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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)
KSUG.AI Australia #57 - Melbourne Meetup @AWS - 4 Mar 2026
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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/)**!
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**Location:** Amazon MEL12, Level 13.304 [555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kbi13GZqj2zDqDz2A)
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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
๐ฅ FREE SALSA FOR BEGINNERS ๐ฅ
**Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba Beginner Classes in Prahran** ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ป
Always wanted to try? Now is the time! Learn to dance with our friendly beginner classes for Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba. Youโll always walk away with a smile after dancing!
**Get Fit. Have Fun. Meet new people.**
Every Wednesday night
Prahran RSL
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*
**Timetable**
๐ **6.30pm** **FREE Intro to Cuban Salsa** (30mn)
๐ 7.00pm Beginner 1 Cuban Salsa & Bachata
๐ 8.10pm Beginner 1 Kizomba
๐ธPrivates lessons also available if you canโt make group classes!
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*
**Location:**
Prahran RSL
301 High Street Prahran
Looking forward to seeing you all! ๐๐บ๐ป
\*\*\*
**Cost:**
Try our Free Intro class and after if you want to increase your dance level, feel free to enjoy our special deal for new students below!
๐ฃ **Beginner Welcome Pack** ๐ฃ
4 weeks Beginner Classes + 30 min Private Lesson
Just $65!! (value $165)
๐For more information
๐ธYou can contact us directly :
0411 572 822
โ
David Smile Dance
https://www.davidsmiledance.com
BrowserStack QA Meetup Melbourne - March
Hello Melbourne,
Weโre excited to host our next BrowserStack QA meetup in Melbourne. an evening of practical insights on how AI is reshaping software quality, security, and developer workflows at scale.
โCome for sharp talks from industry leaders, stay for dinner and networking with the local QA, security, and engineering community.
Agenda:
**6:00 PM**: Open doors and introduction
**6:30 PM - 7:10 PM**: Will be Updated soon
**7:30 PM:** Dinner and networking
**Few notes:**
**๐น This will be an In-Person event**
**Mark your calendars and reserve your spot now! We can't wait to see you there!**
**Note- RSVP doesn't confirm your seat, We will be sending the confirmation email one day prior to the Meetup to confirm your seat.**
๐ Wednesday 6 PM | Free Salsa Class for Beginners โ Melbourne CBD! ๐บ
Spice up your Wednesday night with a **FREE Salsa class** at **600 Little Collins St, Melbourne**!
No experience or partner needed โ just show up, and weโll teach you everything from the first step to your first spin.
Youโll laugh, move, and meet a great mix of new people who are all starting just like you.
โจ **Hereโs what youโll get:**
* Step-by-step basics that anyone can learn
* Fun, relaxed environment with great music
* Meet new friends and feel amazing doing it!
๐ **Location:** The Salsa Foundation โ 600 Little Collins St, Melbourne
๐ **Time:** Wednesday 6 PM (arrive 5โ10 mins early to check in)
๐๏ธ **Cost:** FREE โ bookings are essential (spots fill fast!)
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
Robotics Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Friday Unwind at Yarra Botanica
Join us for a beautiful Friday evening at Yarra Botanica, the perfect riverside spot to unwind, reset and connect โจ
After a long week of giving (to work, family, life), this is your space to receive:
๐ค Genuine conversations
๐ค A safe, welcoming atmosphere
๐ค Sunset views + something refreshing in hand
Whether youโre new to the group or have been to a few events, youโll be met with warmth.
Letโs start the weekend surrounded by good energy and even better company ๐ฟโจ
2026 S1 Melbourne Freshers Welcome Event
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We're excited to welcome you to the upcoming **KSUG.AI Australia Meetup** โ happening in-person! ๐
We're actively seeking more awesome AI topic speakers!
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Join us for Melbourneโs biggest S1 Newcomer Festival! Whether you are a brand new student, a returning senior, or just looking to meet new friends, this is the event to kick off your semester.
**Event Details:**
* **Date:** Sunday, March 8, 2026
* **Time:** 2:00 PM โ 6:00 PM
* **Location:** Drill Hall, Multicultural Hub (26 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000)
* **Entry:** **Online Registration Required** (Strictly no walk-ins)
**What to Expect:**
* **5,000+ Free Gifts:** From student survival kits to brand merchandise, everyone walks away with something. Arrive early for the best selection!
* **Mega Lucky Draw:** Electronic draws every 30 minutes featuring prizes like a PS5, Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Stanley Tumblers, LEGO sets, Wayfarer (Gen 2) and more.
* **Interactive Fun:** Booth games and a stamp collection challenge to unlock bonus lucky draw entries and exclusive gifts.
* **Study & Career Advice Zone:** Mentors and industry professionals will be available to answer questions about course planning, internships, resume tips, and migration pathways.
* **Networking:** Connect with trusted local brands, student organizations, and peers from different universities.
**How to Maximize Your Chances:** You can earn multiple lucky draw tickets (up to 10 per person) by checking in with a group, referring friends, sharing on social media, participating in booth activities, or volunteering.
**Don't miss out on this full experience!**
**[Register here](https://linktr.ee/ksug.ai) to secure your spot!** See you all there!
*(This event is organized by JR Academy with strong support from KSUG.AI Community and various sponsors.)*
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Osho Dynamic Meditation
Beloved Friends ,
You are warmly invited to join **Osho Dynamic Meditation** โ a powerful space to release stress, let go of built-up tension, and breathe freely again.
Through movement, breath, and silence, allow the mind to unwind and the body to relax.
No experience is needed โ just come as you are and reconnect with your true nature, with awareness, aliveness, and inner peace.
We would love to share this meditative journey with you.
http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/e/0/600_453663808.jpeg
When : Every Saturday , 7:30am to 8:30am
Where : Elwood Angling Club, Foreshore, Elwood
Contribution : $15
"Just to be is such a great celebration if you know how to take the conditioning off. This 'taking off' you will learn through Dynamic Meditation. it will not be caused; it will come to you uncaused. Meditation will create a situation in which you will come to the unknown; by and by you will be pushed from your habitual , mechanical, robot-like personality. be courageous: practise Dynamic Meditation vigorously and all else will follow. it will not be you doing, it will be a happening" OSHO - Meditation the art of ecstasy
With Love and Hugs,
Bodhiprem
* If you are coming along for the first time, please arrive 10 minutes early for instructions,
Please see below a link for the Dynamic Meditation Instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjxr9MySioc&feature=youtu.be
Friday Pickleball @ Melbourne Central | *Read Description* RMIT PKBL CLUB
**Social Pickleball - All Levels Welcome!**
** [Instagram: @rmit_pickleball](https://www.instagram.com/rmit_pickleball/) [WhatsApp: RMIT Pickleball Club](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G7VE0NcThWWIgLnnJBVQBq)**
** Paddles and balls provided! Beginner friendly - simply show up and weโll teach you the basics **
Grab a paddle, play pickleball, and meet new people!
** Who is it for?**
* Members of public and RMIT students
* Complete beginners
* Intermediate players
* Advanced players (up to DUPR 4.5 expected)
**โ
How to join?**
1. **Become a club member** [at the RMIT Store](https://store.rmit.edu.au/pages/club/pickleball) (one-off payment)
2. **RSVP** on Meetup to join the session
3. When marked as **โGoingโ**, pay for the session:
**\- Payment link** is in the **comment section below** (posted 1-3 days before)
\- Use your RMIT Store account with a club membership \(from step 1\)
4. Canโt attend? Update your RSVP to โNot Goingโ
**โณ Priority on waitlist**
1. Clear Meetup profile with name and photo
2. RMIT students
3. Regular attendees
** On the day**
* New players, please **introduce yourself to the host**
* New players wanting a **rules intro**, please arrive on-time and ask a host
* Have your **emailed ticket receipt ready** \- it will be checked on the day
** Cancellations and Refunds**
* No refunds for change of mind, non-attendance, or no-shows
* Refunds only if the event is cancelled (weather or court availability)
* Credit for a later session may be offered by agreement in case of event cancellation
* Pay only when we share the payment link in Meetup - using old links is at your own risk
Whether you are new to pickleball or a regular player, this is a great way to get some games in and connect with the community. Come solo or bring a friend - everyone is welcome!
** Spots are limited, so RSVP early! **
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
2026 S1 Melbourne Freshers Welcome Event๏ผMandarin speaking)
# 2026 S1 Melbourne Freshers Welcome Event๏ผMandarin speaking)
Overview
Melbourneโs biggest S1 Newcomer Festival at City Hall โ 5,000+ gifts, nonstop prizes & Consulate support.
๐ 2026 S1 Melbourne Freshmen Welcome Festival
This isnโt just a โbooth event.โ
Itโs a full experience.
๐ 5,000+ FREE gift packs
๐ Electronic lucky draw every 30 minutes
๐ฏ Interactive booth games + stamp collecting challenge
๐ Study, career & migration Q&A zone
๐ค Meet trusted local brands & student organisations
๐ธ Social sharing activities to win extra prizes
And yes โ online registration is required to join the lucky draw. No walk-ins.
## 5\,000\+ Free Gifts ๐ \| Lucky Draw Every 30 Minutes ๐ฅ \| Interactive Expo Experience
Melbourneโs biggest Chinese student welcome event is back โ and itโs bigger than ever.
Whether youโre a brand new student โจ, a returning senior ๐, or simply looking to meet new friends and explore opportunities โ this is THE event you cannot miss.
**๐
Time: Sunday, 8th Marth 2026 2:00 PM โ 6:00 PM**
**๐ Location: Drill Hall๏ผMulticultural Hub ๐ 26 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000**
๐ฅWhat Makes This Event Special?

๐ฅ๐**SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW** ๐
### **๐ Event Details**
* **Time: Sunday, 8th Marth 2026 2:00 PM โ 6:00 PM**
**๐ Location: Drill Hall๏ผMulticultural Hub ๐ 26 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000**
* **๐ Entry:** **Registration Required** (Strictly no walk-ins. Spots are limited!)
### **๐ข Why You Must Attend?**
Welcome to the 2026 S1 Freshers' Festival! As Melbourne's largest orientation event, we are bringing you a day filled with gifts, insights, and fun.
**This event is your gateway to settling into Melbourne life quickly.**
โ
**Get Answers:** Real solutions to common study and lifestyle questions.
โ
**Make Friends:** Meet students from different universities through games.
โ
**Start Right:** Kick off the semester with fun, not confusion.
โ
**Resource Hub:** Connect with premium local businesses and services in one go.
*(P.S. Seniors and alumni are welcome too! Itโs not just for newbies!)*

**๐ซTicket Earning Rules:**
โข Individual check-in: 1 ticket
โข Group of 3 checking in together: 2 tickets each
โข Group of 5 checking in together: 3 tickets each
โข Invite a friend to register and check in: +1 ticket per friend (maximum 10 tickets)
โข Event volunteers: +2 bonus tickets
โข Post on Instagram / Xiaohongshu with #ๆพณๆดฒๅ ไบบๅญฆ้ข: +1 ticket per post (maximum 3)
โข Take a photo at the event and tag official account: +1 ticket
โข Livestream or short video sharing event experience: +2 tickets
โข Take a photo with a student from a different university and post on Xiaohongshu: +1 ticket
โข Participate in interactive games / booth activities / stamp challenge tasks to earn additional tickets
๐ฏ Maximum 10 tickets per person.
The more tickets you have, the higher your chance of winning.
๐ Mega Lucky Draw โ Every 5 Minutes
Weโre giving away prizes all day long.
Every 30 minutes, multiple winners will be drawn live on stage ๐ค
๐ Prize List (Partial โ More Coming Soon)
๐ฎ PS5
๐ Philips Air Fryer
๐จ Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
๐ฅค Stanley Tumbler
๐งน Akitas Vacuum Cleaner
๐งบ Steam Iron
๐ Jacaranda Globe Crystal
๐ฒ Slow Cooker
๐ Wellcare LED Makeup Box
๐จ HP Printer
๐ธ Canon Photo Printer
โจ Ulike Air3 Hair Removal Device
๐งฑ LEGO Sets
๐ช Goodlife Gym Bag + Water Bottle (x5)
๐ฅ Mountain Hotpot โShishi Ruyiโ Plush (x3)
๐งง Panda Delivery $30 Vouchers
๐ Student Shopping Wagon (x2)
๐ป Graduation Teddy Bears (x5)
๐๏ธ Goodlife 3-Month Nationwide Gym Membership
๐ฅค 2.28kg Protein Powder (x1)
๐ LABUBU
โญ Star Series Blind Box (x3)
๐ท Mini Digital Camera
๐ Panda Delivery Freshmen Gift Pack
๐ท Marvel Spider-Man Icon Lamp
๐ Bupa Gift Pack
โจ Vintage Typewriter Toy
๐ซ JR Academy Sports Water Bottle
โฆ and many more exciting prizes!
๐ท Stamp Collection Challenge โ New This Year!
Visit participating booths.
Complete mini activities.
Collect stamps.
Unlock bonus lucky draw entries and exclusive small gifts ๐
This isnโt just about grabbing freebies โ itโs about exploring, interacting, and having fun.
๐ Study & Career Advice Zone
Have questions about university life or your future?
Weโve invited experienced mentors and industry professionals to help you with:
๐ Course planning
๐ผ Internship & part-time job advice
๐ Resume & interview tips
๐ Migration & visa pathways
๐ก Student life survival tips
Ask questions freely. This is your space.
๐ 5,000+ Free Gifts โ First Come, First Served
From student survival kits to brand merchandise, discount vouchers, gym passes, beauty experience cards, food samples, and practical lifestyle gifts โ everyone walks away with something.
Arrive early for the best selection.
โ Important Information
โข Online registration is mandatory
โข On-site check-in required to activate lucky draw eligibility
โข Friends must arrive together to claim group bonus tickets
โข Lucky draw tickets are electronic โ no paper tickets

### **๐ How to Maximize Your Lucky Draw Chances**
**Step 1: Register Online (Mandatory)** Only registered guests are eligible for the draw.
ๆฅๅ้พๆฅ๏ผ**[\[Melbourne\] 2026 S1 Melbourne Tri-University New Student Festival](https://jiangren.com.au/events/698e91ace0fc334785c20650?source=Angela "https://jiangren.com.au/events/698e91ace0fc334785c20650?source=Angela")**
**Step 2: Get Raffle Tickets**
* **Standard Check-in:** 1 Ticket.
* **Group of 3:** 2 Tickets each.
* **Group of 5:** 3 Tickets each.
* **Refer a Friend:** +1 Ticket per friend (Max 5).
* **Social Media Share:** +2 Tickets (Share on WeChat Moments).
* **Instagram/Red (Xiao Hong Shu) Post:** +1 to 3 Tickets (Tag #JR_Academy).
* **Volunteers:** +2 Tickets.
*Max 10 tickets per person. The more tickets, the higher your winning chance!*
**โ ๏ธ Important Notes:**
* **Pre-registration is essential.** No ticket, no entry.
* You must be present to win lucky draw prizes.
* Bring your friends and arrive early to beat the queue!
๐ **Thank You to the Consulate-General of the Peopleโs Republic of China in Melbourne for Their Strong Support**๐
๐ **Consulate-General of the Peopleโs Republic of China in Melbourne** ๐
The Consulate-General of the Peopleโs Republic of China in Melbourne is an important diplomatic mission of the Chinese government in Australia, representing China within its consular district. It is responsible for consular protection, external communication, and cooperation.
## ใOrganizerใJR Academy
๐ **The No.1 AI Learning Hub for Global Chinese**
JR Academy is an AI-focused EdTech company specializing in IT education. We are dedicated to empowering the Chinese community in Australia to achieve breakthroughs in IT-related studies and careers.
With **600+ top-tier mentors** and **700+ enterprise partners** across multiple IT domains, we provide hands-on project experience and career coaching.
Through our strong social platforms, we have hosted **200+ events**, helping students pursue their IT career dreams.
To date, we have supported students in securing **6,000+ offers** from **500+ global tech companies**.
Whether in Chinese or English programs, JR Academy is committed to supporting studentsโ academic and professional growth.
๐ Special Thanks to Our Supporting Partners ๐
## ใDiamond Partnersใ
### Block Club
Block Club focuses on crypto learning and networking.
With active online discussions and regular offline meetups, the community emphasizes high-quality information sharing and insightful discussions.
### Ruiyuan Investment Group
Ruiyuan Investment Group provides one-stop services for property sales, leasing, and asset management.
During orientation season, we assist students in efficiently matching suitable properties, completing applications, signing leases, and settling in smoothly.
We also support owner-occupiers and investors with furniture and appliance setup advice, helping you settle into Melbourne quickly and comfortably.
## ใGold Partnersใ
### ACIC Education & Migration
Founded in 1988, ACIC is a globally recognized education consultancy and an official recruitment center for all Australian universities.
ACIC has successfully helped over 100,000 students from 40+ countries study in Australia and supported tens of thousands in obtaining work visas and permanent residency.
### HungryPanda
HungryPanda specializes in serving the global Chinese community through food delivery, retail, and grocery services โ satisfying your Chinese cravings wherever you are.
### Bupa
Bupa is a health and care company committed to helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
It offers a wide range of services including aged care, dental, optical, health insurance, and community wellbeing initiatives across Australia.
### Compass Education & Migration
Founded in 2002, Compass is one of Australiaโs largest local education and migration agencies, with 24 years of industry leadership.
Services include:
* Study abroad consulting
* Career planning
* Visa applications
* Local employment guidance
* Skilled migration
* Employer-sponsored visas
* Family reunion
* Distinguished talent migration
* Business & investment migration
### Fantuan Delivery
Fantuan is a leading global lifestyle service platform connecting users and merchants through technology.
From food delivery to grocery services, Fantuan aims to make life easier โ โOne Fantuan is all you need.โ
### Mood Skin Lab
A trendy skin management studio located in Melbourne CBD, offering 1:1 customized treatments combining advanced technology and professional injectable solutions.
Specializing in acne, dullness, unstable skin conditions, and early aging concerns โ creating natural, healthy, and youthful skin.
More than a skincare space, itโs a popular urban healing destination.
### 2EZY
2EZY Driving School ร Car Detailing Studio
* Official bilingual instructors
* Patient and supportive coaching
* Professional car detailing & coating
* Dashcam installation
Learn driving and car care in one place!
### ICE U
Founded in 2024, ICE U is Melbourneโs first innovative Sichuan sesame sauce BBQ brand.
After multiple recipe refinements, it perfectly combines sesame sauce with authentic Sichuan flavors.
Fresh skewers daily, with ingredients displayed openly for customers to choose โ creating a truly unique Melbourne dining experience.
### Dawei Malatang
Dawei Malatang โ Australiaโs popular Sichuan-style spicy hotpot.
Self-select ingredients, convenient and full of flavor!
### Dealmoon ANZ
Dealmoon ANZ is the Australia/New Zealand branch of the North American Dealmoon platform, serving the Chinese community with real-time promotions and discounts.
Fashion, beauty, electronics, home goods โ everything in one place.
### Jobpin AI
Jobpin AI is an intelligent career platform leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize job searching and career development.
Through advanced AI algorithms, it provides:
* Personalized job matching
* Resume optimization
* Cover letter generation
* Internal referral support
Making job hunting more efficient, precise, and competitive.
### Amo Lumie
Amo Lumie creates emotional value through fragrance, connecting people and spaces.
The brand name combines the Latin words for โLoveโ and โLight,โ symbolizing each candle as a source of warmth and illumination in daily life.
### Yeeyi
Founded in 2006, Yeeyi is one of the most widely visited Chinese platforms in Australia.
Providing reliable news and comprehensive lifestyle services across 40+ categories including housing, jobs, second-hand market, cars, pets, and more โ serving as a digital community hub for Chinese Australians.
ใCommunity Partnersใ
### University of Melbourne Chinese Debating Group (CDG)
Founded 29 years ago, CDG began as a small Chinese debating team and has grown into a large comprehensive student organization.
Through decades of dedication, it continues to promote Chinese debate culture and intellectual exchange.
### Venture Club Melbourne
The official venture capital club at the University of Melbourne.
Dedicated to connecting innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment resources across Melbourne and beyond, providing students with early-stage investment knowledge and industry connections.
### Monash Chinese Student Association
Officially recognized student association and the only one acknowledged by the Consulateโs Education Office.
With five major departments and thousands of members, it supports students throughout their academic journey.
### RMIT Chinese Students & Scholars Association
Founded in 1980, RMIT CSSA is a non-political, non-religious, non-profit organization recognized by the Consulateโs Education Office.
It promotes cultural exchange and provides support to Chinese students and scholars in Melbourne.
ใCorporate Participation Opportunityใ
## 2026 S1 Melbourne New Student Meet-up
๐ฃ Sponsorship opportunities closing soon!
Limited spots remaining!
If you are looking to increase brand exposure, please contact:
๐ง **business@jiangren.com.au**
Or add us via WeChat (QR code below).
## ๐ Event Location
**Drill Hall, Multicultural Hub**
(Opposite Queen Victoria Market)
26 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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Connect with your local Robotics community
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projectsโwhether complete or in progress, itโs all interesting! Whether youโre deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, youโll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
Youโre absolutely welcome. If youโre a beginner and want to experiment, Iโll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things outโwhether thatโs blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience requiredโjust an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, weโll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.
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.
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.
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWSโs innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiroโs core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiroโs agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect โ Associate, AWS Certified Developer โ Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
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
Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone
Drake Lundstrom is presenting:
Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone
Abstract:
Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need!
If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo.
Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Draft Day Columbus**
1130 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
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 topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)






























