to find mentors or start your own group.

Mentoring groups on Meetup offer activities like workshops, networking events, panel discussions, and one-on-one mentorship sessions. These activities are designed to enhance professional growth.

Meetup supports career networking by connecting you with groups focused on professional development. These groups host events to share knowledge and foster connections among peers and mentors.

Yes, you can organize and host your own mentoring event on Meetup in Sydney. You can create a group, plan events, and invite others to join and participate in your professional community.

Attendance varies by event and organizer. Some events might be more popular than others, depending on the topic and promotion efforts. Consistently engaging and promoting events can help improve attendance.

Joining multiple groups exposes you to varied careers and industries. This broadens your network and understanding of diverse fields, enhancing your adaptability and knowledge.

Meetup is designed for group activities rather than 1-on-1 mentoring. However, you might find opportunities for personal connections through extended participation and network building.