Drones 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 announcing more speakers on [https://well-architected.me](https://well-architected.me/) and previewing presentations during the coming weeks - our speakers and details this month include: * **Shilin Wu, Principal Solution Architect — VeloDB / Apache Doris** **Cost-Efficient Real-Time Analytics on AWS: Storage-Compute Separation with Apache Doris** Real-time analytics have a reputation for being expensive — you pay for fast storage you barely use, and for compute that sits idle overnight. This session walks through VeloDB / Apache Doris's storage-compute separation architecture on AWS, showing how to push warm data down to S3 while keeping sub-second query latency on the data that matters. We'll round off with a **live demo** querying billions of rows against S3-backed storage, soattendees can see the latency-vs-cost trade-off in action rather than on a slide. * **Mystery Speaker** **Generative AI Cost Optimisation** Cost Optimisation is essential but with all the anecdotal stories of massive token budget blowouts, staying on top of Generative AI best-practices is essential to avoiding these scenarios. 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 :-) Tired of Linkedin’s "thought leadership”, spam and advertising? Join https://well-architected.me/ , the AWS community built for architects, developers and cloud professionals. * Connect with experienced AWS practitioners * Preview upcoming AWS Meetups and relive past content * Create and review beautiful AWS case studies in minutes * Prepare for AWS certifications with curated quizzes * Show your manager and reports you’re well-architected (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)

Monthly Artificial Intelligence in Robotics Meetup

This is a monthly meetup for people who are interested in A.I. in robotics to connect and learn from each other with the potential to discuss ongoing projects and possible collaboration opportunities. Philip Mallon will be presenting: "Elecfreak Science Kit using microbit and Lego". You can preview some of the content on his previous videos: Space Experiments - using Elecfresks PlantX & microbit ([https://youtu.be/JuLyyjDdcqM](https://youtu.be/JuLyyjDdcqM)) microbit Space Science: using Elecfreaks Space Science Kit ( [https://youtu.be/in5gOpT3vZc](https://youtu.be/in5gOpT3vZc)) This event will be hosted in Room 4. Bring your project & learn from others!

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Rhododendron garden at Blackheath

🏖️ Cronulla Beach Foreshore, Hungry Point & CronullaFest 🎪🚶‍♀️🧺 🌭🍹

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Sunday, 27 September 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.50am. 🚆 MEETING POINT: (start & finish) Cronulla station at the main entry/exit. 🚻 Toilets located at the platform just before the main entry/exit. ******************************************** 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🚶🏻This is a family friendly chillaxing day out on an easy trails with few gentle ups and downs hills. 👟 Mostly paved paths with stunning view of the coastline that follows the shoreline of the peninsula, taking in several ocean rock pools, playgrounds, beaches and impressive real estate. 🚶🏼‍♀️Join us for a leisure walk through the arcade, on the footpath towards the bushland and sand dune, along the beach then onto the esplanade towards Bass and Flinders Point. 🚶‍♂️Also the brand new Hungry Point Reserve and Clifftop Walk. 🦶We will walk barefoot (optional) on the beach for a short sand therapy session. Sand walking along the beach can be peaceful and relaxing, providing a perfect stress reducer. 🥪 We will then chill out for a BYO picnic lunch and a swim (optional) at Salmon Haul Bay, less crowded than the main beach area. 🚻 Toilet block at a nearby playground. 🍔 After a fun day out, we will head back to Cronulla station for (optional) drinks or bite to eat at one of the cafes near the promenade after approximately 11 km return walk. 🎪You may also check out CronullaFest. This year feature over 100 market & food stalls, a wide variety of entertainment & amusement rides all aimed at showcasing the very best of what Cronulla has to offer. https://www.cronullaspringfestival.com.au/ ******************************************** ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own (including your guest/s) health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ If you’re bringing a guest/s under 18 years old, please let me know by TEXT message for confirmation. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ✅ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! ******************************************** 🎒WHAT TO BRING🎒 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt may not be suitable for this event. 👟 Good grip walking shoes or trainers highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.2L of water (refills available) and Hydralyte. 🥪 Snacks and packed lunch. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen and hand sanitiser. ⛑ Basic First Aid kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes and pain reliever. 🧥Light raincoat or a poncho ($2 from Kmart, Bunnings or variety shops) just in case of wet weather. 🏊🏼‍♂️ Cozzies and towel if you wish to swim. ******************************************** 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION: $5 CASH per person for this event to be collected upon arrival. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📲 Or PayID to my mobile 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Cronulla. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! ******************************************** 🚆 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ 🚗 Car spots may be available at the commuter car park near the station or nearby side streets. ❗️NOTE - carpark will be very busy due to the festival. So please arrive early! 🏃‍♂️ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. We don’t wait for latecomers. It’s rude and disrespectful for turning up late! ******************************************** 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before meeting time to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section. ❗️NOTE: I do not answer calls, text messages or updates on comments section after meeting time! 🏖️ Let’s get out there and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

AI Meetup for Forward Deployed Engineering

**Important Note:** Registration on the [AICamp event website ](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026092123) is required for admission. Welcome to AI Camp meetup in Sydney. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agent, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers. In September edition, we team up with Atlassian to focus on Forward Deployed Engineering. Driven by need to shift from prototypes to production, Forward Deployed Engineering is becoming one of the most valuable skill sets an engineer can develop. In this panel session led by practitioners, we will discuss the role of forward deployed engineers and how they bridge the gap between powerful AI models and real business outcomes. Panelists will be sharing real experience and challenges that come along with this role. **Agenda:** \* 5:30pm\~6:00pm: Checkin, food and networking \* 6:00pm\~7:30pm: Tech talks and Q&A \* 7:30pm: Open discussion & Mixer **Speakers/Topics:** Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA) **Sponsors:** We are actively seeking sponsors to support our community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food/drink, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 8,000+ AI developers in Sydney and 500K+ worldwide.

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!

OzBerry - IoT Makers @ Chatswood Library

**OzBerry – Saturday, September 19th, 2026** I am getting in early with the advertising for the September meeting and unfortunately I will not be there. The good news is that Rod W and Martin S will be setting up and packing up. I hope to continue with the BBC:micro computer in October for our 10-12 session. **🌟 Normal Kids Session** 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The library has already booked in the kids by now. Please offer support if they need it. **🎉 General OzBerry (Happening alongside the kids' session)** 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Just our general group in the background quietly working on the latest projects. **🍽️ Lunch Break** 12:30 – 1:00 PM – Grab a bite and relax! **💬 1:00 PM Normal OzBerry Session** We will not be combining with the Robotics and AI group for September and we are in the Creator Space all day. 🧳 **4:00 PM – Wrap Up** Pack up, head home, maybe write a bit more code, and dream up something fun to share next time, I hope that you can make it. I'll be back ... Cheers Erik

Sydney Build a Scalable Online Business with AI

**Start and Automate Your Online Business with AI – eCommerce Blueprint** You do not need a warehouse or a team to run a serious online business. AI handles the heavy lifting. This masterclass shows you exactly how to set it up and scale it. You will meet other entrepreneurs building online businesses who are serious about using AI to scale. The room is worth joining for the network alone. Complete registration to claim your place — RSVP is just the first step. ### [SECURE YOUR SPOT](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AIEcommerce?city=Sydney&groupurlname=trail-blazers-beginner-running-and-socials&startgmtdatetime=2026-09-20T09:52:00Z) --- What you'll build: - A store that operates 24 hours a day without your constant input - A scalable income stream you can expand without hiring - An automated AI-driven store built on a proven blueprint The entrepreneurs building AI-powered stores today are setting themselves up for years of passive income. This is how you start.

Sydney Claude Community: From Beginners to Builders

Welcome to the Sydney Claude Community! Whether you are completely new to artificial intelligence or a seasoned developer looking to architect enterprise solutions, this meetup is your space to learn, share, and grow. AI is moving fast, and navigating it alone can be overwhelming. We’ve broadened the scope of this group to support everyone in our local community who wants to understand and leverage AI—specifically Anthropic’s Claude—no matter where you are on your journey. **What to Expect:** Grab a coffee and join us for relaxed, open discussions broken down into three main areas of focus: •⁠ ⁠The AI Explorers (Beginners): For those who don't know much about AI yet but are eager to explore, ask questions, and get hands-on experience in a welcoming environment. •⁠ ⁠The Professionals (Intermediate): For those who understand the basics of AI but want practical advice on how to implement it to help their teams, automate workflows, or support their companies. •⁠ ⁠The Builders (Advanced): For developers and consultants willing to dive deep, study AI architecture, and prepare for the official Anthropic certification exams. **Why Join Us?** As AI evolves, getting the right guidance is crucial. One of our co-organizers is an official Anthropic Partner and a newly Certified Claude Code Architect Professional. We are here to support the community, provide mentorship, share real-world use cases, and help you navigate the certification pathways. Come along to network, share your ideas, and learn how to make AI work for you! **About the Organizers & Partners** •⁠ ⁠Code Sydney (https://code.sydney/) •⁠ ⁠Community Partner: Seiment (https://seiment.com/)

🌸🌸ALLENBY FALLS🌸MANLY DAM🌸FAIRLIGHT BEACH🌸MANLY COVE🌸🌸

MEETING: Carrington St, Wynyard. Stand B, for the B1 bus 🌸✈️🌸 TIME: 10am 🌸⏰🌸 DETAILS: Catching the bus to Warringah Mall, and heaading to Allenby Park, an oasis in the middle of suburbia, where we find Allenby Falls. We continue on to Manly Dam, another oasis, then via local streets to Harbourside FAIRLIGHT and on to Manly Wharf for the ferry ride back to Circular Quay 🌸⛱🌸 LUNCH: on the shores of Manly Dam 🌸🍽🌸 COST:💲5️⃣ cash gratuity or (donation)for this walk.💵 🌸💲🌸 DISTANCE: 1️⃣4️⃣kms 🌸🦋🌸 THIS WALK IS GRADED AS: An escape from the city, whilst being in the middle of eat. A few stairs, but easy peasy. 🌸☀️🌸 GET OUT POINTS: the entire way 🌸🚦🌸 TRANSPORT: B1 bus to the start… glorious ferry ride home 🌸✈️🌸 GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING: 🌸💃🌸 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING A FRIEND PLEASE MESSAGE ME, unfortunately only the 2 legged kind, and not the 4 legged kind are included. 🌸🥰🌸 I am always open to suggestions if there is a destination/hike/walk you’d like to do…just message me 🌸 👣🌸 A heads up for newcomers and first timers. Our walking group is a fabulous Melting Pot of cultures, backgrounds, professions and life experiences. We love our Walks. We are INCLUSIVE OF EVERYONE………if you’re: kind, nice, fun, polite and respectful. 🌸😘🌸 On that note…. In recent times my walks are at capacity, which I’m capping at 40. Regulars, regardless of numbers are always welcome….just PM me if you’re on a waitlist. 🌸♥️🌸 We walk at a medium pace of 4kms per hour, stopping for breaks and to take in the views. It is a reasonable expectation that the group stays together. It is your responsibility to stay in line of sight. If you cannot walk at this pace, I will let you know of the next get out point. This is not negotiable. 🌸🐌🌸 As this is a walking group, bikes, ebikes, scooters, escooters, and pogo sticks are not compatible or welcome. 🌸👣🌸 Grading for my walks:
Easy: Mainly flat, suburban, loads of get out points, up to 14kms.
Easy-Medium: some stairs, a few uneven surfaces, up to 15kms.
Medium: Stairs, rocks, coastal beaches/sand, ups, downs, get out points limited, up to 17kms
Medium-Hard: uneven surfaces, need to take extreme care and be hike fit. Few get out points. Tracks, uneven surfaces, steep inclinations and limited resources. 🌸👯‍♀️🌸 WALKING GUIDELINES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌸✍️🌸 Carry sufficient food and water (2 litres) for the expected conditions of the walk. Pls don’t separate from the group, unless you let someone know, preferably me. The waitlist is completely discretionary….reliable regulars will ALWAYS be included. 🆗……….If you are a no show, you will not be welcome to join a future walk with me. (It’s a courtesy kind of thing). If people are on the waitlist, it is also very inconsiderate. Marking yourself as “Not Going” within 2 hours of departure does not allow reasonable time to notify anyone on the waitlist. 🌸🙅‍♀️🌸 On the odd occasion, the walk may change from the schedule, due to weather, unforeseen track obstacles OR emergency situations. 🌸🤞🌸 Please make sure your conversation is always courteous to other group members. 🌸😍🌸 PS…. IF YOUR ID PIC IS OF A COFFEE CUP, YOUR DOG OR CAT, A VIEW, and not a picture of you…You’ll stay waitlisted. 🌸❌🌸 SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Stay within sight of the group at all times. 🌸🔴🟢⚫️🟠🔵🟡🟣🟤🌸 DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority, we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings. By RSVP to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below: https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers 🌸☀️🌸 HAPPY WALKING 🍃🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🍃 xxLisa

SSP.. TUE. ...CITY WANDER

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