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: * **Carles Vallecillo, Technical Trainer, Snowflake** **Well-Architecting AWS AI** Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker are two of AWS's most powerful AI services - but which one will win the heavyweight title? In this session, we'll put them head-to-head across the six pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization and Sustainability. Round by round, we'll compare their strengths, weaknesses, trade-offs and real-world use cases to answer questions such as: Which service gets you to production faster? Which gives you more control? Which is easier to secure and govern? Which delivers the best performance? • Which gives you the biggest bang for your buck? Expect practical examples, architectural insights and a few surprises as we crown the winner of each category (and discover whether there is really a single champion at all 9. * **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 🤤 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)

Physical AI Meetup

Hear 3 expert talks, take the mic for an AI/hardware demo or announcement, and connect over pizza & drinks. **Entry information:** A free [Eventbrite Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/physical-ai-meetup-sydney-tickets-1992904019570?aff=oddtdtcreator) is required – tickets will be checked at the door. A big thanks to our venue partner, [UTS Startups](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/current-students/support/opportunities/uts-startups) – the home of Sydney’s best emerging startups at the heart of the Tech Central precinct. **Take the mic at our community open mic.** Share a quick demo, prototype, or announcement – whether it's AI, hardware, or something you're building. All welcome. **Agenda:** **6:00 \- 6:30 pm \| Check\-in\, Pizza & Networking** Please have your Eventbrite ticket ready at check-in – then enjoy pizza, drinks, and time to connect with other attendees. **6:30 \- 6:35 pm \| Welcome & Intro** Hear a short welcome from the organiser. **6:35 \- 7:00 pm \| Talk 1: Quantum Neural Networks** * **Speaker:** Dr. Michael Walker (Chief Quantum & Science Officer, AIRoboticx) **7:00 \- 7:25 pm \| Talk 2: Building Intelligent Edge Systems with Agentic AI** * **Speaker:** Dr. Joe Peng (Senior RSM for ANZ, AMD) **7:25 \- 7:50 pm \| Talk 3: Edge AI for aged\-care home monitoring** * **Speaker:** Megan Madden (Director for Market Strategy, ANSCENTER) **7:50 \- 8:00 pm \| Community Open Mic** Short informal shares – demo, prototype, or quick announcement (hiring, collaboration, project updates). 1-2 minutes each. **8:00 pm \| Wrap\-up & Networking** Any further Q&As and chats will happen here. Join ANZ's largest community of practitioners building where AI meets hardware.

Cronulla peninsula walk (Cronulla Ramble)

This 17 km walk begins and ends at Cronulla train station! It is an easy , mainly flat,walk with some steps This is a beautiful coastal walk with stunning views. There are many opportunities to swim. The Cronulla Ramble (often called the Cronulla Peninsula Ramble) is a scenic coastal walking route that loops around the Cronulla Peninsula in southern Sydney. 🥾 What it is * A walking circuit that links bays, beaches, parks, headlands and cliff-top paths * Popular with walkers, runners, school groups and bushwalking clubs * Mostly on sealed paths and formed tracks, with some stairs and gentle hills * 8 km beach walk 📍 Where it goes The ramble typically includes: * Cronulla Station (common start/finish) * Gunnamatta Bay & Gunnamatta Park * Darook Park * Hungry Point cliff-top walk * Shelly Beach * Cronulla Esplanade (along North Cronulla, Elouera and Wanda) * Boat Harbour Gratuity: $10 CASH or PAY ID: 0460715272 to Liz on the day. Please arrive prepared with both water and lunch, snacks (think carbs and sugar) jacket in case of a change in weather, a hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes.
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Aussie Explorers its organisers and leaders accept no liability during this meetup, leaders try to ensure the safety and well-being of members at all times however as this is a weekend away travelling, exploring different areas and hiking in the great outdoors accidents happen, please take responsibility for your own safety and your belongings

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!

❄️🔥 Midwinter Festival Parramatta + Indonesian Dinner

🌙 **Winter Glow, Firelight & Flavour** Midwinter in Parramatta lights up the city with fire performances, glowing installations, roaming artists, markets, music, and winter treats — and we’re finishing the night with a warm, flavour‑rich Indonesian dinner on Eat Street. 🧭 **Evening Flow** * Meet at 6pm in front of PHIVE (the red geometric building beside Parramatta Square) * Wander into Parramatta Square to explore the Midwinter Festival: https://atparramatta.com/midwinter * Walk together around 7pm to Eat Street for Indonesian dinner * Finish by 9pm with S’mores & Firepits — toasted marshmallows in the crisp night air 👟 **What to Bring** * Warm layers * Comfortable shoes * Card/cash for markets * Curiosity and appetite **Cost** $5.00 **Meeting point** Phive https://share.google/gpPO22yRsFa9OICYT **Check out our Sister Meetups** Morgaia 1% Better Glow Sydney – Yoga🧘‍♀️& Self Care [https://www.meetup.com/morgaia1-betterglowsydney](https://www.meetup.com/morgaia1-betterglowsydney) Ikigai Inner Circle Sydney by Morgaia ❤️ [https://www.meetup.com/ikigaiinnercirclesydneybymorgaia](https://www.meetup.com/ikigaiinnercirclesydneybymorgaia) This event is brought to you by **Morgaia**, a welcoming community for women 40+ who want to build healthy habits, enjoy gentle movement and connect with like-minded women. Learn more at [www.morgaia.com](http://www.morgaia.com/). **Risks and Waiver of Liability** By attending the Morgaia Sydney Social Adventure & Urban Explorers event, I represent that I am in good physical health and capable of participating in the event. I understand that risks of Injuries and Damages are involved in walking and other activities, and I appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me. I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Sydney Eats Walk Social Life, Its organisers, leaders, volunteers, members and attendees from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages.

SSP TUE...PYRMONT(Small camera)

**1st meetup point:** The anchor outside the Australian Maritime Museum at 10.am N.B. For those who like coffee there is a shop opposite HMAS Vampire. You can get a takeaway coffee from there. **2nd meetup point:** The Terminus Hotel/ Pub at Pyrmont at Midday Enjoy the walk from the Maritime Museum around the wharves at Pyrmont Bay; it is relatively flat and opportunities are around for street and architectural photography. Backgrounds include modern industrial designs, classic sandstone and boats moored to create interesting images. I feel that a compact or mirrorless camera with a fixed prime lens or two would do the job, anywhere between 28 to 50mm. It is open to both digital and film people. Experiment with different film saturations soft, standard, vivid, seipa or even monochrome within your digital camera menu. Alternatively, you could try black and white film around 400 ISO or ASA with a medium amount of grain to get that classic look. The idea is to have a camera that is relatively small to take discrete photos of people, running, walking their dog, fishing, involved in their conversations etc that tells a story or conveys a message through your images. Look for opportunities as you walk, there are plenty of seats on the walk where the subject may pass by while you’re sitting waiting for the image to present itself for your composition. The idea is to slow down and observe rather than rush to the second meetup point. The pub has an interesting history of past colourful characters and is one of the oldest Sydney public bars. The menu has a variety of food at standard prices, and the pub has an assortment of drinks to choose from. Stan and I look forward to seeing you there on the day. Ian

Online Photography - The letter E

Automate Your Social Media and Content Creation with AI Agents

Until 11th July, early-bird tickets for $39 are available. Tickets will be $49 thereafter. If the event is sold out and you want to join, get the tickets on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-social-media-and-content-creation-with-ai-agents-tickets-1991020686470](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-social-media-and-content-creation-with-ai-agents-tickets-1991020686470) **Overview** Spending hours on content every week? Build AI Content & Social Media Agents in this 2.5-hour hands-on workshop at WSTI. > **"I spend hours every week on content — and still hate what I post."** Sound familiar? You're running the wrong engine. In this 2-hour hands-on workshop, you'll build an AI Content and Social Media Agent that captures the voice of the business and turns content from a weekly grind into a 30-minute Monday morning. Walk in curious. Walk out with a working AI Agent. **What You'll Walk Out With** * A working AI Content and Social Media Agent built during the session * Hands-on experience setting it up on a real business scenario * A clear understanding of the resources and next steps to apply this to your own business **Who This Is For** * SMEs falling behind on content and social media * Founders who know marketing matters but can't find the time * Anyone curious about how Western Sydney SMEs are already running on Agentic AI **What to Expect** * **Background** — what Agentic AI is and how it transforms brand and social media work * **Demo** — a live walk-through with a real business scenario * **Hands-on Project** — build your own AI Agent at the table * **Next Steps** — how to take this further **Run on AI Agents Series — June 2026** * **Sat 6 Jun** · Automate Your Business Operations with AI Agents * **Sat 13 Jun** · Automate Your Content Creation and Social Media with AI Agents * **Sat 20 Jun** · Automate Your Sales Pipeline with AI Agents * **Sat 27 Jun** · Automate Your Business with AI Agents — AI OS Build Day *(full-day flagship)* **FAQ** *Do I need to know anything about AI before I come?* No. We start from "I've heard of ChatGPT" level. If you can use email, you can do this. *Do I need to bring a laptop?* No — WSTI provides a workstation for project activity. Bring your own if you'd like to keep tinkering afterward. *What platform do you use?* We work with Claude Code and Claude Cowork — the same approach can be applied with other Agentic AI tools and platforms too. *Do I need an AI licence to join?* No — WSTI provides everything you need to use during the workshop. **Notice of Photography and Filming** By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Bobbin Head Loop / Sphinx Trail and Bobbin Head 10kms Ku-ring-gai.

Sydney Whale Watching Photography.

The first meetup point: City Extra Cafe, Circular Quay at 8.45 AM. Departure point: Campbells Cove Wharf. (Located past the International Shipping Terminal, Circular Quay) The second meetup point; the Ship Inn, Circular Quay at 12 noon or Midday. June and July are the prime months for the Northward annual migration of whales off Sydney; moving from Antarctica. The tours will need to be booked by individuals at their own expense and pricing starts around $ 90. The booking details are: 9.30 am departure, pricing $91, Book through Whale Watching Sydney, phone 1800 326 822. By making the booking all participants accept all risks associated with the activity. I would recommend a telephoto zoom lens of between 100 -500mm and a mirrorless or digital SLR camera for this activity. You may find a shutter speed of 1000 or above using auto ISO useful. I look forward to seeing you at the activity. If you need to contact me my number is 0425382248.

Sunset at La Perouse

Eastwood - Bricks, Floods and Food