
What we’re about
Welcome to Melbourne’s most accessible AI & tech community.
Are you curious about Artificial Intelligence but feel overwhelmed by technical jargon? Do you want to know how AI can help you write better emails, plan your week, or create art, without needing to learn how to code?
You have found the right place - Aiven.com.au
We are the Aiven Community: AI for the Everyday member. Hosted by Aiven.com.au, this group was created to bridge the gap between complex technology and daily life. We believe that AI shouldn't be gatekept by developers, it should be accessible to everyone.
What We Are All About:
Smart & Simple AI for the Rest of Us We leave the algorithms and coding at the door. Our goal is to explain concepts in plain English. If we can't explain it simply, we won't present it.
Real World AI: From Hype to Helpful There is a lot of noise out there. We focus purely on utility. How does this actually save you time? How does it save you money? We turn the hype into tangible results.
Everyday AI, no Code Needed This is our golden rule. You do not need a computer science degree to join us. Whether you are a teacher, a small business owner, a parent, or a creative, you belong here.
What to Expect at Our Events:
Think of our meetups as hub for practical AI in Melbourne, simplified. It is a space to gather, learn, and try things out. Share ideas and knowledge, brainstorm and share experiences without the need to impress with smart techy words. Our events are structured as for the everyday non techy person where AI will be simplified into short, punchy demonstrations followed by open discussion.
We focus on practical AI Tools for Life & Work. We will open up laptops and show you exactly how to use tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Midjourney, Canva and many more tools to make your life easier immediately.
We will discuss news, new models, AI effect and new innovation, gossip and all the interested AI knowledge that will help all of us to follow this fast-paced evolving industry.
Who Should Join?
People who want to strip away the confusion and get straight to the point, AI Explorers, Curious minds who are ready to explore this new frontier in a friendly, low-pressure environment. People who believe technology should serve humans, not the other way around.
Join us as we demystify the future. Let’s learn together.
Upcoming events
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Simple AI: A Relaxed Intro to What it Actually Means for You
Location not specified yetHi everyone,
I am so happy to announce our very first event for Simple AI: Practical Tools for Life and Work (Melbourne). We already have 20 members in this group, which is a fantastic start!
I started this community because I am passionate about making AI easy for everyone. I hate jargon and I love seeing people save time.
For our first session, we are keeping it simple. This is an online "Big Picture" chat to set the stage for everything we will do together in 2026.
What we will talk about:
- What AI actually is (the plain English version).
- Why I believe these tools are so useful for our daily lives and work.
- A look at our roadmap, including future hands on workshops like prompt engineering and our monthly in person news meetups here in Melbourne.
- A chance for you to ask anything and tell me what you want to learn.
How to join us: This is a free online event. To help me manage the numbers and send you the calendar invite, please register via the Eventbrite link below:
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/simple-ai-a-relaxed-intro-to-what-it-actually-means-for-you-tickets-1978944340795?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join here: https://meet.google.com/cce-dgdb-jht
Event Details:
- When: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM AEDT
- Where: Online via Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/cce-dgdb-jht
I really want this to be a helpful, welcoming space for you. Whether you are a total beginner or just curious, you are very welcome to join the conversation.
I look forward to meeting you all online soon!
John10 attendees