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Men Unplugged โ€“ Separated Fathers Connecting Over Dinner
Men Unplugged โ€“ Separated Fathers Connecting Over Dinner
Join us for the next **Men Unplugged** dinner. A monthly catch-up for separated dads who want to connect, reflect, and just be themselves. Whether you're navigating the early days of separation or further along the journey, this is a relaxed space to meet other men who get what you're going through. No pressure, no expectations. Just real conversation, good food, and the chance to connect with other guys who understand the ups and downs of fatherhood after separation. Each dinner has a theme to guide the conversation, but sharing is completely optional. You can talk, listen, or just enjoy the company. **Spots are limited to 15 men**, so booking is essential. **๐Ÿ“… Date:** Wednesday, 24th of June 2026 **๐Ÿ•ข Time:** 7:30 PM โ€“ 9:30 PM **๐Ÿ“ Location:** Hardimans Hotel, 521 Macaulay Rd, Kensington VIC. We'll be upstairs. **๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Cost:** Pay as you go: Steak, chicken parma, burger or pizza ($20-25). Drinks at bar prices. There is ample free parking in the area. Getting there with public transport: Getting There by Train: Take the Craigieburn Line and get off at Kensington Station. From there, itโ€™s a short 3-minute walk to Hardimans Hotel.
(In-Person) Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing
(In-Person) Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing
Dear STAG members, We are back with **๐Ÿš€STAG In-Person Meetup!** **Topic: Calculating the Savings with AI-Assisted Performance Testing Using LoadMagic and JMeter** Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way performance testing is performed, but how much time and cost can it actually save? Join us for an engaging and practical session with **[Renard Vardy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/)as we explore how AI-assisted automation can dramatically reduce the effort and technical complexity involved in creating and maintaining JMeter performance test scripts. In this session, Renard will demonstrate how **LoadMagic** can automatically correlate a JMeter script, showcasing how AI-assisted scripting can simplify and accelerate this process through a live demonstration. ๐Ÿ“… **Date:** Wednesday, 24 June 2026 ๐Ÿ•• **Event** **Time:** 5.30 PM - 7.30 PM ๐Ÿ•• **Speaker** **Time:** 6 PM - 7 PM ๐Ÿ“ **Format:** **In-Person Meetup** ๐Ÿ“**Venue**: Level 3, 271 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 **Thanks to our Event Sponsor : [Easygo](https://easygo.io/)** 287 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 ***Food & drinks will be provided.*** ๐Ÿค **Networking** before and after the event. Join us from **5:30 PM** for pre-event networking and stay after the session until approximately **7:30 PM** to connect with fellow testing professionals. **About the Speaker โ€“ Renard Vardy** Renard Vardy is a highly experienced Software Quality and Performance Testing specialist with more than 25 years of industry experience helping organisations improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical software systems. Throughout his career, he has worked across government, enterprise, and large-scale digital transformation programs, with a strong focus on Performance Engineering, Test Automation, and emerging AI-driven testing practices. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-vardy/) If you need any further info, please email at [stag@test-fast.com.](http://stag@test-fast.com./) Join [STAG mailing list](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/membership-for-stag) to not miss any notification & also join the [STAG premium membership](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/premium-membership-for-stag-members) today and unlock a world of exclusive benefits designed to propel your career in software test automation to new heights. [Sign up now](https://test-fast.com/community/stag/premium-membership-for-stag-members) and take advantage! Also, join us on: [Subscribe STAG on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRu6aED3NQbkBW5SxfAF_Lg) (for recordings) [Follow STAG LinkedIn Page](https://bit.ly/3x4mWog) [STAG LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6967675/) STAG [WhatsApp channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VagLSlQDTkKBtPYfCi1W) We look forward to seeing you there and making this event a memorable and valuable experience for everyone. **Why Attend?** * **Networking Opportunities**: Meet and interact with like-minded professionals in the software test automation field. * **Knowledge Sharing**: Engage in insightful discussions and share your experiences and challenges. * **Collaboration**: Discover potential collaborations and partnerships within the community. Thanks & Regards, **STAG** *{Empowering Test Automation}*
Melbourne AWS User Group #160 - June 2026
Melbourne AWS User Group #160 - June 2026
๐ŸŽ‰ **Melbourne AWS User Group โ€“ June Meetup** ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, 24 June ๐Ÿ“ NAB Events Hub โ€“ 395 Bourke Street, Melbourne โฐ Food at 6:00 pm, talks from 6:30 pm (with live stream) Join us for our June meetup, featuring two lightning talks and a full technical presentation covering community contribution, generative AI, and cloud-native security. This month also celebrates the AWS community speaking journey. Sanjana Kailash will deliver her first-ever public presentation, while Bharat Wadhwa returns to present after beginning his own public speaking journey at a Melbourne AWS User Group event. This monthโ€™s lineup features: โ€ข **Matthew Merriel** giving a behind-the-scenes look at how the Melbourne AWS User Groupโ€™s regular โ€œWhatโ€™s New in AWSโ€ segment is preparedโ€”and how other volunteers can get involved. โ€ข **Sanjana Kailash** making her first-ever public presentation, demonstrating an automated market-intelligence pipeline built with Amazon Bedrock, retrieval-augmented generation, and AWS-native services. โ€ข **Bharat Wadhwa** presenting a cloud-native approach to malware protection for Amazon S3 using Amazon GuardDuty Malware Protection. Bharat also gave his first public presentation at a Melbourne AWS User Group event, making this a great example of where taking that first step can lead. A huge thank you to our sponsors: ๐Ÿฅ‡ Mantel Group โ€“ Gold Sponsor, ๐Ÿฅˆ Cevo โ€“ Silver Sponsor, ๐Ÿ› NAB โ€“ Venue Sponsor The event will also be live-streamed on YouTube: ๐Ÿ‘‰ [https://melb.awsug.org.au/live](https://melb.awsug.org.au/live) *** ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ **Agenda** 6:00 pm โ€“ Food & Socialising 6:30 pm โ€“ Introductions 6:40 pm โ€“ Whatโ€™s New in AWS 6:55 pm โ€“ Preparing the โ€œWhatโ€™s New in AWSโ€ Segment (Level 100); Speaker: Matthew Merriel 7:10 pm โ€“ RAG to Riches: AI-Powered Market Intelligence on Amazon Bedrock (Level 200); Speaker: Sanjana Kailash 7:25 pm โ€“ Intelligent Malware Protection Using AWS GuardDuty (Level 200); Speaker: Bharat Wadhwa 7:55 pm โ€“ Marketplace (Whoโ€™s Hiring) 8:00 pm โ€“ Networking + Close *** ๐ŸŽค **Talk Details** **Preparing the โ€œWhatโ€™s New in AWSโ€ Segment** Speaker: Matthew Merriel Level: 100 Format: Lightning Talk โ€œWhatโ€™s New in AWSโ€ is a regular part of Melbourne AWS User Group meetupsโ€”but how is the segment put together? Matthew will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the process used to find, shortlist, and prepare recent AWS announcements for presentation at the meetup. This session is designed to help volunteers understand what is involved and make it easier for more community members to take on the segment at future events. No previous speaking experience is required. *** **RAG to Riches: AI-Powered Market Intelligence on Amazon Bedrock** Speaker: Sanjana Kailash Level: 200 Format: Lightning Talk What if a strategy team never had to manually scan more than 50 data sources again? In this lightning talk, Sanjana will walk through how she built a fully automated AI-powered market-intelligence pipeline using Amazon Bedrock, retrieval-augmented generation, and AWS-native services. The solution transforms more than five hours of Monday-morning manual research into a polished briefing delivered directly to inboxesโ€”with no manual effort required. This will also be Sanjanaโ€™s first public presentation, and weโ€™re excited to welcome another new speaker to the Melbourne AWS community. *** **Intelligent Malware Protection Using AWS GuardDuty** Speaker: Bharat Wadhwa Level: 200 Format: Full Presentation This presentation showcases a cloud-native malware-protection solution for Amazon S3 using Amazon GuardDuty Malware Protection. The solution replaces legacy antivirus approaches with intelligent, event-driven malware detection and automated security workflows. Bharat will explore how this approach can improve scalability, operational efficiency, and security visibility across AWS environments. Bharat also began his public speaking journey at a Melbourne AWS User Group event and now returns with a full technical presentation. *** ๐Ÿ™Œ Could This Be the Start of Your Speaking Journey? This month, Sanjana will take the stage for her first-ever public presentation. Bharat also began his speaking journey at a Melbourne AWS User Group meetup and is now returning with a full technical session. Every experienced speaker started with a first talk. Whether you have an idea for a full presentation, a lightning talk, or would like to help prepare and present the โ€œWhatโ€™s New in AWSโ€ segment, the organisers are happy to help you take that first step. Speak to us at the meetup or submit an idea through our website: ๐Ÿ‘‰ [https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/](https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/)
IN PERSON! Apache Kafkaยฎ Meetup (June 2026)
IN PERSON! Apache Kafkaยฎ Meetup (June 2026)
Hello everyone! Join us for an Apache Kafkaยฎ meetup on **June 24th from 5:30pm**, hosted by Ippon in Melbourne! The address, agenda, and speaker information can be found below. See you there! **๐Ÿ“Venue**: Ippon Australia Collab Hub Level 8, 607 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 IMPORTANT: Please note that for security purposes, all attendees are required to sign in at the lobby to get into the building. \*\*\* ๐Ÿ—“ Agenda: * 5:30pm: Doors open * 5:30pm - 6:00pm: Pizza, Drinks, and Networking * 6:00pm - 6:45pm: Usman Khan, Technical Support Engineer, Confluent * 6:45pm - 7:30pm: Additional Q&A & Networking \*\*\* ๐Ÿ’ก Speaker: Usman Khan, Technical Support Engineer, Confluent Talk: Kafka Connect On-Prem Troubleshooting Playbook Abstract: When a Kafka Connect sink stops writing, the failure can be hiding in one of several layers, Database, the connector config, the Connect worker, the schema, or the topic itself. In this session, Usman walks through a live Oracle JDBC Sink troubleshooting demo built on the kafka-docker-playground, showing a repeatable classify โ†’ fix โ†’ verify approach. We cover how to check connector and task state via the REST API and internal Kafka topics, navigate worker logs efficiently, use the Connect admin logging API for dynamic trace logging without restarts, Grafana metrics, manipulate sink offsets for replay. Bio: Usman Khan is a Technical Support Engineer on Confluent's Global Support team, based in Melbourne and covering the APAC region. He specialises in Kafka Connect, working daily with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve connector and framework issues across both on-premises deployments and Confluent Cloud. \*\*\* ***DISCLAIMER*** BY ATTENDING THIS EVENT IN PERSON, you acknowledge that risk includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including COVID-19, and accept responsibility for this, if it occurs. NOTE: We are unable to cater for any attendees under the age of 18. \*\*\* If you would like to speak or host our next event please let us know! community@[confluent.io](http://confluent.io/)
Social Bouldering Night at BlocHaus Port Melbourne
Social Bouldering Night at BlocHaus Port Melbourne
Letโ€™s meet for a casual evening of indoor bouldering at BlocHaus Port Melbourne. Bouldering is climbing on shorter walls with padded mats, without ropes or harnesses. BlocHaus describes it as a social activity that can be done with or without a partner, and their first-time page says beginners can come along and hire what they need in-house. Weโ€™ll meet near reception at 6:30pm, do a short warm-up/pre-workout, then start climbing around 7:00pm. You can climb as much or as little as you like, take breaks, watch others climb, or work on problems together. This is not a competition or a formal coaching session. Everyone is responsible for climbing within their own ability and following BlocHaus rules/staff instructions. **Who this is for** * Beginner-friendly and suitable for people who want a relaxed social climb. * Experienced climbers are also welcome, especially if you are happy to climb casually and help keep the vibe friendly. * Solo attendees are very welcome. You do not need to come with a climbing partner. **Links** Meetup start point: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/39gz2CkAmiicRNR76](https://maps.app.goo.gl/39gz2CkAmiicRNR76) BlocHaus website: [https://mlb.blochaus.com.au/](https://mlb.blochaus.com.au/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Pricing: [https://mlb.blochaus.com.au/pricing/](https://mlb.blochaus.com.au/pricing/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **Timeline** 6:30pm โ€“ Meet at BlocHaus reception and say hello 6:45pm โ€“ Short warm-up / pre-workout 7:00pm โ€“ Start bouldering 8:45pm โ€“ Cool down / post-workout 9:00pm โ€“ Meetup ends **Tickets / cost** * Everyone will need to pay their own BlocHaus entry directly to the venue. * Climbing shoes are required on the wall, and BlocHaus says shoes can be hired in-house. **Bring** Comfortable clothes you can move in Water bottle Socks for hired climbing shoes Climbing shoes, if you have your own A small towel or change of clothes if you want Payment card, as BlocHaus lists itself as EFTPOS only **Expect** * Difficulty: Flexible โ€” choose climbs that suit your own level * Pace: Casual and social * Group style: Relaxed, supportive, beginner-friendly **Important notes** Bouldering involves risk. Please climb within your own ability, warm up properly, be aware of people around you, and follow all gym rules and staff instructions.
Who wants to be a f***ing leader?
Who wants to be a f***ing leader?
Since 2019 Amir and David have been catching up for what they term 'shit sandwiches', exchanging professional and personal trials and successes, sharing sympathy and occasional advice. Should I leave my job; how do I handle a difficult report; how do I get buy in; and do you know a good osteo you could recommend, my back is killing me. Theyโ€™ve have turned our catch up sessions into a live, high stakes gameshow for the product community's amusement. They will be borrowing from the 'who wants to be a millionaire format' and we will share stories that will hopefully inspire people to step up and lead (when required) in this messy and uncertain world we find ourselves in. Get ready to have some fun and hopefully learn a thing or two. Our Speakers: Amir Ansari: With over 25 yearsโ€™ of experience in the field of design and design leadership, Amir has worked across the private and public sectors, in-house and agency, managing design practitioners and leaders to build long-lasting and impactful products and services. Amir is passionate about democratising the craft of design and sharing my learnings - doing it with a smile and a hug. David Bacon: After graduating from Monash with a Bachelor of Science, David worked as a penguin keeper in England which somehow lead to a career spanning marketing, behaviour change, innovation and human-centred design. David has experience delivering digital products and services in financial services, healthcare, retail, government. He has the goal of weaving humanity into technology. He still dreams about penguins.

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Jun 28 | Kismetrix Social Run/Walk + Coffee - The Tan Track Botanical Gardens
Jun 28 | Kismetrix Social Run/Walk + Coffee - The Tan Track Botanical Gardens
## ๐ŸŒฟ **Kismetrix Singles Social Run/Walk + Coffee โ€“ TAN Track** [Register Here](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jun-28-kismetrix-social-runwalk-coffee-the-tan-botanical-gardens-tickets-1990218749856?aff=oddtdtcreator) ๐Ÿ“… **Date: Sunday** 26th of April ๐Ÿ•˜ **Time:** 10:00 AM โ€“ 11:30 AM (please arrive by 9:45 AM) ๐Ÿ“ **Meeting Point:** Royal Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre ๐Ÿƒ **Route:** TAN Track loop through the Royal Botanic Gardens ๐Ÿ“ **Distance:** Approx. 3โ€“4 km (relaxed social pace) Or Walk ๐ŸŽฝ **Dress Code:** Comfortable activewear or casual running clothes ## **About the Event** Looking to meet new people, get active, and enjoy great company โ€” without the pressure of a dating event? The **Kismetrix Singles Social Run or Walk + Coffee** is a relaxed, feel-good experience for singles who enjoy movement, nature, and meaningful conversation in a warm, welcoming environment. Weโ€™ll run at an easy, conversational pace around the iconic **TAN Track**, giving you plenty of chances to chat, laugh, and connect with different people along the way. Thereโ€™s no racing, no awkward icebreakers โ€” just a friendly group of singles sharing a beautiful morning together. After the run, weโ€™ll walk back as a group and enjoy **optional coffee and mingling at the Visitor Centre cafรฉ**, where conversations can continue naturally and comfortably. Many guests tell us these events feel more like meeting new friends โ€” with a spark of something extra. ## **Who Itโ€™s For** โœจ Singles who want to meet people offline โœจ Adults 18+ across a wide range of ages (20s to 60s+) โœจ People who enjoy light running, jogging, or active social experiences โœจ Anyone looking for community, confidence, and connection **Singles only. Adults only. No children or dogs.** This helps keep the space relaxed, focused, and socially comfortable for everyone. ## **What to Bring** * Water bottle * Comfortable running or walking shoes * Sunscreen / hat * Light jacket (weather can change) * Positive energy and an open heart ๐Ÿ’› ## ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ This is a **free community event**, with **optional donations** to support the Kismetrix community. While many of our curated singles events are ticketed, this run is part of our **open community series**, created to make connection, movement, and belonging accessible to everyone. Your support helps Kismetrix continue building safe, welcoming spaces where real human connection can grow โ€” romantically or platonically. ### **Hosted by:** **Kismetrix \| True Connection** Because real love starts with real connection. ### **๐Ÿ”— Stay Connected with Kismetrix \| True Connection** Love this event? We run a variety of experiences to help people meet and connect in meaningful ways. ๐Ÿ“ง **[social@kismetrix.com.au]()** ๐ŸŒ **[www.kismetrix.com.au](http://www.kismetrix.com.au "http://www.kismetrix.com.au")** ๐Ÿ“ฑ **Follow us on Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/](https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/ "https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/") **, Facebook & Eventbrite** ๐Ÿค **Collaborations: [collabs@kismetrix.com.au]()** ### **๐Ÿ“„ Important Notice** By registering for this event\, you confirm that you have read and agree to Kismetrix \| True Connectionโ€™s Terms & Conditions\, Privacy Policy\, Disclaimer and Code of Conduct\. Some events may be non\-refundable as stated in their individual descriptions\.
Social in Port Phillip/Bayside - Dinner Sons Of Mary
Social in Port Phillip/Bayside - Dinner Sons Of Mary
Once a month Elni hosts our Port Phillip and Bayside socials. Itโ€™s a great opportunity to meet others. Our emphasis is on fun and enjoying each otherโ€™s company whilst supporting anyone who might need it. We each pay for our own food and drinks. This time, weโ€™ll meet for dinner at Sons of Mary, a lovely place with a relaxed, elegant vibe. Itโ€™s a cosy spot with great service and a warm atmosphere โ€” perfect for a friendly dinner and good conversations. Weโ€™d appreciate it if you could update your RSVP the day before so we can provide an exact headcount for the reservation. The table is booked under the name Elni. We hope to see you!
SPORTS POINT INDOOR PICKLEBALL: Weekend Socials โ€“ Saturday (12PM - 2PM) - Altona
SPORTS POINT INDOOR PICKLEBALL: Weekend Socials โ€“ Saturday (12PM - 2PM) - Altona
Keep the energy high with our Saturday Pickleball Socials! Whether youโ€™re playing for fun or looking for some friendly competition, this session is perfect for all skill levels. ๐Ÿ’ฐ $20 per person \| 2\-hour session ๐Ÿ“ Basic paddles & balls provided ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Approx. 7 players per court ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great for fitness & social play! ๐Ÿ“ Location: SPORTS POINT Altona North, Unit 1, 64-66 McArthurs Road, Altona North, VIC 3025 ๐Ÿ“ž Contact: 0403 556 859 \| โœ‰ Email: admin@sportspoint\.com\.au Register for SOCIALS using any of the below options: \- https://bookings\.sportspoint\.com\.au/ \- https://opensports\.net/sports\-point\-indoor\-pickleball/tab/events
SPORTS POINT INDOOR PICKLEBALL: Weekend Socials โ€“ Sunday (12PM - 2PM) - Altona N
SPORTS POINT INDOOR PICKLEBALL: Weekend Socials โ€“ Sunday (12PM - 2PM) - Altona N
Keep the energy high with our Sunday Pickleball Socials! Whether youโ€™re playing for fun or looking for some friendly competition, this session is perfect for all skill levels. ๐Ÿ’ฐ $20 per person \| 2\-hour session ๐Ÿ“ Basic paddles & balls provided ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Approx. 7 players per court ๐Ÿ”ฅ Great for fitness & social play! ๐Ÿ“ Location: SPORTS POINT Altona North, Unit 1, 64-66 McArthurs Road, Altona North, VIC 3025 ๐Ÿ“ž Contact: 0403 556 859 \| โœ‰ Email: admin@sportspoint\.com\.au Register for SOCIALS using any of the below options: \- https://bookings\.sportspoint\.com\.au/ \- https://opensports\.net/sports\-point\-indoor\-pickleball/tab/events
KSUG.AI x Agentic Platform Engineering for EKS - 29 Jun 2026
KSUG.AI x Agentic Platform Engineering for EKS - 29 Jun 2026
**Register now to attend! =>** [https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-06-29](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-06-29) **<=** **Latest promotions** discovered by our community! * **50%** OFF **[Kubernetes](https://lf.ksug.ai/)** Bundles - Code: **JPRIME26BAI** * **20%** OFF **[FinOps](https://ksug.ai/finops/?ref=meetup)** Certs Code: **KSAI_20** * Missed **65%** off [LF / CNCF](https://lf.ksug.ai/)? [Get Notified](https://ksug.ai/?notify&ref=meetup) for next BIG drop! We're excited to welcome you to the upcoming **KSUG.AI Australia Meetup** โ€” happening in-person at at AWS Melbourne office! ๐ŸŽ‰ We're actively seeking more awesome K8s and AI topic speakers! ๐Ÿ‘‰ [https://sessionize.com/ksug-au](https://sessionize.com/ksug-au) **Workshop Overview [Hands-on Workshop]** Join us for the Agentic Platform Engineering Experience (APEX) โ€” an adaptive, instructor-led, choose-your-own-adventure workshop where you and an AI tutor explore Amazon EKS through the lens of agentic platform engineering. Using Claude Code and AWS DevOps Agent as a co-pilot alongside purpose-built APEX Skills, you will design, build, and operate Amazon EKS clusters with AI-guided assistance that adapts to your experience level and goals. **Who Should Attend** This workshop is designed for platform engineers, DevOps engineers, solutions architects, and developers who want practical, hands-on experience combining AI agents with Kubernetes platform engineering. **What Matters to You** * **Immediate Applicability:** Deploy and operate EKS clusters using the same patterns and tools you will use in production โ€” no toy examples. * **Reduced Operational Risk:** Understand and enforce critical safety rules that prevent NodeCreationFailure and pod creation blocks. * **Faster Time-to-Value:** Use AI-assisted infrastructure generation to scaffold complete, production-ready Terraform projects in minutes, not days. * **Security & Compliance:** Harden cluster security posture with guided remediation and constraint patches for air-gapped, proxy, and compliance environments. * **Cost Optimization:** Identify and implement compute cost savings through AI-driven operational reviews โ€” applied to your real cluster. * **Career Growth:** Gain hands-on experience combining AI agents with Kubernetes โ€” a rapidly growing skill set for modern platform engineers. **Environment prepared for you by AWS** * AWS account pre-configured at no cost * EKS cluster already deployed & ready * Claude Code workspace provisioned * APEX Skills included โ€” no local setup required **Pre-requisites:** Foundation knowledge about Kubernetes. Attend this self-paced digital course if you are not familiar with Kubernetes Home - [AWS Skill Builder](https://skillbuilder.aws/learn/X5RBBUKERD/the-amazon-eks-cluster/FJVEUUZGEK?parentId=393YRXJZWC) **IMPORTANT: Please bring your own laptop and government ID.** **[Register Now](https://konfhub.com/ksug-au-2026-06-29)** Seats are limited. Register now to secure your spot and accelerate your kubernetes platform engineering with AI. **Speakers** **Frank Fan** Principal Solution Architect, Containers, AWS **Nirmal Rajan** Senior Technical Account Manager, AWS **Don George** Senior Technical Account Manager, AWS **Location:** Amazon MEL12, Level 13.304 [555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kbi13GZqj2zDqDz2A) ๐Ÿ‘‰ Join our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/Rp9WzYyKua) and [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D9a9IDiCS7U4cqQ0Sh60cz?mode=gi_t) for latest update! ๐Ÿ”– ๐Ž๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ: โ˜ธ 30% OFF **[Kubernetes](https://lf.ksug.ai/)** Certs - Code: **30K8SUG** โ˜ธ 20% OFF **[FinOps](https://ksug.ai/finops)** Certs - Code: **KSAI_20** ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐–๐ž ๐ƒ๐จ ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ: โœ… Learn ๐…๐€๐’๐“๐„๐‘ โšก โœ… Certify ๐’๐Œ๐€๐‘๐“๐„๐‘ ๐Ÿ’ฐ โœ… Grow ๐’๐“๐‘๐Ž๐๐†๐„๐‘ ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ,๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ+ follow **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** ๐Ÿ”ฅ [github.com/ksug-ai](https://github.com/ksug-ai) *By registering, you consent to the management of your personal information in accordance with KSUG.AI Meetup's [Privacy Policy](https://k8sug.ai/privacy). Additionally, you agree that our sponsors may contact you.* **[KSUG.AI](https://ksug.ai/?ref=meet)** is an independent community and not affiliated with or endorsed by CNCF. Kubernetes, K8s, Kubestronaut are registered trademarks of The Linux Foundation.
Sunday Gaming Meetup & Social by Respawn
Sunday Gaming Meetup & Social by Respawn
Welcome to Respawnโ€™s Gamers Citadel! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. ๐Ÿฅค Entry is $3.5 or buy yourself a drink or food. ๐Ÿฒ At the โ€œGamers Citadelโ€, we provide the consoles for you and have two multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A, B, C and D). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! ๐Ÿ˜ฏ โ™Ÿ๏ธ Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If youโ€™re bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. โค๏ธ Conditions of entry are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that youโ€™re one of us! โœŒ๏ธ Whether youโ€™re a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Donโ€™t miss out on the fun! ๐Ÿคฉ Our games list is below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ Game Station A - ??? - Taran: 1st Game: ??? 2nd Game: ??? Game Station B - ??? - Dean: 1st Game: ??? 2nd Game: ??? Game Station C - ??? - Michael 1st Game: ??? 2nd Game: ??? Game Station D - TCG + Board Games: Pokรฉmon TCG YU-Gi-OH! TCG UNO JENGA BYO available! You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. ๐Ÿ‘ Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social ๐Ÿ“ฑ Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/phscMtBqpW ๐ŸŽง Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ ๐Ÿ”— Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป

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Vision Loss Support Group: Discussion of Ohio Theatre Tour
Vision Loss Support Group: Discussion of Ohio Theatre Tour
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Losing Weight in Columbus - Saturday morning Metro Park at Scioto Audubon Park
Losing Weight in Columbus - Saturday morning Metro Park at Scioto Audubon Park
Join the weight loss in Columbus group at the Scioto Audubon Park for an in person meeting. We'll meet to chat casually, talk about goals and enjoy one of Columbus's wonderful parks. We'll meet at one of the outdoor shelters, which is covered in case of rain, is close to some walking trails, and there's also a climbing gym that people can try out (my favorite past time) if people are interested. Let's meet and see where we can take things!
Lunch at Bendi Wok
Lunch at Bendi Wok
Come join us for lunch together at Bendi Wok, one of my favorites!
CMG Gives Back: Serve Dinner at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
CMG Gives Back: Serve Dinner at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, weโ€™ll help โ€œCreate a better worldโ€ by helping serve those in need. NOTE: Weโ€™re switching it up this time and going with a DINNER shift on Mon, 7/6. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION โ€“ GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for DINNER from 4:30 to 6:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 4:20pm and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission โ€“ Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain youโ€™ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to those volunteering at this (or any of our previous or future) CMG Gives Back events! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Father/Son Men's Group (Bi-weekly)
Father/Son Men's Group (Bi-weekly)
Join us every other Wednesday during the summer at 5:30pm at Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground. Starts Wednesday June 17th. **Agenda** 5:30-6:15 Kids Play & Dad's Meet 6:15-6:45 Snacks & Father/Son Men's Group Circle \- Simple intro Round \- What are Dad & Son working on? \- Various Topics for Fathers and Sons\(What does it mean to be a man? Etc\.\) 6:45-7 Close. Go get food or keep playing. Mario will lead this group and hold the space. Generally, it is a laid-back, open group that can be modified to accommodate those who show up. If people want to go get dinner after, we can :) It's all about making friends and building a positive community. Mario has led men's groups for several years, sponsored by Speak Your Mind, an Ohio Non-Profit organization with a focus on men's mental well-being. Click here to learn more about SYM: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind). All events are non-denominational and donation-based. No one will be turned away for their beliefs or financial position. Suggested donation is $5 per family per meeting (Covers the cost of meetup). **Donation link**: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind **Liability Waiver** to fill out before your first event (Required). This covers the non-profit in the event of any accidents. https://form.jotform.com/242207035182144 Contact Mario with any questions: 808-855-8831 Address: 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH 43081 Follow signs to the back of the park (Inclusive Playground)
Drop-In-Person Coaching (In-Person)
Drop-In-Person Coaching (In-Person)
Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales? Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions. Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help. Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits. Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served. EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com