Cognition

Our meetings for May are: Saturday, 9 May 10.30am-12.00pm Online Discussion Seneca's Letters 121-125 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89412632670?pwd=xIhvXscyO1fKHU8G2YmF3DXQulpGIM.1 Meeting ID: 894 1263 2670 Passcode: 743980 "Stoa in the Pub" We get together once a month for an informal chat about random Stoic topics and their application to our lives Every One is welcome! Location: Vapiano, 334 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000

Meditation on Twin Hearts is a great way to clear your mind and has been designed by Master Choa Kok Sui to flush out negative thoughts and emotions. This guided meditation is practiced in over 120 countries with proven testimonials of positive transformations on life. It has many proven scientific benefits that include: · Reduction of stress and anxiety · Improved brain waves and enhanced focus, cognitive behaviour and clarity · Improved health and wellbeing At the end of the meditation, you may stay for the free Pranic Healing Clinic. Everyone over the age of 16 years is welcome and is suitable for experienced and new meditators alike. Find us: Calma Spa & Skin Clinic 1100 High St Armadale VIC 3143 For more information visit: [www.phwn.com.au](www.phwn.com.au) Like and subscribe to our socials: **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pranichealingwithnatalie/)** **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_O8il6Ivcdljc8797OS9iQ/videos)** **[TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@pranichealingwithnatalie)** For any inquiries contact: info@phwn.com.au or call: 0478973107 We look forward to welcoming you. Namaste, Natalie

**🔔 Host Update** **David will be arriving late tonight. The event will still start on time - see you at 6pm!** **👉 🎥** [WATCH EVENT VIDEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) **Welcome to Lounge Asia — The premier social exclusively for Global Asians.** **⚡ WHY JOIN? (Your Benefits)** **✅ Find Your Tribe: Instantly connect with people who share your Asian heritage & values.** **✅ Real Conversations: No loud club music. Just a relaxed vibe for genuine chats.** **✅ Safe & Chill: Your "Third Place" mid-week to relax and be yourself.** **⚡ WHO IS THIS FOR?** * **This event is exclusively for people with Asian backgrounds.** * **Global Asians: Living, working, or studying abroad.** * **Cross-Cultural: Returnees, TCKs, or Mixed Heritage.** **(We curate this space to share our specific shared experiences. Thank you for respecting this.)** **📍 WHEN & WHERE** **🗓 Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month** **⏰ Time: From 6:00 pm** **📍 Venue: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Entrance: Enter via Little Lonsdale St only. (No entry from inside Melbourne Central).** **💰 Entry: Buy 1 Drink from the bar OR Pay $3 at the door.** **🚨 HOW TO JOIN (Mandatory)** 1. **You MUST RSVP on this page.** **STRICT POLICY: No RSVP = No Entry. We check the list at the door.** 1. **Follow Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **3.** **🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members)** **Join the VIP list for early access to our official app & special party invites.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ HOUSE RULES (Zero Tolerance)** **To protect our safe environment, we strictly ban:** **🚫 Solicitation: No MLM, business recruitment, or poaching.** **🚫 Harassment: No pickup artists or creepy behavior.** **Violators are removed immediately.** **🌏 OUR VISION** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Members)** **🌏 2026 Expansion: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.** **⚠️ IMPORTANT** **ID Required: Passport or Driver’s License (18+).** **Student IDs: NOT accepted.** **VIC Law: ID checks are required at the licensed bar.** **👥 Your Host:** **🎤 David – Your friendly Melbourne host!** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 メルボルンでコミュニティをお探しですか？** **Lounge Asiaへようこそ — グローバル・アジア人のための最高の交流会です。** **⚡ 参加するメリット** **✅ 仲間が見つかる: アジアのルーツや価値観を共有できる人とすぐにつながれます。** **✅ リアルな会話: 騒がしいクラブではありません。リラックスして会話を楽しめます。** **✅ 安心・安全: 平日の夜、素の自分でいられる「サードプレイス」です。** **⚡ 参加対象** * **本イベントは、アジアのバックグラウンドを持つ方限定です。** * **Global Asians: 海外在住、勤務、留学中の方。** * **Cross-Cultural: 帰国子女、TCK、ミックスの方。** **(共通の経験を共有する場を作るため、ご理解をお願いいたします。)** **📍 日時・場所** **🗓 日程: 毎月 第3水曜日** **⏰ 時間: 6:00 pm から** **📍 場所: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 入口: Little Lonsdale St側の入り口からお入りください (Melbourne Central内からは入れません)。** **💰 参加費: バーでドリンク1杯購入 または 入場料$3** **🚨 参加方法 (必須)** 1. **このページで必ずRSVP (参加登録) をしてください。** **厳格なルール: RSVPがない場合は入場できません。入り口でリストを確認します。** 1. **Instagramをフォロー: @_lounge_asia** **3.** **🎁 VIPアクセス (創設メンバー)** **公式アプリの先行アクセスと特別パーティーへの招待を受け取るには、VIPリストに登録してください。** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ ハウスルール (ゼロ・トレランス)** **安全な環境を守るため、以下を厳禁とします。** **🚫 勧誘行為: MLM、ビジネス勧誘、引き抜きは禁止です。** **🚫 迷惑行為: ナンパ、不快な行動は禁止です。** **違反者は即座に退場となります。** **🌏 私たちのビジョン** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 オーストラリア: ブリスベン、シドニー、メルボルン (メンバー1,500名以上)** **🌏 2026年展開: 東京、ホーチミン、セブ** **⚠️ 重要** **ID必須: パスポートまたは運転免許証 (18歳以上)。** **学生証: 不可。** **👥 ホスト:** **🎤 David (メルボルン担当)** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 正在墨爾本尋找屬於你的社群嗎？** **歡迎來到 Lounge Asia — 專為全球亞裔打造的優質社交圈。** **⚡ 為什麼要參加？ (你的收穫)** **✅ 找到歸屬感: 立即連結擁有相同亞洲背景與價值觀的朋友。** **✅ 真誠對話: 這裡沒有吵雜的夜店音樂，只有輕鬆交流的氛圍。** **✅ 安全放鬆: 週間放鬆身心的「第三空間」，讓你做回真實的自己。** **⚡ 適合誰參加？** * **本活動專為擁有亞洲背景的人士舉辦。** * **Global Asians: 在海外生活、工作或求學的亞裔。** * **Cross-Cultural: 海歸派、TCK 或擁有混合文化背景者。** **(為了分享共同的經歷，我們特別規劃此專屬空間，感謝您的理解。)** **📍 時間與地點** **🗓 日期: 每月的第三個星期三** **⏰ 時間: 6:00 pm 開始** **📍 地點: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 入口: 請務必從 Little Lonsdale St 入口進入 (無法從 Melbourne Central 內部進入)。** **💰 費用: 購買一杯飲料 或 支付 $3 入場費** **🚨 如何參加 (必須遵守)** 1. **你必須在此頁面報名 (RSVP)。** **嚴格執行: 無報名 = 無法入場。我們將在門口核對名單。** 1. **追蹤 Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP 會員 (創始成員)** **加入 VIP 名單，搶先體驗我們的官方 App 及獲得特別派對邀請。** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ 規範 (零容忍政策)** **為了維護安全的環境，我們嚴禁：** **🚫 推銷招攬: 禁止直銷 (MLM)、商業招攬或挖角。** **🚫 騷擾行為: 禁止搭訕騷擾或任何令人不適的行為。** **違規者將被立即請離。** **🌏 我們的願景** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 澳洲: 布里斯本、雪梨、墨爾本 (成員超過1,500人)** **🌏 2026年擴展: 東京、胡志明市、宿霧。** **⚠️ 重要事項** **必須出示 ID: 護照或駕照 (須滿18歲)。** **學生證: 不接受。** **👥 主辦人:** **🎤 David (墨爾本負責人)** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 멜버른에서 커뮤니티를 찾고 있나요?** **Lounge Asia에 오신 것을 환영합니다 — 글로벌 아시안을 위한 프리미엄 소셜 모임입니다.** **⚡ 참여해야 하는 이유 (혜택)** **✅ 공감대 형성: 아시아의 문화적 배경과 가치관을 공유하는 사람들과 즉시 연결됩니다.** **✅ 진솔한 대화: 시끄러운 클럽 음악이 아닙니다. 편안한 분위기에서 진짜 대화를 나누세요.** **✅ 안전과 휴식: 주중의 피로를 풀고 온전한 나로 돌아갈 수 있는 '제3의 공간'입니다.** **⚡ 참여 대상** * **본 이벤트는 아시아 배경을 가진 분들만을 대상으로 합니다.** * **Global Asians: 해외 거주, 근무, 유학 중인 아시아인.** * **Cross-Cultural: 귀국 유학생, TCK, 또는 다문화 배경을 가진 분.** **(공통의 경험을 나누기 위한 자리이므로, 이 점 양해 부탁드립니다.)** **📍 일시 및 장소** **🗓 날짜: 매월 셋째 주 수요일** **⏰ 시간: 6:00 pm 부터** **📍 장소: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 입구: 반드시 Little Lonsdale St 쪽 입구로 입장해주세요 (Melbourne Central 내부 연결 불가).** **💰 비용: 바에서 음료 1잔 구매 또는 입장료 $3** **🚨 참여 방법 (필수)** 1. **이 페이지에서 반드시 RSVP(참가 신청)를 해야 합니다.** **엄격한 규칙: RSVP 없음 = 입장 불가. 입구에서 명단을 확인합니다.** 1. **Instagram 팔로우: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP 멤버 (창립 멤버)** **VIP 리스트에 등록하고 공식 앱 조기 사용 권한과 특별 파티 초대장을 받으세요.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ 운영 규칙 (무관용 원칙)** **안전한 환경을 위해 다음을 엄격히 금지합니다:** **🚫 영업 금지: 다단계(MLM), 비즈니스 권유, 스카우트 행위 금지.** **🚫 괴롭힘 금지: 헌팅 목적이나 불쾌한 행동 금지.** **위반 시 즉시 퇴장 조치됩니다.** **🌏 우리의 비전** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 호주: 브리즈번, 시드니, 멜버른 (멤버 1,500명 돌파)** **🌏 2026년 확장: 도쿄, 호치민, 세부.** **⚠️ 중요 사항** **신분증 필수: 여권 또는 운전면허증 (18세 이상).** **학생증: 불가.** **👥 호스트:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 正在墨尔本寻找属于你的社群吗？** **欢迎来到 Lounge Asia — 专为全球亚裔打造的优质社交圈。** **⚡ 为什么要参加？ (你的收获)** **✅ 找到归属感: 立即连接拥有相同亚洲背景与价值观的朋友。** **✅ 真诚对话: 这里没有嘈杂的夜店音乐，只有轻松交流的氛围。** **✅ 安全放松: 周间放松身心的“第三空间”，让你做回真实的自己。** **⚡ 适合谁参加？** **本活动专为拥有亚洲背景的人士举办。** **Global Asians: 在海外生活、工作或求学的亚裔。** **Cross-Cultural: 海归派、TCK 或拥有混合文化背景者。** **(为了分享共同的经历，我们特别规划此专属空间，感谢您的理解。)** **📍 时间与地点** **🗓 日期: 每月的第三个星期三** **⏰ 时间: 6:00 pm 开始** **📍 地点: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 入口: 请务必从 Little Lonsdale St 入口进入 (无法从 Melbourne Central 内部进入)。** **💰 费用: 购买一杯饮料 或 支付 $3 入场费** **🚨 如何参加 (必须遵守)** 1. **你必须在此页面报名 (RSVP)。** **严格执行: 无报名 = 无法入场。我们将在门口核对名单。** 1. **关注 Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP 会员 (创始成员)** **加入 VIP 名单，抢先体验我们的官方 App 及获得特别派对邀请。** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ 规范 (零容忍政策)** **为了维护安全的环境，我们严禁：** **🚫 推销招揽: 禁止传销 (MLM)、商业招揽或挖角。** **🚫 骚扰行为: 禁止搭讪骚扰或任何令人不适的行为。** **违规者将被立即请离。** **🌏 我们的愿景** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 澳洲: 布里斯班、悉尼、墨尔本 (成员超过1,500人)** **🌏 2026年扩展: 东京、胡志明市、宿务。** **⚠️ 重要事项** **必须出示 ID: 护照或驾照 (须满18岁)。** **学生证: 不接受。** **👥 主办人:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 Bạn đang tìm kiếm cộng đồng tại Melbourne?** **Chào mừng đến với Lounge Asia — Cộng đồng hàng đầu dành riêng cho Global Asians.** **⚡ TẠI SAO NÊN THAM GIA? (Lợi ích của bạn)** **✅ Tìm thấy sự thuộc về: Kết nối ngay lập tức với những người chia sẻ di sản và giá trị Á Đông.** **✅ Trò chuyện chân thực: Không ồn ào như vũ trường. Một không gian thư giãn để trò chuyện thật sự.** **✅ An toàn & Thoải mái: "Không gian thứ ba" giữa tuần để thư giãn và là chính mình.** **⚡ DÀNH CHO AI?** **Sự kiện này chỉ dành riêng cho những người có nguồn gốc Châu Á.** **Global Asians: Đang sống, làm việc hoặc học tập ở nước ngoài.** **Đa văn hóa: Du học sinh về nước, TCK, hoặc người có dòng máu lai.** **(Chúng tôi tạo ra không gian này để chia sẻ những trải nghiệm chung cụ thể. Cảm ơn bạn đã tôn trọng điều này.)** **📍 THỜI GIAN & ĐỊA ĐIỂM** **🗓 Ngày: Thứ Tư tuần thứ 3 hàng tháng** **⏰ Thời gian: Từ 6:00 pm** **📍 Địa điểm: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Lối vào: Vui lòng chỉ vào từ đường Little Lonsdale St (Không có lối vào từ bên trong Melbourne Central).** **💰 Vào cửa: Mua 1 đồ uống tại quầy HOẶC Trả $3 tại cửa.** **🚨 CÁCH THAM GIA (Bắt buộc)** 1. **Bạn PHẢI đăng ký (RSVP) trên trang này.** **CHÍNH SÁCH NGHIÊM NGẶT: Không RSVP = Không vào cửa. Chúng tôi kiểm tra danh sách tại cửa.** 1. **Theo dõi Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 THÀNH VIÊN VIP (Sáng lập)** **Tham gia danh sách VIP để truy cập sớm ứng dụng chính thức & nhận vé mời tiệc đặc biệt.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ NỘI QUY (Không khoan nhượng)** **Để bảo vệ môi trường an toàn, chúng tôi nghiêm cấm:** **🚫 Chèo kéo: Cấm đa cấp (MLM), tuyển dụng kinh doanh, hoặc lôi kéo.** **🚫 Quấy rối: Cấm tán tỉnh làm phiền hoặc hành vi khiếm nhã.** **Người vi phạm sẽ bị mời ra ngay lập tức.** **🌏 TẦM NHÌN CỦA CHÚNG TÔI** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Úc: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (Hơn 1,500 thành viên)** **🌏 Mở rộng 2026: Tokyo, TP.HCM, Cebu.** **⚠️ QUAN TRỌNG** **Yêu cầu giấy tờ: Hộ chiếu hoặc Bằng lái xe (18+).** **Thẻ sinh viên: KHÔNG được chấp nhận.** **👥 Chủ nhà của bạn:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 Naghahanap ka ba ng iyong komunidad sa Melbourne?** **Welcome sa Lounge Asia — Ang premier social na eksklusibo para sa Global Asians.** **⚡ BAKIT DAPAT SUMALI? (Ang iyong Benepisyo)** **✅ Find Your Tribe: Agad na kumonekta sa mga taong kapareho mo ng Asian heritage at values.** **✅ Real Conversations: Hindi maingay na club. Relaxed na vibe para sa totoong kwentuhan.** **✅ Safe & Chill: Ang iyong "Third Place" sa kalagitnaan ng linggo para mag-relax.** **⚡ PARA KANINO ITO?** **Ang event na ito ay eksklusibo para sa mga taong may Asian background.** **Global Asians: Nakatira, nagtatrabaho, o nag-aaral sa ibang bansa.** **Cross-Cultural: Returnees, TCKs, o Mixed Heritage.** **(Ginawa namin ang space na ito para maibahagi ang aming shared experiences. Salamat sa pagrespeto nito.)** **📍 KAILAN AT SAAN** **🗓 Petsa: Tuwing ika-3 Miyerkules ng buwan** **⏰ Oras: Mula 6:00 pm** **📍 Venue: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Entrance: Pumasok sa Little Lonsdale St lamang (Walang entry mula sa loob ng Melbourne Central).** **💰 Entry: Bumili ng 1 Drink sa bar O Magbayad ng $3 sa pinto.** **🚨 PAANO SUMALI (Mandatory)** 1. **KAILANGAN mong mag-RSVP sa page na ito.** **MAHIGPIT NA PATAKARAN: Walang RSVP = Hindi Makakapasok. Tinitingnan namin ang listahan sa pinto.** 1. **I-follow ang Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members)** **Sumali sa VIP list para sa early access sa aming official app & special party invites.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ HOUSE RULES (Zero Tolerance)** **Para maprotektahan ang aming safe environment, mahigpit naming ipinagbabawal:** **🚫 Solicitation: Bawal ang MLM, business recruitment, o poaching.** **🚫 Harassment: Bawal ang pambabastos o creepy behavior.** **Ang mga lalabag ay tatanggalin agad.** **🌏 ANG AMING BISYON** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Members)** **🌏 2026 Expansion: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.** **⚠️ MAHALAGA** **ID Required: Passport o Driver’s License (18+).** **Student IDs: HINDI tinatanggap.** **👥 Ang iyong Host:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 Mencari komuniti anda di Melbourne?** **Selamat Datang ke Lounge Asia — Sosial premier eksklusif untuk Global Asians.** **⚡ KENAPA SERTAI? (Manfaat Anda)** **✅ Cari Geng Anda: Berhubung segera dengan orang yang berkongsi warisan & nilai Asia anda.** **✅ Perbualan Sebenar: Bukan muzik kelab yang bising. Suasana santai untuk borak sebenar.** **✅ Selamat & Santai: "Tempat Ketiga" anda pada pertengahan minggu untuk berehat.** **⚡ UNTUK SIAPA?** **Acara ini adalah eksklusif untuk mereka yang berlatarbelakangkan Asia.** **Global Asians: Tinggal, bekerja, atau belajar di luar negara.** **Silang Budaya: Mereka yang kembali, TCK, atau Warisan Campuran.** **(Kami menyediakan ruang ini untuk berkongsi pengalaman bersama. 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Immerse Australia and Metaverse Melbourne in partnership with RMIT University, invites you to the **Melbourne XR Industry Meetup** at RMIT’s **Virtual Experiences Laboratory — VXLab**. This special event marks the beginning of a new chapter for what was run as the Melbourne Metaverse community events. Immerse Australia is now running and hosting the Melbourne-based XR industry events previously run as Melbourne Metaverse Meetups. We thank Amanda Parks for the years she organised and hosted Melbourne Metaverse group meetups. As Immerse Australia, we will be creating more opportunities for people working in **virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality, spatial computing, immersive media, education, research and emerging technology** to connect, share ideas and build capability. This event will be free to attend thanks to our event Partner, RMIT and will celebrate the convergence of the Melbourne Metaverse community with Immerse Australia’s national XR network. We warmly invite past members of the Melbourne Metaverse group, Immerse Australia members, students, researchers, developers, creators, educators, startups and industry professionals to attend. You’ll hear from leading researchers and practitioners, see demonstrations of emerging XR technologies, learn about upcoming industry activity, and connect with others shaping the future of immersive technology in Melbourne and across Australia. For a list of speakers, activities and location details go to the Immerse Australia booking page below. Places are limited for this event, so early registration is recommended. https://events.humanitix.com/melbourne-xr-industry-meetup-rmit-vxlab-x-immerse-australia

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 .

Hey all, please join us for our May Edition of the Melbourne Data Eng meetup. Join us for an engaging session filled with exciting discussions and networking opportunities. Don't miss out—RSVP to secure your spot. Please reach out if you'd like to host us! 🎉 🏠 Location: Stone & Chalk Melbourne 🍕 Catering: Cloud Shuttle 😊 💬 Join our Slack Group here: [Data Engineers Slack Channel](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd09iTwpNulQH0b1BdslM1RzgImOGlX4WgOx6_rzvmVANwGmw/viewform) **Schedule:** \- 5\.30pm: Doors Open \- 6\.00pm: Announcements and Welcome \- 6\.10pm: 1st Talk \- 6\.40pm: 2nd Talk \- 7\.10pm: Networking \- 7\.30pm: Doors Close **Speakers:** 🎤 **Erfan Hesami, Senior Data Enigneer/Architect @ Airmaster** **Talk:** Building an AI-Powered Data Catalouge with OpenMetadata **Summary:** Ever ask an AI tool a question about your data and get a confident but wrong answer? You’re not alone. This usually happens because the AI is missing context. LLMs are only as good as the information you give them. Without a strong metadata layer, even the best models don’t really understand your data. In this session, we’ll show how you can fix that. I’ll walk through how OpenMetadata, MCP (Model Context Protocol), and its AI SDK work together to give AI the context it needs to understand your data, not just query it. Through a live demo based on a real project, you’ll see how to connect an AI agent to your metadata so it can search tables, follow data lineage, and answer questions with real understanding. We’ll also show how the AI SDK helps you go beyond chat, building agents and workflows that can take action on your data, not just talk about it. **Bio:** I am a Senior Data Engineer/Architect. I started my career as a Data Analyst, then moved into Analytics Engineering, and now focuses on building data platforms and systems. I have worked with companies such as Allianz, Xero, AFL, and Airmaster, helping teams better use their data. I enjoy sharing what I learn about data engineering and AI through simple, practical content on my Substack, Pipeline to Insights, helping others grow in their careers. 🎤 **Peter Hanssens, Founder & Principal AI Enablement Engineer @ Cloud Shuttle** **Talk:** The AI Gateway: Your Organisation's Most Underrated Data Source **Summary:** Every AI request your organisation makes generates a structured event: timestamp, user ID, model, tokens, cost, latency, cache hit, tool calls. Most teams are discarding all of it. This talk is about building the data engineering layer around your AI Gateway — turning it from a routing proxy into a competitive analytics asset. I'll cover the schema you get for free, the five DE problems you have to solve (schema normalisation, pricing enrichment, prompt/response storage tiers, org attribution, volume at scale), the dimensional model that makes it queryable, and what you can answer once the pipeline runs. Three deep dives: prompt version A/B testing at production scale, cache effectiveness analytics, and agent tool call observability. **Bio:** Peter is the founder of Cloud Shuttle, a Sydney-based data and AI engineering consultancy, and the founder of DataEngBytes - ANZ's largest data engineering community conference. He works at the intersection of data engineering and production AI: LLMOps, AI gateways, evaluation pipelines, and the infrastructure that makes AI measurable. If you'd like to **present** at future meetups, please submit your talk [here](https://dataengbytes.com/forms/meetup-talk)! Remember to bring along some great questions! See you all there...

The optimum computing machine is a subject many of us have studied. If you were building one how would you design it? First the computer should be able to compute with perfect accuracy on any problem in the universe and produce answers which were always and invariably right. Second the computer would have to be swift, working much more quickly than the problem and process could be vocally articulated. Third the computer would have to be able to handle large numbers of variables and large numbers of problems simultaneously. Forth, the computer would have to be able to evaluate its own data and there would have to remain available within it not only a record of its former conclusions but the evaluations leading to those conclusions. Fifth, the computer would have to be served by a memory bank of nearly infinite capacity and would have to be available to the analytical portion of the computer in the smallest fractions of a second. Sixth, the computer would have to be able to rearrange former conclusions or alter them in the light of new experience. Seventh, the computer would need no exterior director, but would be entirely self determined about its programing guided only by the necessity –value of the solution which it itself would determine. Eight the computer should be self servicing and self arming against present and future damage and would be able to estimate future damage. Ninth the computer should be served by perception by which it could determine necessity –value. Tenth ,the memory bank should store perceptions as perceived ,consecutive with time received with the smallest possible time divisions between perception .It would then store in color-Visio (moving),tone audio (flowing),odor ,tactile and self sensation ,all of them cross –coordinated . Eleventh, for the purposes of solutions, it would have to be able to create new situations and imagine new perceptions hitherto not perceived and should be able to conceive these to itself in terms of tone –audio ,color-visio ,odor, tactile, and self sensation –and should be able to file anything so conceived as imagined ,labeled “memories” Twelfth, the entire machine should be portable. It might be somewhat astonishing at first to conceive such a computer .But the fact is, the machine is in existence .There are billions of them in use today and many ,many more billions have been made and used in the past . In fact you’ve got one .for we are dealing with the human mind. L.RON .HUBBARD Do you want to learn how the mind works?Then do not miss this meetup. RSVP now !!

Please join us this Sunday to discuss memory and dreams. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee** (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. This event is also posted to the Philosophy Circle group. Topic questions below, however please note these are open sessions not strict to the below: * Is memory a record, a reconstruction or a story? * When should we trust our memory? Is vividness reliable? * Are you the same person as your teenage self? * Can you genuinely remember something that never happened? * Does memory make us the same person over time? * Is nostalgia a form of truth or distortion? * Can forgetting be a virtue? * What should societies remember, and what should they let go? * Would you choose to have perfect memory if it were offered to you? * When we wake from a dream, are we remembering an experience or partly constructing a story after the fact? * Are emotions in dreams real emotions or only simulations of emotions? Hope to see you there!

## **SEA OF FAITH IN AUSTRALIA (SoFiA)** \- Melbourne\. In-Person Lecture/Discussion. ***"Sophia: The Goddess of Wisdom."*** Speaker: Barbara Jandric. *\~ SoFiA promotes the open exploration of religion, spirituality and the search for meaning. They welcome ALL viewpoints, including Atheism.\~* Enquiries: sofmelbourne@gmail.com **[SOFiA Website](http://www.sof-in-australia.org/).** **[Facebook: 'Sofiatalk'](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sofiatalk/)** \- Please join their ongoing discussions\.

Please join us this Sunday to discuss memory and dreams. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee** (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc. There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged. This event is also posted to the Socrates Cafe group. Topic questions below, however please note these are open sessions not strict to the below: * Is memory a record, a reconstruction or a story? * When should we trust our memory? Is vividness reliable? * Are you the same person as your teenage self? * Can you genuinely remember something that never happened? * Does memory make us the same person over time? * Is nostalgia a form of truth or distortion? * Can forgetting be a virtue? * What should societies remember, and what should they let go? * Would you choose to have perfect memory if it were offered to you? * When we wake from a dream, are we remembering an experience or partly constructing a story after the fact? * Are emotions in dreams real emotions or only simulations of emotions? Hope to see you there!

KereKere Green in Fitzroy Gardens We will be discussing Philosophize This! Episode 18: Avicenna Can be found on the Philosophize This! website ( https://www.philosophizethis.org/podcast/avicenna-mz68j ), Spotify, YouTube Music, or other places you listen to podcasts. Everyone welcome

**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.

This meetup is a beginner-friendly session introducing version control for Unity projects, with a look at three common tools: Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control. The goal is to help you understand what version control is, why it matters for Unity development, and what options are out there. The format will likely be presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. You'll see each tool in action and learn how they fit into a Unity workflow. What to Expect: * An introduction to version control and why it's essential for Unity projects * An overview of Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control * Demos of each tool in a Unity workflow * Tips for getting started * No prior version control experience required * Resources for continued learning All experience levels are welcome. Whether you're new to version control or already using one of these tools, this session will help you understand what each one offers. Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn more about version control options for Unity.

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia