Drones Sydney

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

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: * **Carles Vallecillo, Technical Trainer, Snowflake** **Well-Architecting AWS AI** Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker are two of AWS's most powerful AI services - but which one will win the heavyweight title? In this session, we'll put them head-to-head across the six pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization and Sustainability. Round by round, we'll compare their strengths, weaknesses, trade-offs and real-world use cases to answer questions such as: Which service gets you to production faster? Which gives you more control? Which is easier to secure and govern? Which delivers the best performance? • Which gives you the biggest bang for your buck? Expect practical examples, architectural insights and a few surprises as we crown the winner of each category (and discover whether there is really a single champion at all 9. * **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 🤤 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)

Physical AI Meetup

Hear 3 expert talks, take the mic for an AI/hardware demo or announcement, and connect over pizza & drinks. **Entry information:** A free [Eventbrite Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/physical-ai-meetup-sydney-tickets-1992904019570?aff=oddtdtcreator) is required – tickets will be checked at the door. A big thanks to our venue partner, [UTS Startups](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/current-students/support/opportunities/uts-startups) – the home of Sydney’s best emerging startups at the heart of the Tech Central precinct. **Take the mic at our community open mic.** Share a quick demo, prototype, or announcement – whether it's AI, hardware, or something you're building. All welcome. **Agenda:** **6:00 \- 6:30 pm \| Check\-in\, Pizza & Networking** Please have your Eventbrite ticket ready at check-in – then enjoy pizza, drinks, and time to connect with other attendees. **6:30 \- 6:35 pm \| Welcome & Intro** Hear a short welcome from the organiser. **6:35 \- 7:00 pm \| Talk 1: Quantum Neural Networks** * **Speaker:** Dr. Michael Walker (Chief Quantum & Science Officer, AIRoboticx) **7:00 \- 7:25 pm \| Talk 2: Building Intelligent Edge Systems with Agentic AI** * **Speaker:** Dr. Joe Peng (Senior RSM for ANZ, AMD) **7:25 \- 7:50 pm \| Talk 3: Edge AI for aged\-care home monitoring** * **Speaker:** Megan Madden (Director for Market Strategy, ANSCENTER) **7:50 \- 8:00 pm \| Community Open Mic** Short informal shares – demo, prototype, or quick announcement (hiring, collaboration, project updates). 1-2 minutes each. **8:00 pm \| Wrap\-up & Networking** Any further Q&As and chats will happen here. Join ANZ's largest community of practitioners building where AI meets hardware.

Cronulla peninsula walk (Cronulla Ramble)

This 17 km walk begins and ends at Cronulla train station! It is an easy , mainly flat,walk with some steps This is a beautiful coastal walk with stunning views. There are many opportunities to swim. The Cronulla Ramble (often called the Cronulla Peninsula Ramble) is a scenic coastal walking route that loops around the Cronulla Peninsula in southern Sydney. 🥾 What it is * A walking circuit that links bays, beaches, parks, headlands and cliff-top paths * Popular with walkers, runners, school groups and bushwalking clubs * Mostly on sealed paths and formed tracks, with some stairs and gentle hills * 8 km beach walk 📍 Where it goes The ramble typically includes: * Cronulla Station (common start/finish) * Gunnamatta Bay & Gunnamatta Park * Darook Park * Hungry Point cliff-top walk * Shelly Beach * Cronulla Esplanade (along North Cronulla, Elouera and Wanda) * Boat Harbour Gratuity: $10 CASH or PAY ID: 0460715272 to Liz on the day. Please arrive prepared with both water and lunch, snacks (think carbs and sugar) jacket in case of a change in weather, a hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes.
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Aussie Explorers its organisers and leaders accept no liability during this meetup, leaders try to ensure the safety and well-being of members at all times however as this is a weekend away travelling, exploring different areas and hiking in the great outdoors accidents happen, please take responsibility for your own safety and your belongings

FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney

**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!

SongsOnStage LIVE at Molly Malone's, Surry Hills

SongsOnStage Performers night at Molly Malone's Irish Tavern, 64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills 1st & 3rd Wednesday every month, 7:00-10:00pm \- PA and acoustic guitar supplied \(bring your own mic if you wish\)\. \- hosted by Russell Neal \- FREE ENTRY Email Russell at [songsonstage@gmail.com](mailto:songsonstage@gmail.com) if you would like to play. Come show off your talent & hang out with us! About Molly Malone's Irish Tavern: Warm pub with exposed-brick walls and a mezzanine level, plus great meals and LIVE music. Event brought to you as a community service by [https://www.facebook.com/SongsOnStage](https://www.facebook.com/SongsOnStage/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWrjdo4pS13IEbVQU8QzjqHDO00O7W534dHY117-hmKHmOzti-1Pu4rvgUY0ng7K3LCz0O7ulzhgWlbh6bXGA07UvrHKCHIfOpkr9ZzFFYwaR_grw-HRMAMspTfleqp1iw7tF19HEH0LFsBMwC8Luxy&__tn__=q) To make a donation, so I can keep doing this, click here: [https://paypal.me/songsonstage?locale.x=en_AU](https://paypal.me/songsonstage?locale.x=en_AU)

SSP TUE...PYRMONT(Small camera)

**1st meetup point:** The anchor outside the Australian Maritime Museum at 10.am N.B. For those who like coffee there is a shop opposite HMAS Vampire. You can get a takeaway coffee from there. **2nd meetup point:** The Terminus Hotel/ Pub at Pyrmont at Midday Enjoy the walk from the Maritime Museum around the wharves at Pyrmont Bay; it is relatively flat and opportunities are around for street and architectural photography. Backgrounds include modern industrial designs, classic sandstone and boats moored to create interesting images. I feel that a compact or mirrorless camera with a fixed prime lens or two would do the job, anywhere between 28 to 50mm. It is open to both digital and film people. Experiment with different film saturations soft, standard, vivid, seipa or even monochrome within your digital camera menu. Alternatively, you could try black and white film around 400 ISO or ASA with a medium amount of grain to get that classic look. The idea is to have a camera that is relatively small to take discrete photos of people, running, walking their dog, fishing, involved in their conversations etc that tells a story or conveys a message through your images. Look for opportunities as you walk, there are plenty of seats on the walk where the subject may pass by while you’re sitting waiting for the image to present itself for your composition. The idea is to slow down and observe rather than rush to the second meetup point. The pub has an interesting history of past colourful characters and is one of the oldest Sydney public bars. The menu has a variety of food at standard prices, and the pub has an assortment of drinks to choose from. Stan and I look forward to seeing you there on the day. Ian

Bobbin Head Loop / Sphinx Trail and Bobbin Head 10kms Ku-ring-gai.

Online Photography - The letter E

Sydney Whale Watching Photography.

The first meetup point: City Extra Cafe, Circular Quay at 8.45 AM. Departure point: Campbells Cove Wharf. (Located past the International Shipping Terminal, Circular Quay) The second meetup point; the Ship Inn, Circular Quay at 12 noon or Midday. June and July are the prime months for the Northward annual migration of whales off Sydney; moving from Antarctica. The tours will need to be booked by individuals at their own expense and pricing starts around $ 90. The booking details are: 9.30 am departure, pricing $91, Book through Whale Watching Sydney, phone 1800 326 822. By making the booking all participants accept all risks associated with the activity. I would recommend a telephoto zoom lens of between 100 -500mm and a mirrorless or digital SLR camera for this activity. You may find a shutter speed of 1000 or above using auto ISO useful. I look forward to seeing you at the activity. If you need to contact me my number is 0425382248.

Sunset at La Perouse

Eastwood - Bricks, Floods and Food

Claude Code from Zero to Hero 201: Turn Messy Work Into Smart Workflows

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 21 July 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 and love 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 ✨