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KSUG.AI Australia #57 - Melbourne Meetup @AWS - 4 Mar 2026
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We're excited to welcome you to the upcoming **KSUG.AI Australia Meetup** โ happening both in-person at at Amazon and online via [Zoom](https://linktr.ee/ksug.ai)! ๐
We're actively seeking more awesome AI topic speakers!
๐ [https://speaker.ksug.ai](https://speaker.ksug.ai)
**Agenda and topics preview:**
* Food, drinks and Socializing
* Welcome / Introductions by the Organizers @**[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)**
* **Topic 1:** Beyond Patching: Why Distroless is Your Last Line of Defense Against 0-Days by **[Andrew Dean](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ad7/)**, Enterprise SE @**[Chainguard](https://www.chainguard.dev/)**
* **Topic 2:** Managing Kubernetes at scale with ClusterAPI, GitOps, and NKP by **[Chris Porter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrchrisporter/)**, Principal SA @**[Nutanix](https://www.nutanix.com/)**
* **Topic 3:** Era of Resource Efficient AI Models by **[Om Subrato Dey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/om-subrato-dey/)**, Incoming Master of IT with AI @**UoM**
* **Quiz time:** nice swags giveaways
Food and drinks will be provided between **5.30 and 6 pm** on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a great opportunity to learn and network with our peers. Thanks to our sponsors @**[Amazon](https://aws.com/)**, @**[KodeKloud](https://ksug.ai/kk/?ref=meet)**, **[Nutanix](https://www.nutanix.com/)** and **[Chainguard](https://www.chainguard.dev/)**!
**[Register here](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-03-04) to secure your spot!** See you all there!
**Location:** Amazon MEL12, Level 13.304 [555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kbi13GZqj2zDqDz2A)
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All visitors welcome for a night with inventors only $20, pay at the door
Ever had an idea? Do you look at things and say "I can do that better"?
If this is you then you will find our monthly inventor's meetings a great place to visit. For just $20 payable at the door you can attend a meeting from 7:15pm to 9:30pm at Mount Waverley Youth Centre, 45 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley.
See someone present their invention and learn how they did it, listen to an interesting guest speaker and pick up tips for your own inventions. Join 35+ other inventors for an interesting and informative meeting. Ends with great finger food and coffee.
Members enjoy other services including invention evaluation, mentoring, Free patent searching tool, YouTube video of their product, product showcase webpage, "Inventor" name badge, inventing guide and more. Cost of membership is $200 with renewal each year of $80 and meeting evening cost of $5. Discount for country and tertiary student members.
Need patenting information?
Before each meeting there is a patent attorney answering questions from 6.30pm to 7.20pm (pay your visitor fee at the door first) who will help you understand patenting and other intellectual property options. Ask any question, learn about patenting costs, pitfalls, advantages. This also covers registered designs.
MEL MLOps Community #16 | Generative AI in Games and Getting Hired
Weโre excited to kick off 2026 with our first **Melbourne MLOps Community Meetup** of the year!
This event is extra special! For the first time, weโre featuring a married duo, Mr. and Mrs. Badawy. And what better day to announce it than Valentineโs Day? ๐โจ
**๐ค Speakers**
Weโre thrilled to introduce:
**\- Luke Badawy**, Generative AI Engineering Manager *at* Commonwealth Bank. Luke is a seasoned Software Engineer and self-proclaimed AI nerd with years of industry experience. In his talk, *Generating Games Using Only Gen AI*, Luke will explore a fascinating and often overlooked frontier in Generative AI โ game generation.
**\- Natalie Badawy**, Talent Acquisition Specialist *at* Andromeda.
Described by Mr. Badawy as โInitiative Lord 9000,โ Natalie is the co-founder of "What the Heck is Tech (?)" and co-organiser of "Melbourne Talent Meetup"*.* With deep experience in the tech recruitment landscape, sheโll share a recruiterโs-eye view of how the job market is evolving in the age of AI and ML in her talk: *How to Get Hired in the AI/ML Era*.
**Networking**
The Melbourne MLOps Community is committed to fostering a space where AI/ML engineers and practitioners can connect, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
Come ready to discuss:
* The tools youโre experimenting with
* Trends youโre seeing in ML and MLOps
* Challenges youโre tackling
* Ways to find peer support
Weโll have food, drinks, and the perfect space for great conversations โ so feel free to bring along anyone interested in ML, MLOps, or AI more broadly.
**Agenda**
๐ **5:30pm** โ Networking, drinks & food
๐ **6:00pm** โ Welcome
๐ค **6:10pm** โ Presentation by Luke
โ **6:30pm** โ Questions for Luke
๐ค **6:40pm** โ Presentation by Natalie
โ **7:00pm** โ Questions for Natalie
๐ป **7:10pm onwards** โ Networking, drinks & food
Weโre looking forward to seeing you there!
**P.S.** If you canโt make it in person, weโll be streaming the event via Google Meet.
Google Meet link: [https://meet.google.com/fxh-hpsg-ryt](https://meet.google.com/fxh-hpsg-ryt)
Wednesday Night Chill Run
Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends!
๐โโ๏ธTraining menu๐โโ๏ธ
Every Wednesday 6:00p.m~
Fed Square Assembly
ใhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=icใ
If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station.
๐ฅ40~60 min Jog+Walk
Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together.
ใscheduleใ
6:00 p.m Gathering
6:10 p.m Start
7:00 p.m End of training
Challengers we are waiting for you ๐
Event Organizers Wanted!
Care to organize something? Step up as event organizer. Please RSVP yes here and you will be contacted via meetup/
Dinner & Board Games Fortnightly CBD (We Play Board Games Melbourne)
Hi everyone, Stella & Tarrant here ๐
It's board game and dinner time every 2nd Wednesdays! Everyone's welcome, new or experienced board gamer. Let's play board games together, meet new friends if you want, and also supporting local restaurant buying their food and drink, coz the event is free.
๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง'๐ญ ๐ ๐จ ๐ฌ๐จ ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐ณ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐๐
Meetup will be in the separate room at the back of their venue!
๐ง๐๐ ๐: 6pm - 10pm (but the pub is open till later if you want to stay around)
๐ช๐๐๐ง ๐ง๐ข ๐๐ซ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง: Meetup for dinner & drink while playing board games. Here's a one page PDF document explaining how it works - https://loom.ly/hTHo2cM. Basically, find some friends or make some new ones.
๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐: Bring your own games or play our growing board games library, teach others or join others games. We have flag system to help you find people to play with you. Here is the list of our growing games library, categories and with short description - https://loom.ly/fOKuaM4
๐๐๐: Zero. Nada. It's a casual get together, we're helping facilitating the meetup. All I asked is to please order food & drink from the venue, don't bring your own food and eat there, as the venue is a pub, they are providing the venue for free So please help local business ๐
๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐: Feel free to post in the comment if you have games you want to bring and teach others, try to organise people to play. Or if you want to join other people's game. We have a group via Aftergame (app/website) where you can organise a game as well here - https://aftergame.app/groups/we-play-board-games-melbourne-meetup-by-meeple-university-1386
๐๐ข๐ช ๐ง๐ข ๐๐๐ง ๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐: Melbourne Central, level 3. Melbourne Central station underneath.
There are various public carpark Wilson 300 LaTrobe and Secure Parking in the city. Or the Wilson carpark under Melbourne Central, entry is a set price after 5pm (at the time of writing).
And then plenty of public transport in the city ๐
To connect more to fellow board gamers, you can join the Facebook group that started the event here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/WePlayBoardGames
Thank you and hope to see you all then!
Stella & Tarrant
Ignite Greatness โ Speak to Inspire
**What if your words could awaken something powerful in others?** *What if you could speak in a way that expands vision, unlocks courage, and inspires people to step into new levels of possibility?*
At this Toastmasters meeting, our Skill Shot presenter and MC will share how to speak with conviction, emotional depth, and authentic presenceโso your message doesnโt just inform, it elevates.
Youโll discover the techniques exceptional speakers use to ignite belief, create momentum, and move audiences toward greater thinking and bold action. Learn how to connect heart to heart, communicate vision clearly, and deliver messages that leave people feeling energised, empowered, and inspired.
Inspiration isnโt about performanceโitโs about clarity of purpose and strength of belief. When you speak from that place, your words carry power.
Equip yourself with the abillity to captivate your audience, expand what they believe is possible, and leave a lasting imprint long after youโve finished speaking.
Join us tonight at Port Melbourne Toastmasters and learn how to inspire greatness, elevate thinking, and speak in a way that truly moves people.
**Come check us out!**
*Join us tonight at Port Melbourne Toastmasters and learn how to communicate persuasively, captivate your audience, and unlock opportunities through the power of influence.*
๐ [www.portmelbournetoastmasters.org](http://www.portmelbournetoastmasters.org)
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**When:** 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesdays of the month, 7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM
๐ **Where:** [Find directions here](http://5181586.toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html)
*Guests, Meetup Group members, and visiting Toastmasters attend for free.* Secure your spot today!
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The "Me" Prison: How Society Creates A False identity & How To Break Free
Is your identity truly yours?
Your parents handed you a name before you could speak. Society assigned you roles before you could choose them. TV & Internet sold you an identity built from expectations and manufactured desires.
But what if this entire construction of "me" is the primary obstacle to spiritual awakening?
**What You'll Discover:**
* The manufacturing process behind "me". Once you see the mechanics, you cannot unsee them.
* The maintenance cost of this "me"โFear, Doubt, Anxiety, Depression
* The conformity trap.
**How to break Free**
This session reveals that real freedom begins when you understand the entire mechanism. Not by replacing one identity with another, but by recognising that what you are is vaster than any identity.
**Why It Matters**
The cost of maintaining your prison increases every year you inhabit it. It also keeps feeding a dysfunctional society.
**Schedule**
* Talk by Rajiv followed by open Q&A
* Guided Meditation
* Spiritual networking to connect with others.
**About Rajiv**
Rajiv dedicated years of his life seeking enlightenment. His pursuit for truth, reality, emptiness and self-discovery took him through the profound depths of mysticism. He meditated 14 hours a day, stayed with monks, lived in the Himalayan caves, learned from wise sages and researched every major spiritual system, including Zen, Non Duality, Yoga, Buddhism etc.
Then one momentous morning in 2005, he experienced his first shift into higher states of consciousness, an inner spiritual awakening. This was followed by days of infinite ecstasy and bliss. Finally, the years of seeking culminated and he realized his own true nature.
He now shares his deep insights to help seekers progress on the path of awakening & meditation. His approach is secular, based on personal experience. You can read about his spiritual journey here- [https://innerspiritualawakening.com/rajiv-agarwal/my-journey/](https://innerspiritualawakening.com/rajiv-agarwal/my-journey/)
**Venue**
Kathleen Syme Library
251 Faraday Street , Carlton, VIC
We will be in Multipurpose Room 1
We may take some photos to capture the moment. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let the organiser know at any time. This event is free and open to all adult seekers (18+). For inquiries please email Manpreet- mysteriousmk@yahoo.com
Steamrail Vic 2026 Workshop Open Day & Newport Railway Museum
In 2024, we had to cancel this event due to extreme heat. So this will be a great opportunity to run this event in 2026 and hopefully without any drama. ***Please check this page regularly in the event we need to cancel due to unpredictable weather conditions.***
Visit Steamrail Victoria and experience 135 Years of Melbourne's History at Newport Workshops & Railway Museum. See what the volunteers do behind the scenes and get up close and personal with heritage locomotives and carriages.
This is a fun-filled and very photogenic event not to be missed.
The link to this event - [https://www.steamrail.com.au/opendays](https://www.steamrail.com.au/opendays)
#### **NEWPORT RAILWAY MUSEUM**
The Newport Workshops Open Days are located over two sites. **Included with your ticket is free entry to the Newport Railway Museum.** Visit the 140 year old F176 or Victoria's largest locomotive, the famous **Heavy Harry**. Also open for viewing will be the heritage North Williamstown Signal Box, railway models and various suburban rail carriages dating from the 1888 'Swing Door' to the 1980 'Hitachi' and 1983 'Grey Ghost' carriages.
#### **PRICES**
**Adults - $35** - Adults Ticket (17 & Over) - Adults Tickets are at Seniors/Concession Prices. No further discounts are available.
**Under 17 - $15** - Under 17 Ticket (Valid for 3 to 16 year old)
**Draft Schedule**
9:45 to 10.00 Meet at the main gate of Newport Workshops (where the watertower is) on Champion Road, North Williamstown
[https://goo.gl/maps/sP8BikCXRJ39RzWE6](https://goo.gl/maps/sP8BikCXRJ39RzWE6)
10.00 to 1.00 Explore the Newport Workshops and Steam Locomotives.
1.00 to 1.45 Lunch (there will be food trucks on site so we can catch up and eat around these). This will be our catch up point before the second half of the event.
1.45 to 4.00 Newport Railway Museum - 26 Champion Road, Newport
[https://www.arhsvic.org.au/museum](https://www.arhsvic.org.au/museum)
We can catch the shuttle bus from the Workshops to the Museum or walk there
**Or** i**f you prefer you can continue exploring the main workshop site**
4.00pm Event ends.
Look forward to having you join us!
John and Rowan
Moomba Festival and Birdman Rally
The hilarious Birdman Rally is a long-held Moomba tradition that sees competitors hurtle themselves off a platform over the Yarra River to see who can fly the furthest before splashing down.
The rally runs from 11 am to 12 pm on Sunday, 8th March, and the platform is usually on the North side/City side of the Yarra, so it's best photographed from the south side.
Our meeting point will be behind the Alexandra Gardens Skate Park on Boathouse Drive at 10:30 am.
[Moomba Event Map](https://moomba.melbourne.vic.gov.au/map/)
**Event Schedule:**
10.30 am -10:50 am - Australian Skateboarding League โ Semi Finals & Finals. This is right next to our meeting point and runs all day.
11:00 am -12:00 pm- Birdman Rally
12:00 pm - 1:06 pm - Men's Trick Preliminary
1:06 pm - 2:26 pm - Pro Men Wakeboard
2:41 pm - 3:35 pm - Women's Slalom
3:35 pm โ 4:11 pm โ Men's Slalom
4:15 pm event ends
[Full Moomba event schedule](https://moomba.melbourne.vic.gov.au/schedule/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23549729973&gbraid=0AAAAAC11gOuLT6tgB8NqEPEFU-CXmW7mm&gclid=CjwKCAiAqprNBhB6EiwAMe3yhjGrFMf7FrlDS4m9wVCPEBvzpcwlOgbsgHXuhyeVwjZGxJNNciOTGxoCW8QQAvD_BwE)
Disclaimer & Waiver of Liability
By attending this photography meetup, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
โข Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
โข The organisers, hosts, and affiliated parties are not liable for any personal injury, property damage, loss, or theft that may occur during or as a result of this event.
โข You agree to hold harmless the organisers from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your participation.
โข Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, belongings, and conduct throughout the event.
โข Photography activities may involve public spaces, varied terrain, or interaction with others; you are responsible for exercising caution and respecting local laws, regulations, and private property.
โข Any advice, demonstrations, or recommendations provided during the meetup are for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional instruction.
โข By joining, you consent to being in a public setting where photos or recordings may occur, and you release organisers from any claims related to such media use.
Readings in Applied Theosophy
Join us every first and third Saturday of the month to learn about Theosophical principles and how we may apply them to our lives.
From its inception in 1875, the Theosophical Society encouraged study of the Ageless Wisdom to discover enduring religious Truth and to make Brotherhood a living reality in the world.
*โFor real Theosophy IS ALTRUISM, and we cannot repeat it too often. It is brotherly love, mutual help, unswerving devotion to Truth.โ*
HP Blavatsky, Our Cycle and The Next, 1889.
*The mission of the Theosophical Society is to serve humanity by cultivating an ever-deepening understanding and realization of the Ageless Wisdom, spiritual Self-transformation and the Unity of all life.*
Resolution passed by the General Council of The Theosophical Society in 1924.
According to these principles, a theosophic life is not just theoretical, but must also be practical, indeed must be a life of service. Amid the noise and conflict of the modern world, what might be our role, as individuals and as a Theosophical Society?
Through a range of books and Theosophical pamphlets, we will look to both exoteric, widespread social principles and to more esoteric, spiritual principles for discussion and guidance.
NuCalm - Brain Health
NuCalm is a patented, drug-free neuroscience technology designed to rapidly reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and aid recovery by shifting the body from a "fight-or-flight" state to a deeply relaxed parasympathetic state within minutes.
[https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html](https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html)
It uses neuroacoustic software, a biosignal processing disc, and light-blocking eye masks to guide brain waves from active beta states down to alpha/theta (relaxation/meditation) levels
NuCalm uses a patented, clinically proven pitch and frequency matrix with non-linear oscillating algorithms to safely present your brain with precise signals, prompting what is known as a frequency-following response. Your brain synchronizes with the incoming NuCalm signals helping you naturally and effortlessly manage your state of mind by speeding up or slowing down your brain wave frequencies.
NuCalm has mapped all of your brain wave frequency zones and created products to safely and predictably guide you to whatever mental state you desire.
The amazing thing is, NuCalm is all-natural and works every time you use it within minutes.
The best thing to do now is to watch the video on the website and download the NuCalm app.
All you need is a headset and eye mask. This app purchase is covered with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Get started today and FEEL the difference even 15 minutes can make.
WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE WEBSITE.
[https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html](https://stamina.xosialx.com/nucalm.html)
ใMAC Officialใ ๐ซ MAC LIBRARY MEETUP 8 MARCH 2026 ๐ซ
โค **!!MAC LIBRARY MEETUP 8 MARCH 2026 !!** โค
EARLY BIRD RSVP TICKETS until 1 MARCH or FIRST 30 tickets- $15
Tickets thereafter - $18
This is our TYPICAL library event if you have not yet experienced one with us before ^_^v
\>\>\>\>Strictly no drop ins will be allowed<<<<
\>\>\>\>Tickets sell quickly\! Please do not wait to RSVP<<<<
Connect with us on Discord for quick responses as there can be a multi day lag via Meetup messages: JOIN MAC DISCORD: [https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F](https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F)
โค**ANIME:** TBA
โค**DATE:** 8 MARCH 2026, SUNDAY
โค**TIME:** Meet at 3:00PM for 3:30PM START
โค**START PLACE:** THEATER ROOM (AKA PERFORMANCE SPACE) Docklands Library Main Building Top floor (Library at The Dock)
**THE PLAN:** Arrivals take place from 3:00pm for a 3:30pm start!! We encourage you to mingle before our announcements> ice breakers and games > watch party > raffles > close. We will then head to Melb Central for dinner and some quick games afterwards.
We encourage our members to support anime artists and producers by purchasing their movies or any full series should they wish to watch the endings.
**Some insight for newer members:**
It's a natural process to feel a little anxious attending a large event you have never experienced before. During sign ins our hosting team will naturally be busy however our meet & greet volunteers will do their best to say 'Hello' to everyone and perhaps connect you to others. If for some reason this does not happen (because it's really busy), don't fret! Our ice breaker games are designed to help everyone bond over a shared experience. You should expect adults having fun and letting lose whilst being challenged to push some comfort zones which we invite you to do as well! The games are suppose to be silly to help people come out of comfort zones and get to know someone new. We will then take a break to watch anime and we really do encourage you to stay for games after dinner which is when our team gets a breather and a good chance to get to know our newer members better in a quieter setting! We have witnessed many wonderful long term friendships formed at MAC amongst our members - We do hope you join us!
**THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS**
A big thank you to everyone who RSVPs - This money helps with the club's upkeep and hiring of the venue! We are completely NOT-FOR-PROFIT and we sincerely appreciate your contributions!! Raffle tickets will be available on the day to further support our MAC community!!
โค\*\*::MELBOURNE ANIME COMMUNITY ONLINE::\*\*โค
You can also join our online MAC Discord Server via the following link to discuss this event and have any of your questions answered.
JOIN MAC DISCORD: [https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F](https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F)
*Please follow the prompts and provide your FIRST NAME in our #introduce-yourself channel. Providing your real first name helps you build happy healthy long term friendships especially when meeting in person. If you are not able to provide this please kindly provide reasons to @superbec who can help assist.*
**IMPORTANT TO KNOW**
โคEveryone is welcomed to MAC events. We ask that all attendees be polite, respectful, and kind to one another. We pride on genuine SAFE SPACE for any one and every one. Our community does not tolerate bad behavior and we are committed to stamping out bullying! If you see bad behavior disguised as "jokes" please call it out or contact the community leaders so we can address this and keep the community a safe space. For more information please see our POLICY on our Discord.
JOIN MAC DISCORD: [https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F](https://discord.gg/C3Ug63F)
โคBy RSVPing to our events, you automatically agree to our policy and your pictures taken at our events for promotional purposes. If this does not suit you, please let us know during sign in.
โคOur events have a strict 'Respectful Attendance' policy. This means our community will not tolerate drop ins or creation of concurrent events with MAC members during a live MAC event. This is in line with our creating-community values.
โคMAC is committed to being an inclusive space. Where a carer is required, a carer must attend and have a purchased ticket. This is to ensure that all individual needs of a participant can be met during an event. None of the organisers of the event are trained to provide special assistance.
โค\*Release and Indemnity. Please read carefully. This section contains a surrender of certain legal rights. Upon RSVPing to all MAC events, you hereby acknowledge and assume all of the risks in participating in the event and agree to release, waive indemnity, and not to sue Melbourne Anime Community along with any applicable organisers, hosts, and related personnel/venue spaces, and volunteers. This is respect to any and all claims, liabilities, suits or expenses including attorney's fees and costs for any injury, damage, death, lost, stolen, or disposed property or any loss connected to participation of the activity that you may have suffered.
Help us improve our community by providing negative or positive feedback!
Resin Art Workshop
**\*\*\*This is a pre-booking event. Please visit [artmasterclass.com.au](https://www.artmasterclass.com.au/) choose your cheeseboard and coaster, use the *MEETAMC10* coupon code, and make a reservation.\*\*\***
Unleash your creativity at our Resin Art Workshop in the heart of Melbourne! Join us for a fun and interactive session where you'll learn the art of resin pouring from expert instructors.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is perfect for everyone. You'll create stunning, unique pieces to take home and enjoy, all while surrounded by like-minded creatives.
Our workshops provide all the tools, materials, and guidance you'll need to bring your vision to life. Discover the mesmerizing flow of resin, explore vibrant pigments, and watch your art evolve into a glossy masterpiece.
Each session is designed to be both educational and relaxing, making it the ideal activity to unwind, socialize, and spark inspiration. Spaces are limited, so book your spot today and dive into the colorful world of resin art with us!
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NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health
Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it?
How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you arenโt aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, youโll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to:
* develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment
* share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other
* learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
Itโs time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you arenโt aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, youโll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
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.
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether youโre seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** โ Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** โ Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** โ Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. Itโs a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** โ Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** โ With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, youโre not just leading an eventโyouโre helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
Weโd love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
๐น **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
๐น **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** โ https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
๐น **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)!
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Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games.
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine.
Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers.
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)



























