Drones Sydney

Sydney 2600 IRL

2600 Meetings exist as a forum for all interested in technology to meet and talk about events in technology-land, learn, and teach. Meetings are open to anyone of any age or level of expertise. The 2600 Australia chapter became prominent in 1999, bringing together people interested in computer security, electronic gadgetry, communications, privacy, and technology exploration in general. In addition to bringing these people together with meetings, mailing lists and seminars, we spoke up on issues such as Internet Censorship, Cybercrime, DVD encryption, and many other issues. Since then, many of the original members have moved on to new projects, however the 2600 Australia movement is still alive, with many new (and original) members active within the online community and monthly meetings, along with the occasional visitor from 2600's international chapters. Current projects and ongoing discussions: * Satelite hacking * Metadata, Privacy & Anonymity * Decentralised Networks * 3D Printing/Manufacturing/other hacking stuff * Programming for fun and proffit * Drones and other similar stuff

Agentic AI Unplugged: Running AI Agents at Scale

Agentic AI is moving fast, but what does it actually take to run agents securely, reliably, and at scale? For our next meetup, **PolarSeven** and **ClickHouse** are bringing together two practical talks exploring AI agents, real-world implementation, governance, security, and scale. **🎤 Hear from:** **Sumith Jitta, Head of Engineering @ Lawpath** The Harness Is the Moat: Running AI Agents at Scale **Johnny Mirza, Senior Solutions Architect @ ClickHouse** Governed and Secure Agents with LibreChat After the talks, stick around for networking, pizzas, and drinks with the local AWS Sydney User Group community! 🍻🍕🤤 **Agenda:** 17:30 - Arrive & drinks 18:00 - Introductions 18:10 - Talk 1: *The Harness Is the Moat: Running AI Agents at Scale* Sumith Jitta, Head of Engineering @ Lawpath 18:40 - Talk 2: *Governed and Secure Agents with LibreChat* Johnny Mirza, Solution Architect @ ClickHouse 19:10 - Networking, food, and drinks! 🍻🍕 **Event details:** 🗓️ Date: 24 June 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Level 8/2 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000 *Please enter via Kent St to access the building.* RSVP now to save your spot! We can’t wait to see you there! Cheers, **The PolarSeven Team** [www.polarseven.com](http://www.polarseven.com/)

SydAR Meetup #9

We're moving from Meetup! To get all the details and RSVP to this one, go to: [https://luma.com/tam60a6u](https://luma.com/tam60a6u)

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!

Get More Done, Make More Money & Stop Doing Everything Yourself

**Get More Done, Make More Money & Stop Doing Everything Yourself** https://events.humanitix.com/get-more-done-make-more-money-and-stop-doing-everything-yourself **BLACK CIRCLE: Private Operators. Real Growth.** **Date: July 2nd, 2026** **Time: 6:00 PM (90 Minutes)** **Location: Burwood, Sydney** **What's Quietly Slowing Your Growth?** Most business owners know they should be further ahead than they are. More leads are coming in, but follow-up is inconsistent. The team is busy, but progress feels slower than it should. There never seems to be enough time to focus on growth because operational issues, client demands, and day-to-day tasks keep getting in the way. Black Circle is a private, curated discussion for business owners, founders, consultants, and operators who want practical solutions to the challenges that slow business growth. This is not traditional networking. No sales pitches. No awkward introductions. No generic business advice. Just honest conversations with other business owners about what's actually working, what isn't, and where opportunities for improvement exist. ## **This Session: What's Quietly Slowing Your Growth?** **We'll explore common challenges that many growing businesses face:** * Opportunities and leads falling through the cracks * Inconsistent follow-up and accountability * Team members being busy but not always focused on the highest-value work * Communication breakdowns that create unnecessary friction * Business owners spending too much time inside the business rather than growing it * Systems, processes, AI and support structures that improve efficiency and consistency * Practical ways to create more capacity without simply working longer hours ## **You'll Leave With:** ✅ At least one growth bottleneck identified ✅ Practical ideas to improve efficiency and reclaim time ✅ Better visibility on where opportunities may be slipping through the cracks ✅ New perspectives from other business owners facing similar challenges ✅ Actionable improvements you can implement immediately ## **Ideal For:** * Business owners * Founders * Consultants * Agency owners * Professional service firms * Operators and managers * Anyone responsible for growth, performance, and execution **Small room.** **Serious people.** **Practical conversations.** **Real business challenges.**

Decidr x Innova - Where Human Judgment Matters Most in the Age of Agentic AI

Innova is hosting our first Women in Tech breakfast in partnership with Decidr. **From Operators to Orchestrators: Where Human Judgment Matters Most in the Age of Agentic AI** As AI continues to reshape how businesses operate, we will discuss where human judgment matters most in the age of agentic AI. AI can draft your documents, summarise meetings, write code, and run workflows. But it can't tell you what's worth building. It doesn't carry the context behind a decision. And it won't be accountable when something goes wrong. This panel gets into the practical reality of that shift: how to redesign teams and ways of working now that machines can handle the execution; where to focus your own time and attention; and how to develop this kind of judgment in the next generation of leaders. * Where human judgment matters most as AI handles execution * Redesigning teams and workflows for the agentic era * Developing judgment in the next generation of leaders * Navigating risk and accountability when AI acts autonomously * Live panel discussion and Q&A We have a limited number of places available for founders and executives, so please reach out to me directly on Linkedin if you would like to attend. Thanks, Marie

Automate Your Business with AI Agents — AI OS Build Day

This is a paid event. Until 6 June, early-bird tickets for $149 are available. Tickets will be $249 thereafter. Get your tickets on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-business-with-ai-agents-ai-os-build-day-tickets-1989369508753](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-business-with-ai-agents-ai-os-build-day-tickets-1989369508753) **Overview** Ready to automate, not just listen? Full-day hands-on at WSTI — learn to build a Business AI OS + 2 example Agents. Lunch + consult. \> **"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 — June 2026** * **Sat 6 Jun** · Automate Your Business Operations with AI Agents * **Sat 13 Jun** · Automate Your Content Creation and Social Media with AI Agents * **Sat 20 Jun** · Automate Your Sales Pipeline with AI Agents * **Sat 27 Jun** · 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.

Future of QA Panel Discussion & React Mobile Testing with Detox by TJ Maher

Our June event, in person in the Sydney CBD and in collaboration with Planit, is gonna be amazing! We have a Panel Discussion and Q&A on the future of QA and Testing, covering such areas as Shift Left, AI and more and including the chance for attendees to ask questions directly! Check out our great panellists below! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Panel Discussion and Q&A: Panel Discussion: Software Testing and QA in a Rapidly Changing World Panellists: Ranjith Murthy - QA and V&V Manager at Droneshield, former Test Manager at Reserve Bank of Australia Manoj Kumar - Director of NextGen solutions at Planit and famous for his conference talks and work as part of the team at the Selenium project Hemant Ojha - Test Manager at Versent Michael Nashed - Senior QA Engineer at Scentre Group Chair - Paul Maxwell-Walters, events lead at Sydney Testers \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Also, T.J. Maher, the former organiser at Ministry of Testing Boston and a well known QA expert, blogger and speaker, will be presenting from the US on using the Detox framework to create effective test automation frameworks for React Native applications. More below! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Building a React Mobile Automated Test Framework using Detox + TypeScript by T.J. Maher Writing automated tests for a React Native mobile application is notoriously difficult. Mobile components display on the page, but are not fully loaded. Lengthy animations and slow-loading components take a while to finish. Timing issues cause your automated tests to error out giving the appearance of flaky tests. T.J. Maher will be sharing his experience tackling these problems using the open-source mobile testing framework, Wix's Detox, designed specifically for testing React Native applications. \* Setting up a mobile test automation framework. \* Vibe-coding a toy React Mobile Login page app to test against ( [tinyurl.com/detox-demo](https://tinyurl.com/detox-demo) ). \* How to reduce timing issues and flakiness in automated tests. \* Refactoring code into tests, page objects & base pages, separating out credentials and message strings for easier maintainability. \* Setting up automated tests in CI / CD for iOS simulators and Android emulators with GitHub Action Workflows. \* How developers can test their code before they push it into the main branch. About T. J. Maher: A former organizer of the now defunct Ministry of Testing - Boston, Thomas (T.J.) Maher is a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) based in the Boston/South Shore area of Massachusetts, with a decade of experience building web + mobile test automation frameworks. His recent work includes architecting a mobile automation framework from the ground up using Detox and TypeScript for a React Native application at SELF ID, a decentralized identity startup. Prior roles include MassMutual, Verily (Google Health), Threat Stack, Fitbit, and Intralinks. T.J. Maher is @tjmaher1 on LinkedIn, Twitter and BlueSky. His software testing blog is [tjmaher.com](https://tjmaher.com/). Follow him on LinkedIn! Slide Deck is at [https://tinyurl.con/detox-demo-sydney](https://tinyurl.con/detox-demo-sydney) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We will also have our usual Open Mic for job seekers and all the opportunities for networking and fun typical of our events. Come along, not to be missed!

SSP TUE...BARANGAROO MEANDER

We will meander the lanes and take in the atmosphere

Sunset at La Perouse

Movie & Buffet Dinner Night; VIP Private Screening of "500 DAYS IN THE WILD"

Social Event - Movie & Dinner Night; We have organised a VIP Private Screening of the award winning movie; "500 DAYS IN THE WILD". The 2-hour documentary weaves together adventure, personal reflections, stunning wildlife, and human connection on the rigorous and beautiful TCT Trail, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast, as well as the Arctic Ocean. 500 Days in the Wild dives deeply into both the physical and emotional travails of tackling an almost impossible adventure. 500 Days surprises with cinematic action, intimate experiences, and visual poetry. 500 Days In The Wild follows the epic 6-year journey of filmmaker Dianne Whelan as she sets out to reconnect with nature and become the first person to travel the world's longest trail. The 24,000 km Trans Canada Trail stretches across the continent of North America, connecting the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific oceans. It is the longest trail in the world. For six years filmmaker Dianne Whelan traveled the entirety of the land and water trails, the only person to ever accomplish this journey. 500 Days (which is 12,000 hours) in the Wild recounts Dianne's journey by bike, canoe, skis, snowshoes and on foot and her cross-cultural visits with those who live close to the land. This feature doc culled from 800 hours of footage is an intricate weave of adventure film, personal reflection and stunning captures of wildlife and landscapes. Using humour, adventure, beautiful cinematography and a great soundtrack (including songs from Joni Mitchell, First Aid Kit, Xavier Rudd, and The Tragically Hip), 500 Days in the Wild will entertain audiences and inspire hope for the future. She started out alone, disillusioned with state of the world, to look for different ways of caring for the land and for each other. She ended the journey a bit wiser, more hopeful, in love and with a passion to share this story with you. This is an unforgettable journey and an unforgettable film. WARNING: You may want to quit your job after watching this Inspiring, Intimate & Incredible Movie based on a True Adventure Story - A MUST SEE. \# Details * Rated CTC * Runtime 120 minutes * Genre Documentary * Director Dianne Whelan * Actors Dianne Whelan, Louisa Robinson * Language English * Country Canada * Awards Winner - Grand Prize VIMFF, Winner - Best Film World Trail Film Festival, Winner - Best Film Nordic Adventure Film Festival, Winner - Audience Award - Victoria Film Festival. 500 DAYS IN THE WILD TRAILER; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-0XhbQwerI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-0XhbQwerI) We will start with the Movie, followed by an award winning Vegetarian all you can eat buffet dinner & then you can do an optional Kirtan Mantra Meditation. Kirtan is the chanting of spiritually uplifting sacred mantras (transcendental sound vibrations). It is typically accompanied with traditional Indian instruments such as the harmonium, mrdanga (drum) and kartalas (hand cymbals). Note: This is usually an extra $10.00, however included in our event. Here is some more information on Kirtan Mantra Meditation; [Kirtan/mantra meditation explained](https://govindas.com.au/kirtanmantra-meditation-explained.html) There will also be an opportunity to meet up with fellow Telegram & Meet Up Members. This will be a great opportunity to get together for a great day, night, under lights for a night to remember. This is a bohemian inspired cinema experience which awaits you at Govindas. Keep your clothes on but take your shoes off, relax and enjoy is the motto here. Upright seats and couches are available but for most regulars it is all about the lie down beds and the culinary treat after the movie in the restaurant which makes it a night to remember. Operating for over forty years, Govindas, a not for profit enterprise, has cemented itself in Sydney’s competitive dining scene & is widely regarded by the locals as a Sydney Institution. Special Dietary Needs; The buffet is about 80% vegan. It is also 80% gluten free, the exceptions are kofta balls, pakoras, penne pasta bake and bread. The only preparations containing nuts are usually the quinoa salad and the ice-cream sundae. For severe allergies please ask to speak to the chef on arrival. Drinks are not included & can be Shaken, Not Stirred. Start / Finish points accessible by train from Kings Cross Station. Distance: 0.3km (approx.) Cost: Dinner & Movie = $50.00 - NOTE: THIS MUST BE PRE-PAID WITHIN 72 HOURS BY DIRECT DEPOSIT OR CASH, AS WE ARE BOOKING THE WHOLE CINEMA FOR OUR PRIVATE GROUP. WHAT IS THE PRICE OF ADVENTURE. \*\* NO REFUNDS FOR THIS SPECIAL \*\* Note: The value is usually 66.00 for a Non-Private (General Public) Screening with dinner & Kirtan Mantra Meditation, but because you are Special, you receive a $16.00 discount for a Private Viewing & VIP Dinner Table for our Group. Gratuity: There will be no gratuity for this event. IMPORTANT: Once you confirm your attendance; FULL PAYMENT is required within 72 hours by Cash or to account; PT, Bank Of Queensland. BSB: 124 001 Account Number: 2294 6955 & Reference: (Your Full Name). Please follow up with sending a private message with your FULL NAME, MOBILE, DIETARY & OPTIONAL MANTRA MEDITATION.