Biotech Meetups Sydney

**NOzBerry – Saturday, August 15th, 2026** *I am calling it NoZBerry because it will be a special presentation of the BBC:micro computer, its hardware and different ways of programming it. OzBerry members can listen to the presentation with the kids and the parents or quietly work together at the back or the room.* **🌟 Special Science Week Kids Session** 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The library has already booked in the lucky kids by now. **🎉 General NOzBerry (Happening alongside the kids' session)** 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Just our general group in the background while Erik does a presentation for the Science week kids. **🍽️ Lunch Break** 12:30 – 1:00 PM – Grab a bite and relax! **💬 Special Science Week Session** Possibly from 12:15 to 4 PM (with a break for lunch) We will be combining with the Robotics and AI group for the rest of the afternoon still in the Creator Space. Including a talk on remote control of telescopes and other robotic stuff as well. 🧳 **4:00 PM – Wrap Up** Pack up, head home, maybe write a bit more code, and dream up something fun to share next time, So this month will be completely different and I hope you will still want to come. I hope that you can make it - see you soon. Cheers Erik

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AI Automation for Working Professionals: Practitioner

Tue, Aug 18, 8:00 AM

The professionals who get the most out of AI aren't using it as a smarter search engine, they've taught it their workflow. In this hands-on 201 workshop, you'll build reusable Claude "skills", connect the tools you already use, and automate the recurring tasks that eat your calendar. Less busywork. Better output. More time for the work that matters. **What You'll Do** * Turn a messy spreadsheet into a polished, presentable report in minutes, that frustrating kind that usually eats your afternoon. * Build a reusable skill: your personalised workflow that Claude executes on demand without re-prompting. * Connect the tools you already use, calendar, social, messaging, so it helps where your work actually happens. * Set up a recurring digest or weekly summary that arrives without you lifting a finger. **You'll Walk Out With** * A polished work output created during the session. * A reusable workflow you can apply again. * A stronger understanding of how AI can reduce repetitive work. * More confidence turning information into useful business outputs. * A practical next step toward automation. **Who This Is For** * Working professionals who deal with reports, admin, documents or research. * Consultants and freelancers who want to produce better outputs faster. * Founders and operators who want to streamline repeat work. * People who have tried AI and want to use it more systematically. * Anyone with basic AI experience who wants to move from prompting to a Claude Code based workflow design. * 101 is helpful, but not required. You can drop into 201 directly if you already have basic confidence using AI tools. **Event Details** **📅 Tuesday 18 Aug 2026** **🕕 6:00–8:30 PM** **📍 Western Sydney Startup Hub, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta** **🎯 Level 201 · Intermediate · Basic AI familiarity helpful** **Tickets** **$29 per session ($19 for Early-Bird).** No prerequisite, each session stands alone. Attending all three gives you the full arc from setup to full autonomous workflows. **Included:** * Laptop access during the workshop & Claude and AI access ready to use (Worth $20). * Guided hands-on exercises. * Practical examples for real work. * Support from the WSTI team. * Bring your own laptop and Claude Pro licence if you prefer, but you do not need to. Less admin chaos. More workflow magic. More time for the work that lights you up. Grab your ticket and walk out with a reusable AI workflow you can put to work the very next day ✨ **Conditions of Attendance** The event sessions are for learning and professional development. They are not for seeking out new clients or recruiting talent. **Notice of Photography and Filming** By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Sydney Monthly Social Tech Meetup!

Thu, Aug 20, 7:30 AM

From Sydney Tech Meetup

**Welcome to the Sydney Monthly Social Tech Meetup!** Third Thursday of every month. All welcome, or whether you're a hobbyist, student, or working as a software engineer, UI/UX designer, AI specialist or data scientist, in tech management or product, or maybe just like hanging out with techies. Basically for anyone in the Sydney tech scene. Mountain Goat always has some great craft beers and ciders on $5 beer+wine happy hour special until 6pm, so get in early! Also they run a food & drink special all night if you'd like a feed. It'll be great to see you there!

245 attendees

Automate Your Social Media and Content Creation with AI Agents

Sat, Aug 15, 3:30 AM

From AWS Sydney Well-Architected User Group

Until 7th Aug, early-bird tickets for $39 are available. Tickets will be $49 thereafter. If the event is sold out and you want to join, get the tickets on **Overview** Spending hours on content every week? Build AI Content & Social Media Agents in this 3-hour hands-on workshop at WSTI. > **"I spend hours every week on content — and still hate what I post."** Sound familiar? You're running the wrong engine. In this 3-hour hands-on workshop, you'll build an AI Content and Social Media Agent that captures the voice of the business and turns content from a weekly grind into a 30-minute Monday morning. Walk in curious. Walk out with a working AI Agent. **What You'll Walk Out With** * A working AI Content and Social Media Agent built during the session * Hands-on experience setting it up on a real business scenario * A clear understanding of the resources and next steps to apply this to your own business **Who This Is For** * SMEs falling behind on content and social media * Founders who know marketing matters but can't find the time * Anyone curious about how Western Sydney SMEs are already running on Agentic AI **What to Expect** * **Background** — what Agentic AI is and how it transforms brand and social media work * **Demo** — a live walk-through with a real business scenario * **Hands-on Project** — build your own AI Agent at the table * **Next Steps** — how to take this further **Run on AI Agents Series — August 2026** * **Sat 8 Aug** · Automate Your Business Operations with AI Agents * **Sat 15 Aug** · Automate Your Content Creation and Social Media with AI Agents * **Sat 22 Aug** · Automate Your Marketing & Sales with AI Agents * **Sat 29 Aug** · Automate Your Business with AI Agents — AI OS Build Day *(full-day flagship)* **FAQ** *Do I need to know anything about AI before I come?* No. We start from "I've heard of ChatGPT" level. If you can use email, you can do this. *Do I need to bring a laptop?* No — WSTI provides a workstation for project activity. Bring your own if you'd like to keep tinkering afterward. *What platform do you use?* We work with Claude Code and Claude Cowork — the same approach can be applied with other Agentic AI tools and platforms too. *Do I need an AI licence to join?* No — WSTI provides everything you need to use during the workshop (Worth$20) **Notice of Photography and Filming** By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

4 attendees

From EVP & CPO of Walmart US to Advisor for MrBeast: A Chat with Jon Alferness

Tue, Aug 25, 7:30 AM

From LTP Events Sydney

4.6

Some careers shape products. Others shape industries. Join Leading the Product for an exclusive evening with [Jon Alferness](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-alferness-b193a3/) — one of Silicon Valley's most accomplished product leaders, advisor and investor. Jon is a highly experienced technology and product leader with more than 20 years' experience in Silicon Valley and the global retail sector, including recent focus on the food and grocery sector. Across more than two decades, his career has been defined by senior executive roles delivering digital transformation and innovation at some of the world's most influential technology companies, including Google, Pinterest, Lyft and, most recently, as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Walmart US whilst a Strategic Advisor to MrBeast — a role encompassing eCommerce, Financial Services, Health & Wellness, Merchant Tools, and Last Mile Delivery. Prior to Walmart, Jon spent 13 years at Google, where as Vice President of Product Management, he played a pivotal role in developing Google Ads across Search, Mobile, Shopping, and Travel, driving innovations that shaped the digital advertising landscape. Now, Jon's roles consist of Non Executive Director for Woolworths Group and Advisor/Investor to many companies. Hosted as an intimate Fireside Chat, with Brainmates CEO [Adrienne Tan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennetan/) driving the fireside chat, this is a rare opportunity for the Australian product community to hear directly from someone who has operated at the highest levels of global product leadership. This will be an open, candid conversation exploring what it really takes to build enduring product organisations, lead through constant technological change, make high-stakes decisions, and develop the next generation of product leaders. We'll dive into topics including: * How product leadership has evolved across the world's biggest technology companies. * What separates exceptional product organisations from merely good ones. * Leading through AI, disruption and constant change. * Building products, teams and cultures that scale. * The lessons, mistakes and experiences that only come from operating at the very highest level. Following the fireside conversation, we'll open the floor for an audience Q&A, giving attendees the chance to ask their own questions and engage directly with one of the industry's most experienced product executives. We'll then continue the conversation over drinks and networking with Sydney's product community. **Evening timeline** 5.30 – 6.15pm: Arrive, grab a drink, and connect 6.15 – 7.15pm: Fireside conversation with Jon Alferness and audience Q&A 7.15 – 8.00pm: Networking, conversation, and connection Whether you're an experienced product leader, an aspiring executive, or simply curious about how the world's best product organisations think and operate, this promises to be an evening of practical insights, honest stories, and unforgettable access. A huge shoutout to Dovetail for their gracious hosting at their Surry Hills office. We'll have light food and drinks covered—all we ask is that you bring your curiosity, your questions, and your perspective. RSVP your spot today.

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Welcome to the next 2026 AWS Sydney Well-Architected Meetup!

Thu, Aug 20, 7:30 AM

4.6

Hi Architects, Welcome to the next 2026 AWS Sydney Well-Architected User Group Meetup! Each month we cover off AWS best-practices across all pillars and give away drones - lots of drones 🥳 **Please also note that AWS Security now requests a company name and company email where it is available. If you are a student, please list your institution and your student email address at that institution 👍** We'll be announcing more speakers on [https://well-architected.me](https://well-architected.me/) and previewing presentations during the coming weeks - our speakers and details this month include: * **Rajesh Krishnan, CEO, Trust4AI** **The AI Trust Equation – Prove that your AI is trustworthy with a measurable framework** In this session, Rajesh will show self-assessment tools to evaluate your AI systems against regulatory requirements, track compliance continuously with real-time monitoring and maintain comprehensive audit trails and documentation for complete oversight. * **Mystery Speaker** **AWS Partner Revenue Management; A New Dawn or... ;-)** Partner Revenue Measurement (PRM) is the biggest change to the AWS Partner Network (APN) and in this session we will dive deep into the details and importance - essential for any AWS partner or customer. This month's menu will include: * Pizzas * Beer: Nastro Azzurro * Wine: Big and red 🤤 So come join us at 5:30 for a 6pm **SHARP** start, followed by beer, wine, pizza and friendly networking after our talks :-) Tired of Linkedin’s "thought leadership”, spam and advertising? Join https://well-architected.me/ , the AWS community built for architects, developers and cloud professionals. * Connect with experienced AWS practitioners * Preview upcoming AWS Meetups and relive past content * Create and review beautiful AWS case studies in minutes * Prepare for AWS certifications with curated quizzes * Show your manager and reports you’re well-architected (Please note that by registering to attend you agree to your details being shared as and where required with Amazon Web Services and AWS Well-Architected User Group partners)

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Automate Your Business with AI Agents — AI OS Build Day

Fri, Aug 28, 11:30 PM

From FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney

This is a paid event. There is a limited number of Early Bird tickets at $149 until 14th August, after which the Standard Ticket price is $249. **"I'm ready to automate my business and build AI Agents — not just hear about them."** Sound familiar? You're ready for the next step. In this full-day flagship, you'll set up a **Business AI OS** — the foundational system that holds a business's context, memory, and tool connections, and powers every AI Agent that runs on it. By the end of the day, you'll have built **two example AI Agents** on a Business AI OS (Operations in the morning, Social Media Automation in the afternoon), seen how they reinforce each other, and walk out with the option to book a free 1-hour follow-up consultation to map your next step. **What You'll Walk Out With** * **A working Business AI OS** set up on a real business scenario — the foundational layer that everything else builds on * **Two example AI Agents** running on the Business AI OS — Operations in the morning, Social Media Automation in the afternoon * **Hands-on experience** with how Agentic AI workflows reinforce each other and compound productivity * **A deeper foundation** in what makes Agentic AI work for a small and medium business owner * **An optional free 1-hour AI consultation** with our Young AI Engineers — to map out your next step **Who This Is For** * SME owners and founders ready to invest a full day building hands-on with Agentic AI * Small and medium business owners wanting to set up the foundational system that everything else builds on * Anyone curious about how Western Sydney businesses are already running on Agentic AI **What to Expect** * **Background** — what a Business AI OS is and why it's the foundation of running on Agentic AI * **Demo** — a live walk-through of a Business AI OS in action * **Two Hands-on Projects** — set up the Business AI OS in the morning (with an example Operations Agent), extend it with example Social Media Automation in the afternoon, all on a real business scenario * **Lunch + Networking** — meet other Western Sydney founders running on AI Agents * **Next Steps** — share-back and the option to book your free 1-hour AI consultation with our Young AI Engineers **Run on AI Agents Series — July 2026** * **Sat 8 Aug** · Automate Your Business Operations with AI Agents * **Sat 15 Aug** · Automate Your Content Creation and Social Media with AI Agents * **Sat 22 Aug** · Automate Your Marketing & Sales with AI Agents * **Sat 29 Aug** · Automate Your Business with AI Agents — AI OS Build Day *(full-day flagship)* **FAQ** * *What is a Business AI OS?* Think of it like a personal AI operating system for the business owner — the foundational layer that knows the business (context, knowledge, memory) and connects to your tools, so it can spawn the right AI Agent for whatever task needs doing. One foundation, many possibilities. * *Do I need to know anything about AI before I come?* The Build Day moves faster than the 2-hour tasters. We recommend attending at least one June taster first if you're brand new to AI — but it's not required. * *Do I need to bring a laptop?* No — WSTI provides a workstation for project activity. Bring your own if you'd like to keep tinkering afterward. * *What platform do you use?* We work with Claude Code and Claude Cowork — the same approach can be applied with other Agentic AI tools and platforms too. * *Do I need an AI licence to join?* No — WSTI provides everything you need to use during the workshop. * *Is lunch included?* Yes. * *What's the free 1-hour AI consultation?* After Build Day, every attendee is offered an optional 1-hour follow-up consultation — a chance to talk about your actual business, get personalised guidance, and map out the right next step. Take it up if it's useful; no pressure if not. ### **Notice of Photography and Filming** By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

1 attendee

FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney

Thu, Aug 20, 9:00 AM

From Sydney Creative Customer Experience (CCX)

**Welcome to FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney!** Open to anyone working with or interested in FPGAs, ASICs, and embedded systems, whether in industry, studying, building projects, or just curious. No gatekeeping 😎 This is a casual evening focused on meeting others in the space. No talks or presentations, just good conversation over a drink. We’ll be upstairs at the Botany View Hotel. There are beers on tap and great pub food. See you there!

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Earning Influence: Why Strong Design work doesn't move the room

Tue, Aug 18, 8:00 AM

Welcome Back CCX Sydney to our events for 2026 from myself, Lydia, Sylvia and James and we are planning a bumper selection of speakers for this year. Our next event on August 18th will feature two unique presentations from Designers Dan Whelan and Ariel Blackman both from Commonwealth Bank. We will be hosting by the Team at Hipages special thanks to Carlos Guedes and Natalia Furtado. Our first Talk from CBA Product Design leader, Dan Whelan: **Earning Influence: Why Strong Design Work Doesn't Move the Room** **About Dan's Talk** You're doing great work. Decisions move on without you anyway. Here's why — and what has to be true before that changes. It's easy to assume that if the work is good enough, it earns its own influence. It doesn't. Design gets described, by default, in process terms — what was explored, tested, shipped — while the room is listening for risk, revenue and consequence, meaning how we describe the work to each other isn't the value our stakeholders want to see. Good work can fail to move a decision, because how it's described isn't connected to the decision's value. This talk covers the two things that usually get in the way of making your work land. First, the translation problem: why the same piece of work, described two different ways, gets two completely different receptions from your non-designer stakeholders. Second, the gap underneath: work that fails to land because it was never linked to key behaviour to start with, it was built around untraceable best practice. This talk covers both, so the next time you do good work, it doesn't get ignored. **About Dan** Dan Whelan is a design leader with 20 years across companies including Intuit and CommBank, and some of Australia's most complex financial products. She writes and speaks on decision quality and behavioural design, helping designers close the gap between doing strong work and having it influence the room. Our second speaker also from CBA will Ariel Blackman, User Experience Designer on Neurodivergent Strategies **About Ariels talk** Neurospicy Awareness, Acceptance & Strategies An honest look at life as a neurodivergent designer. Through personal stories and practical strategies, Ariel shares what she's learned about managing overwhelm, working with her brain instead of against it, and embracing self-acceptance along the way. Expect a mix of lived experience, useful tools, and a healthy dose of neurospicy chaos **About Ariel:** Ariel Blackman is a Product Designer with over 10 years of experience creating digital products and experiences. Alongside her design career, she's spent years learning how to navigate life as a neurodivergent person, developing practical tools and strategies to better understand herself, manage overwhelm, and work with her brain rather than against it. Passionate about sharing lived experiences with honesty, humour, and vulnerability, Ariel enjoys creating spaces where people feel seen, understood, and accepted. She believes that while everyone's experience is different, there is immense value in sharing the strategies and lessons we've learned along the way. Please note that we will be back at Hipages for our August Event so please familiarise yourself with The location and Start Time. We hope to See you in August and are really looking forward to Hearing from both Dan and Ariel.

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Automate Your Marketing and Sales with AI Agents

Sat, Aug 22, 3:30 AM

From Sydney Talent Meetup

This is a paid event. There is a limited number of Early Bird tickets at $39 until 14th August, after which the Standard Ticket price is $49. **"I** **know I should be marketing more — but I don't know where to start, or how to keep it up."** Sound familiar? You're running the wrong engine. In this 3-hour hands-on workshop, you'll build an AI Marketing & Sales Agent that helps capture leads, nurture customers, draft outreach, and follow up — so you can focus on growing the business instead of chasing it. Walk in curious. Walk out with a working AI Agent. **Everything provided. Just turn up and build.** WSTI gives you the workstation, AI licence, and project handout for a team of 3 — no setup, no subscriptions to buy. **What You'll Walk Out With** * A working AI Marketing & Sales Agent built during the session * Hands-on experience setting it up on a real business scenario * A clear understanding of the resources and next steps to apply this to your own business **Who This Is For** * Solo founders and service providers who want more customers without more hours * Small businesses that struggle to keep marketing consistent * Consultants, agencies, retail, B2B service providers — anyone selling something and wanting AI to lighten the load * Anyone curious about how Western Sydney SMEs are already running on Agentic AI **What to Expect** * **Background** — what Agentic AI is and how it transforms marketing and sales work * **Demo** — a live walk-through with a real business scenario * **Hands-on Project** — build your own AI Agent at the table. * **Agent Skill Setup** — quick exercises to build reusable AI skills * **Next Steps** — how to take this further **Run on AI Agents Series — August 2026** * **Sat 8 Aug** · Automate Your Business Operations with AI Agents * **Sat 15 Aug** · Automate Your Content Creation and Social Media with AI Agents * **Sat 22 Aug** · Automate Your Marketing & Sales with AI Agents * **Sat 29 Aug** · Automate Your Business with AI Agents — AI OS Build Day *(full-day flagship)* **FAQ** * *Do I need to know anything about AI before I come?* No. We start from "I've heard of ChatGPT" level. If you can use email, you can do this. * *Do I need to bring a laptop?* No — **WSTI provides everything** during the session. You'll work in a team of 3 sharing one workstation with AI licences and the AI Agent platform already set up. Bring your own laptop only if you'd like to keep tinkering afterward. * *What platform do you use?* We work with Claude Code and Claude Cowork — the same approach can be applied with other Agentic AI tools and platforms too. * *Do I need an AI licence to join?* No — WSTI provides everything you need to use during the workshop(Worth $20) * ### **Notice of Photography and Filming** By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Come steal these AI-ideas: live AI demos & Agents for People & Talent teams

Thu, Aug 27, 7:00 AM

4.5

**🎫 🔥 REGISTER here (not via meetup.com) - follow this link:** https://luma.com/sw4rj3l5 Hey folks, If you're like us & working in the talent/people space, you've probably sat through enough "AI is going to change everything" webinars, panels etc to last a lifetime. So much fluff. And not nearly enough actual *"here's HOW"* \- from people who've genuinely built cool sh\!t that works\. We've created this meetup to fix that. Our meetup will showcase real builds & real workflows- from people sharing exactly how they pulled it off. Here's who's showing their work 👇 🛠️ **Joris Luijke** \- Founder/CPO at Pyn *(ex-Atlassian, ex-Squarespace)* Joris will demo various P&C builds he's done himself, AND finally settle the thing we're all quietly confused about: AI vs Automation vs AI Agents - exactly when to use which, and how to actually set it up correctly. You'll leave knowing the difference and he'll also share a tonne of useful resources! 🎨 **Bec Jenkins** \- People Experience & Operations at Canva *(ex-Airtasker)* The real, unfiltered story of how Canva's People/Talent teams are actually using AI - the stuff that stuck, the stuff that flopped, and the gold that came out of their recent AI Hackathon. 🌏 **Yenny Wong** \- Senior Director\, Talent at The Trade Desk *(ex-Google)* Yenny shares how she picks the Talent problems actually worth solving with AI, and shares her process of creating a global "innovation engine" where gets AI adopted across the whole team. Examples of impactful AI builds from the team will also be shared. ⚡ **Andrew Suryanto** \- GTM Engineer & Community Lead at Build Club *(ex-Relevance AI)* The grand finale, and honestly the bit we're super nervous/excited about: **YOU** tell us what to build. We take the most-requested idea, put it in front of Andrew, start a timer and watch him build it with AI/agents **LIVE**. No net, no edits, no take-two. Absolute legend behaviour. Please join us in praying to the demo gods for this one! :D **The important bits:** 📅 Thursday 27 August ⏰ 5:00 - 8:00pm 📍 The Trade Desk, Barangaroo 🎟️ Spots are limited - grab your ticket before we sell out!! **🎫 🔥 REGISTER here (not via meetup.com) - follow this link:** https://luma.com/sw4rj3l5 Come for the builds, stay for the drinks, leave with a to-do list you're genuinely excited about. Massive thanks to our partners making this happen: **Rippling**, **Deel** & **Hola** 🙌 See you there, Sydney! We cannot wait! 🙈 Pam, Emer & Anthony **#NJAMEETUP Crew** **P.S. A little housekeeping...** **No refunds, but easily transferable.** We wish we could, but ticket numbers feed straight into our catering orders - so unfortunately we can't offer refunds. BUT if you can't make it, please feel free to pass your ticket on to a friend! Just drop us a note at **[team@sydneytalentmeetup.com](mailto:team@sydneytalentmeetup.com)** with the name change and we'll sort it out. **A welcome to our partners.** While these meetups are mainly for our internal People & Talent community, we highly value and appreciate our consultants and recruitment partners also - so we've set aside a 5% ticket allocation for you. You're welcome to join and please grab a spot while you can!

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