Name: 🔍 AI & Society – Melbourne: Opportunities in AI
Start: 2025-09-03T07:30:00.000Z
Location: Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub

**Exploring AI’s Role in Society – Beyond the Tech**
After six months of AI & Society in Brisbane, I'm keen to bring the conversation to Melbourne!

I'm travelling to Melbourne more over the next 6 months and am keen connect with like minded people who care about how AI is shaping society.

This first-ever Melbourne edition is a relaxed, informal networking event to connect thinkers, builders, and curious minds who care about AI’s impact on society — beyond just the tech.

We want to learn what’s happening, hear what’s on your mind, and explore if there’s interest in building a regular community here. In the future, we’d love to bring in keynote speakers, run hands-on workshops, and dive deep into how AI is shaping education, health, ethics, creativity, and more.
If you’re keen to be part of something new — and help shape it — come along!

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**📅 Event Details**
🟡 **What: AI & Society – Melbourne: Inaugural Networking Meetup**
A casual gathering for anyone interested in the intersection of AI and society. No speakers this time — just good conversations and great people.

🗓 **When:**
**Thursday, 10 July 2025**
**5:30pm – 7:30pm**

📍 **Where:**
**Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub**

👥 **Who Should Come:**
Anyone curious about how AI intersects with society — across education, ethics, policy, design, business, art, science and more. Whether you work in tech or not, your perspective matters here.
🔗 **RSVP** is essential as space is limited.

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**Let’s lay the groundwork for a bold new chapter in AI & Society – Melbourne.**

We can’t wait to meet you.

AI & Society Lab — Melbourne

Sophia Arkinstall

Nethmi

Junaid Shaikh

abhijeettghadage

Matt

Richard Volpato

Akhil Chowdhury

Aleksandar Zac Zaceski

rheajose47

sejalgunjal

Christen Carvill

Sanath Kolachippu

E-Business

suraj singh

Kanchan

zabshoes

erik petersen

Jeffery（JIYANG） Zhang

🔍 AI & Society – Melbourne: Exploring AI’s Role in Society

Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub

**AI & Society \| Run & Coffee Club ☕🏃‍♀️🥐**
**📅 Saturday \| 🕖 7:00am**
**📍 Felons Café, Howard Smith Wharves** (under the Story Bridge, opposite Crystalbrook Vincent Hotel)

**Run. Walk. Chat. Or just coffee.**
Whether you’re lacing up for a 5km jog, strolling the riverwalk, or just here for the ☕ + 💬 — you’re welcome.

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### **🗓️ Schedule**

**6:55am** – Arrive & meet outside Felons Café (you find this under the bridge)
**7:00am** – Warm-up under the bridge + start the run
**7:45am** – Coffee & chats back at Felons ☕🥐

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### **🏃‍♀️ The Plan**

We’ll do a relaxed 5km return run (or walk!) along Brisbane’s scenic Riverwalk to New Farm Park and back.
✨ No pressure. Go at your own pace.
🎯 Finish point is at Howard Smith Wharves so we can all cool down and walk to the café.
📍 **Route map**: [onthegomap.com/s/edlhcbvm](https://onthegomap.com/s/edlhcbvm)

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### **☕ Why We Do It**

We might geek out on AI — but we’re also here for real-world connection.
One step, one conversation, one coffee at a time.
Bring your curiosity, comfy shoes, and good energy.

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### **🎤 Bonus: Jog-and-Talk Video**

I’ll be filming a short “jog-and-talk” asking:
**“What did you learn this week in AI?”**
Join in, listen in, or just enjoy the vibes.

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### **🧭 Getting There**

* **Bus:** To Brunswick St (Valley) or Adelaide St (CBD) — short walk to HSW
* **Parking:**
* **Street:** Bowen Terrace (take the lift down to HSW)
* **HSW Carpark:** [howardsmithwharves.com/car-park](https://howardsmithwharves.com/car-park)

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### **🌦️ Weather**

We’ll go ahead in light rain. If weather turns bad, I’ll update you 48 hours before.
**Pro tip:** Bring a towel, spare socks or a rain jacket – just in case.

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### **💼 Bag Drop**

If you have a small bag or jumper (no valuables) you can kindly ask the cafe to store this away for you during the run and collect it afterwards when we return.

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### **📲 Quick Tips**

* Text me (Sophia) if you need anything — details in your pre-event email
* Download the **Meetup** app for updates and direct messaging
* Track your run on **Strava** – it’s free and fun!

AI & Society Lab — Brisbane

Mohit Sharma 

John

trikushmehta

Robert Munro

Alberto

Simon G

carlos armel

Krishan

Marco Suarez

Melissa Andison

Shu T

Ranbir Kumar

Justin Crosbie

Alex R

AI & Society | Run and Coffee Club 🏃‍♀️☕🥐

Felons Brewing Co

**🤖 AI & Society - Brisbane**

Join us for this month's edition of AI & Society as we dive into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence — and how it’s reshaping the way we live, work, and connect.

Whether you're deeply embedded in the tech world or just curious about how AI affects society, this event is designed to be interactive, insightful, and social.

If you’re keen to speak at this or a future session, just let me know — we love spotlighting new voices!

**📅 Event Details**
**Date**: Tuesday 15 July 2025
**Time**: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
**Location**: Stair Stadium, Level 2, The Precinct, Fortitude Valley (access details below)

**Arrival:**
Please arrive between 5:30–5:45pm for check-in and networking. Marco and Ayaka will be at the door with name tags.

**🧠 Program Highlights**
5:30pm – Arrival, networking & refreshments
5:45pm – Welcome & opening by workshop facilitator Sophia
6:05pm – Presentation
6:25pm – Facilitated Q&A
6:40pm – AI Workshop Activity (group discussions)
7:15pm – Group insights + Padlet
7:30pm – Open networking
8:00pm – Event close

**📍 Finding The Precinct, Stair Stadium, Level 2**
**Address**: 315 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD
**Entry**: Via Hawkers Lane – either from Chinatown Mall or Fortitude Valley Mall. On the ground floor lane look for signage.

**🚉 Transport & Parking**
**Train**: Fortitude Valley Station (5-min walk)
**Bus**: Multiple routes to the Valley
**Parking**: McWhirters Secure A Spot + nearby options

**📸 Photography & Filming Notice**
Photos and video may be taken during the event for use on our Meetup and LinkedIn pages. By attending, you consent to the possibility of being included in this content.

Prefer not to be photographed or recorded? Just let me know when you arrive — we’ll happily accommodate.

**Spots Are Limited — RSVP Now**
🎟️ These events fill quickly and often reach capacity. If your plans change, we ask that you please update your RSVP so we can offer your place to someone on the waitlist. Thanks for your understanding and support!

**Don’t Just Watch the Future — Build It**

Tohfa Siddika Barbhuiya

Andrew

Adarsh Pareek

Shaun S

Annie

Dheeraj Srirama

Joewill9

Naresh.Bojraj

Adrian McCullagh

Ashok

Melita Mickan

Jim Dorash

Colin Sheppard

Rosalie Taxis

AI & Society — Brisbane | July Event

The Precinct

**Exploring AI’s Role in Society – Beyond the Tech**
After six months of AI & Society in Brisbane, I'm keen to bring the conversation to Melbourne!

I'm travelling to Melbourne more over the next 6 months and am keen connect with like minded people who care about how AI is shaping society.

This is a relaxed, informal event to connect thinkers, builders, and curious minds who care about AI’s impact on society — beyond just the tech.

If you’re keen to be part of something new — and help shape it — come along!

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**📅 Event Details**
🟡 **What: AI & Society – Melbourne**
A casual gathering for anyone interested in the intersection of AI and society.

🗓 **When:**
**Wed 03 Sept 2025**
**5:30pm – 7:30pm**

📍 **Where:**
**Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub**

👥 **Who Should Come:**
Anyone curious about how AI intersects with society — across education, ethics, policy, design, business, art, science and more. Whether you work in tech or not, your perspective matters here.
🔗 **RSVP** is essential as space is limited.

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We can’t wait to meet you.

Amelia

Anand Manoharlal

Shane Scriven

Romir Akhil

ryannguyen

Falk Scholer

Lucas Palmer

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