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Sydney HUG Meetup @ Netflix Animation

Our October 2026 SydHUG is brought to you via a collaboration between the Sydney Houdini User Group, Netflix Animation Studios & the ACM SIGGRAPH Sydney Chapter. We look forward to welcoming attendees from across our communities! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **PRESENTATIONS** More details coming soon. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **SCHEDULE** 6.30pm: Doors open, networking 7.00 to 8:30pm: Presentations **1.** **Anna Molamphy: Procedural Modelling Pipelines** Discover how NAS leverages Houdini in the world of procedural modelling. From creating hair tubes and growing leafy trees to building large scale environments, we’ll showcase our procedural modeling tools and the pipeline that powers it all. **2.** **Eric Chan: Point Instancers from Upstream Departments** Eric from PAFXTD will present the FX tools and pipeline workflow for handling Point Instancers delivered by upstream departments. He’ll be joined by Julian Davidson (FX), who will be available to answer any FX-specific questions that arise. The session will use our upcoming film, Steps, to showcase the instancing tools in FX. 8:30 to 10:00pm: Networking and refreshments \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **ACCESS & ENTRY** \- We have a maximum capacity limit for this SydHUG\, so please register early to avoid disappointment\! \- Attendees will receive a NDA\, sent to your email via Envoy before arrival\. Please complete this **before** arrival on the day, and allow 10 minutes to sign in and collect your name tag at Reception upon arrival. \- Attendees will also receive an email in the leadup to the event with specific access details \(entry gate etc\.\.\)\, to ensure smooth entry to the event\. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS** SideFX has Houdini Indie licences up for grabs. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Play, Learn and have fun playing golf with a PGA professional providing guidance

Have you been too scared to play golf? No one to play with? Don’t know how to get started? This is the group for you. Play each week under guidance of a PGA Professionals tuition and have fun with like minded golf enthusiasts! Don’t have clubs? They will be provided. Cost is $70 per person per session on card or $50 cash.

Picnic in the City

Hi All, summer is coming soon and recently pleasant weather it is a perfect opportunity for a picnic! Victoria Park in the city (ish) will be the park of choice for this event and is not far from the Central station. I will send more precise location on the day. Feel free to bring food to share with other and flex your bento making skills for the day, bonus points if you can craft the most aesthetic bento!! Further updates to follow.

Workplace Ninja Australia - Sydney

Join us on Monday, October 12th, 2026, for Workplace Ninja User Group Australia in Sydney. As a standout conference on endpoint management, Workplace Ninja provides the stage for workplace management and security professionals to share insights on their journey towards modern management and cloud native. Agenda: 09:00 - 09:15 - Welcome with **Jose Schenardie** 09:15-10:05 - **Microsoft focused group - Topic on demand** \- Steven Hosking 09:15-10:05 - **Ask Intune and Entra in plain English: Microsoft Graph that doesn’t hallucinate** \- Aresh Sarkari 10:05-10:30 - Short break 10:30-11:20 - **RTT Is Lying To You - Reading AVD and Windows 365 Telemetry Properly** \- Jon Hatchuel 10:30-11:20 - **Tuning your Windows boot time** \- Steven Hosking 11:20-11:40 - Sponsored Session 11:40-12:30 - Lunch break 12:30-13:20 - **From Cloud PC’s to Agentic Work: The evolution of Windows 365** \- Pratima Singh 13:20-13:35 - Short break 13:35-14:25 - **Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Managed Identity and Zero Trust Assessment tool** \- Fred Lahoud 14:25-14:40 - Short break 14:40-15:30 - **Do you know what your Security Tools are doing at Boot?** \- Jeff Alexander 15:30-15:45 - Short break 15:45-17:00 - **AMA with Speakers** 17:00-18:00 - **Networking and Refreshments** We look forward to seeing you there.

Drawing together!!

日本語は下に Do you interested in drawing anime art? Are you expecting to meet people drawing together? Why don't we draw anime art together and chat with each other? NOTE: This is NOT a workshop event!! We may go cafe or early dinner afterwards if some of us would like to go. Fee:$2. We use it for running this event. I'll give my PayID on the day. If you prefer cash, of course, it works. What will be expecting for event : \- Provide an opportunity to gather who like drawing and chat with each other\. \-\- Make sure to bring your own drawing stuff and drawing sample you'd like to draw\. \-\-\- Unfortunately\, Organiser don't draw at all\, so can't tell any of tip for art skills\. But all other attendees may be able to give you some tips\, so have chat and exchange your opinion\. アニメアートを描くことに興味はありませんか？ 一緒に絵を描いている人たちとの出会いを期待していませんか？ 一緒にアニメアートを描いて、おしゃべりしませんか？ 注意：このイベントはワークショップではありません。 その後、カフェや早めのディナーに行く人もいるかもしれません。 参加費:2ドル。このイベントの運営に使います。当日PayIDを渡します。現金がいいという方は、もちろん使えます。 イベントに期待すること: \- 絵を描くことが好きな人たちが集まり、おしゃべりをする機会を提供します。 \-\- 基本的には画材は自分で持ってきてください。こちらからは提供するのは場所だけになります。 \-\-\- 残念ながら主催者は絵を全く描かないので、画力については何とも言えません。でも、他の参加者の皆さんは、何かヒントを与えてくれるかもしれませんので、おしゃべりして意見交換しましょう。

Reconnecting - Plantforward Delights

Japanese Calligraphy Night: Live Demo & Social! ✨ / 日本の書道ナイト：ライブ実演＆交流会！

Eye Candy Game Jam - Launch Night

Join this game jam if you would like to build skills in: Shaders (mainly Shader Graph in Unity3D), Realtime post processing effects, particle effects for aesthetics, using realtime and baked lighting to make things look and feel nice, other kinds of VFX relevant to games. **==>** **[Register for Launch the Night On Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/eye-candy-game-jam-launch-night) <==** At the launch night (**[this Humanitix event](https://events.humanitix.com/eye-candy-game-jam-launch-night)**), we will have the following: * Free food! * The main theme reveal. * Talks and workshops to elaborate on game eye candy techniques. * Mentors from AAA Game Industry and Academia **Host:** * [Dr. Matt Cabanag](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattavc/) \- Winner of Multiple Game Jams and International Hackathons\, AR/VR Associate Lecturer at UNSW Art & Design \(A&D\) **Mentors:** * [Xi (Ma) Chen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/xi-ma-chen-b4206949/) \- Rendering Lead at Take 2 Interactive\, Graduate of UNSW CSE * [Pierre Azzi ](https://events.humanitix.com/games-industry-panel-2025)\- Former AAA Game Developer \(Rockstar Australia\)\, Sessional Academic at CSE * [Dr. Ali Darejeh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidarejeh/) \- AR/VR Lecturer at the UNSW's School of Computer Science and Engineering \(CSE\) * [Emily Tang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilylitang/) \- Animation & 3D Art Lecturer at UNSW A&D * [Dr. Vedant Sansare](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vedantsansare/) \- Game Design Lecturer at UNSW A&D * [Bradley Lin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-lin-aba96a20b/) \- GMSoc Events Director\, PhD Student at CSE and UNSW Sessional Academic \(multiple UNSW schools\) * [Chris Leung](https://christopherleung-unsw.itch.io/) \- Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies \(MSIT\) graduate\, A&D * [Dr. Guy Lobwein](https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-lobwein/) \- Game Art Lecturer\, Game Art/Design Discipline Lead at A&D * [Harman Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harmanhssingh/) \- GMSoc Vice President\, Master of IT Student and Sessional Academic at CSE More information, official Game Jam signup, and the latest event updates can be found on: [https://itch.io/jam/eye-candy-game-jam](https://itch.io/jam/eye-candy-game-jam) Organised by [Dr. Matt Cabanag](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattavc/) and [Bradley Lin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-lin-aba96a20b/), with the [UNSW Game Making Society](https://www.unswgmsoc.org/), and [IGDA Sydney](https://igda.org/chapters/au-sydney/). 2D eye candy image by Daniel Lee. Eye Candy Game Jam is part of the [Sydney Games Festival](https://sydneygamesfestival.org/)).

IFF 26 - Armani & the birth of Italian Fashion + Dinner/drink 🍸

SSP..WED...CITY Fashion Faux Pas (No walking)

This will be a small group Shoot from one location without chasing the subjects.First Wed of the month. Let them come to us. CHALLENGE: Fashion faux pas

Life Drawing on Saturday MORNINGS in Marrickville with fantastic models

WELCOME IN 2026 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We're back up and running our weekly Saturday life drawing sessions Join us each Saturday for Drawn Together - Sydney life drawing group for a dynamic and inspiring life drawing session in Marrickville. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner, this event offers the perfect opportunity to have fun practicing figure drawing a in a supportive and creative environment. Go to our [booking page](https://www.scratchartspace.com/book/#!/Saturday-MORNING-Life-Drawing-Untutored/p/221095835) to see who we have booked to model. Immerse yourself in a morning of creativity and artistry as you sketch, draw, and bring your ideas to life. Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, exchange techniques, and explore the world of life drawing. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills, unleash your creativity, and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to creating and perfecting our art. Book online [here](https://www.scratchartspace.com/book/#!/Saturday-MORNING-Life-Drawing-Untutored/p/221095835).

Sydney 🥂 Social Online Dating Night for 40s & 50s Online

**Rescheduled: the updated kickoff time is 8:00 PM on October 4.** Interactive virtual speed dating via Zoom tailored for singles in Sydney. [Claim Now](https://topaz-abab5.theliveround.com/product?productId=655.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Sydney&groupurlname=strings-attached-puppet-makers-social-club&face_v=7.0)