Architecture Groups 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 updating throughout the month with more speakers - our speakers so far this month include: * **Tony Huang, Solution Architect, TiDB** **Well-Architected Data Foundations for Agentic AI: Lessons from Kimi and Manus** As AI transitions from static prompts to autonomous, action-oriented agents, traditional data architectures often break down under the pressure of unpredictable scaling and relentless write workloads. We will explore the infrastructure of two massive-scale AI platforms, Kimi and Manus, through the lens of the well-architected framework. * **Michael Wasielewski Jr., Founder Generative Security, ex-AWS** **If IT is cyclical, why do we keep making the same security mistakes?** AWS first published the Well-Architected Framework in 2015, and the Gen AI Lens in 2025. But when you look at the lessons on the ground, there are some key lessons that got lost over those 10 years. Let's dive into 3 lessons buried in the well-architected documents and see how we can use security to accelerate gen AI adoption safely. * **Mystery Speaker** **Well-Architecting AWS Marketplace** In this talk we will dive deep into the good, the bad and the ugly of AWS Marketplace, how to maximise traction and minimise the gotchas. 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 :-) (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)

Stylish Paddington + Rushcutters Bay: 8 Art Galleries

**NOTE:** This event is posted on multiple Meetup groups. **ABOUT:** Explore the sophisticated art galleries of Paddington and Rushcutters Bay on Saturday, June 6. Come along whatever your professional background! Tech, finance, law, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, fashion - all welcome - whether you've engaged with art before or not. Feel at home. This tour will introduce you to Australian and international artists working in painting, photography and sculpture - covering a range of subjects. Listen to fascinating stories. Introduce yourself to each other, make new friends, interact with gallery staff, and have fun! **MEETING TIME:** 12:00 Noon – 12:10 PM. **MEETING POINT:** Outside “Bar Latte”, 29/235 New South Head Road, Edgecliff NSW 2027. The café is right next to Edgecliff Station entry/exit on New South Head Road. You are welcome to buy a coffee. **START AND PROGRAMME:** We will begin at 12.10 PM at Edgecliff Station and move towards Paddington. Midway we will stop at a corner shop where you can enjoy a bite. **END:** We will end the walk by 2:30 PM near the bus stop in Rushcutters Bay for your convenience. **PRICE OF TOUR:** Please pay $20 by cash on arrival. Or you could transfer the amount to: Account Name: Elucidaction Pty Ltd St. George Bank Account Number: 433 012 445, BSB: 112-879 Please send a copy when you make the payment. **IMPORTANT:** * Please check transport in advance. Make sure you sleep well the night before, and leave home early enough in the morning so you can reach the meeting point on time. * Remember to have a good breakfast before arriving which can keep you going during the early afternoon. * Please message if you are running late. * Stay with the group at all times. You are expected to be "present" and socialise with other attendees - please do not talk on the phone to somebody else unless it is urgent. * Please inform the organiser if you want to leave before the end of the walk. * Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or cap, sun protection. Bring a water bottle and an umbrella in case it rains. * Be careful when you explore art galleries. Do not touch surfaces of artworks. * No additional compulsory costs beyond $20. Drinks and snacks are optional – you may also bring your own. * Photos of the group will be clicked and may be posted on Meetup and the organiser’s social media platforms. Attendees who do not wish to be photographed must inform the organiser before the tour begins. * Please update your registration if you are unable to make it to the event. **CONTACT:** Call, text or WhatsApp Tulika at 0402 820 272 if you have any questions. Having lived across India, Thailand, the UK, Canada and Australia, Tulika is an Art and Culture Consultant and founder of the art publication + art consultancy: [https://onartandaesthetics.com/.](https://onartandaesthetics.com/) You can also connect with her on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/.](https://www.instagram.com/tulikabahadur/) Email: tulikabahadur[at]gmail[dot]com. For updates on Sydney events, you are welcome to join the WhatsApp group "Sydney Art & Culture Events & Tours": [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BttDzLCa2TTFa2te1Q1FkZ?mode=hqrt1.).

AI Project Hub

Welcome to **WSTI's AI Project Hub**—the hands-on heart of the WSTI community's AI Shed model. This isn't a traditional class or a lecture. It’s a weekly, drop-in "Shed" designed for collaborative, project-based learning, where we support each other turning ideas (beginner or ambitious) into real, working prototypes and projects. Whether you're a founder with a specific problem, a developer testing a new tool, or a complete beginner curious about what you can make, this is your space to build, learn, and collaborate. **What to expect:** * **Quick Pitch:** To spark some inspiration, we’ll have a few informal, low-pressure "progress check-ins" where attendees can briefly share what they’re working on. * **Space to Build:** No formal lectures here. Just a supportive environment to polish your prototype, refine your code, or finalise your pitch. * **Guides on the Side:** Our technical mentors will be mingling in the room. They’re ready to offer a helpful nudge, architectural advice, or a tool recommendation if you hit a roadblock. * **Community Wisdom:** If our mentors don’t have the answer, they’ll connect you with someone else in the room who does. We’re all about sharing what we learn. * **Curiosity is Welcome:** You don’t need a hackathon project to pull up a chair. If you’re a regular from our Project Hub looking to share your knowledge, or just a curious neighbour. We have community laptops with access to some AI tools if you aren't able to bring your own. **Tools/Topics discussed may include:** * ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Opensource AI Models. * Platforms like n8n and other automation tools. * Coding vibe coding like Lovable, Replit, Antigravity and Cursor. * Frameworks such as BMAD. * Image and video generators like Midjourney, Nanobanana and Video models such as Kling, Veo & Seedance. *By attending this event, you consent that you may be photographed and recorded on video. These photos and videos may be used for marketing and promotional purposes in the future. If you have any concerns please let the team know upon arrival.*

Networking Drinks #28

Hey everyone, as promised, here is our June event back on a Friday night! Join us once again at **The Art Syndicate**, a unique wine bar and gallery nestled in Surry Hills for a relaxed evening blending local drinks and meaningful conversations which should be perfect for a cold winter night. 🍷 **Event info:** ✅ Come discover some amazing NSW wine, beer and spirits. ✅ Expand your network of designers & make connections that last. ✅ No formal talks or speeches - just great conversations in a relaxed, friendly environment. *Check out my reviews on this page to see what others are saying!* **Venue information:**
 You'll find us at this art gallery & wine bar in Surry Hills. They exclusively offer a curated selection of NSW-based wine, beer and spirits! There is even art for sale! **Check them out on socials:** https://www.instagram.com/theartsyndicate.com.au/ **How to find us:**
 We are on Bourke Street, a short walk from Oxford Street or Central Station. **Join our What'sApp group:**
 Since Meetup has removed the event chat feature, [please join this WhatsApp group](https://tinyurl.com/uxad2026) for the latest event updates! Cheers, Josh

Three Women. Three Perspectives. One Transformational Experience.

This workshop is interactive bringing together three women to guide participants with tools that bring personal awareness, boundaries, and consciousness collaborative transformation. **Marcela Acosta** shares her framework *Still Command™: The Internal Decision Architecture*, supporting participants to understand how they make decisions, recognise internal patterning, and strengthen clarity under pressure. Her work helps individuals move beyond mental noise and lead from intentional awareness. **Jane Counsel** facilitates *Boundary House*, an interactive reflection exploring how unclear or inconsistent boundaries can impact wellbeing, relationships, leadership, and self-worth. Participants gain practical insight into creating healthier alignment and more grounded ways of living and leading. **Cathy Dimarchos** focuses on *Conscious Collaborations* \- moving beyond fear\, competition\, and separation to create genuine frameworks where women share influence\, knowledge\, and power\. Her work explores how intentionally conscious collaboration creates deeper connection\, stronger leadership\, and greater collective impact\. Cathy brings a human\-centred approach to transformation\, showing how women standing together can create meaningful and lasting change in teams and communities\. **Workshop Outcomes** You will leave with: * Greater self-awareness and clarity * Insight into personal decision-making patterns * Practical tools for healthier boundaries and alignment * Increased confidence personally and professionally * A deeper understanding of conscious, collective impact * Strategies to create meaningful transformation through connection, trust, and shared leadership 🎟️ Purchase tickets at: [https://business.cbdsydneychamber.com.au/events/details/cbd-women-in-business-network-three-women-three-perspectives-one-transformational-experience-24-june-1478](https://business.cbdsydneychamber.com.au/events/details/cbd-women-in-business-network-three-women-three-perspectives-one-transformational-experience-24-june-1478)

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SSP TUE ...CITY LIGHTS & SHADOWS IN MONOCHROME .

This morning street photography route focuses on the dramatic high-contrast architecture and urban geometry of the Sydney CBD. Between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, the sun is high enough to create sharp, deep shadows in the narrow lanes and grand arcades, making it ideal for monochrome compositions. Begin at the Sydney Central Plaza Food Court under Myer. From here, walk directly into the Pitt Street Mall. This area is a prime spot for capturing "light rays" as they break between skyscrapers and hit the morning crowds. **10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Pitt Street Mall & The Strand Arcade** **The Strand Arcade:** Head into The Strand Arcade. In black and white, the Victorian wrought-iron railings and checkered floors create powerful leading lines and repeating patterns. **What to shoot:** Look for "silhouette" opportunities at the arcade entrances where bright street light meets the darker interior. Use the multi-level balconies for high-angle shots of shoppers moving through pools of light.↳ **10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Martin Place & Angel Place** Walk north on Pitt Street toward Martin Place. This wide pedestrian plaza acts as a "canyon" of light. The granite buildings provide excellent textures for monochrome photography. **Angel Place:** Just off Martin Place is Angel Place Birdcages (also known as the "Forgotten Songs" installation). **What to shoot:** At Angel Place, focus on the hanging birdcages against the narrow slice of sky. The shadows of the cages cast onto the surrounding brick walls change rapidly during the morning. In Martin Place, look for the sharp geometric shadows of the MLC Centre and the "Cenotaph" for somber, high-contrast frames. **11:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Queen Victoria Building (QVB)** Walk back toward George Street to reach the Queen Victoria Building . This is one of the most iconic locations for architectural street photography. **The Domes:** The central glass domes flood the interior with top-down light, creating a "God-ray" effect on dust particles or steam from the cafes below. **What to shoot:** Capture the spiral staircases and the giant hanging clocks. The contrast between the dark wood finishes and the bright stained-glass windows is perfect for HDR-style monochrome processing. **11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: The Walk to Lunch** Head south along Pitt Street or through the lanes toward your final destination. This final stretch allows for capturing the "hustle" of office workers heading out for their early lunch breaks. **The Edinburgh Castle Hote**l is a historic CBD landmark located on the corner of Pitt and Bathurst Street, making it a very short walk from the QVB. Features a dedicated upstairs area, the Dusk Bar & Bistro, which is well-suited for large groups and team lunches. * Offers a classic pub menu with dry-aged steaks and seasonal bistro favorites. * Provides a traditional Sydney pub atmosphere that feels timeless in photos, especially with its heritage facade. **Recommended Camera Setup** To align with the monochrome theme and the tight urban spaces of Sydney, the following setup is ideal: **Compact Body:** Use a small mirrorless or premium compact camera that fits comfortably in one hand or a small sling. **Wide Fixed Prime Lens:** **A** 28mm **or** 35mm (full-frame equivalent) is the "gold standard" for this route. The 28mm is perfect for the towering architecture of Martin Place and the interior grandness of the QVB. The 35mm offers a natural perspective for capturing people moving through the high-contrast light pools in Pitt Street Mall.

Cloudflare Coffee Shop Pop-Up

**Quick question: What if Region: Earth was where AI-built apps went to scale? What would you build?"** **Join us for coffee and breakfast to see what's possible.** **[☕ Cloudflare Coffee Shop Pop Up](https://fieldmarketing.www.cloudflare.com/coffeeshopsydney)** **Thursday\, June 11 \| 8:00 \- 10:30 AM** **[Bomonti Cafe | 101 York St, Sydney NSW 2000](https://fieldmarketing.www.cloudflare.com/coffeeshopsydney)** **What you'll build (live demos):** **AI Agents: Deploy intelligent agents that respond instantly using Workers AI (Kimi, Llama, and more)** **Real-Time Apps: Build WebSocket servers for live collaboration, multiplayer games, or live dashboards** **Edge APIs: Create GraphQL APIs with D1 database that scale infinitely without servers** **Full-Stack Apps: Ship complete apps with auth, storage, and compute. Zero infrastructure required** **Image Magic: Build on-the-fly image transformation pipelines** **What's included:** * **Premium coffee & pastries** * **Live coding demos you can follow along** * **A building competition with a prize for the winner** * **Network with Sydney's developer community** * **Free SWAG** **Bring your laptop or mobile device and we'll show you how to ship something cool that your team back at the office will actually be impressed by.** **No fluffy talks. Just developers building cool stuff and hanging out over a good coffee.** **Space is limited. [REGISTER HERE](https://fieldmarketing.www.cloudflare.com/coffeeshopsydney)**

Building the Future with RAG Using Gemma4 & Antigravity 2.0 - Supported by Mongo

Disclaimer A ticket does not guarantee entry; entry is first come, first served. Bring your laptops; this is a hands-on event. We're here to help: If you have physical, learning, or accessibility requirements, please reach out via <mranocchiari@google.com> 📚 What we'll cover Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where you'll learn 'How to build a full local RAG using Gemma4, Voyage 4 Nano, and Local Atlas.' We're thrilled to have Jinu VM, MongoDB Sales Engineering Leader guide this informative session. But that's not all!Brett Morgan, Google Developer Relations Engineer, will elevate your learning experience as he leads you through 'Building with Antigravity 2.0,' showcasing interactions in AI studio. He’ll cap it off with an awe-inspiring antigravity demo using both GUI and command-line tools. Excited to find out more? 🌟 Why Attend? Architect a 100% Local Enterprise AI Stack: Learn how to engineer a local Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system using cutting-edge models and infrastructure, including Gemma 4, Voyage 4 Nano, and Local Atlas. Master Cross-Platform Automation with Antigravity 2.0: Get a hands-on deep dive led by Google's Developer Relations team, mastering how to orchestrate AI Studio interactions using both GUI workflows and rapid command-line tools. Network with Google & MongoDB Architects: Build alongside the experts, troubleshoot your architectural bottlenecks and discuss production deployment strategies face-to-face with Solution Architects from MongoDB and Google. 🤝 What's required? A Google account Basic coding experience Your laptop for the best experience Agenda --- Speakers Brett Morgan - Google Australia (DevRel Engineer) Brett builds samples, codelabs, documentation and other fun things to encourage developers to use Flutter and Dart to the fullest. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, he has worked across the entire range of companies from Australia’s largest bank to secretive startups. His interests include all things technical, from mastering Sous Vide cooking in the kitchen to embedded programming on the RP 204… Jinu VM - MongoDB (Sales Engineering Leader | Pre-sales Solutions Architect) Cross APAC Sales Engineering player-coach leader / first line manager with 5+ years experience building, developing , leading high performing sales/solution engineering teams. Sendbird: Pitch newer platforms on Generative AI like Smart Assistant (GPT Bot), Agent assistant, Salesforce connector chat , AI-driven moderation. Nurture the team of sales engineers in APAC( helping customers build the… Host Matthew Ranocchiari - Google (Community Manager) Community Developer Manager for Australia & New Zealand Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-sydney-presents-building-the-future-with-rag-using-gemma4-amp-antigravity-20-supported-by-mongodb/.

Sarah Stokes/Karina Smith Cultivating an Adaptive mindset

Welcome Back CCX Sydney to our Events for 2026 from myself, Lydia, Sylvia and James and we are planning a bumper selection of speakers for the new year. Our Fourth event on June 16th will be a interactive workshop from our two speakers Sarah Stokes and Karina Smith who will speak to the proposition of cultivating an Adaptive Mindset We will be again kindly hosted by our friends at Accenture Song. More details to follow soon on the venue location (Barangaroo) **IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THIS SESSION!** **An Important detail is that due to gaining entry to Accenture we will need any CCX Member planning to attend this session to supply us with their First and Last name in advance of attending.** NOTE: On this occasion we will not be able to accept Members who do not supply these details. Many thanks CCX Sydney. About Sarah and Karina's workshop **Interactive workshop: Cultivating an adaptive mindset for yourself and your work.** Now more than ever our capacity for change must meet the challenges we face at work and in the world. We know less about what the future looks like, so we need to be ready to face unknown whilst experiencing rapid change in the face of AI and other societal issues. This interactive workshop will start by establishing an understanding of what it means to be adaptive, followed by an approach attendees can personalise to their circumstances. People in this community are often facilitators and agents for change, let's apply our design thinking methods to how we work as well as what we produce. **About Sarah Stokes** Sarah has over 25 years of experience in the world of experience design, including leading product design teams at Atlassian, Domain, and Westpac. She holds a Master's in Business Coaching and has coached design and product leaders for nearly a decade. Sarah is curious about how we harness our human skills in design. She’s spoken on a number of topics including influence, wisdom, feedback culture, cognitive bias and good listening. **About Karina Smith** Karina is an award-winning strategic and service design leader with over 30 years’ experience helping government and social enterprises navigate operational complexity. She specialises in business improvement and service design, building the integrated systems and processes required to help large-scale organisations work more effectively and deliver measurable outcomes. Prior to her current work as a solo consultant, Karina was a Principal at Meld Studios, one of Australia’s most highly regarded and awarded service design consultancies. Therefore don't miss out on a place at our first interactive workshop CCX Sydney event for 2026, as seats will be limited for this session.

Vivid Photo Walk - Barangaroo to Darling Harbour

This photo walk will visit some of the light installations on display during the Vivid festival. Starting at Barangaroo and making our way to Darling Harbour in time for the 9:30 Drone Show. We anticipate that it will be fairly busy around the area, and to allow enough time to see & photograph the lights, we may not be covering all installations in these areas on the night. This is a fairly easy walk with lots of stops along the way. We are limiting this walk to only 10 members as it is too difficult to keep a large group together at such a busy event. **DURATION:** Approx 4 hours (up to you when you want to leave) **EQUIPMENT:** Camera, lenses (wide/zoom lens e.g.18-70mm). A tripod and camera remote/cable release are essential for this event. A lot of patience is needed for this event, as there are a lot of photographers and the general public at each of the displays, all of whom have their own agendas. **PERSONAL:** Comfortable walking shoes, water, umbrella/wet weather jacket (if the weather looks bad). **GETTING THERE:** BY TRAIN: Alight at Wynyard Station. It's about a 10-minute walk to Barangaroo For more information about Vivid please visit - (https://www.vividsydney.com/events) COST: $5.00 - There is no refund/transfer of fee for cancellations. Minimum 6 attendees required to proceed. Please Note: By clicking RSVP on this event, you understand that you are attending AT YOUR OWN RISK. We are just organising the event to give you the opportunity to socialise with like-minded people interested in photography and maybe learn something along the way. While all care is taken, no responsibility is taken for any loss or damage/injury to you or your equipment during the event.

ALBERT PALAIS PETERSHAM