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OzBerry - IoT Makers @ Chatswood Library
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 AM**OzBerry – Saturday, July 25th, 2026** *Creator Space* **🌟 Kids' Group Session** 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM **🎉 General OzBerry (also happening alongside the kids' session)** 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM **🍽️ Lunch Break** 12:30 – 1:00 PM – Grab a bite and relax! **💬 General OzBerry Session** 1:00 PM 🕑 **2:00 PM – Open Chat** 🤝 **Quick “Get to Know You” (optional)** – a relaxed way to learn who’s great to chat with or go to for help. We’ll also have a short, open discussion about how we can make OzBerry even better. This could include: * Discussion about our next project - will it be an electronic organ or some other old DSE project - revamped ? * Exploring new topics - preparing for Science Week in August. Erik will be doing a BBC micro project. Discussion of Bring a friend along meeting. * Reminder that July meeting will be on the 25th instead of 18th of July. Our only date move this year. 🎨✨ **Show & Tell** Share what you’ve been working on—big or small! Then we’ll ease back into casual OzBerry hangouts and tinkering. 🧳 **4:00 PM – Wrap Up** Pack up, head home, maybe write a bit more code, and dream up something fun to share next time 🚀 ### What you don’t need * No prior experience required * No specific equipment required If you’ve got something to show off, teach, rant about, or demo — even a quick five-minute lightning talk — please tell me. I am really looking forward to catching up with everyone soon. I hope that you can make it - see you soon. Cheers Erik \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Thanks to Simon, we have a **Facebook** page for **OzBerry** https://www.facebook.com/share/yHsx3iKHAwkNkAHs/ Have you seen it yet ? If not why not ? For the next meeting we are starting at the usual time ... (10:00am-4:00pm) and I will appreciate some help as usual for the kids session in particular. I am really impressed with their Python and Pi skills and we hope to be able to keep up, and also introduce some new topics that work. I learn new things each week like how to debug "Scratch" Robots and how to get remote controls to work in the correct direction. If only I could learn to type as fast as these youngsters :) So please come and go as you like, and don't let me stop you ducking out for some lunch or coffee. If you have a child, It's easy to become a member of the library so that you can be issued with one of the kits. You need to see the library staff to book as well, as there is a limit of 10 because it gets too busy, crowded and noisy otherwise. So please book now to avoid disappointment. **Where - Chatswood Library.** Lower Ground, The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood 2067. Parking is usually difficult and I prefer to use the Train or Metro or just park all day near Beauchamp Park and walk a few blocks for exercise. The Metro may be down again, so it will pay to check if you will have a slow bus instead. If you like meeting up with all different experimenters and coders then please come along. Also consider bringing a project to build and discuss problems you are having with the group - we will most likely have someone in the group that will know how to help. OzBerry events encompass a wide range of Open Source Hardware and Software on many popular platforms, including but not limited to: Arduino, RaspberryPi, Beaglebone, Android and more… if it plugs in and is programmable then it's a good fit. We share ideas and help each other solve bugs and design issues that might otherwise be difficult on your own. We try to exhibit both hobby and professional projects each month. Beginners are always welcome, we often have beginner events running. If you are just curious or starting out, all you need is a laptop, we will get you started on one of Chatswood Libraries Raspberry Pi kits, with your library card. Or just come along and have a look, it's up to you. We can also shed some light on the ESP32, "Internet of Things" and LoRa. **Format** 6 hours of relaxed, unstructured collaboration and learning, come and go as you please. Help others or ask for help with your project. No pressure. But most importantly, remember to "Be excellent to each other" - https://github.com/OzBerry/code-of-conduct Share a micro talk. Get up and speak about your project (or another topic of interest) (optional). Please let Jamie, Simon or Erik know what you would like a tutorial on, or even better, volunteer to present something new. **What to Bring** We suggest a laptop at a minimum. Your project if you have one, or some hardware that you'd like to tinker with. If you are a member of the library or would like to join, there are various electronic devices you can borrow: mBots, Makey Makey, and a Droid Inventor and drumroll please ... Raspberry Pi's . You may like to join our discussion list, by sending a blank email to: ozberry+subscribe@googlegroups.com or join on the web: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ozberry * **Library Info** Children policy in the Library - children under the age of 11 should be supervised by someone over 18 at all times in the Library. [https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/About-us/Policies-and-Guidelines#section-8](https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/About-us/Policies-and-Guidelines#section-8) Thank you, we hope to see you soon. Erik

Testing Gen AI with Paul Maxwell-Walters & Influence in Testing by Rashik Prasad
Wed, Jul 29, 7:30 AMA bumper double-header of talks for our July Event with Rashik Prasad and Sydney Testers' own Paul Maxwell-Walters (and graciously hosted by Talenza), with the keynote covering how testers can achieve influence in decision making by Rashik Prasad and the next talk about testing Gen AI system. **Talk 1: How Your Teams can Test And Evaluate Gen AI and the Software that Uses It - Paul Maxwell-Walters** There has been much talk in QA about using Gen AI tools in our work to generate test cases and automation – however until recently very little on how testers can test the non-deterministic outputs of AI and evaluate their quality. Typically, direct testing of Gen AI is ignored and left for AI engineers and data scientists. This is a grave mistake. As products using Gen AI like ChatGPT become mainstream and used by all, testers need to learn how to write and automate testing of them – and fast. My talk is on techniques, tools and workflows used to validate the outputs of AI models and agents – including correct prompting, semantic and sentiment analysis, standard outputs, evals and LLM-as-Judge. I will call on my experience as QA lead at a Gen AI tech-ed startup , along with other approaches and use cases, to give info, tips and one or more demos to help you and your teams meet the challenge of testing Gen AI-powered applications. **Talk 2 (Keynote): Technical Excellent Alone Never Guarantees Success, Rashik Prasad** Technical excellence is the foundation of every successful testing career. \*It's what we're taught to develop. * It's what we spend years refining. \*And it's what our profession rightly values. But after leading testing across some of Australia's largest enterprise transformation and regulatory programmes, I've come to realise something that fundamentally changed the way I think about testing. Technical excellence alone never guarantees success. * Why do technically exceptional testing professionals sometimes struggle to influence important decisions? \*Why can the same testing evidence lead different stakeholders to completely different conclusions? * And why do some testing professionals consistently help programmes move forward, even when the testing itself hasn't changed? In this thought-provoking keynote, Rashik challenges one of the profession's most deeply held assumptions and explores what he believes is the missing half of testing. Drawing on real enterprise experiences, you'll discover why the role of testing doesn't end when the evidence is produced, and why the most effective testing professionals understand how testing helps organisations make better decisions. This isn't a session about becoming less technical. It's about understanding how technical excellence achieves the influence it deserves. Whether you're a Test Analyst, Test Lead, Test Manager or senior quality leader, you'll recognise many of the situations discussed throughout the session because you've probably experienced them yourself. You may not leave agreeing with every idea. But I suspect you'll never look at testing in quite the same way again. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- There will be the usual opposrtunities for networking and fun and some prizes to give away! Not to be missed!

Beyond Techniques: The Missing Ingredient Behind Legendary Change Work
Sun, Jul 26, 9:00 AM🔥You've learned the techniques. Now discover what separates competent practitioners from truly transformational communicators. Most NLP, coaching and hypnosis training came from modelling three extraordinary geniuses. One of them was Milton Erickson—the legendary psychiatrist, hypnotist, and "Wizard of the Desert." NLP captured much of his brilliance... ...but no map can ever become the territory. 💡Most NLP, coaching, and modern hypnosis originated from modelling three remarkable individuals. One of them was Milton Erickson—legendary psychiatrist, hypnotist, and one of the greatest communicators of the twentieth century. NLP captured many of Erickson's observable patterns, yet some of the most valuable aspects of his work never became part of mainstream NLP training. Why? Because some things cannot simply be explained—they must be experienced, cultivated, and embodied. In this special masterclass, Adrian Cahill explores the missing ingredient behind legendary change work: the gap between information and transformation. Whether you're an NLP Practitioner, Master Practitioner, coach, therapist, or simply passionate about helping people grow, you'll discover why the world's most exceptional change workers create results that techniques alone cannot explain. If you've ever felt there was "something more," this session is for you. 🗓️Join us this Sunday for **Beyond Techniques: The Missing Ingredient Behind Legendary Change Work**, presented by **Adrian Cahill**. Discover why some of Milton Erickson's most valuable lessons never became part of mainstream NLP, and explore the qualities that transform skilled practitioners into exceptional communicators capable of creating profound and lasting change. **🎯 Key Points / Takeaways for the Audience** ✅ Why NLP could never completely model Milton Erickson. ✅ What "the map is not the territory" really means in transformational work. ✅ The difference between learning techniques and embodying transformational change. ✅ How exceptional communicators develop abilities that cannot simply be memorised. ✅ The hidden qualities that separate competent practitioners from legendary change workers. ✅ How to cultivate deeper unconscious learning and intuition ethically. ✅ Why genuine transformation is experienced—not merely understood. ✅ Practical ways to begin developing your own capacity for extraordinary change work. **🎯 Additional Key Points / Benefits** This session is ideal for: ✔ NLP Practitioners and Master Practitioners. ✔ Coaches seeking to move beyond frameworks and techniques. ✔ Hypnotists wanting a deeper understanding of Ericksonian work. ✔ Therapists, educators and leaders interested in ethical influence. ✔ Anyone passionate about mastering the art of helping others grow. You'll leave with a new perspective on change—one that shifts your focus from what you do to who you become. **🎤 ABOUT THE SPEAKER** Adrian Cahill is an explorer of human potential who has spent decades studying one enduring question: What enables ordinary people to become truly free—and to create extraordinary lives? His search has taken him across psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, hypnosis, coaching, mindfulness, leadership, business, and immersive experiences with both Eastern and Western approaches to human development. Rather than following a single tradition, Adrian has sought the timeless principles that unite them. A TEDx speaker, trainer, business coach, and founder of MOTIVATE Community, Adrian is known for making complex ideas practical, meaningful, and deeply human. His work helps people move beyond collecting knowledge to developing the awareness, compassion, and effectiveness that create lasting success, stronger relationships, wiser leadership, and greater personal freedom. Above all, Adrian is a devoted father and community builder who believes that genuine transformation is not about becoming someone else—it is about uncovering more of who you already are. His mission is to help people cultivate emotional, intellectual, and financial freedom while creating positive change in their families, organisations, and communities. **CONTACT DETAILS** 👉Wechat ID: Adriannqld 👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/Adriannqld 👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/adriannqld/ 👉Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/adriancahill/ 👉Youtube: www.youtube.com/@MotivateCommunity 👉Website: www.motivatecommunity.com ⏰July 26, 𝟮𝟬𝟮6 (𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝟭.𝟱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 5:00 PM GMT+8 China 7:00 PM GMT+10 Australia 5:00 AM GMT-4 New York 11:00 AM GMT+2 Barcelona 📌For first-time attendees please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link to register and become part of our enriching live discussion, all at no cost: https://adriancahill.agilecrm.com/forms/6002900926529536 📌Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/86301571361 Log-in: 86301571361 Password: #motivate Don’t miss it. Register now!

TechWalking - Sydney - Networking Event for Tech Professionals
Sun, Aug 2, 12:00 AM**TechWalking is here to stay in Sydney!** 🌊🚶♂️A huge thank you to our co-hosts — Nitta, Malathy, Cara, Vishal, and Akhil — for making it happen! Are you a tech professional looking to network beyond the screen? Join us for a refreshing **#TechWalking** event along the stunning Royal Botanic Garden! It’s the perfect chance to connect with industry peers while getting in some steps! Whether you're in software development, cybersecurity, data science, or any tech-related field, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your network in a relaxed setting. 🌅 **Meeting Point:** Archibald Memorial Fountain, Hyde Park 🏖 **Route:** 4 km walk through the Botanical Garden to the Sydney Opera House 🕙 **Start Time:** 10 AM sharp—don’t be late, or you might have to sprint to catch up! Check out the photos from the last event in Sydney: https://www.meetup.com/it-career-in-australia/photos/35710580/ And video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H6_-ZET00I8 **Please note:** unfortunately, dogs aren’t allowed in the Botanical Gardens. A bit sad, we know 🐶💔 Looking forward to meeting you all in real life! **TechWalking Community page: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/)** *** Join the TechWalking group on LinkedIn! [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/) Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to landing your tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/) Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/ Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia

Testing Talks Conference 2026 Sydney
Wed, Aug 5, 10:00 PMPosted on behalf of our friends at Testing Talks Conference. A fun event for all; to share, learn and reconnect in-person. We are committed to making Testing Talks Conference 2026 in Sydney the most amazing day for our community. Our Commitment: 1.) Incredible speakers and sponsors. 2.) Practical takeaways for our attendees. 3.) Delicious and bountiful catering. 4.) Lots of activities, games, swag and prizes. 5.) Drinks and Nibbles to wrap up the day. Note: This is a ticketed event. Please go to [https://www.testingtalks.com.au/](https://www.testingtalks.com.au/) to learn more and purchase a ticket.

Sydney Monthly Social Tech Meetup!
Thu, Aug 20, 7:30 AM**Welcome to the Sydney Monthly Social Tech Meetup!** Third Thursday of every month. All welcome, or whether you're a hobbyist, student, or working as a software engineer, UI/UX designer, AI specialist or data scientist, in tech management or product, or maybe just like hanging out with techies. Basically for anyone in the Sydney tech scene. Mountain Goat always has some great craft beers and ciders on $5 beer+wine happy hour special until 6pm, so get in early! Also they run a food & drink special all night if you'd like a feed. It'll be great to see you there!
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