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KSUG.AI MEL FlexAI: Architecting AI Platform with Kubernetes @AWS - 12 Mar 2026
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We're excited to welcome you to the upcoming Hands-on workshop — happening in-person at at Amazon ! 🎉
We're actively seeking more awesome AI topic speakers!
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**About the event**
Learn how to deploy and scale AI applications using Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service). This hands-on workshop demonstrates how to build a complete generative AI platform with automated cluster management, hybrid infrastructure, and enterprise-grade observability.
**What You'll Learn:**
* Leverage EKS Auto Mode for automated Kubernetes cluster management
* Architect hybrid node pools for optimal performance and cost efficiency
* Implement end-to-end observability and LLM serving with vLLM
**Hands-on Lab Experience:**
Learn directly from AWS experts who have helped organizations successfully deploy and manage large-scale GenAI infrastructure.
Through hands-on labs and real-world examples, you'll learn to master:
* EKS cluster setup optimized for NVIDIA GPU workloads
* Efficient model serving and scaling using vLLM
* Distributed inference architecture implementation with Ray
* Comprehensive monitoring and observability using Prometheus and Grafana
* Best practices for production GenAI deployments on Kubernetes.
**Who Should Attend:**
Whether you're looking to deploy your first language model or scale existing GenAI workloads, this workshop will provide you with best practices and hands-on experience using industry-leading tools and frameworks.
**Requirements:**
* Bring your laptop and power adapter
* AWS account access will be provided
* Basic familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts
* Basic Kubernetes concepts
Through guided exercises, you'll gain practical experience deploying and managing enterprise AI applications on AWS infrastructure.
**Full Agenda**
**Introduction - AI Platform on Kubernetes**
09:30 - 09:45 GMT+11
Nikola Cuca & Hantzley Tauckoor
Explore the fundamentals of running AI/ML workloads on Kubernetes and understand why container orchestration is crucial for GenAI deployments. Learn key concepts and benefits of running AI platforms on Amazon EKS.
**Hosting inference workloads on Amazon EKS**
09:45 - 10:30 GMT+11
Frank Fan
Deep dive into designing scalable AI architectures that combine cloud and on-premises resources using Amazon EKS, focusing on inferencing.
**Hands-on: Explore environment, vLLM model loading, scaling vLLM**
10:30 - 12:00 GMT+11
Frank, Don & Parikshit
Hand-on labs on inferencing on EKS using vLLM
**Lunch Break**
12:00 - 13:00 GMT+11
**Voice of customers & panel discussion**
13:00 - 14:00 GMT+11
Panel
Hear from existing customers who implemented similar architectures in their production environment.
**Introduction to monitoring and observability**
14:00 - 14:15 GMT+11
Melchi & Parikshit
Explore observsability stack for AI on EKS
**Hands-on: Observing LLM Inference workloads**
14:15 - 15:45 GMT+11
Don, Frank & Melchi
Hand-on labs on observsability stack for AI on EKS
**Quiz & Wrap-up**
15:45 - 16:00 GMT+11
Nikola & Hantzley
Interactive knowledge check covering key concepts learned throughout the workshop. Review of best practices, Q&A session, and discussion of next steps for implementing GenAI workloads on EKS.
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International Women's Day
RSVP on https://www.meetup.com/gdg-melbourne/events/313154207/
We at GDG Melbourne and Women Techmakers Melbourne are holding a night of talks, food and networking for International Women's Day! All genders and all levels of technical expertise welcome!
Codeword: IWD
Our friends at Block are hosting us at their office, make sure you check the address - it is different to our usual venue!
We have two great sessions lined up:
Thao Tran: When Tech Turns Personal: A Human Story of Digital Safety, Resilience and Recovery"
Thao is the founder of Ditox, a digital health and wellness company that helps organizations, families and individuals to reduce digital behavioral and mental health issues and improve social connection in a hyper-connected digital world.
Leadership & Career discussion panel
Hosted by Katie Barnett (Engineering Manager at Bilue, GDE Android, WTM Ambassador)
Agenda
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Hosted By
Katie Barnett, GDE Android / GDG Organiser
Katie is passionate about all things Android. She has taken on a wide variety of challenging projects including in the live event, media and travel space. Her favourite thing is to see someone having a delightful experience using something she has worked on. Katie is very active in the development community, she is a Google Developer Expert for Android, one of the organisers of GDG Melbourne and is a Women Techmakers Ambassador. She frequently runs events, speaks on technical and non-technical topics and enjoys writing blog posts to share her experience with others. Katie is based in Melbourne, Australia but loves to travel the world and outside of tech she enjoys boardgaming and attempting to finish many craft projects.
Suesi Tran, Senior Flutter Developer
Google Developer Expert in Dart, Flutter & Firebase, Women Techmaker Melbourne ambassador, GDG Melbourne & Flutter Melbourne co-organiser.
In short: Flutter is love, and mobile is life.
Poornima Sivakumar, GDG Organiser
Lovee Jain, GDG Organiser
Lovee is a Software Engineer at Prezzee, a GDG Melbourne Organiser and also a Women Techmakers Ambassador. A tech inquisitive philomath, she loves problem solving and solution design. She has worked at a city council where she developed a lot of useful system integrations and while at Prezzee she develops and works on multiple gift card solutions to cater the B2B2C market.
Zach Jensz, GDG Organiser
Passionate about the web, seamless UX and accessibility. I love attending meetups, find me and come say hi!
Ujjawal Raj, GDG Organiser
Bramley Turner-Jones, GDG Organiser
Yuba Raj (UV) Panta, GDG Cloud Organiser
Kartik Arora, Android Engineer
Google Developer Expert in Android
Android Engineer @ Bilue
Carolyn Ai Chi Wong,
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Partner
Block (https://block.xyz)
***
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-melbourne-presents-international-womens-day/.
EUXMELB
2026 is here and we are excited to announce Nosh Darbari, Human Centred Service Designer giving our first talk on "Hidden drivers behind good Design work."
This talk will explore how Cognitive Load is a precursor to mental health and well-being.
Nosh leads with his heart. Innovates with Purpose and Consciousness. He's an internationally experienced product and service designer working at the intersection of technology and human centred experience.
Most recently he has worked within the vast and often tangled landscape of a federal government organisation. He thrives in complexity, despite the frustrations. Every challenge is a chance to design better systems or services with more human experiences.
Beyond the 9-to-5, Nosh is a seeker of stillness.
He chases sunrises and sunsets, not just for their beauty, but for the quiet lessons they offer — presence, perspective, and peace.
Nosh also helps people recognise the early signals of stress before burnout takes hold. He helps them to rediscover their point of stability and offers simple, practical tools to navigate the noise of modern life with clarity and care.
Event will start at 5:30pm with Pizza, Drinks and networking with the talk starting at 6pm. We are in the Jenny Florence Room on Level 3 at The Ross House Association.
**Please enter code #219851 and come up to level 3 where you will need to enter the code again to gain access.**
This event is sponsored by [askable](https://www.askable.com/) ([https://www.askable.com/](https://www.askable.com/)) and Experience Design "UX" Agency [blueegg](http://www.blueegg.com.au/) ([http://www.blueegg.com.au/](http://www.blueegg.com.au/))
Wednesday Night Chill Run
Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends!
🏃♂️Training menu🏃♂️
Every Wednesday 6:00p.m~
Fed Square Assembly
【https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=ic】
If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station.
💥40~60 min Jog+Walk
Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together.
【schedule】
6:00 p.m Gathering
6:10 p.m Start
7:00 p.m End of training
Challengers we are waiting for you 😊
[FREE]Language exchange! Make friends & practice English🇦🇺🇬🇧🇫🇷🇯🇵🇮🇳🇫🇷
**📣IMPORTANT📣:** registrations are essential! Attendees that have not registered will be charged $5 to enter. For FREE entry, get your membership below:
[https://bit.ly/LanguageExchangeMembership-FluentFast](https://bit.ly/LanguageExchangeMembership-FluentFast)
**== Find someone to practice with before the event ==**
(Optional:) post the language you're learning (and teaching language) in the comments so the right people can connect with you. E.g. a comment like: "#learnFrench #teachEnglish seeyou all soon :-)".
**Overview:**
Every week, over 150 people from 23+ countries meet at out language exchange to practice a new language and make new friends over a beer.🍻
The first thing you will notice when you go to New To Melbourne is the great community atmosphere; people in our group are friendly and helpful and always welcoming of new group members. I hope you can bring a friend and join us for some language practice :-)
Our language exchange is free and runs every We3ednesday night, there's cheap food & drinks if you arrive at 6pm and want some dinner ;-)🍻🍟
**If you want to attend:**
Event cost: **FREE**! (you must register for free entry: [https://bit.ly/LanguageExchangeMembership-FluentFast](https://bit.ly/LanguageExchangeMembership-FluentFast))
**First Time? / What is a language exchange?**
If you've never been to a language exchange (many people haven't) we wrote an article for first timers (based on our 8+ years of running language exchanges). It's a comprehensive article and well worth reading:
[https://bit.ly/firstTimeAtTheLanguageExchange](https://bit.ly/firstTimeAtTheLanguageExchange)
**===== EVENT FORMAT =====**
When you arrive, you receive a badge with your native language and the languages you would like to learn. Place them on your chest with your native language on the right and other languages you are learning on the left. Then go meet people and exchange languages!
What to bring: Pen and Paper and good vibes!
Age Group: 18+
**===== FREE BEER AND PIZZA FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! =====**
We're looking for friendly volunteers who want to help out and welcome newcomers to the group. We provide free beer/drinks and food (pizza wedges etc) and a friendly team of other volunteers to hang out with. If it's your first time at the event, you're welcome to applt - our volunteers are often newcomers too :-)
To find out more about volunteering at our language exchange, please see the link below:
[https://bit.ly/NTM-Lang-Exchange-volunteering](https://bit.ly/NTM-Lang-Exchange-volunteering)
**===== Group Rules =====**
We pride ourselves on running events where people feel safe and open to making new friends. To protect our group members, we have several rules in place:
1\. This is \*not\* a dating group\, please do not ask for people's numbers / socials\. Contact them via the meetup\.com private chat if you want to get in touch\.
2\. Please do not advertise other groups / events / tours on this page or to this groups attendees during / after events\.
3\. Please do not advertise products and services \(e\.g\. MLM / mentorship\)\. Please do not ask our attendees to complete surveys\.
4\. Please do not add people to wechat / whatsapp groups\.
By join our group or attending our events, you agree to these rules. If you attend an event and someone is breaking these rules, you can speak to the host if you wish.
**===== MENU🍔 =====**
The management gave us a special menu with some cheap eats :-)🍟 This section will be updated soon.
**===== NEW TO MELBOURNE! =====**
This event is run by New to Melbourne! We run fun and affordable event for people mostly between 18-35 including: international students, backpackers and even some locals :-)
You can find all our upcoming social events and tours here:
[https://bit.ly/FF-Free-language-exchange](https://bit.ly/FF-Free-language-exchange)
See you soon! :-)
Hong Kong Mahjong at Marché Board Game Cafe
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 .
API Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Melbourne CocoaHeads No. 193
Our regular monthly presentation night on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30pm!
Thanks to Mantel Group for hosting us again this month. If you're coming in person we're there with food and drinks from 6pm. We will be live streaming the presentations as usual from 6:30pm at [http://www.melbournecocoaheads.com/live](http://www.melbournecocoaheads.com/live)
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**Agenda**
\| 6:00pm \| Food \+ Networking \|
\| 6:30pm \| Event begins\. Introductions \|
\| 6:40pm \| Luke Howard — An embedded audio product built with Swift \|
\| 7:15pm \| TBC \|
\| 7:55pm \| Wrap up \+ social time at a nearby venue \|
\* All times are approximate. Presentation order will be confirmed on the night.
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We are always looking for speakers and believe everyone has an interesting talk hiding inside themselves. If you are interested in letting that talk out at a future event you can get in touch on the website [https://www.melbournecocoaheads.com/talks](https://www.melbournecocoaheads.com/talks) or on Slack.
Spectacular Grampians - Grand Canyon, Pinnacles Lookout, Boroka Lookout &more!
We are heading to Grampians National Park, one of the most incredible places in Victoria to lose yourself in nature for a while. We will book a bus with a driver. Our events are only open to people aged 18 years and older.
Please follow these two steps to confirm your spot:
Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.
Step 2: Please buy the bus ticket via Trybooking ($99 - Early Bird, $119 - Regular):
[https://www.trybooking.com/DIMXJ](https://www.trybooking.com/DIMXJ)
Payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an **"Unpaid"** status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking ticket which you will receive by email. I will manually update the meetup payment status closer to the event date.
Trybooking payments are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Trybooking payments will be refunded only if the event is cancelled or moved to a new date.
If you are a digital creator or youtuber, please message the organizer before buying the ticket.
Meeting Point: Let's meet in the Corner of Russell and Flinders Street (Federation Square Bus stop) at 8:45 AM. We should be back at Federation Square Bus Stop around 9 pm.
Map: [https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-37.817028%2C%20144.97006](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-37.817028%2C%20144.97006)
This is a rain or shine event.
Cost:
Bus Ticket:
$99 - Early Bird
$119 - Regular
Lunch: Varies (depends on what you buy at Halls Gap).
Tentative list of locations we will be visiting:
**Halls Gap**: Stop at Halls Gap for a lunch break (own expense). **If you are lucky**, The Halls Gap Recreation Reserve is a fantastic place to see **Kangaroos** in the Grampians.
🕒30 mins
**Boroka Lookout**: Picturesque views of mountain ranges, lakes & plains. (Please **stay within the safety barriers for your own safety**. In the news: [https://bit.ly/3o3MvAI](https://bit.ly/3o3MvAI) )
🕒15 mins \| 1\-2 mins walk
**Reed Lookout:** From the summit of Reed Lookout you will enjoy stunning views over the entire Victoria Valley, Victoria Range, Serra Range, Lake Wartook, and the Mt Difficult Range on a clear day. (Not much walking involved)
🕒15 mins \| 1\-2 mins walk
**Pinnacles Lookout:** The Pinnacle is the Grampians’ most iconic lookout — and for good reason. The sweeping views are nothing short of spectacular, making it one of the most breath-taking vantage points in the entire Grampians National Park.
4\.2km return hike \| 🕒2 hours
**Grand Canyon -** Climb your way through a stunning gorge beneath towering rock walls on this short but challenging hike. Take a moment to pause, listen to the gentle stream, and soak in the natural echoes all around you. It's short strenuous walk up and the downhill coming back.
🕒45 mins
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@explore-melbourne) \| [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/exploremelb) \| [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/xpmelb/) \| [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@exploremelbourne) \| [ExploreMelbourne.AU](https://exploremelbourne.au/)
Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia with more than 42,000 members. We know these group rules won’t suit everybody, and that’s okay—there are many other groups where you might feel more at home. To keep things safe, fun, and positive, we have 8 simple rules for people attending our events. Over the past 9 years, we’ve removed 342 people (around 0.8%) for breaking them—so please read carefully!
❌ Not a dating group – We’re here to make friends and share experiences, not find soulmates.
📵 No phone numbers – You’re welcome to swap social media if you both agree, but please don’t share or ask for phone numbers. Please don’t add people to WhatsApp or other groups.
🔞 Our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
📢 No advertising – Please don’t promote other events, groups, or businesses here.
😅 Don’t be clingy – Give people space to mingle and chat with others too.
🚗 No carpooling – For safety reasons and insurance coverage, we don’t allow carpooling or ride-sharing through the group.
💰 No sales pitches – That means no selling, MLMs, pyramid schemes, or “life-changing mentorships.” Keep it scam-free.
By joining an event, you agree to follow these rules. Breaking them means removal from all our groups—no exceptions. Thank you!
**Liability Waiver:**
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to the liability waiver mentioned here: [https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/](https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/)
🍕Pizza Dinner!!🍕 Language Exchange Event in Richmond (EN & JP)
**言語交流会で取り残されたと感じたことはありませんか?問題ありません!**
**Have you felt left out in a language exchange event? Don't worry, we've got your back!**
私たちのイベントでは**しっかりと英語と日本語の時間が区切られているの**で自身の言語のレベルによらず練習できます!**熱々のピザを食べながら**静かな場所で英語や日本語を話して、上達していきましょう!
**With clearly scheduled language sessions,** you can practice the language you are learning regardless of your level! What are you waiting for? Let's practice in a quiet, relaxed space while **having delicious, crispy pizza!**
**LOCATION / TIME**
**Location**: Cafe & Pizzaro
〒218 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
google.com/maps/place/Cafe+%26+Pizzaro/@-37.8185894,144.9953969,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ad64390212a3ba1:0x2e4a6b51bdcae368!8m2!3d-37.8185894!4d144.9979665!16s%2Fg%2F11yddttlnb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
*There are a couple of parking lots nearby.*
**Time**: 18:00 - 20:00, 6/3, 2026
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cafeandpizzarorichmond/
**場所/時間**
**場所**:Cafe & Pizzaro
〒218 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
google.com/maps/place/Cafe+%26+Pizzaro/@-37.8185894,144.9953969,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ad64390212a3ba1:0x2e4a6b51bdcae368!8m2!3d-37.8185894!4d144.9979665!16s%2Fg%2F11yddttlnb?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
**時間**:2026年3月13日 18:00 - 20:00
インスタグラム
https://www.instagram.com/cafeandpizzarorichmond/
**Participation fees**
**$5 (PayID ONLY)** + **1 soft drink and a pizza (CARD or CASH) or anything above $17**
*The $5 via PayID will be collected 5–10 minutes after the end of the event.*
According to the owner, even a **kid-sized pizza** can fill you up! 😄
If you can't finish your pizza, **it comes in a takeaway box so you can take it home!**
Hungry? 🍕 Click below to see the menu! Vegitarian? You're covered! 😋
https://cafe-and-pizzaro-richmond.nextorder.com/
**参加費用**
\*\*$5 (PayID のみ)+ドリンクとピザ一品ずつ または 合計$17以上の注文(\*\*カード支払いと現金両方可)
(イベント終了5-10分前に参加費としてPayIDで$5徴収させていただきます。)
**オーナーによるとお子様サイズでもおなかいっぱいになるとか、ならないとか……**
テイクアウト用の箱でピザが提供されるので、食べきれない分はそのまま**持ち帰り可能!!**
**メニューは下記からアクセスしてください↓**
https://cafe-and-pizzaro-richmond.nextorder.com/
**Schedule(当日の流れ)**
17:55 - 18:00 pm The organizer will guide participants to a seat and give them a brief overview of the event (主催者が参加者をそれぞれのお席へと案内し、簡単なイベント説明を行う)
20 MIN ENGLISH TIME(英語オンリーの時間)
20 MIN JAPANESE TIME(日本語オンリーの時間)
20 MIN JPN & ENG TIME (英語と日本語ミックスの時間)
19:00pm -SEAT CHANGE (席替え)
20 MIN ENGLISH TIME(英語オンリーの時間)
20 MIN JAPANESE TIME(日本語オンリーの時間)
20 MIN JPN & ENG TIME (英語と日本語ミックスの時間)
19:50 - 20:00 The $5 via PayID will be collected during this time (PayIDで$5徴収させていただきます。)
20:00 - Wrap-up (締めの言葉)
**NOTES**
* To ensure that everyone gets a chance to practice, **please follow the schedule.** We really appreciate your cooperation.
* **RSVP is required to attend the event, as we have limited seats.**
* Provided that there are **fewer than 6 participants**, including the event host, on the event day, **we may cancel the event.** In such a case, participants will be informed through DMs.
* As seating for the event is limited, RSVPs may be adjusted to maintain a balanced group (e.g., nationality, gender) and ensure a smooth international exchange. We appreciate your understanding.
* In the event of a potential natural disaster, we will notify **you by 22:00 p.m** the day before the event regarding whether it will proceed as scheduled.
* Please make sure to **check your RSVP status** **after 22:00 p.m. on the day before the event**, just in case.
* **Children under 16** must be accompanied by a guardian.
* Participation for the purpose of sales, pick-up activities, religious solicitation, or MLM (network marketing) is strictly prohibited.
* We aim to provide a comfortable environment for everyone. Any behavior that makes others feel uncomfortable is not tolerated, and participants may be asked to leave and may be restricted from attending future events.
* Please avoid RSVP’ing to another event that takes place at the same time as ours.
* Please note that we may take photos during the event to show what it’s like. If you’re not comfortable being in photos, just let us know in advance—we’ll be happy to accommodate.
* The organizer is not responsible for any issues or disputes that occur after the event.
**注意事項**
* 参加者全員が練習できるようにするため、区切られた時間に従ってお話していただくことご協力お願いします。
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112th – ChatGPTはどのように動いているのか in Melbourne
【112th JAIT Meeting in Melbourne】
ChatGPTはどのように動いているのか?(無料イベント)
仕組みを理解すれば、AIはもっと賢く使える。
[https://jait.com.au/112-ai-chatgpt-melbourne/](https://jait.com.au/112-ai-chatgpt-melbourne/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZWNlaFhSUUhVbEYzSWtXVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5xlwrQxZijAigl8XV82u8oCQoYZWlfFkvsv_jbNctYPf7z1D0CS12gPg77wA_aem_d4v5429oNrVqaTWUJEpHmA)
生成AIは「知識を持っている」のではなく、次に来る言葉の確率を予測するモデルです。
今回のJAITでは、AIエンジニアをスピーカーに迎え、
・生成AIの基本的な仕組み
・最近話題の「Thinking / Reasoning model」とは何か
・AIを仕事で使う際のTips
・Context Rotなど、AI利用時の落とし穴
などを \*\*実例ベースでわかりやすく解説\*\*します。
「AIをなんとなく使っている」状態から、
AIを理解して使いこなすステップへ。
AIを仕事・ビジネスで活用したい方はぜひご参加ください。
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 12 March 2026 (Thu) 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 Location
Hayden Raysmith Meeting Room Ross House, Melbourne
 Koji Tanaka: Senior AI Engineer
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こんな方におすすめ
• ChatGPTや生成AIの仕組みを理解したい
• AIをビジネスで活用したい
• 最新AI(Thinking / Reasoning model)を知りたい
⸻
JAIT (Japan Australia IT) は
日本とオーストラリアのITコミュニティをつなぐイベントです。
メルボルンの皆さん、ぜひご参加ください。
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Progressibu Japanese English Language Exchange
## 🇯🇵 Progressi部: Japanese-English Language & Culture Exchange 🇦🇺
**"Serious Study, Authentic Community" — 本気で学び、本気で交流する。**
Join us for our weekly exchange designed for those dedicated to practicing Japanese and English. This is a space to improve your language skills, share cultural insights, and make new, like-minded friends in a respectful environment.
### 🎯 Who This Group Is For
We welcome individuals who are here to **actively practice their Japanese or English**. Whether you are looking for a study partner or want to learn more about culture, this is a community for focused and meaningful interaction.
**✅ 受付方法 / Event Check-in (Strictly Required)** 到着の際、必ず主催者に以下の提示をお願いします / Upon arrival, please present the following to the organizer:
* **Meetupの参加申し込み(RSVP)画面をご提示ください。** / Show your Meetup RSVP confirmation screen.
* **予約なし(No RSVP)での参加はお断りしております。** / No walk-ins permitted without a confirmed RSVP.
* **Participation Fee: $3 CASH** Non-Japanese citizens.
### 🚫 Conduct & Safety Policy
To ensure a high-quality experience for all members, we maintain a strict standard of behavior:
* **Immediate Ban:** Any individual found guilty of misconduct or creating "trouble" will be banned from the group immediately.**.**
* **Organizer Authority:** The Organizer reserves the right to remove any member at their sole discretion to maintain the safety and integrity of the community.
* **Respectful Interaction:** All members are expected to be polite and mindful of others. Do not make fellow participants feel uncomfortable or pressured.
* **Privacy:** Please respect the personal boundaries of others. Do not pressure members for private contact information.
**If any member makes you feel uncomfortable, please report it immediately to the organizers: Shin, David, or Ray.**
***
### 📝 Event Details
* **Time:** Saturday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
* **Arrival:** Please arrive **10–15 minutes early** due to limited seating.
* **Entry Fee:** **$3 CASH** (Non-Japanese citizens). This contribution covers monthly meetup hosting fees.
* **Photography:** Photos will be taken during the event for our community archives.
### 🇯🇵 日本語でのご案内
メルボルン市内のカフェで、本気で学べる日英言語文化交流会を主催しています。
* **目的:** 日本語・英語の練習、そして同じ目標を持つ友人作りを目的としています。
* **参加費:** 日本国籍以外の方は $3ドル(現金のみ)。
* **ルール:** 迷惑行為やトラブルを起こす方の参加は一切禁止です。主催者の判断により、即座に退会・出入り禁止の措置を取らせていただきます。
* 困ったことがあれば、すぐにオーガナイザー(Shin, David, Ray)までお知らせください。
### 🔗 Connect With Us
* **Facebook:** [facebook.com/groups/progressibu](https://www.google.com/search?q=http://www.facebook.com/groups/progressibu)
* **X (Twitter):** [twitter.com/progressibu](https://www.google.com/search?q=http://twitter.com/progressibu)
Volleyball Openplay (BB/A) - Advanced (KCARC)
Excited to announce our new ADVANCED openplay session during the week at KCARC!
Welcome to Melbourne Volleyball Academy. 🤗
**[[WHAT]]**
This session is specifically for games only (no training). There will be a cap of 18 players, allowing for 3 teams of 6. Games will be played to 15 points, with a cap at 18 points.
These games are intended to be played at a high-intermediate(BB)/advanced(A) level.
Please see an explanation of skill levels on our website here: [https://melbournevolleyballacademy.com.au/skill-levels-explained](https://melbournevolleyballacademy.com.au/skill-levels-explained)
**[[WHO]]**
The session is intended for Intermediate players.
Players should be able to:
* Have strong fundamentals for all volleyball techniques
* Serve receive a majority of serves well & serve over the net consistently
* Basic understanding of 5-1, and 6-2 systems (we do not play a pass middle 4-2 system in this session)
* Have an understanding of base defense
* Know all/most volleyball rules
Players that are not of the intermediate(BB)/advanced(A) level will be asked to leave as we want to ensure that all players have an enjoyable time playing.
**[[HOW MUCH $$]]**
$21 card payment will be processed on the day via square reader (EFTPOS).
**[[WHEN]]**
The stadium is booked from 6:30 PM-9:30 PM weekly, every Thursday. However, feel free to come early and stretch as the Community Centre is open earlier.
Last minute dropouts and no shows will have a zero-tolerance policy going forward.
All players are expected to update their RSVP at least 24 hours in advanced if they are unable to attend.
This applies to players on the going list and the waitlist.
**[[OTHER DETAILS]]**
Only those on the “going” list are permitted to play. If you are on the waitlist, or not registered at all, you will not be permitted into the gymnasium.
Networking Drinks + Panel Discussion - Women in Architecture (WIA) - Melbourne
**FromHereOn** is proud to sponsor this special event with **Women in Architecture Australia (WIA)** in Melbourne
**Panel Guests & Networking Event**
This event is open to everyone—women, men, and supporters of diversity. Connect with like-minded professionals, build meaningful relationships, and unlock new opportunities.
Please make sure to **register on Humanitix** (RSVP on Meetup won’t secure your spot): [https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-architecture-networking-event-in-melbourne-xu49tqj2](https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-architecture-networking-event-in-melbourne-xu49tqj2)
Join us for an inspiring evening of thought leadership and networking as we celebrate **International Women's Day** with some notable voices in **architecture, innovation, and leadership**.
Enjoy food and drinks while connecting with peers and gaining insights from our panelists.
This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, expand your network, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Women in Architecture.
**Find out more details here: [https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-architecture-networking-event-in-melbourne-xu49tqj2](https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-architecture-networking-event-in-melbourne-xu49tqj2)**
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From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Unlocking Retirement Capital: Flips, Wholesales & Private Money Strategies
FREE meetup. Register HERE 🎟️- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-retirement-capital-flips-wholesales-private-money-strategies-tickets-1983411263481?aff=cicmeetupapp
**Unlocking Retirement Capital: Flips, Wholesales & Private Money Strategies in Self-Directed Accounts**
**Featuring Guest Speaker:** Amanda Holbrook (Specialized Trust Company)
**Hosted by:** Columbus Investors Club
### **Event Description**
Most people think retirement accounts are passive.
That they’re “for later.”That you can’t touch them. That real estate and retirement money don’t mix.
They’re wrong.
This meetup is about how investors use **Self-Directed IRAs and Solo 401(k)s** to put retirement capital to work…**buying real estate, funding deals, and even raising private money** (the right way).
### **Featured Guest Speaker: Amanda Holbrook**
We’re excited to welcome **Amanda Holbrook of Specialized Trust Company** to break this down clearly and practically…so you understand what’s allowed, how it works, and what to avoid.
### **What You’ll Learn**
Amanda will walk through:
**Flip inside a Self-Directed IRA or Solo-401(k)**
* How to structure the deal correctly
* How expenses must be handled
* When UBIT may apply
**Wholesale within a retirement account**
* How assignments work
* What type of income it creates
**Use OPM (Other People’s Money) to scale**
* How investors raise private money from Self-Directed IRAs
* How to structure notes properly
* How to fund deals inside **and** outside your own retirement account
### **The Core Idea**
There is a lot of capital sitting in retirement accounts.
This session shows you how real estate investors unlock it **without guessing, winging it, or accidentally creating a compliance mess.**
### **Who This Event Is For**
* Investors flipping or wholesaling who want to understand self-directed rules
* Anyone raising private money (or wanting more capital sources)
* People with retirement funds who want them working harder than stocks/mutual funds
### **Event Details**
**Location:** Ohio Brewing Company – 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
**Date & Time:** Thursday, March 26th, 6–8 PM *(Doors open at 5:30)*
**Cost:** Free *(Seats are limited — RSVP required)*
**Food:** Free food included
**FREE meetup. Register HERE** 🎟️- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-retirement-capital-flips-wholesales-private-money-strategies-tickets-1983411263481?aff=cicmeetupapp
*Disclaimer: This event is for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, or investment advice.*
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems:
* Using running totals
* Performing operations in intervals
* Identifying data gaps and islands
* Performing aggregates without losing detail
Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Columbus HUG March
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.
Columbus Code & Coffee 84 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!












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