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**🔔 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. Terima kasih kerana menghormatinya.)** **📍 BILA & DI MANA** **🗓 Tarikh: Setiap Rabu ke-3 setiap bulan** **⏰ Masa: Dari 6:00 pm** **📍 Lokasi: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Pintu Masuk: Sila masuk melalui Little Lonsdale St sahaja (Tiada laluan masuk dari dalam Melbourne Central).** **💰 Masuk: Beli 1 Minuman dari bar ATAU Bayar $3 di pintu.** **🚨 CARA MENYERTAI (Wajib)** 1. **Anda MESTI RSVP di halaman ini.** **POLISI KETAT: Tiada RSVP = Tiada Masuk. Kami semak senarai di pintu.** 1. **Ikuti Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 AKSES VIP (Ahli Pengasas)** **Sertai senarai VIP untuk akses awal ke aplikasi rasmi kami & jemputan parti khas.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ PERATURAN RUMAH (Toleransi Sifar)** **Untuk melindungi persekitaran selamat kami, kami melarang keras:** **🚫 Solicitation: Tiada MLM, perekrutan perniagaan, atau curi tenaga kerja.** **🚫 Gangguan: Tiada gangguan seksual atau kelakuan yang tidak menyenangkan.** **Pelanggar akan dikeluarkan serta-merta.** **🌏 VISI KAMI** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Ahli)** **🌏 Pengembangan 2026: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.** **⚠️ PENTING** **ID Diperlukan: Pasport atau Lesen Memandu (18+).** **ID Pelajar: TIDAK diterima.** **👥 Hos Anda:** **🎤 David**

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...

[Merri-bek Tech](https://www.merri-bek.tech/), a group in the inner northern suburbs of Naarm (Melbourne), invites everyone involved interested in tinkering with grass-roots technologies in support of a **Sustainable**, **Resilient** and **Just** future - to join us for the **Naarm Solarpunk Meetup** in a new location in Carlton. This time we are meeting on the Mezzanine Level at Melbourne Connect, 700 Swanston St. More details below. Following on from our workshop in April we will be doing some hands-on hacking as well as welcoming everyone who wants to talk further about getting involved in the group or finding out more about positive, grassroots tech futures. On the night we will be doing, * Merri-tek LoRes Node install and setup, support and general questions * Raspberry Pi setups * Linux OS installs * Your sustainable, resilient and/or just project :) MBT members will also be ready to talk further about what we do, what we hope to do and how you can join in. **About the Naarm Solarpunk group** Some of us are technologists, and will be showing off software or hardware projects, and others are more interested in community organizing, responding to the climate crisis, or building local resilience. Whatever your area of interest, or your level of skill, you're absolutely welcome to dive in. At the meetups we'll have a show-and-tell time for any projects that you're working on, as well as occasional short presentations. The space will be hosted by volunteers, and we'll actively work towards inclusion through applying a [code of conduct](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct/). Merri-bek Tech has some projects that you might be interested in updates from, including our attempt to build P2P mesh network based community hosting on Raspberry Pis, and our project to run a local fediverse social network. We aspire to keep this meetup **Solarpunk** as fuck. We support the hackers, tinkerers and makers and misfits. There are plenty of other spaces for big corporate green tech, so bring your hobby project, not your day job, unless that job is firmly rooted in the solidarity economy. We are not value neutral. We'll start with Merri-bek Tech's [values](https://www.merri-bek.tech/about/values/) and [principles](https://www.merri-bek.tech/about/principles/), and build from there together. In particular, in the context of ongoing genocide, we will ask you to leave if you're associated in any way with the weapons industry. This meetup will be hosted on the stolen, unceeded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. **Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.** Image alt text (honestly meetup, get your shit together): The image is a illustration of a future, sustainable city. There is human-scale, green tech, repair shops and urban gardens.

**Details - Coding Night!** Bring your laptop and your iOS, visionOS, macOS, tvOS or watchOS project to the combined CocoaHeads & Android GDG coding night. Everyone is welcome to our all-ages alcohol-free event. Hosted in a professional environment to allow you to work on your project. Get help from industry experts who are on hand to help you out. • What we'll do: We'll help you setup up Xcode and start your first project. We'll help answer your questions re how to get to the next phase of your project. • What to bring: Your laptop, a copy of Xcode, a project you'd like to hack on. Before arrival, make sure you're grabbing a fresh copy of Xcode from the Mac App Store (Apple Menu then App Store then search for Xcode, Install. Link: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12) Doors open at 5:45 PM at our host the Mantel Group, Level 2/452 Flinders St Melbourne. Message via Meetup or Slack if you are arriving after 6:00 as the lifts won't let you up. The hack night will wrap up at 8:30.

Step into the room, not just to read, but to experience what happens when curious, learning minds gather in the same space. There’s something unexpectedly powerful about people arriving with different ideas, perspectives, and questions, then discovering what unfolds when they pause, explore, and reflect together. This isn’t a traditional book club—there’s no assigned reading, no pressure to perform—just a simple rhythm: 60-Minute Flow: **👋 0:00–0:15 \| Arrive & Introductions** **📖 0:15–0:30 \| Quiet Reading Time** Settle in with your book, article, or notes. Highlight something that stands out—a line, an idea, or even something you disagree with. This is your space to explore. **💬 0:30–0:45 \| Sharing & Insights** We come back together to share what we picked up. It can be a quote, a question, a new perspective—anything that sparked your thinking. Expect a mix of ideas and thoughtful discussions. **🤝 0:45–1:00 \| Open Networking** A wrap with relaxed conversation. Swap recommendations, continue discussions, or simply connect with others

Ready to ride the vibe? Join us for **Vibe Hack** – a free workshop where you'll learn to build real, practical apps using AI-powered vibe coding tools. **No experience needed**, just curiosity and good energy. Whether you're a small business owner, creative professional, or lifelong learner, this **hands-on session** will help you turn your ideas into digital solutions. Come discover that "I can do this!" feeling in a welcoming, energetic space where everyone belongs. Bring your laptop, build something awesome, and connect with the Vibe Club community.

We invite you to come and practise your English with people from all over the world in a friendly environment. We are open to all levels from beginner to advanced. We have classes in small groups and you will be placed in one of these groups according to your level of English. Our free conversational English classes are every Thursday evening (except term breaks). If you are coming for the first time, please come on time for registration. Please note: English Corner is for non-native speakers. Our team of facilitators is really looking forward to having a wonderful time speaking English with you! **Please scan the QR code upon arrival to register your attendance.** If this is your first time, we recommend arriving a bit earlier to complete your initial registration. In case you aren't able to join us face to face we have an Online Alternate English Conversation Thursday class option too! Sign up for this on Meetup.

Join us for a friendly and relaxed English meetup in South Melbourne! This gathering is perfect for anyone who wants to practise English, meet new friends, and feel part of a welcoming community. Whether you’re an international student, new to Melbourne, or simply looking to connect with others, you’ll find a supportive space to learn and grow. Each week, we run **two simple sessions**: **Daily English**, where you learn useful everyday vocabulary, and **Learning English from the Bible**, where we explore short passages in clear, beginner-friendly English. You’ll also meet people from different cultures and enjoy meaningful conversations in a warm, inclusive environment. Come along, make new friends, and enjoy learning English in a place where everyone is welcome. We’d love to meet you!

We will get-together at the KereKere cafe - at the community table just inside the cafe entrance. *This is a group for people with intermediate and advanced level French who are able to engage in a conversation en français. It is not suitable for beginners.* The cafe is close to the corner of Wellington Parade and Lansdowne St, East Melbourne in the Fitzroy Gardens. It takes about 5 minutes on Tram 75 from Flinders St Station, or 15 minute walk. Car parking around Fitzroy Gardens on Sundays now is $2 per hour with a 4 hour limit, Some parking is limited to 1 hour even on Sunday. And occasionally, if there is a game at the MCG for example there might not be much parking at all. Price: The event fee is $4.00 - cash necessary! . and please be sure you are a member of MyFrenchLife.org before attending reunion - merci https://www.MyFrenchLife.org. The event fees are transferred to MyFrenchLife contributing to the meetup platform - thank you. À bientôt ! Veronica and Daniel Réunion Hosts MyFrenchLife.org

**Welcome to our Thursday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍** We meet weekly at **Thursday — Asian Beer Café** **Level 3, Melbourne Central** **211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000** We will be in the are called the Chairmans Lounge. It is roped off. We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3 at entry** to support the venue. *** ### 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. *** ### *** ### ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. *** ### 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. *** ### 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations *** ### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer) *** 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

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**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

We will show how to build custom agents with Microsoft Agent Framework. Attendees will learn how to build and custom host agents when Microsoft Foundry is not a viable option.

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**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

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ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!