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Asia, Australia and the AI Opportunity
Tue, Jul 28, 7:30 AM88 Doors Live: Australia, Asia and the AI opportunity is an evening bringing together founders, investors and professionals working across the Australia-Asia corridor. The event features a panel chat with two AI founders: [Marrs Coiro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marrscoiro/), co-founder of [Polynize](https://www.linkedin.com/company/polynize/) and YiFei Wang, Founder of AIBuild. We will explore how Polynize approaches AI not as a replacement for human judgement, but as infrastructure to model work, train teams and deploy capability responsibly. We willl learn how [AIBUILD](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aibuild/), takes validated industry problems and turns them into deployable AI ventures, Two very different starting points: one on how AI reshapes capability inside organisations, the other on how AI actually gets commercialised into working businesses. This is followed by networking where participants are invited to share an Ask and a Give — discovering valuable connections in one evening. If you're building, investing, advising, or simply trying to understand where AI is creating cross-border value, I'd encourage you to come along. 📅 Tuesday, 28 July 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM–8:30 PM 📍 17/60 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205, The ANNG Gallery 🎟️ Free to attend, limited places 🍽️ Food and drinks provided RSVP: [https://luma.com/5lqiyose](https://luma.com/5lqiyose) Bring your Ask. Bring your Give. Register to secure your spot. ***

The Future of Money
Thu, Aug 6, 8:00 AMWhat is happening with our money and how do we create wealth in this regulated environment? Lets hear from the experts [Cloudtech Group](https://www.cloudtechgroup.com.au/) has launched its newest Block Club in Melbourne and is proud to host this free event to discuss the future of money. Crypto promised chaos. 2026 delivered compliance. Australia's new Digital Assets Framework is law. SMSFs are piling into crypto and Gold. Property just lost its golden tax perks. The rebels got regulated — so what's actually left of the "future of money"? Join [Emerging Tech Hub](https://emergingtechhub.io/) x CloudTech for a no-BS panel on crypto, super, gold and property colliding under one compliance regime ### **The Future of Money, you will hear from:** * [Karen Cohen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacohen/)[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacohen/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacohen/")aka “blockmum” is the [Founder and Director of ](https://emergingtechhub.io/ "https://emergingtechhub.io/")[Emerging Tech HUB](https://emergingtechhub.io/), MC * [Lisa Wade](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-wade-she-her/), CCO [Fableration](https://fableration.com/) * [Effie Dimitropoulos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edimitropoulos/), CEO[ AUDD](https://www.audd.digital/), Stablecoin * [Carmelle Pavan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmelle-pavan-micda-a1142012/)[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmelle-pavan-micda-a1142012/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmelle-pavan-micda-a1142012/")GM Victoria, [As Good As Gold](https://asgoodasgold.com.au/) * [Alan Tsen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-tsen-22742716/), GM [Cremorne Digital Hub](https://www.cremornedigitalhub.com.au/) Join us, light food and drinks will be provided **If you arrive late please call John on 0413 924 696** **Please note** The information provided at this event is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. It is essential to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investments are subject to market risk, and there is no guarantee of profits. Investing involves risk, including the potential for loss of principal. You should be aware of the risks associated with investing before making any decisions. The information presented on this website is not tailored to your specific financial situation or investment objectives. It is crucial to consider your individual circumstances and risk tolerance before making any investment choices. **By accepting this invitation your details will be shared with both the sponsor and the speaker organisation. This event maybe be filmed and or photographed.**

Melbourne BitDevs
Thu, Jul 30, 8:00 AMMelbourne BitDevs is an in-person meetup held monthly for discussing: Bitcoin software, tools, research, protocol upgrades (BIPs), mining and more. ⚡💻 Held on the last Thursday of the month. Current venue is upstairs at the Fox Hotel in Collingwood. Arrive anytime from 6pm, with a **prompt start at 6:30**. Website: https://bitdevs.com.au Telegram: https://t.me/btcmelbourne Discussion topics (please add!): https://github.com/MelbourneBitDevs/MelbBitDevs/issues/

Beginners / Intermediate Basketball Night
Sat, Aug 1, 7:00 AMLooking to level up your basketball skills without the intense pressure? Welcome! We are a laid-back, highly social basketball group designed specifically for **beginner and intermediate players**. Whether you are picking up a basketball for the very first time, returning after a few years off, or just looking to smooth out your jump shot, this is the perfect spot to hoop, sweat, and meet great people. **How Our Sessions Work** We run a solid 3-hour session at the North Melbourne Recreation Center that gives you the absolute best of both worlds: * **Warm-Up & Skills (1.5 Hours):** We kick things off with fun, low-stress drills focusing on the fundamentals like dribbling, shooting, and court awareness. It's all about getting comfortable with the ball and improving at your own pace. * **Games (1.5 Hours):** Once we're warmed up, we split into teams and put those fresh skills to the test with friendly scrimmages. **Why Us?** * **Zero Toxic Ego:** We leave the ultra-competitive attitudes at the door. If you airball a three or fumble a pass, we will make sure you make the next one! * **Good Vibes Only:** Making friends is just as important as making buckets. It’s a super welcoming, inclusive environment where the main goal is simply to have an awesome time. * **Get Fit & Have Fun:** It's a great workout disguised as a hangout. Grab your sneakers, bring a water bottle, and come join us on the court!

Streaming systems, hidden risks, and AI-driven consequences
Mon, Jul 27, 7:30 AM* Topic: Streaming systems, hidden risks, and AI-driven consequences * Date: Monday 27th July 2026 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm * Networking: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm and 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm * Presentation Time: 6:00 pm - 6.45 pm *(includes welcome, presentation 30 mins & community marketplace)* * Location: Thoughtworks HQ Level 35/360 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 * Ticket: Free of cost, however, registrations and RSVP are required! * Sponsor: Thoughtworks, Confluent **Abstract** Modern AI systems don’t rely on static datasets, they depend on continuous streams of real-time data to train, update, and make decisions. We explore streaming data pipelines as a critical attack vector for AI-driven applications. Instead of targeting models directly, attackers manipulate the data flowing into them. By injecting, modifying, or replaying events, adversaries poison training data, distort real-time features, and influence decisions without detection. We’ll examine how these attacks work in practice, from subtle data drift to targeted event injection, and why traditional security measures fall short. We’ll look at key weaknesses in modern pipelines and explore defensive strategies that go beyond infrastructure security. **About The Speaker** Olena is a Staff Developer Advocate at Confluent and a recognized expert in data streaming and analytics. With two decades of experience in software engineering, she has built mission-critical applications, led high-performing teams, and driven large-scale technology adoption at industry leaders like Nokia, HERE Technologies, AWS, and Aiven. A passionate advocate for real-time data processing and AI-driven applications, Olena empowers developers and organizations to use the power of streaming data. She is an AWS Community Builder, a dedicated mentor, and a volunteer instructor at a nonprofit tech school, helping to shape the next generation of engineers. As an international speaker and thought leader, Olena regularly presents at top global conferences, sharing deep technical insights and hands-on expertise. Whether through her talks, workshops, or content, she is committed to making complex technologies accessible and inspiring innovation in the developer community.

Melbourne Foundational Models Meetup: Showcasing Australia’s AI Builders
Thu, Jul 30, 7:30 AM**[REGISTER HERE]** ( https://luma.com/qikchg4r ) Australia’s AI ecosystem is rapidly evolving, and while much of the global conversation focuses on models developed overseas, there is a growing community of founders, researchers, students and industry leaders building AI capability right here in Australia. Join SMEC AI, RMIT RAIsE Hub and RMIT Activator for an evening showcasing practical AI innovation being developed across startups, industry, education and research, with foundational models acting as the enabling technology behind many of these advances. This event brings together builders from across Melbourne’s AI ecosystem to share what they are creating, experimenting with and learning. Through talks, demonstrations and showcases, attendees will gain insight into how AI is being applied in real-world settings and where Australia can play a meaningful role in the next wave of innovation. Rather than focusing purely on theory, the evening is designed to highlight practical capability, interdisciplinary collaboration and tangible examples of AI in action. ## What you’ll learn: • How foundational models are enabling innovation across startups, research and industry • The difference between simply adopting AI tools and building AI capability • Practical examples of generative AI being deployed in real-world environments • How universities, founders and industry can collaborate to accelerate innovation • Lessons from teams actively building AI products, services and research projects • Opportunities for students, researchers and founders to participate in Australia’s growing AI ecosystem ## Featured segments include: • Short talks from industry leaders and AI practitioners • Showcases from startups, student teams and research projects • Networking and ecosystem connections ## Who should attend: • Founders and startup teams • Students and researchers • AI engineers and technical practitioners • Industry professionals exploring AI adoption • Innovation and ecosystem leaders • Anyone interested in the future of AI capability in Australia Whether you’re building with AI, researching it, investing in it, or simply curious about where the technology is heading, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the people helping shape Australia’s AI future. ## **About SMEC AI** SMEC AI is an initiative of Boab AI in partnership with Artesian, Cremorne Digital Hub, University of Melbourne, RMIT, La Trobe University, Victorian Medtech Skills And Devices Hub, TNG and Rockwell. SMEC AI focuses on the agriculture, clean energy, medical and enabling capabilities industries as defined by the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas. The SMEC AI project and activities has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry Science and Resources AI Adopt program and is aimed at enhancing the adoption of artificial intelligence by small to medium enterprises in Australia. ## **About RMIT RAIsE Hub** RMIT Artificial Intelligence Advanced Innovation Experience (RAIsE) is RMIT University’s AI Education–Research–Industry Nexus. RAIsE connects interdisciplinary AI education, applied research, and industry collaboration to advance responsible, industry-connected artificial intelligence. The Hub equips students across disciplines with industry-informed AI capability, enables research with real-world impact, and supports dialogue on enterprise AI adoption and governance.
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