Architecture Groups Melbourne

Welcome to the next 2026 AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup!

Hi Architects, Welcome to our next AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup for 2026, including more exceptional speakers and topics! :-D At each meetup we covered off various pillars in detail, best-practices and insights from industry leaders that specialise in the Well-Architected Framework. And giving away drones, of course. 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: * **Nitin Yadav\, Founder & Principal\, Nuvrix\.ai \| AWS Ambassador** **Productionising an AI Workload, the Well-Architected Way** Most AI workloads make it to demo. Far fewer make it to production, and the ones that struggle usually have nothing wrong with the model. The architecture around it just wasn't built for the real world. In this session, Nitin walks through what it actually takes to take an AI workload from POC to production on AWS, using the Well-Architected Framework as the lens. Covering cost controls, security guardrails, observability, and reliability for non-deterministic systems, with practical patterns you can apply immediately. * **SkillzLab Build Gen AI Well-Architected Reviews** **Well-Architecting App Build-off Review!** In this session, we will have review the apps from the previous session and perform AWS Gen AI Well-Architected Framework Reviews, with the drone going to the most **Gen AI Well-Architected** app on the night. This month's menu will include: * Pizzas * Beer: Nastro Azzurro * Wine: Big and red 🤤 NB: Please check in up the stairs from the ground floor to the Mezzanine Level. 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)

Importance of IDPs in the Era of AI

As AI tools dramatically accelerate code generation, the bottleneck in software delivery is shifting from writing code to securing, managing, and deploying it. This talk explores why Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) are more critical now than ever. We will discuss how an effective IDP acts as the essential safety net against "AI sprawl," providing the automated guardrails, standardized templates, and compliance checks needed to handle the massive influx of AI-generated code. Drawing on real-world patterns from OpenChoreo, an open-source IDP built for the AI era, attendees will learn how to build structured, scalable platforms that reduce cognitive load and transform chaotic, rapid-fire AI development into paved paths for reliable enterprise productivity. Walk away with a clear framework for evaluating and evolving your IDP strategy as AI adoption accelerates. **About our Speaker:** Kanchana Wickremasinghe is a Vice President & Field CTO for WSO2, based at the WSO2 office in Melbourne, Australia. Before he joined WSO2, Kanchana worked as the CEO of Platformer Cloud Pty Ltd. He was responsible for starting Platformer, architecting Platformer products, and guiding an awesomely talented team of engineers to bring these products to its customers.

Infracoders Melbourne July Meetup

Hello Infracoders! Please join us to talk about anything related to infrastructure as code. Reece have kindly offered to host the Infracoders meetup and will supply food and beverages. We usually have 2 technical talks per meetup. We start at 6pm and will be finished by 8pm. You're also welcome to hang around afterwards across the road at the reopened Cherry Tree Hotel for an informal Post Meetup Review with your hosts. **Presentation 1**. **Ryan Djurovich** // How podplane.dev deploys Kubernetes clusters using OpenTofu Podplane is a new open source project, with a CLI that scaffolds OpenTofu configuration and deploys a fully-preconfigured Kubernetes cluster to AWS or Google Cloud in just a few minutes. What started as a simple idea and vision for an ideal PaaS developer experience, turned out to be 2+ years of work! Under the hood, Podplane uses custom OpenTofu modules and providers to achieve it's goal. This talk will dive into how this works and the challenges and problems solved in building it. **Presentation 2**. **TBC** If you'd like to present please contact the organisers (via Meetup, or on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/infracoders/shared_invite/zt-4277k4e9g-829iw7LVPNUbQ7k_2arVOw) with a talk topic, one paragraph description and estimate of the time (20 minutes max). As always, please update your RSVP as your availability changes. All venues have space considerations for safety and comfort of Infracoders. Please contact Matt (@geekle), David (@dlutzy), Phil (@Phil J) or Peter H (@Peter) if you'd like to present a topic relevant to the group or host a meetup at your office.

Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Melbourne (Easy English) 6pm

🌏 Make new international friends in Melbourne. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation — open to everyone. Why People Love Lounge Asia 🍜 Asian-focused event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Join 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Free entry for the first 145 RSVPs ✅ AUD 5 after the first 145 RSVPs, or within 24 hours before the event ✅ RSVP early to get the best deal ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue Diesel Bar & Eatery Melbourne CBD ⏰ Time Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm 🚶 Getting There Enter via Little Lonsdale St only. No entry from inside Melbourne Central. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately. Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) 🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members) Join the VIP list for early access to our official app & special party invites. [👉GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

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Gather in Hawthorn: STEAM, Art, Food

July is for the letter G! It was a bit tricky coming up with ideas, but with the help of member feedback, we managed to curate some intellectually stimulating and aesthetically pleasing venues within walking distance of Glenferrie train station. **ITINERARY** 11am: Meet at entrance of National Communications Museum (375 Burwood Road, Hawthorn). Enjoy the exhibitions and informative displays, including a trip back in time to remember how we used to communicate before smartphones and wifi. 12pm: Reconvene to walk over to Town Hall Gallery to view the exhibitions. 12.45pm: Time for lunch. Plenty of options on Burwood Road and around the train station. Let's enjoy great food and introvert-friendly conversation together. 2pm: End of outing. **ABOUT NATIONAL COMMUNICATION MUSEUM:** (Source: https://ncm.org.au) National Communication Museum is a unique Melbourne experience, where visitors are invited to consider everyday items that have become essential to our lives in a new light. NCM invites visitors to contemplate new and old technology, interact with the items on display and explore old communication concepts as well as look toward the future of communication technology. NCM is two levels of informative displays with the first level hosting exhibitions on new and evolving technology and concepts, and the second level reminiscent of how far technology has come, displaying the devices we all know and have loved. **ABOUT TOWN HALL GALLERY:** [Town Hall Gallery | Boroondara Arts | City of Boroondara](https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/boroondara-arts/visit-us/town-hall-gallery) [Exhibitions and visual arts | Boroondara Arts | City of Boroondara](https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/boroondara-arts/whats/exhibitions-and-visual-arts) **COST OF OUTING:** There is an organizer fee of $10 per person. You can bring cash on the day or PayID me at 0403 413 056 (Serena Low). Cost of food and drink is at member's own expense. **GETTING THERE:** The closest train station is Glenferrie which is on the Alamein/Lilydale line.

Building Physical AI - Show and Tell

Join us at Melbourne Connect Co-working for an evening of live demos and real product stories from practitioners putting AI to work on problems that matter. ​This Show & Tell brings together three builders working at the intersection of technology and community impact. Each speaker will walk through how their product works, what problem it addresses, and how it applies in real-world settings, no theory, just working technology and honest conversation. ## 🎤 **Speakers:** ​**Jeremy Peng — Circular Vision AI** ​An AI-powered recycling assistant that gamifies and rewards waste sorting, improves everyday behaviour, and uses data to power smarter circular systems. ​**Jaspal Sarai — Jenesys** ​Edge AI Infrastructure for devices like low orbit satellites and drones where on-device AI processes data in real time rather than in the cloud, supporting an alternative solution for accurate earth and weather observations. ​**Aish Singh — Deep Vitals** ​An AI-powered metabolic health platform turning live glucose and wearable signals into personalised daily actions that support behaviour change and simplify healthier decisions. ## 🗓 **Agenda:** ​Arrival and networking ​Featured talks and demos ## 🏢 **Venue:** ​Melbourne Connect Co-working is located within Australia's leading innovation precinct, home to a community of leaders across science, engineering and technology. To find out more, get in touch with our team. [melbconnectcoworking.com.au](https://melbconnectcoworking.com.au/?utm_source=meetup)

Afternoon at the Melbourne Museum & Coffee and Conversation

Join me for an easy going afternoon exploring and learning together at the Melbourne Museum. We'll have time to chat and meet new friends as we wind our way through the Melbourne Story, the living Forest Gallery and the dramatic Dinosaur Walk. We'll immerse ourselves in the newest exhibition, Our Wondrous Planet, a multisensory gallery where ecosystems and wildlife reveal the incredible connections of life on Earth, with large-scale projections, hands-on interactives, and stories bringing together First Peoples knowledge with modern science. We'll finish up at the Museum Market Cafe to enjoy a coffee and conversations together and share the highlights of our visit. An adult entry ticket is $18 and you can book online via this link [https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/tickets/](https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/tickets/) **Agenda** I will meet you to the left of the front entrance of the Melbourne Museum at 1.30pm and we'll make our way into the museum at 1.40pm From there we'll take time to explore the fascinating exhibitions and interactive displays through the museum. There will be time at the cafe to socialise and enjoy a coffee together and share our discoveries and insights. **Location** Melbourne Museum is located at 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, in Carlton Gardens (near the Royal Exhibition Building). The most direct way via public transport is by tram Catch Tram Route 86 or 96 and get off at Stop 11: Melbourne Museum (corner of Nicholson Street and Gertrude Street). The closest train station is Parliament Station on the City Loop and it's a 10–15 minute walk from there. When you RSVP please **click Attend** on the event page and I will be in touch with the details. I will also be available in the event page Comments on the day.

Gallery & Coffee Friend Outing

Join a small group for a relaxed gallery visit followed by coffee and conversation. This event is a great way to meet people without the pressure of constant talking. We’ll explore a gallery or exhibition together, take our time looking around, and then head to a nearby cafe afterwards to chat about what we saw. Art, design, and creative spaces naturally give people something to talk about, making this a great event if you want connection to feel more organic. You don’t need to know anything about art to join — curiosity is more than enough. Come solo, meet the group, and enjoy a thoughtful weekend activity with people who are also looking to make genuine friendships. The coffee afterwards is where conversations can continue and people can get to know each other more personally. **Perfect for:** creative people, gallery lovers, coffee lovers, quiet conversationalists, and anyone wanting a calm social experience. To help you get the most out of the event, we ask that you download our app before you arrive (or upon arrival). The app will be used throughout the event for prompts, activities, and other interactive content so having it ready will ensure you can fully participate. https://apps.apple.com/au/app/besocial/id6759604739 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appetiser.besocial&hl=en **Event photography and videography may take place at this event. Images and footage captured may be used in future BeSocial promotional materials.** **If you do not wish to appear in promotional materials, please notify Nexaro Group Pty Ltd before the event by emailing support@besocialapp.co, or let the event hosts know on the day.**

Moody Environmental Portrait Workshop | Fitzroy Cigar Bar

Moody Environmental Portrait Workshop | Fitzroy Cigar Bar Step into a beautifully atmospheric Fitzroy cigar bar and learn how to create cinematic, emotion-driven portraits using continuous light. This is a small-group, hands-on workshop designed for photographers who want to move beyond simply taking pictures and start creating images with mood, depth, and storytelling. What You'll Learn • How to see and shape light in a real environment • Creating cinematic and moody portraits using continuous lighting • Directing and connecting with your subject naturally • Composing portraits that feel intentional and atmospheric • Camera settings and practical techniques for low-light shooting • My complete workflow for creating editorial-style environmental portraits Workshop Format This is an intimate workshop with a maximum of 6 participants, allowing plenty of opportunities for questions, demonstrations, and individual guidance. You'll have the opportunity to photograph several models (subject to availability) in a carefully selected venue full of character and texture. Who Is This For? • Beginner to intermediate photographers wanting to improve portrait skills • Photographers interested in cinematic and editorial imagery • Creatives looking to develop a more intentional visual style • Anyone who enjoys storytelling through portrait photography Details 📅 Date: Tuesday, 15 July 2026 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Location: Fitzroy, Melbourne (exact venue details provided upon booking) 🎟 Investment: $199 AUD per person 👥 Maximum 6 participants Includes: ✓ Small-group mentoring ✓ Access to the venue and models ✓ Continuous lighting equipment provided ✓ One complimentary beer and light refreshments Whether you're looking to build your portfolio, gain confidence with lighting, or simply enjoy a creative evening with like-minded photographers, this workshop is designed to inspire and challenge you. Hosted by Bruce Song, Song of Light @song_of_light

WordPress Melbourne July 2026 [in person]

🪇 Please [REGISTER HERE](https://forms.gle/SYTdha7HscwDxmxL6) to attend the meetup. 🕵️‍♂️ We are **looking FOR PRESENTERS AND TOPICS**. [Let us know](https://forms.gle/SYTdha7HscwDxmxL6) if you want to present or would like to suggest a topic. 🤗 **WordPress Brisbane** meetups are back in 2026. The meetup is for **ALL levels of interest**. Come to socialise face to face and discuss all things WordPress. THANK YOU **SPONSORS** 🥁 [Kinsta](https://kinsta.com/) 🥁 [Tomato Elephant Studio](https://www.tomato-elephant-studio.com/) 🗺️ **Location**: [Meeting Room](https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/facility/library-at-the-dock-meeting-room), Library at The Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008. [[Apple Maps](https://maps.apple/p/e2MnACavRv_pVR)] [[Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CseNtLQQRnyzqGyCA)] The meeting meeting room capacity is 25 people. Please **RSVP** to secure your spot. 🍕 **Refreshments** (pizza and soft drinks) are provided. We have vegetarian and vegan options. [Let us know](https://forms.gle/SYTdha7HscwDxmxL6) if you have dietary requirements. Hot water and fridge is available. **PRESENTATIONS** 🔔 17:00 :: Kick off 🔔 17:15 :: PRESENTATIONS 🔔 18:50 :: Wrap up 🤗 "**Wominjeka**" which means *hello* in the *Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples* language who have lived in this area for more than 32,000 years. We acknowledge **Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples** and their continuing connection to land and as custodians of stories for millennia.

HumanArt Fine-Art Photography Workshop - Boudoir & Nude with Flying Cloth

This is not another portfolio build. The aim is to teach you actual lighting techniques to elevate your photography to award winning levels over an intense 3 hours of creative lighting techniques. • Half hour group chat about finding your own creative style. How to be an ethical photographer. Growing trust in your brand. (10am to 10.30am) • 3 hours Fine Art Nude with Strobe and constant RGB Lighting setups Time: 6pm to 9,30pm (3.5 hours) Date: Saturday 11, July 2026 Price: $245 per person ( limited spaces up to 8 attendees) Location: TDA Studio. Factory 4, 200 Chesterville Road, Moorabbin Enquiries: Instagram via either @ni.ck5374 or @humanart_1 or email to [nick@ncpdesign.com.au](mailto:nick@ncpdesign.com.au) Things to bring: Your own camera WITH camera card and spare batteries. Model will be @[sailor__moonika2.0](https://www.instagram.com/ni.ck5374/?hl=en#) ##