Drones Melbourne

Let's build: A.I/ML/Robots using Google Colab and Aiko Services

**Aim:** Create A.I / Machine Learning projects ... optionally with Robots **Web-site: [https://ai-ml-robots.github.io](https://ai-ml-robots.github.io)** **Discussions: [https://tinyurl.com/ai-ml-robots-discussions](https://tinyurl.com/ai-ml-robots-discussions)** **Pre-meeting catch-up:** 6:00 pm at **[Grill'd Burgers, 127-133 Swan St, Richmond](https://maps.app.goo.gl/N6QBydEVo1JW6ctn9)** ... great opportunity for casual discussion and especially for newcomers to get acquainted with the group ***(our table will have orange traffic cones)*** **Activity:** Using [Google Colab](https://colab.google) and [Aiko Services](https://github.com/geekscape/aiko_services), we will build a project utilizing A.I/ML and simple, low-cost robots. **Agenda:** **7:00 pm sharp at 415 Church Street, Richmond** \- 7:00 pm ML software "guided" build session using Google Colab \- 9:30 pm Projects show and tell: ad\-hoc for anyone to contribute \- 9:45 pm Tidy up room \- 10:00 pm Hard stop \! **Please bring a laptop, as these are hands-on build sessions.** Just think of a laptop as a robot without wheels or legs ! If you are a newcomer to Machine Learning or robotics, you are still very welcome. If you do have a robot, please bring it along !

Welcome to the next 2026 AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup!

Hi Architects, Welcome to our next AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup for 2026, including more exceptional speakers and topics! :-D At each meetup we covered off various pillars in detail, best-practices and insights from industry leaders that specialise in the Well-Architected Framework. And giving away drones, of course. 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: * **Nitin Yadav\, Founder & Principal\, Nuvrix\.ai \| AWS Ambassador** **Productionising an AI Workload, the Well-Architected Way** Most AI workloads make it to demo. Far fewer make it to production, and the ones that struggle usually have nothing wrong with the model. The architecture around it just wasn't built for the real world. In this session, Nitin walks through what it actually takes to take an AI workload from POC to production on AWS, using the Well-Architected Framework as the lens. Covering cost controls, security guardrails, observability, and reliability for non-deterministic systems, with practical patterns you can apply immediately. * **SkillzLab Build Gen AI Well-Architected Reviews** **Well-Architecting App Build-off Review!** In this session, we will have review the apps from the previous session and perform AWS Gen AI Well-Architected Framework Reviews, with the drone going to the most **Gen AI Well-Architected** app on the night. This month's menu will include: * Pizzas * Beer: Nastro Azzurro * Wine: Big and red 🤤 NB: Please check in up the stairs from the ground floor to the Mezzanine Level. 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)

Building Physical AI - Show and Tell

Join us at Melbourne Connect Co-working for an evening of live demos and real product stories from practitioners putting AI to work on problems that matter. ​This Show & Tell brings together three builders working at the intersection of technology and community impact. Each speaker will walk through how their product works, what problem it addresses, and how it applies in real-world settings, no theory, just working technology and honest conversation. ## 🎤 **Speakers:** ​**Jeremy Peng — Circular Vision AI** ​An AI-powered recycling assistant that gamifies and rewards waste sorting, improves everyday behaviour, and uses data to power smarter circular systems. ​**Jaspal Sarai — Jenesys** ​Edge AI Infrastructure for devices like low orbit satellites and drones where on-device AI processes data in real time rather than in the cloud, supporting an alternative solution for accurate earth and weather observations. ​**Aish Singh — Deep Vitals** ​An AI-powered metabolic health platform turning live glucose and wearable signals into personalised daily actions that support behaviour change and simplify healthier decisions. ## 🗓 **Agenda:** ​Arrival and networking ​Featured talks and demos ## 🏢 **Venue:** ​Melbourne Connect Co-working is located within Australia's leading innovation precinct, home to a community of leaders across science, engineering and technology. To find out more, get in touch with our team. [melbconnectcoworking.com.au](https://melbconnectcoworking.com.au/?utm_source=meetup)

1. AI & Robotics in Supply Chain Cyber Risk 2. Hardware Hacking a Commercial Cam

*Talk Submissions*: [ruxmon@proton.me](http://ruxmon@proton.me%2A%2A/) **1\. Cyber Risk in the age of AI and Robotics in Modern Supply Chains** **\- Adam \(xXPhantom\)** Supply chains used to run on people. Now in modern supply chins they rely heavily on robots, AI agents, and automated systems making decisions nobody reviews. We're talking about warehouse robots that can be hacked via Bluetooth and turned into worms that infect the entire fleet. GPS spoofing attacks that redirect drones mid-delivery. Nation-state actors quietly mapping the control systems of industrial supply chains. And AI models making procurement decisions that nobody fully understands including the companies running them. The line between a cyberattack and a physical attack is gone. When a robot gets compromised, products get misdirected, factories stop, and defective goods ship. The robots are impressive. The security protecting them hasn't caught up to them yet. 1. The robot workforce is already here, and it is largely unsecured. 2. Connected robots can have fundamentally different consequences compared to IT. 3. IT/OT convergence has permanently erased the isolation that once protected factory floors. 4. Poisoned AI/machine learning can introduce attack vectors that traditional security tools cannot detect. 5. Third-party vendor exposure is now the dominant entry point for supply chain attacks. **2\. Pixels vs Pliers: Hardware Hacking a Commercial Cam** At Ruxmon, almost a year ago to the day, an unstoppable force met an immovable objective... This talk runs through what happened when Peter (rankstar) was presented with a challenge after his last presentation - develop a hardware hacking workshop suitable for complete beginners through to pros. The chosen target: a commercial webcam. Co-presented with Claire (weirdc0rn), it will cover the technical details of the project, as well as the design process, challenges and successes. Suitable for those curious about hardware hacking or methods for sharing knowledge with the community. **Speakers** Peter is a secure software developer and vulnerability researcher for Break Point Research. Outside of work he enjoys making devices do things they shouldn’t and then never using them. Peter has previously worked as a vulnerability researcher at Azimuth Security, Penten and Australian Department of Defence. He has previously volunteered for the Bsides Canberra security conference and has developed badge firmware and hardware including the 2019 “Nopia 1337” and 2023 “bPod”. Claire is a cyber security consultant for Bluerydge and has presented on everything from threat hunting, vulnerability analysis and metaphors about prefetch forensics involving ducks. She is also the organiser of the Friday Ironing Club, a soldering group that runs workshops in Hawthorn ([https://www.instagram.com/fridayironingclub/](https://www.instagram.com/fridayironingclub/ "https://www.instagram.com/fridayironingclub/")). **Location** Room 080.02.002 at RMIT (Building 80) - 445 Swanston St, Melbourne **Discord** [Discord Invite](https://discord.gg/2qcaxce8Mw)

Moonee Ponds Toastmasters Meetup

We meet at the Essendon Bowls club, 50 Raleigh St, Essendon VIC 3040. Toastmasters is an opportunity to refine the various aspects of public speaking and a very encouraging environment to experience growth.

Importance of IDPs in the Era of AI

As AI tools dramatically accelerate code generation, the bottleneck in software delivery is shifting from writing code to securing, managing, and deploying it. This talk explores why Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) are more critical now than ever. We will discuss how an effective IDP acts as the essential safety net against "AI sprawl," providing the automated guardrails, standardized templates, and compliance checks needed to handle the massive influx of AI-generated code. Drawing on real-world patterns from OpenChoreo, an open-source IDP built for the AI era, attendees will learn how to build structured, scalable platforms that reduce cognitive load and transform chaotic, rapid-fire AI development into paved paths for reliable enterprise productivity. Walk away with a clear framework for evaluating and evolving your IDP strategy as AI adoption accelerates. **About our Speaker:** Kanchana Wickremasinghe is a Vice President & Field CTO for WSO2, based at the WSO2 office in Melbourne, Australia. Before he joined WSO2, Kanchana worked as the CEO of Platformer Cloud Pty Ltd. He was responsible for starting Platformer, architecting Platformer products, and guiding an awesomely talented team of engineers to bring these products to its customers.

Australia’s AI Future: The National Strategy, with the National AI Centre

**[REGISTER** **HERE]** [https://luma.com/njz81glf?tk=5Paa2P ](https://luma.com/njz81glf?tk=5Paa2P) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ​Australia’s approach to AI is entering a new phase, moving from experimentation to national capability building, strategy, and real-world adoption across industry and SMEs. ​Join SMEC AI and the National AI Centre (NAIC) for an evening conversation exploring Australia’s National AI Strategy, and what it means in practice for businesses, government, and the broader AI ecosystem. ​This event features a fireside conversation with [Lee Hickin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehickin/?utm_source=luma), Executive Director of the National AI Centre, focused on how Australia is approaching AI governance, adoption, and capability building, and where the biggest opportunities and challenges lie for SMEs and industry. ​Alongside this discussion, SMEC AI will be making a national announcement to help Australian SMEs navigate AI adoption, implementation, and decision-making in real time. ​ The evening is designed to connect national strategy with practical execution, bringing together government, industry, and ecosystem leaders for an open discussion on how Australia can move from AI awareness to AI capability at scale. ​**What you’ll learn:** • Australia’s priorities under the National AI Strategy • How government and industry are thinking about AI adoption at scale • The key barriers SMEs face when implementing AI in practice • What practical support mechanisms (like the AI Advice Line) look like • Where Australia can build a real competitive advantage in applied AI ​**Format:** • Fireside conversation with Lee Hickin (National AI Centre) • Moderated Q&A with audience participation • Special announcement from SMEC AI • Networking with government, industry, and ecosystem stakeholders ​ **Who should attend:** • SME founders and operators • Government and policy stakeholders • AI practitioners and engineers • Startup and innovation ecosystem participants • Anyone interested in how AI is being applied in Australia today ​ This is a focused, practical discussion on how national strategy translates into real-world capability, and what it takes to make AI accessible and useful for Australian businesses. ## ​**About SMEC AI** ​SMEC AI is an initiative of Boab AI in partnership with Artesian, Cremorne Digital Hub, University of Melbourne, RMIT, La Trobe University, Victorian Medtech Skills And Devices Hub, TNG and Rockwell. ​SMEC AI focuses on the agriculture, clean energy, medical and enabling capabilities industries as defined by the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas. ​The SMEC AI project and activities has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry Science and Resources AI Adopt program and is aimed at enhancing the adoption of artificial intelligence by small to medium enterprises in Australia. ## ​**About Lee Hickin** ​Lee has over 30 years’ experience in the technology industry, having been in engineering, sales and senior leadership roles. Prior to joining the Australian Federal Government, he was the CTO for Microsoft ANZ, leading the launch of the OpenAI partnership, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. ​Today, Lee leads the Australian National AI Centre (NAIC), with a mission to enable and support Australian organisations to safely adopt AI technology and services. ## ​**About** the National AI Centre (NAIC) ​The National AI Centre (NAIC) is the Australian Government’s lead body helping organisations understand and use AI safely. We work with businesses to show where AI can add value and how to use it well. Our focus is practical uptake, moving organisations from curiosity about AI to experimenting to value-add use. **About Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH)** ​Cremorne Digital Hub is a networked innovation ecosystem that connects startups, universities, corporates, and investors through programs, events, and physical space to drive collaboration, commercialisation, and growth of the Victoria innovation ecosystem. CDH links industry with the Victorian innovation ecosystem through events, workspace, and community, providing a platform for working together, sharing ideas, building strategic relationships, and creating new business opportunities.

Jul 26 | Kismetrix Social Run/Walk + Coffee - The Tan Track Botanical Gardens

## 🌿 **Kismetrix Singles Social Run/Walk + Coffee – TAN Track** [Register Here](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/apr-26-kismetrix-social-runwalk-coffee-the-tan-botanical-gardens-tickets-1985661113844?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) 📅 **Date: Sunday** 26th of April 🕘 **Time:** 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (please arrive by 9:45 AM) 📍 **Meeting Point:** Royal Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre 🏃 **Route:** TAN Track loop through the Royal Botanic Gardens 📏 **Distance:** Approx. 3–4 km (relaxed social pace) Or Walk 🎽 **Dress Code:** Comfortable activewear or casual running clothes ## **About the Event** Looking to meet new people, get active, and enjoy great company — 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. We’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. There’s no racing, no awkward icebreakers — just a friendly group of singles sharing a beautiful morning together. After the run, we’ll walk back as a group and enjoy **optional coffee and mingling at the Visitor Centre café**, where conversations can continue naturally and comfortably. Many guests tell us these events feel more like meeting new friends — with a spark of something extra. ## **Who It’s For** ✨ Singles who want to meet people offline ✨ Adults 18+ across a wide range of ages (20s to 60s+) ✨ People who enjoy light running, jogging, or active social experiences ✨ 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 💛 ## 🎟️ 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 — romantically or platonically. ### **Hosted by:** **Kismetrix \| True Connection** Because real love starts with real connection. ### **🔗 Stay Connected with Kismetrix \| True Connection** Love this event? We run a variety of experiences to help people meet and connect in meaningful ways. 📧 **[social@kismetrix.com.au]()** 🌐 **[www.kismetrix.com.au](http://www.kismetrix.com.au "http://www.kismetrix.com.au")** 📱 **Follow us on Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/](https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/ "https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/") **, Facebook & Eventbrite** 🤝 **Collaborations: [collabs@kismetrix.com.au]()** ### **📄 Important Notice** By registering for this event\, you confirm that you have read and agree to Kismetrix \| True Connection’s Terms & Conditions\, Privacy Policy\, Disclaimer and Code of Conduct\. Some events may be non\-refundable as stated in their individual descriptions\.

Naarm Solarpunk Meetup

[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** in a new location in Carlton. This time we are meeting on the Mezzanine Level at Melbourne Connect, 700 Swanston St. More details below. Following on from our workshop in June we will be doing some hands-on hacking as well as welcoming everyone who wants to talk further about getting involved in the group or finding out more about positive, grassroots tech futures. On the night we will be doing, * Merri-tek LoRes Node install and setup, support and general questions * Raspberry Pi setups * Linux OS installs * Your sustainable, resilient and/or just project :) MBT members will also be ready to talk further about what we do, what we hope to do and how you can join in. **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.** Image alt text (honestly meetup, get your shit together): The image is a illustration of a future, sustainable city. There is human-scale, green tech, repair shops and urban gardens.

Streaming systems, hidden risks, and AI-driven consequences

* Topic: Streaming systems, hidden risks, and AI-driven consequences * Date: Monday 27th July 2026 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm * Networking: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm and 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm * Presentation Time: 6:00 pm - 6.45 pm *(includes welcome, presentation 30 mins & community marketplace)* * Location: Thoughtworks HQ Level 35/360 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 * Ticket: Free of cost, however, registrations and RSVP are required! * Sponsor: Thoughtworks, Confluent **Abstract** Modern AI systems don’t rely on static datasets, they depend on continuous streams of real-time data to train, update, and make decisions. We explore streaming data pipelines as a critical attack vector for AI-driven applications. Instead of targeting models directly, attackers manipulate the data flowing into them. By injecting, modifying, or replaying events, adversaries poison training data, distort real-time features, and influence decisions without detection. We’ll examine how these attacks work in practice, from subtle data drift to targeted event injection, and why traditional security measures fall short. We’ll look at key weaknesses in modern pipelines and explore defensive strategies that go beyond infrastructure security. **About The Speaker** Olena is a Staff Developer Advocate at Confluent and a recognized expert in data streaming and analytics. With two decades of experience in software engineering, she has built mission-critical applications, led high-performing teams, and driven large-scale technology adoption at industry leaders like Nokia, HERE Technologies, AWS, and Aiven. A passionate advocate for real-time data processing and AI-driven applications, Olena empowers developers and organizations to use the power of streaming data. She is an AWS Community Builder, a dedicated mentor, and a volunteer instructor at a nonprofit tech school, helping to shape the next generation of engineers. As an international speaker and thought leader, Olena regularly presents at top global conferences, sharing deep technical insights and hands-on expertise. Whether through her talks, workshops, or content, she is committed to making complex technologies accessible and inspiring innovation in the developer community.

TechWalking - Networking Event for Tech Professionals

**"TechWalking" - Networking + Walking** Are you a tech professional looking to network beyond the screen? Look no further than my upcoming #TechWalking event! ‍ Join us for a refreshing walk around the scenic Albert Park Lake. It’s the perfect chance to connect with industry peers while getting in some steps! I'll be away this time, but you're in great hands! Our amazing co-host team — Aditya, Dany, Shimroth, Yixi, Vishavjit, and Dilpa — will be there to keep everything running smoothly. Check out the video from the last event: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KsPvJzE4Nlg We'll kick things off at **10 am sharp** at the Albert Park Fitness Station. Please, don't be late! We're hitting the trail around the lake as soon as we gather. And trust me, you won't want to miss it – unless you're up for a bit of a sprint to catch up! (we're going anti-clockwise) This event is pet and kid-friendly, as long as your little ones and furry friends can manage a 5 km walk, they're more than welcome to join. Looking forward to meeting you all in real life! Join the TechWalking group on LinkedIn! [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/) **TechWalking Community page: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/)** \*\*\* Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/) Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to land your tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/) Subscribe to YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia](https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia)

Wombat State Forest exploratory Walk 16km 310m ascent