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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.

Gravity 3D at IMAX Melbourne

Join me for *Gravity* in 3D on the giant screen at IMAX Melbourne on Sunday 11 October. It's one of those films that really belongs in a cinema this size — the kind of thing that's worth leaving the couch for. We'll meet outside the IMAX Melbourne gates at 6:15pm for a quick hello, head in together around 6:25pm to get seated, and the film starts at 6:35pm. It should wrap up around 8:15pm, and that's where the meetup finishes. This is just a casual social group going along together — it isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by IMAX Melbourne. Please book your own ticket directly with them; an RSVP here is not a ticket and doesn't include entry. **Who this is for** * Anyone who enjoys big-screen cinema and doesn't want to go on their own * People who are happy with a relaxed, low-key meetup — we say hi before, watch a film, and part ways after * Coming solo? Very welcome. Most people do, and that's the whole point **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nheDYkgFXyMURvzc8 * Tickets / session info: https://web.imaxmelbourne.com.au/films/GRAVITY-3D/HO00000113 * Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JML-WzLUNmg **Timeline** * 6:15pm – Meet outside the IMAX Melbourne gates and say hello * 6:25pm – Head inside and get seated * 6:35pm – Film starts * \~8:15pm – Film ends and the meetup finishes **Tickets / cost** * Book your own ticket directly through IMAX Melbourne using the link above. * I'm in seat E20. If you'd like to sit near the group, pick a seat close to that one when you book. * Book early if you can — popular sessions can sell out, and seats near mine will go first. **Transport** * IMAX Melbourne is in Carlton, right by Melbourne Museum and Carlton Gardens. * Trams along Nicholson and Rathdowne Streets stop nearby, and Parliament Station is a walk away through the gardens. * There is paid parking under the museum if you're driving — check current rates yourself before you rely on it. **Expect** * Difficulty: none — it's a movie * Pace: relaxed, with a short catch-up before the film * Vibe: friendly and low-pressure, no need to know anyone * Group style: we sit together where seating allows, and there's no obligation to stay and chat afterwards **Important notes** * Please book and pay for your own ticket directly with IMAX Melbourne. * This meetup isn't organised by or affiliated with IMAX Melbourne — I've just arranged for a few of us to go along together. * Please arrive by 6:15pm so we can get in and seated before the film starts. If you're running late, head straight in — I'd rather you catch the film than miss the start looking for us. * Session times can change at the venue's discretion, so double-check your booking on the day. * Follow cinema rules and staff instructions, and please keep phones away once the film starts. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.

Origami and Chocolate

Join us for a relaxing time of folding together at the Ratio chocolate factory in Brunswick! Bring a fun origami project to fold and share, all while sipping on delectable hot chocolate! Standard origami paper will be provided. We just ask for a gold coin to help with group expenses.

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.

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 !

Friday Night Badminton @ Mt Waverley Badminton Centre

GenAI Maturity: From Demo to Reliable Production and Agentic Engineering

The MLAI Meetup is a community for AI researchers and professionals which hosts monthly talks on exciting research. Our format is: * 6:00 - 6:20: Socializing * 6:20 - 6:40: Announcements and AI news * 6:40 - 7:40: Talk(s) and Q&A * 7:40 - 8:00 Networking * 8:00: Head to the nearest pub for dinner **Gilbert Pochet: "GenAI Maturity: From Demo to Reliable Production and Agentic Engineering"** **Talk Description:** GenAI has made it easy to build impressive prototypes. The harder challenge is turning them into reliable production systems. Many projects stall because teams cannot prove business impact or lack the engineering practices needed to evaluate, operate and maintain them effectively. This talk explores that gap, from measurable outcomes and evaluation to production engineering discipline. It then looks at agentic engineering as the next step: using coding agents to accelerate delivery while keeping clear plans, objective verification and human accountability. The goal is to move from “this looks useful” to “this creates measurable value in production” and then deliver that value faster without losing engineering quality. I would structure the presentation around just four sections: * **1\. The prototype trap**: impressive demos are easy, production value is not. * **2\. Prove the impact**: business metrics, baseline, measurable outcome, evaluation. * **3\. Build for production**: reliability, observability, acceptance criteria, deterministic checks, maintainability. * **4\. Scale the engineering team**: agentic engineering, development plans, verification, architecture preservation, faster delivery with quality. **Speaker bio:** After studying Computer Science, I pursued a Master’s degree focused on Machine Learning and AI because early in my career I saw how inefficient and manual many organizational processes still were, and became convinced by AI’s potential to transform industries and solve problems beyond the limits of traditional software. Over the last 12 years, working across North and South America, Germany, and Australia in enterprises, startups, and later as a CTO, I’ve focused on turning complex AI systems into real products that drive growth and impact. Throughout this journey, I’ve contributed to organizations including SEEK, oOh!media, and Mr Yum. Over time, I realised the biggest challenge in AI is not only building the technology, but helping organizations align execution, trust, and decision-making. That pushed me to combine AI engineering with strategic execution, stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership to move AI initiatives from ideas into scalable production systems.

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 * Last Speaker announced soon. 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.

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 ⏰

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/).

Tech & Business Networking in Melbourne

📍 **Registration is on Luma — Meetup is not our RSVP platform.** Please register here to secure your spot: https://luma.com/bge5usle 🚀 **Join our event in Melbourne!** We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.** ▶ **See how our pitch nights look:** https://vimeo.com/877496618 **💡 What to expect:** - **Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback** from angels and VC partners - **Structured networking session** before and after the pitches - Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections - Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early **🤝 Who you will meet at the event:** - Founders - Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts - Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors - Industry Disruptors - AI Experts - Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **💼 We Welcome New Investors:** We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders. We offer **complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts** with a proven track record. Please [apply via Luma](https://luma.com/bge5usle) or send us an email so we can issue the ticket. If you'd like to **access our database of promising startups** or **provide mentorship support to our best startups**, please fill out this short [Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1s8f5_R3iaqYoJ4aU2q1IxcFXIZIQElD6cEcv8YkRQhaUA/viewform), and our team will contact you. **🎤 Want to Pitch?** A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business **to a panel of investors and experts.** 4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Apply by filling out the [Pitch Application Form](https://forms.gle/CuscVQibyXBbi1Fv7) and sending us your pitch deck. Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance. To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our **pitching guide** and, if you'd like, **coach you** so you're fully prepared for pitch night. 🏆 **The best startups will be featured** across our social media and included in our **investor newsletter.** **Requirements for attendees:** - Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy. **🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!** **About us:** [Startup Valley](https://startupvalley.club/) is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, **we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees**. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community. Do you have a **question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something**? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club **Agenda** - 18:00–18:30 — **Registration**: Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. - 18:30–19:00 — **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking**: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts. - 19:00–19:50 — **Startup Pitch Session**: Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market. - 19:50–21:00 — **Chill & Networking**: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments. **FAQ** **Can I pitch?** Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience. **How does the pitch go?** Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter. **Who will I meet?** Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US. **Do investors get free tickets?** Yes! Please apply via Luma (the link is in the event description) or email hello@startupvalley.club, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team. **Can I request a refund?** Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 1 day before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at hello@startupvalley.club

Products, Prototypes and Pipelines

Products, Prototypes and Pipelines: Adopting AI Across the Software Delivery Lifecycle Most AI conversations in the Power Platform and Dynamics community stop at chatbots and Copilot agents. This session goes further: how do you actually embed AI across the software delivery lifecycle to solve hard, real-world operational problems, not just demo-ware? Join us for a hands-on session from three practitioners who've built this across logistics, telecommunications infrastructure and robotics manufacturing before bringing it into Microsoft delivery. What you'll get: • A practical look at where AI genuinely accelerates the SDLC, and where it doesn't • Lessons from operational environments where tools have to hold up under real pressure, not just pass a demo • A T-shaped consultant-developer's view on shipping software that actually solves the business problem, not just the ticket Speakers: Jason O'Brien - Path Engineer designing and delivering Power Platform and Copilot Studio solutions for complex, real-world operations. Years inside logistics and transport before moving into technology, building with an operator's mindset. Nick Kerr-Bell - Path Engineer, consultant and developer building Power Platform and Copilot Studio solutions. Over a decade in telecommunications infrastructure and capital projects, leading design teams and embedding standards and governance. Jacob Doogue - Co-founder and CTO, leading technical solutioning and consulting and building teams of T-shaped consultant-developers. His path from field engineering to robotics manufacturing to technology strategy gives him a rare cross-functional view, with a focused belief that AI and the Microsoft stack are only as good as the process thinking behind them.