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Capability ≠ Capacity: What I wish I’d known about neurodivergence leading tech

Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 AM

From Tech Leading Ladies

4.8

Capability ≠ Capacity: What I wish I’d known about my neurodivergent brain when I was leading in tech I was diagnosed ADHD and autistic at 41, following severe burnout at the peak of my career in technology leadership, transformation and digital delivery. I was clearly capable of doing complex work. What I didn’t understand was why things that seemed like they should be easy could sometimes require an enormous amount of effort. In this talk, I’ll explore some of the less visible things that use our capacity at work — and how this helps us to find the right strategies to work sustainably as a neurodivergent leader. **Agenda (time in Melbourne/AEST)** * 5:30pm Networking * 6:00pm Welcome * 6:05pm Main Presentation * 6:35pm Q&A * 7:00pm Networking * 7:30pm Close **This will be a HYBRID event:** **Zoom link -** will be posted 1hr before event starts. **Our Speaker** **Ani Møller** Ani Møller is a neurodivergent leadership coach and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who works exclusively with neurodivergent leaders. Before becoming a coach, Ani worked in technology, transformation and digital delivery, including as an Executive Director leading large teams and multi-million-dollar programs. They were diagnosed ADHD and autistic at 41 following severe burnout, and subsequently trained as an ADHD coach. Their work now brings together lived experience, coaching and decades of leadership and transformation experience to help neurodivergent leaders understand how they work and build more sustainable ways of working and leading.

52 attendees

October Edition | Melbourne AI Startup Showcase & Networking

Wed, Oct 28, 6:30 AM

From AI Circle - JR Academy

4.3

### 💡 Ideas · Products · Stories · Feedback · Connections **🗣️ Please note: This event will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese.** What AI products and startups are being built in Melbourne? On **28 October**, **Melbourne AI Startup Showcase & Networking** returns to **ANNG Gallery**. Join AI founders, product builders, investors and technology professionals for an evening of startup showcases and networking. This edition will feature **five AI startups**, each with a **20-minute session** to share their entrepreneurial journey, the problem they are tackling, their product approach, how they use AI and their progress so far. Each session will include a **live product demo or prototype walkthrough, audience Q&A and feedback**. This is an informal showcase rather than a formal fundraising pitch event. We want to create a relaxed, open space where real AI products get seen, founders receive useful feedback and participants meet the people building within Melbourne’s AI community. ## ✨ Event Highlights * 🎤 Presentations from five AI startups * 💻 Live product demos, prototypes and real-world use cases * 🧠 Founder journeys, product insights and practical lessons * 💬 Audience Q&A and feedback * 🤝 Meet AI founders, developers and industry peers * 🔗 Explore potential collaborations, advisory support and project resources * 🥂 Informal networking after the showcases ## 🚀 What Will the Startups Share? Each startup will cover: * The real-world problem they are solving * Their product or solution * How AI is used in the product * Their target users and use cases * Current product progress * A product demo or prototype * Plans for the next stage * The feedback, resources and industry connections they are seeking Each presentation will include time for audience questions and feedback. Details of the featured startups and speakers will be announced in the lead-up to the event. ## 🙋 Who Should Attend? * AI startup founders and co-founders * Aspiring entrepreneurs exploring startup ideas * AI engineers, developers and product teams * Angel investors and early-stage investment professionals * Product managers, designers and technology professionals * Startup mentors, advisers and ecosystem partners * Anyone interested in AI products and startups You do not need to have a startup to attend. Come along as an audience member to discover real products being developed in Melbourne’s AI community and connect with founders and industry peers. **Presentations, Q&A and networking will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese.** ## ⏰ Schedule * **5:30 PM–6:00 PM:** Check-in and informal networking * **6:00 PM–6:10 PM:** Welcome and event introduction * **6:10 PM–7:50 PM:** Five AI startup showcases, including product demos and Q&A * **7:50 PM–8:10 PM:** Open discussion and audience feedback * **8:10 PM–8:30 PM:** Networking and industry connections ## 📍 Event Details **Date:** Wednesday, 28 October 2026 **Time:** 5:30 PM–8:30 PM, Melbourne local time **Venue:** ANNG Gallery **Address:** Level 17, 60 Albert Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205 **Event language:** Mandarin Chinese **Admission:** Free — advance registration required ⚠️ **Places are limited. Please register in advance to secure your spot.** ## 🤝 Co-organisers & Venue Support **Co-organisers / Partners:** JR Academy, ANNG Gallery, Zhongguancun Technology Entrepreneurs Association and New Gold Mountain Club **Venue support:** CloudTech Group

2 attendees

TechWalking - Networking Event for Tech Professionals

Sat, Oct 24, 11:00 PM

From IT Career in Australia

4.6

**"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! Check out the video from TechWalking Birthday: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bPiY9UBOtEw 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! **TechWalking is free, and always will be.** But keeping the community going takes time, effort, and a few ongoing costs. If you enjoy TechWalking and would like to help us keep it growing, any donation is greatly appreciated: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/donate](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/donate) 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)

154 attendees

📚 #InPursuit – A Book Club for Builders, Thinkers, and Doers

Fri, Oct 23, 11:30 PM

From The Entrepreneur Club (Melbourne)

4.5

📚 #InPursuit is a book club for entrepreneurs, creatives, and curious minds who know personal growth fuels business growth. **See a lot of RSPVPs and wonder how it works? We'll break up into groups of 6-8 to share our insights, then swap groups after 30-45min so you can maximise learning from everybody!** *Note: this even is not organised by or affiliated with The State Library of Victoria* **That's what #InPursuit is all about** It’s not a traditional book club, it’s a space for people who are actively designing a better life through the pursuit of business, creativity, and personal growth. This event is for anyone #InPursuit of better business, life and relationships. Instead of reading the same book, we each come prepared to share one powerful insight from something we’ve read in the past 3-months. Anything non-fiction that’s moved us forward. Whether it’s a mindset shift, a productivity system, a new philosophy, or just a truth that punched us in the gut. This is a place to unpack it together and hear what others are learning too. We’re not just here to *read*. We’re here to *integrate*. Because when we grow, our business and our lives grow too. **🔍 Why Join? You'll leave with:** * 5–10 fresh insights from books you may never have picked up * Deeper awareness of how others think, lead, and evolve * New connections with people walking a similar path toward purpose, results, and impact This isn’t a lecture. It’s a room full of people building themselves while they build the thing. **📖 How It Works** First time? No pressure to share, just come curious. We'll break up into groups of 6-8 and share our insights, then swap groups so you can maximise the learning! Returning? Bring one idea you’ve read about in the last 3-months and be ready to speak on: 1. What did you learn? 2. How did it shift your perspective about the world or yourself? 3. How has it changed the way you show up or behave? We keep it structured, but flexible. After sharing, we open up to Q&A, personal stories, challenges, and deep dives. Some of the best insights come from the conversations *after* the share. **🧠 Who This Is For** * Entrepreneurs or side-hustlers finding their footing * Business owners, and doers building toward better * Curious minds who love ideas but care more about action * People tired of shallow conversations and hungry for growth If you’re working on something—or becoming someone—this space is for you. It’s a practice ground for people who want to grow forward. We’re all #InPursuit of mastery, momentum, and the kind of success that starts from within. **Map on how to get there** We're in the Create Quarter on the ground level (back right of the Quad as you enter from Swanson St). We'll likely be on a long table together. https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/SLV-EnglishMap_Jan25.pdf

55 attendees

Southbank Toastmasters: Monthly Meetup on Third Thursdays

Thu, Oct 15, 7:30 AM

From Southbank Toastmasters

4.7

Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking with Southbank Toastmasters! Ready to transform nerves into confidence? Join us for a fun, interactive workshop to: ✨ Conquer your fear of speaking 💡 Learn pro tips from experienced mentors 📈 Boost your business and career through powerful communication Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned speaker, this is your chance to grow, connect, and shine! 🌟 Don’t miss out—step up to the mic and join us! 🎤

3 attendees

Deep Work - The Aesthetic Advantage

Fri, Oct 30, 8:00 AM

From Deep Work 🌿

4.9

**THEME** At this Deep Work event we'll explore **The Aesthetic Advantage** \- how we are all artists at heart\. The Aesthetic Advantage invites us to see ourselves as craftspeople, whatever our job title: bringing care, beauty and excellence to every detail, even the ones no one will ever see. **TIMING** \*Please arrive by 7:00PM for a 7:15PM start. The event will conclude at 8:45PM. **SETUP** You will be seated in small groups of about 5 people. We encourage you to sit with people that you don't yet know. :) **TICKETS** Tickets are $20. We're happy to provide full refunds for cancellations received with 48+ hours notice. **PROGRAM** Through carefully selected quotes and interactive discussions, we will: * **Explore** and notice where in our own work we bring artistry and refinement * **Share stories, laughter and insights** of moments work when we felt the quiet pride of making something well, or were moved by someone else's work * **Create casual and fun art** * **Develop practical ideas** to bring more craft into our everyday work, through how we finish, how we attend to the unseen, and how we honour the work of others Come ready to discover the craftsperson in you, whether you sweep streets, write code or lead a company. You'll leave inspired to carry excellence all the way through to the back of the drawer, equipped with fresh perspectives on care, patience and the quiet dignity of work done well. **PARKING** 2P parking is available at the venue. [Use this link to navigate there.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wruty3s4V4pQLmaZ8)

7 attendees

Free Run Club (Carlton/CBD)

Tue, Oct 27, 7:20 AM

From Fluent Fast! Free Language Conversation and Exchange.

4.4

**IMPORTANT!: Registration required!** Without registration, attendance is: $10 per person. For free entry, please register below: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/tp0edc](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/tp0edc) **Overview:** We're a friendly, welcoming community of runners in Carlton/CBD, and everyone is welcome - from complete beginners to advanced runners, we all train together. First-timers are always welcome, so if it's your first time, come along and say hi! **Training type:** Our focus is interval training, and we keep it fun and social. **Free stuff for members!** We sometimes line up sponsorships that align with our comunity, someties it's stuff like: free protein drinks and shakes, or discounted meals - and we often head out for dinner together after a run, or for special events. **Exact location:** The exact meeting location will be emailed to you once you register, so be sure to register beforehand. **Training format / structure:** 1: Easy 800m warm-up lap 2: Dynamic stretching and strides (20min) 3: Main workout — this rotates each week (sometimes hills, but most often it invovles intervals) **Length:** The whole session runs for about 50 minutes, followed by around 10 minutes of social talking. **Register for you first attendance:** First timers are required to register: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/tp0edc](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/tp0edc) See you there!

31 attendees

Woman in Self-development and Business

Fri, Oct 16, 10:00 PM

From Woman in business and self development

This is a casual get-together where we can get to know each other, share what businesses we have or dream of starting, and talk about personal growth, our goals, dreams, and aspirations. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to connect with like-minded women, make genuine friendships, exchange ideas, and build a circle of women who support, inspire, and encourage each other to grow together. 🤍✨ The idea is to create meaningful connections and friendships with women who want to grow both personally and professionally, and celebrate each other’s journeys along the way!

1 attendee

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

Wed, Oct 14, 12:00 AM

From FREE Life-Improvement Educational Talks!

3.4

Have you ever felt or been told that it is too hard to be successful? What does it take to stand out from the crowd, or be considered a professional? Find out what it takes to succeed, whether it be in relationships, in a job or in creating your own business. What ever the area, you can be a professional. That is a fact. This seminar will include topics, such as: * Professionalism * The Five Ways to Address a Problem * How to "WEAR YOUR HAT" * PLUS MORE There will also be a personality test after the seminar is completed which will help to isolate which areas of your life need to be addressed, so that you can then improve on those areas!

2 attendees

Presenting - 'Manager v Leader', Kennedy, Luther King...

Thu, Oct 15, 7:15 AM

From SmashSpeak- Real World Presenting & Leadership

4.7

Smashing! Try something new Thursday Interactive reality workshops- Tonight get involved and have some fun. Tonight we study and learn unique stage styles and techniques of world-class leaders. Be inspired by the styles & secrets of Barack Obama, J.F Kennedy and Martin Luther King etc Learn how to present as the Leader, rather than a manager Serious about improving your leadership - **Why mess, come to the best** Why is Smashing different to other speaking clubs? Just two member's thoughts, "The fun/laughs factor is definitely a point of difference. We keep it moving with high standards so it’s a nice balance. Too strict makes it tense and boring, too loose and we can lose the energy/commercial feel. SmashSpeak's vibe's in the sweet spot." "At other clubs I used to listen to long speeches and lectures, here we get so many chances to talk every meeting, that we have to improve" **Free parking** close: O'Connell and Cobden streets **IMPORTANT: Be on time, as doors close when the show starts** “Proudly Australian" – Free-flowing teamwork, greater good focus, sharing the stage, etc Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St (Opposite Queen Vic Market) Level 1, RED Room (End of corridor) More to come..

18 attendees

Networking Drinks for Builders & Doers

Fri, Oct 30, 7:30 AM

From The Entrepreneur Club (Melbourne)

4.5

**🍻 The Entrepreneur Club – Last Friday of the Month Drinks** **Not your average knock-off drinks.** Join us for a monthly gathering of entrepreneurs, builders, creatives, and self-starters who believe business is more than just work, it’s a personal growth journey. Whether you're scaling something or just starting out, this is a space to meet others who think like you do. **💬 What to Expect** ✅ Real convos with people building something ✅ A place to bounce ideas, swap challenges, and share wins ✅ Opportunities to give value and get it in return ✅ Chill vibes, no pitches, just smart people in good company You don’t need a title or a polished pitch, just curiosity and the willingness to connect. **🗓 Format** **6:30pm** – Arrive, grab a drink, join a convo **8:30pm** – We wrap, or roll on elsewhere 📍 **The Oxford Scholar** We take over a corner of the bar (Back Bar or Atrium), look for the crew with ideas in one hand and a drink in the other. **🎯 This is for you if** * You want more entrepreneurial people in your life * You’re building something, or want to be * You care about growth, not just small talk Bring a question. Bring a challenge. Bring your curiosity. Last Friday of every month. Let’s make it count.

24 attendees

After work hot chocolate

Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 AM

From Girls Who Boss - Melbourne

4.8

**Girls Who Boss After Work Hot Chocolate** Join us for a relaxed after work meetup, where like-minded women come together to connect, chat and share ideas. Whether you’re a professional or entrepreneur, this is the space for you to meet other inspiring women in a laid back atmosphere. We’ll meet at a table near the Kino in Collins Place - we’ll post more details of where to find us on the day. No formalities, no pressure - just a space to enjoy great company, share experiences, and make new connections over coffee.