3D Printing Melbourne

Tour of our Makerspace

Have you been interested in woodworking, 3D printing, CNC, cosplay or Electronics? Come visit Maker Community to get a tour of our space, learn about our memberships, have a chat with our members and discuss your dream projects.

Tour of our Makerspace

Have you been interested in woodworking, 3D printing, CNC, cosplay or Electronics? Come visit Maker Community to get a tour of our space, learn about our memberships, have a chat with our members and discuss your dream projects.

Naarm Solarpunk Meetup - Local Server Install

[Merri-bek Tech](https://www.merri-bek.tech/), a group in the inner northern suburbs of Naarm (Melbourne), invites everyone involved interested in tinkering with grass-roots technologies in support of a **Sustainable**, **Resilient** and **Just** future to join us for the **Naarm Solarpunk Meetup**. This month, we're visiting the Maker Community maker-space, in Brunswick. We'll do a quick tour for those who haven't been before. After that, rather than a group discussion we're going to gather round a screen and doing a LoRes (local resilience) web server install on a Raspberry Pi, from scratch. If you're interested in command-line Linux, web servers, mesh networks, or local climate resilience you might find this interesting. If we're still keen for general chats after that, we can always head to the Brunswick Green pub next door. **About the Naarm Solarpunk group** Some of us are technologists, and will be showing off software or hardware projects, and others are more interested in community organizing, responding to the climate crisis, or building local resilience. Whatever your area of interest, or your level of skill, you're absolutely welcome to dive in. At the meetups we'll have a show-and-tell time for any projects that you're working on, as well as occasional short presentations. The space will be hosted by volunteers, and we'll actively work towards inclusion through applying a [code of conduct](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct/). Merri-bek Tech has some projects that you might be interested in updates from, including our attempt to build P2P mesh network based community hosting on Raspberry Pis, and our project to run a local fediverse social network. We aspire to keep this meetup **Solarpunk** as fuck. We support the hackers, tinkerers and makers and misfits. There are plenty of other spaces for big corporate green tech, so bring your hobby project, not your day job, unless that job is firmly rooted in the solidarity economy. We are not value neutral. We'll start with Merri-bek Tech's [values](https://www.merri-bek.tech/about/values/) and [principles](https://www.merri-bek.tech/about/principles/), and build from there together. In particular, in the context of ongoing genocide, we will ask you to leave if you're associated in any way with the weapons industry. This meetup will be hosted on the stolen, unceeded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. **Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.** **Accessibility** Please note that this month's venue is not accessible to everyone. The front door has a metal rail to step over. We're meeting on the mezzanine level up a single flight of fairly steep stairs. The route to the bathrooms is not wide enough for some wheelchairs. The lighting is overhead and flouro. There may be dust in the air from woodwork and other crafts. We will return to a more accessible venue next month. If you'd like to attend at the maker-space and there are some accommodations that would make it easier for you to do so, please reach out.

Friday Night Badminton @ Mt Waverley Badminton Centre

AI Workflows for Lean Product Teams

Lean product teams don't have the luxury of dedicated AI specialists or months to experiment. They need practical ways to move faster without adding headcount or complexity. Hosted by Leading the Product and generously supported by Stone & Chalk at their Melbourne CBD headquarters, this evening brings together speakers for a candid panel discussion. Speakers: * [Emily Mason](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymason2/): VP of Product @ The Martec * [Josh Centner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcentner/): Head of Product - Platform, Reliability, DX and Quality @ Netwealth * [Vijayan Seenisamy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayan-seenisamy/): Author of The Pilot Trap, Enterprise AI Delivery * [Mark Oliver](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdavidoliver/): General Manager of Professional Services @ Brainmates This session brings together a panel of product leaders and practitioners who've been in the trenches, integrating AI into their day-to-day workflows. Expect candid discussion on topics like: * Where AI genuinely accelerates discovery, delivery, and decision-making, and where it doesn't * Tools and workflows lean teams are using to punch above their weight * The organisational and cultural shifts needed to make AI adoption stick * Common pitfalls, false starts, and lessons learned the hard way * How to balance speed with quality when your team is small Whether you're just starting to experiment with AI in your product process or looking to sharpen an existing workflow, you'll leave with practical insights you can apply immediately, straight from teams who've done the work. Following the panel discussion, we'll open things up for audience Q&A before continuing the conversation over drinks and networking with Melbourne's Product community. **Evening timeline** 5.30pm – 6.15pm: Arrive, grab a drink, and connect 6.15pm – 7pm: Panel discussion and audience Q&A 7pm – 7.30pm: Networking, conversation, and connection A huge shoutout to [Stone & Chalk](https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/ "https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/") for their gracious hosting, venue and collaboration with Leading the Product. Stone & Chalk is a purpose-driven not-for-profit and Australia's largest and longest-running innovation community. It brings together top talent to build future-shaping technologies and helps founders and ventures grow faster. Positioned as a catalyst and convenor in the innovation space, it's a trusted super-connector and leader connecting innovators and companies to accelerate business growth. We'll have light food and drinks covered, all we ask is that you bring your curiosity, your questions, and your perspective. Reserve your spot today.

Saturday morning badminton @ Beyond Badminton Centre - Clayton

Lead With Impact Through Powerful Facilitation

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to design and run workshops that actually move teams forward. Going beyond the standard retro and sticky notes, & drawing on real examples from hundreds of workshops plus grounded in coaching and facilitation practice, we'll cover everything from setting the right goals, to a practical toolkit to design your next workshop with intent, to tips for the messy real-world stuff like handling conflict, getting people to engage, and keeping energy up when things go sideways. You'll leave with practical techniques you can use straight away, tools to help teams go from discussion to real decisions, and more confidence being the person running the room. **Our speaker** [Aseel Hamarneh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aseelhamarneh/) is a Product lead with over 15 years’ experience in tech, working multiple organisations and countries. Over that time, she has seen a consistent pattern: teams collaborate constantly and run regular workshops and retros, yet often leave potential on the table because facilitation is treated as a format rather than a leadership skill. She has designed and led organisation-wide workshops, large-scale training programs, and numerous strategy and ideation sessions. Her focus is not on running meetings, but on using facilitation to drive alignment, generate stronger ideas, and support meaningful decisions during change and complexity. Drawing on formal facilitation training and executive coaching accreditation, Aseel approaches facilitation as a capability that shapes how teams think and collaborate. Across diverse organisational contexts, she has seen the same principle hold: strong facilitation unlocks the full potential of collective thinking. **Our hosts**: [NV AI Learning Centre](https://www.naturalvelocity.ai/) Directions Natural Velocity Head Office is located on Level One, 9 Star Cres Docklands (inside The District Docklands) next to Melbourne College of Hair and Beauty. By tram: We're at the last stop on tram routes 70 & 86 (free tram zone). Exit the FRONT of the tram, cross the road and enter the left-hand side District Docklands entrance, up the escalator near Penny Specialty Coffee, take a left over the bridge and we're next to Melbourne College of Hair & Beauty By Rideshare: Enter ‘Natural Velocity’ into your App and a driver will drop you off outside The District Docklands entrance. enter the left-hand side District Docklands entrance, up the escalator near Penny Specialty Coffee, take a left over the bridge and we're next to Melbourne College of Hair & Beauty By Car: Park in “the District Docklands East Carpark” above Woolies. From your car exit level one, walk past H&M towards Star Cres, turn left take a right over the bridge and we're next to Melbourne College of Hair & Beauty. NV can discount parking down to $7. By Motorbike/bicycle: Plenty of two wheel parking is available along Docklands Drive Our sponsor: [Pendo](https://www.pendo.io/why-pendo/) Pendo’s mission is to elevate the world’s experience with software. Built on trillions of behavioural data points, Pendo’s product intelligence platform helps companies understand how people and agents use their products and ensure every digital experience delivers real value. And through our Mind the Product and customer communities, we provide education, events, and training to support product and digital leaders everywhere. Pendo is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, with 10 global offices. Learn more at [pendo.io](http://pendo.io/).

Cemetery Sketching 👻🪦✏️🦇

It’s spooky season! 👻🪦🦇 Grab your art supplies and meet me at the spot i’ve marked on the map 🗺️ (located in the event images) the meeting spot is marked in blue and i’ve marked all the entrance gates in red since they are tricky to find. We will split up and walk around the cemetery taking inspiration from our surroundings for our sketches. Please meet me back at the meeting spot at 2:50pm to have a chat and share our artworks 👻✨ 🪦 Please be respectful of the dead while wandering the Cemetery 🪦

'GENESIS' - The Generative AI Filmmaker's Networking Event

**Welcome to 'GENESIS' - The Generative AI Filmmaking Networking Event!** ***THIS MAY BE A LIMITED EVENT - PLEASE MAKE SURE TO RSVP.*** This group is for individuals interested in exploring the intersection of generative AI technology and movie making. Whether you're a filmmaker eager to discuss movie production, a technician looking to collaborate, or simply wishing to learn more and discuss AI in film, this group is for you! Join us at the Emporium food court (located behind Grill’d Burger Restaurant in the CBD, not near Melbourne Station) to discuss AI technologies, workflows, productions, AI ethics, government responsibility and more. After 7pm, we continue the evening with Happy Hour drinks at a nearby bar and a chance to grab dinner together. Feel free to bring friends interested in AI filmmaking; it’s a great way to introduce new faces to our expanding network. RSVP to help us gauge attendance and become part of a growing network of film professionals and enthusiasts. Though the event begins in the afternoon, the relationships you build here can last well into the night and beyond. At 7 PM, we move to The Carlton Club, a five-minute walk away, where we continue networking in a more formal rooftop setting over drinks and food. This change of venue offers an ideal environment to keep conversations flowing. We want to foster a supportive network for creativity, film and television production, and collaboration between the world of cinema and AI. Connect with like-minded individuals and explore the exciting world of generative AI filmmaking together at GENESIS.

SEEK's CTO on AI transformation: a lunchtime fireside chat with James Ross

Join us for another exciting **in-person** Product Tank event! The event is free, but seats are limited—secure yours now for a fantastic opportunity to meet the speakers and connect with the community. **Event outline** James Ross, CTO of SEEK, sits down for an informal fireside chat on AI transformation. No slides, just questions: • What building with AI on the side has changed about how he thinks about engineering at seek • What's been tried, what's worked and what hasn't • Where it's hardest: people, process or tooling • The experiments he's most excited to run next • His advice to other leaders **About James** James has spent about half of his four decades in tech as a programmer and tech lead, and the other half as a senior manager and leader across startups, scale-ups and corporates. He's had more luck than he thinks is fair, and is one of the only people you'll meet who's written a book you can buy on Amazon, music you can listen to on Spotify and software you can buy online as well. He's very excited about getting his coding mojo back thanks to AI and although he failed to get either of his daughters into tech, he's going to try again with his two grandkids! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and network with industry experts! **This is an in-person only event.** Doors open 12:15pm, core session from 12:30-1:30pm. See you there, Product Tank Melbourne Team

Instant Audio book from your epub file

We will look at a website site that lets you create an audio book from your e.pub book file-- with a star quality voice actor--for free --for early users! We can look at the process together, and within 15-30 minutes you can have a professional audio book produced --and on sale- online \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Title:** Turn Any EPUB into a Professional Audiobook in Under 30 Minutes **Event Subtitle:** Unlock instant global publishing and creator-controlled monetisation for your digital books. ### **Event Description** Stop letting your digital books sit undiscovered. Join us for a game-changing workshop where you'll witness the future of audiobook creation. We’ll show you, step-by-step, how to take any standard EPUB file and transform it into a fully produced, high-quality audiobook in under 15 minutes. Forget expensive studio rentals, months of production, and complicated distribution deals. This is the fastest, most cost-effective way to: * **Open a massive new revenue stream:** Tap into the exploding audiobook market. * **Reach a global audience:** Publish instantly to a revolutionary new platform. * **Take control of your earnings:** Benefit from direct, instant creator payouts. * **Enhance your credibility:** Offer your audience professional-grade audio content. **What You'll Learn:** * **The EPUB-to-Audio workflow:** See how simple it is to convert your digital books. * **Instant audiobook generation:** Witness the magic of cutting-edge technology. * **Access to professional voices:** Discover how to leverage expressive AI voices that rival star-level talent. * **Free publishing & monetization:** Get exclusive access to a platform that pays you instantly. This event is essential for all authors, content creators, publishers, and anyone looking to maximize the value of their written work. **Limited Time Offer:** First-time users will receive free access to the audiobook creation tools and platform! ### **Step-by-Step Agenda** * **5.30 PM - 6:15 PM:** Welcome & Networking * **6:15 PM - 6:30 PM:** Introduction to the EPUB-to-Audiobook Revolution * The growing audiobook market and the challenge of traditional production. * How our platform makes it accessible and profitable for everyone. * **6:30 PM - 6:45 PM:** Live Demonstration: EPUB to Audiobook in < 15 Minutes * Watch as we upload an EPUB file and convert it into a finished audiobook. * Experience the quality and expressiveness of the AI voice actors. * **6:45 PM - 7:00 PM:** Key Features Deep Dive: Professional Voices & Publishing * Exploring the range of expressive, studio-quality voices available. * Understanding the free global publishing and distribution process. * **7:00 PM - 7:15 PM:** Monetization and Instant Payouts Explained * How the innovative creator payout system works. * Case studies and success stories. * **7:15 PM - 7:30 PM:** How to Get Started for Free & Q&A * Guide to accessing the free tools and platform for first-time users. * Open floor for questions and individual project discussions. * **7:30 PM - 8:00 PM:** Networking & Hands-On Workshop (Optional) * Connect with fellow creators and publishers. * Get help starting your own audiobook conversion process.

Artsy Afternoon @ O3Space ✨

Join us for a chill artsy afternoon, bring any art supplies you like 👩‍🎨🎨📝✨ Access to O3Space requires you to have the minimum ( FREE! ) membership that you sign up for when you download their app. Simply download the O3Space app, create a profile and use the QR code at the gate to enter/exit the building. The gate is located inside the tram on the right side of the cafe ☕️🚊 The free membership allows you in the building for up to 3 hours per week, if you go over they might charge you so make sure to use the QR code on your way out!! There is a timer countdown in the app so you know how long you have been there ⏰