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KMLF August 2026 - Alison Bulbeck

Wed, Aug 26, 8:00 AM

From Melbourne KMLF

4.6

This month we have Alison Bulbeck from the UK joining us to talk about expertise capture. Sarah and Stuart got to see this at the Knowledge Summit in Dublin and you really don't want to miss it! Alison is a Business Change leader and CILIP Knowledge Management Fellow with extensive experience delivering transformation and organisational change across the defence, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and financial services sectors. As Deputy Head of Business Change within the National Armaments Director Group (UK Ministry of Defence) she helps shape and deliver complex change programmes in a rapidly evolving environment. A passionate advocate for knowledge management as a strategic enabler, Alison focuses on improving collaboration, decision-making, organisational learning and business performance through effective knowledge practices. She is particularly interested in human centric behavioural aspects of knowledge. Her role puts her at the intersection of knowledge management, business change, organisational culture and emerging technologies, bringing a practical and results-focused perspective to embedding knowledge into everyday business operations. **Session Details:** * **Date & Time:** 6:00pm AEDST, Fourth Wednesday of each month * **Format:** Virtual session on Teams * **Agenda:** * 6-6:30 pm networking * 6:30-7:45pm exploration of the topic * 7:45-8pm wrap up * 8pm dinner for those interested. KMLF has run monthly, almost uninterrupted since 1998, serving the Victorian Knowledge Management community with close ties to Change Mgt, Records Mgt, Information Governance and Academic communities.

13 attendees

Engineering Machine Consciousness Monthly Meetup

Thu, Aug 27, 8:30 AM

From Engineering Machine Consciousness

4.8

The discussion topic for this meetup will be identity and whether or not history is a necessary condition for consciousness as Dretske proposed. James

1 attendee

Does your organisation decision-making feel like a cage fight?

Thu, Sep 3, 7:30 AM

From Melbourne Business Agility Meetup

4.7

📌 **How to Manage Conflict Respectfully** What if constant compromise is actually the real problem? By always trying to meet in the middle, organisations usually end up with a lukewarm solution that satisfies absolutely no one. If your "evaporating conflict clouds" look more like corporate smog and are disappearing faster than an AI consultant's empty promises... it’s time for a rethink! Join the ebullient (but brilliant) **[Ross MacIntyre](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossxmacintyre/)** and his demonic sidekick, [Martin the Cheeseburger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinchesbrough/), in a live illustration of **the OST process for Rationalising Conflict.** 💡 **Why This Matters Today** Managing conflict is a vital skill in the modern toolkit for surviving in an organisation. 🛠️ **What You’ll Learn (No Prior Knowledge Needed!)** * **Rationalising Conflict:** A practical conflict management technique developed by Fred Emery as part of his innovative strategic planning workshops. * **The Art of Productive Disagreement:** How teams can disagree passionately, respect each others values, and move on together—without harboring lifelong grudges. Ross and Martin will teach by doing. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to stop dodging friction and start turning it into operational momentum. Thanks to TeamForm, our event sponsor for providing a great place to meet and refreshments. Look at [teamform](https://teamform.co) for visualising your delivery teaming structures whether they be persistent or project based, and for desigining and operating the workforce behind them - given the work, aligning the right roles today and into the future. https://teamform.co/

19 attendees

The Real Cost of Greenfield Sites(Precinct Land Consultants) + Duplex (Susannah)

Sat, Sep 5, 3:30 AM

From Property Developer Network (Melbourne)

4.8

**\*\*\*RSVP PROCESS - CRITICAL INFO\*\*\*** Please be aware, we don't use the Meetup website to take RSVPs, so you will need to register on this link to lock in your place (bookings essential) - [https://propdev.info/uMKh](https://propdev.info/uMKh) We run events most weekends around Australia so you can attend either physically in your local area, or live-stream to any event around the country. In-Person: 1:30pm (Melbourne time) to 'Mingle With The Expert' Virtual: 2pm (Melbourne time) **INTRODUCING THE INDUSTRY EXPERT:** *The Real Cost of Greenfield Sites! Precinct Land Consultants (Quok Ho)* Think buying a greenfield site is the hard part? Think again. One of the biggest mistakes developers make is assuming that essential infrastructure is already there or that connecting to it will be simple. The reality is that a lack of planning around sewer, stormwater, water, electricity and telecommunications can quickly turn a profitable project into one plagued by unexpected costs, lengthy delays and approval headaches. It gets even more challenging if you're the first developer in a new precinct. Suddenly, you're not just delivering infrastructure for your own project you could be responsible for extending services that future developments will rely on. If you don't understand your obligations from the outset, you could be facing significant costs that weren't in your feasibility. At this month's Property Developer Network Meetup, **Quok Ho** from **Precinct Land Consultants** will explain how infrastructure is planned, sequenced and delivered in greenfield developments, and why getting it right from day one is critical to the success of your project. In this practical presentation, you'll discover: • How infrastructure is planned and installed throughout a greenfield development. • The additional costs, responsibilities and risks faced by the first developer in a new precinct. • The differences between extending new infrastructure and connecting to existing services. • Why infrastructure capacity planning is essential not just for your project, but for future developments. • How to assess the capacity of sewer, stormwater, water, electricity and telecommunications networks. • The common mistakes that lead to expensive redesigns, delays and unexpected infrastructure upgrades. • Which consultants, utility providers and authorities you should engage, and when to bring them into your project. • How early planning can improve project feasibility, reduce risk and avoid costly surprises. If you're considering a greenfield development or want to avoid being caught out by hidden infrastructure costs, this presentation will provide practical knowledge that could save you significant time, money and frustration. Join us and learn how to plan smarter, reduce risk and deliver infrastructure that supports not only your current project, but future growth as well. **INTRODUCING THE REAL DEAL:** *Duplex (Susannah Su)* *720m2, Blackburn North, Victoria* What happens when you buy at the top of the market... complete the project on time... and still make no profit? The truth is... Not every development ends with a big payday. Sometimes, the most valuable projects are the ones that expose your biggest mistakes before they become even more expensive on your next deal. Too many developers assume the market will keep rising, underestimate how much cash they'll need, or rush into a purchase without completing proper due diligence. When the market turns, those mistakes can quickly wipe out your profit. At our next Property Developer Network Meetup, **Susannah Su** will share the honest story behind one of her most challenging development projects in this month's Real Deal presentation. After purchasing the site at the highest price on the street, Susannah successfully completed the project on time. But by the time construction was finished, the market had slumped, leaving the project with no profit. Susannah will share: • Why buying in a booming market doesn't guarantee a successful outcome • The importance of having an exit strategy before you buy • How running short of cash nearly derailed the project • Why thorough due diligence is critical before committing to any site • The key lessons she now applies to every development she undertakes This is a genuine, behind-the-scenes case study. No sugar-coating. No inflated success story. Just the real challenges, costly mistakes, and invaluable lessons that every property developer can learn from. If you want to avoid the mistakes that catch so many developers out and build a more resilient development business, this is one Real Deal presentation you won't want to miss. ***This is your chance to talk property with other enthusiasts!*** See you all soon!

1 attendee

$Infracoders Melbourne September Meetup$

Infracoders Melbourne September Meetup

Tue, Sep 8, 8:00 AM

From Infrastructure Coders

4.7

Hello Infracoders! Mantel Group have kindly offered to host the Infracoders meetup in September, and will supply food and beverages. We have 2 technical talks per meetup. Commencing at 6pm, we will be finished by 8pm. There will be a delegation afterwards to a licensed venue for an informal Post Meetup Review with your hosts & fellow attendees. **Presentation 1**. **Archie Gunsekara** (Slack) // Shipyard: Slack’s Next-Generation EC2 Platform Built to bring modern deployment practices - immutability, progressive rollouts, and automated safety - directly to EC2 instances. Rather than continuously mutating long-lived instances, Shipyard treats infrastructure as deployable artifacts. Instances are short-lived and continuously refreshed, provisioning happens in seconds and rollbacks are metric-driven. This talk covers how Shipyard supports workloads that can’t easily move to containers - from Kubernetes worker nodes to egress network stacks. **Presentation 2**. **Sam Bentley & Phil Jay** (Reece) // Trust, flow, and getting elevated credentials just in time. Why Reece has a service named after a Pokémon - Magikarp - to help people stay in the flow of their work, obtaining elevated credentials to AWS *just in time* -- As always, please update your RSVP as your availability changes. All venues have space considerations for safety and comfort of Infracoders. If you'd like to present at future meetups, or have an office to host an event, please contact the organisers via Meetup, or on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/infracoders/shared_invite/zt-4277k4e9g-829iw7LVPNUbQ7k_2arVOw -- Matt (@geekle), David (@David Lutz), Phil (@Phil J) or Peter H (@Peter)

41 attendees

English Conversation Thursday Class

Thu, Aug 27, 8:30 AM

From English Corner CrossCulture

4.7

We invite you to come and practise your English with people from all over the world in a friendly environment. We are open to all levels from beginner to advanced. We have classes in small groups and you will be placed in one of these groups according to your level of English. Our free conversational English classes are every Thursday evening (except term breaks). If you are coming for the first time, please come on time for registration. Please note: English Corner is for non-native speakers. Our team of facilitators is really looking forward to having a wonderful time speaking English with you! **Please scan the QR code upon arrival to register your attendance.** If this is your first time, we recommend arriving a bit earlier to complete your initial registration. In case you aren't able to join us face to face we have an Online Alternate English Conversation Thursday class option too! Sign up for this on Meetup.

6 attendees

The AI Revolution: Where Data Science Goes Next Part 2

Wed, Sep 9, 7:30 AM

From Data Science Melbourne

4.5

Welcome back to Data Science Melbourne! After our last meetup exploring the AI revolution from a range of perspectives, we're continuing the conversation by looking at how AI is changing not just what we build, but how we solve problems, design data systems, and think about the role of data science itself. This evening, we'll hear from three experienced practitioners who will explore the transformation from complementary perspectives: from how AI has changed the day-to-day practice of data science, to what the rise of AI agents means for the data and ML infrastructure underneath our products, to the bigger questions this shift raises about what data science is — and where it's heading. Whether you're interested in becoming more effective with AI, building data and ML systems for an AI-first world, or simply trying to separate genuine transformation from the hype, tonight promises plenty of practical insights and some bigger questions to take away. **Talk 1** **[Kasturi Deshpande](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasturi-deshpande-098638156/)** is a Data Scientist at Sportsbet, with a background spanning financial services, retail, and analytics consulting. She has worked across pricing, forecasting, and regulatory analytics, with a particular focus on making data science practical and scalable. She also shares her experience through guest lectures at the University of Melbourne and talks at local meetups. Kasturi will take us through a look back at how AI has changed data science problem-solving — from the cautious early days of adoption to a world where AI is increasingly embedded in scalable, team-wide workflows. Drawing on her experience across financial services, retail, and product, she'll reflect on what has genuinely changed, what hasn't, and how data scientists can adapt and stay relevant as the field continues to evolve. **Talk 2** **[Vaishnavi Rajagopal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaishnavi-rajagopal/)** is a data leader based in Melbourne who works at the intersection of data platforms and ML products. She has led the design and implementation of lakehouse and ML pipelines behind customer data platforms across Databricks, Snowflake, and AWS. She is now focused on building teams that ship reliable data and AI products, while mentoring engineers stepping into data and AI roles. Traditional ML batch pipelines are built around an important assumption: that we know the questions and use cases in advance. Precomputed churn scores, LTV models, and recommendations work because their grain is fixed and their consumption patterns are known. AI agents challenge that assumption. Users can define cohorts on the fly, ask questions that invert the way an index was originally designed, and explore counterfactuals that no precomputed table can answer. Vaishnavi will explore where traditional data and ML architectures begin to break under these new demands, and what it would take to turn a nightly scoring job into a model that an AI product can query dynamically. **Talk 3** **[Boris Savkovic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-s-23969154/)** is currently a Data Science and AI Practice Manager at Australia Post. Prior to his current role, he worked across a number of technology companies in Australia, the US and Europe, spanning medical devices, pharma and energy. He has driven data science and AI outcomes in high-innovation, high-performance environments, including two successful Silicon Valley technology companies that went on to significant IPOs. Boris is passionate about using technology to drive meaningful, impactful, viable and sustainable outcomes — and about making that journey with great, collaborative people. In his talk, inspired by Descartes' famous "I think, therefore I am", Boris will ask what happens when data scientists start rethinking "everything" in the age of ubiquitous AI. What is the same? What is different? What is genuinely new? What is real, and what is hype? Who knows what? What is truth, and where does the real value of data science now lie? Drawing on his experience across decades of technological change, Boris will share his reflections on some of the existential questions facing data science in the Age of AI — and what we should perhaps be thinking about as we navigate what comes next. **Location** [Mantel Group](https://mantelgroup.com.au/) Level 2/452 Flinders St Melbourne VIC 3000 Follow the sign when you enter and make your way to the 2nd floor of the building. **Schedule** 5:30 - Networking with Pizzas & Drinks 6:00 - Kasturi's talk 6:20 - Q&A for Kasturi's talk 6:30 - Vaishnavi's talk 6:50 - Q&A for Vaishnavi's talk 7:00 - Boris's talk 7:20 - Q&A for Boris's talk 7:30 - More networking 8:00 - Wrap up

98 attendees

Microsoft Power BI Comprehensive – 2 Day Training Melbourne

Thu, Aug 27, 2:00 PM

From Mangates Global Professional Learning Network

**Overview** Master Microsoft Power BI in this intensive 2-day workshop—from data preparation to interactive dashboards and advanced analytics. **Architect your data's future. Build with precision.** **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/dRmbJ1aam5aS41q0DG2oF08) **The Details** **Duration:** 2 Full Day (16 Hours) **Delivery Mode:** Classroom (In-Person) **Language:** English **Credits:** 16 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification:** Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments:** Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session **Master the tools of modern Business Intelligence.** For technical enquiries or registration: [info@mgaussie.com](mailto:info@mgaussie.com) \| \+61 $0$ 2 80155605 For corporate technical customization and team deployment: [info@mgaussie.com](mailto:info@mgaussie.com) \| \+61 $0$ 2 80155605 **Course Overview:** **Are your data assets working for you, or are they trapped in siloed spreadsheets?** In the modern enterprise, the ability to architect robust, self-service Business Intelligence (BI) solutions is a critical technical competency. Moving beyond simple reporting requires a deep understanding of data modelling, transformation logic, and scalable visualization architectures. **Why Technical Professionals Choose This Program:** This is not a surface-level overview. We focus on the underlying architecture and logic required to build professional-grade BI solutions. Participants will master: • **Multi-Mode Architecture:** Navigate the complexities of Import, Direct Query, Composite, and Live Connection modes to optimize performance. • **Advanced Data Engineering:** Utilize the M language within Power Query for sophisticated data cleansing, shaping, and ETL transformations. • **Dimensional Modelling Excellence:** Implement Star and Snowflake schemas to ensure scalable and efficient data structures. • **DAX Proficiency:** Transition from basic aggregators to complex iterators, filter contexts, and time-intelligence functions. **Technical Curriculum & Agenda:** **Day 1: Architecture & Report Development** • **Ecosystem Overview:** Deep dive into Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service. • **Connectivity Modes:** Strategic selection between Import, Direct Query, and Composite modes. • **Data Transformation:** Advanced cleansing and shaping using Power Query and M language. • **Structural Modelling:** Introduction to dimensional modelling and the Star schema. • **Visualization Logic:** Developing reports using standard/custom visuals, Bookmarks, and Q&A features. • **Deployment:** Sharing and collaborating within the Power BI Service environment. **Day 2: Mastering DAX & Advanced Data Modelling** • **Schema Design:** Advanced Star and Snowflake schema scenarios. • **Relationship Management:** Handling complex table relationships and Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD). • **DAX Engine Fundamentals:** Understanding Evaluation, Filter, and Row contexts. • **Advanced DAX Functions:** Deep dive into the CALCULATE function, table functions, and Time Intelligence. • **Query Logic:** Utilizing DAX for complex data querying and performance optimization. • **Practical Application:** Intensive hands-on lab practices to reinforce architectural concepts. **Tailored for Your Infrastructure:** Does your organization deal with specific data security protocols, complex SQL environments, or unique ERP integrations? We offer Customized In-House Technical Sessions designed to align with your specific IT infrastructure. The core benefit of our in-house sessions is architectural relevance. We can tailor the labs and data modelling scenarios to reflect your organization’s actual data sources and reporting requirements. Whether your team needs to focus on optimizing Direct Query performance against a specific warehouse or mastering DAX for industry-specific KPIs, we adapt the technical depth to ensure your engineers and analysts can deploy solutions immediately within your production environment. **Target Audience & Technical Profile:** This course is engineered for professionals passionate about data integrity and analytical precision, including: **• Business Analysts & BI Managers** **• Data Scientists & Statisticians** **• Project Managers & Technical Leads** **• Data Engineers looking to master the visualization layer** **FAQs** **Do I need a background in data science or coding to attend?** **No.** This course is designed for strategic leaders and marketers. It focuses on applying and managing AI tools rather than programming, so you can lead AI initiatives without writing code. *** **Which AI tools will be covered during the session?** You'll explore a curated selection of leading AI tools for content creation, market research, and predictive analytics. More importantly, you'll learn a framework for evaluating AI tools so your knowledge remains relevant as technology evolves. *** **How does this course benefit leaders?** The course goes beyond AI tools to address leadership in the age of digital transformation. You'll learn to manage organizational change, establish ethical AI practices, and make data-driven decisions that support long-term business goals. *** **Can these strategies be applied to both B2B and B2C businesses?** **Yes.** The principles of AI-driven efficiency, customer personalization, and strategic decision-making apply across industries. Practical examples and case studies from both B2B and B2C environments are included. *** **Is this a hands-on workshop or a theoretical seminar?** It's a practical, interactive workshop that combines strategic concepts with hands-on activities, including discussions, role-plays, simulations, and real-world exercises to help you apply what you learn. *** **What does "shifting from manual execution to assisted intelligence" mean?** It means using AI to automate repetitive tasks such as data analysis and content drafting, allowing your team to focus on strategic thinking, creativity, innovation, and decision-making. *** **How does the course address ethical AI in marketing?** A dedicated section covers responsible AI adoption, including ethical decision-making, data privacy, transparency, and maintaining customer trust while using AI-powered marketing solutions. *** **Will I leave with an AI implementation plan for my organization?** **Yes.** The final module focuses on Strategic Action Planning, where you'll identify high-impact AI opportunities and develop practical next steps for implementing AI within your organization. *** **How does the course address changing customer behaviour?** You'll explore current digital customer trends and learn how AI can help anticipate customer needs, personalize experiences, and adapt marketing strategies proactively rather than reactively. *** **Will I receive a certificate after completing the workshop?** **Yes.** Participants who successfully complete the workshop will receive a **Course Completion Certificate** recognizing their knowledge of AI-enabled digital marketing and leadership.

1 attendee

ClickHouse Melbourne Meetup - Aug 2026

Wed, Aug 26, 7:30 AM

From ClickHouse Melbourne User Group

4.9

Join us as ClickHouse returns to Melbourne for another exciting meetup—connect, share insights, and network with fellow tech and data enthusiasts over great conversations and delicious food! **🗓️ Agenda** * 5:30 PM: Registration, dinner & networking * 6:00 PM: Welcome and Introductions * 6:10 PM: **Talk 1 - From Traces to Trust: Shipping Reliable LLM Apps with Langfuse** by Muhammad Ali, Senior Solution Architect @ ClickHouse * 6:40 PM: **Talk 2 - Managing ClickHouse Cloud with SQL and AI Agents using StackQL and MCP** by Jeffrey Aven, Founder @ StackQL Studios Pty Ltd * 7:10 PM: Q&A & networking * 8:00 PM: Wrap-up **______________________________________________** **🎤 Session Details: From Traces to Trust: Shipping Reliable LLM Apps with Langfuse** Description: Building an LLM demo is easy; running one in production is not. This deep dive walks through how Langfuse helps teams move from "it works on my prompt" to measurable, debuggable, cost-aware AI systems. We'll explore tracing and spans for complex agent pipelines, prompt management and versioning, evaluation workflows to catch regressions before users do, and dashboards for cost and latency monitoring. Along the way, we'll look at real traces from a live application and discuss how observability data feeds back into improving prompts, models, and architecture. If you're building with LLMs or agents, you'll leave with a concrete playbook for instrumenting your own stack. **Speaker:** Muhammad Ali, Senior Solution Architect @ ClickHouse Muhammad Ali is a Solutions Architect at ClickHouse, helping teams design high-performance analytics systems and make deliberate choices about data formats, engines, and lock-in trade-offs in the agentic era. **🎤 Session Details: Managing ClickHouse Cloud with SQL and AI Agents using StackQL and MCP** Description: This session will also demonstrate exposing these capabilities to AI agents via the StackQL MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. Connected to Claude or any MCP-capable client, an agent can discover the ClickHouse provider schema, generate and validate queries, and perform inspection, audit, and gated provisioning operations against ClickHouse Cloud environments from natural language prompts. The talk is demo-driven: a walkthrough of the ClickHouse provider from the StackQL shell, followed by a live agent session performing an audit and a provisioning task via MCP. All tools and code shown are open source. Relevant to platform engineers, SREs, and anyone operating ClickHouse Cloud environments. **Speaker:** Jeff Aven is the co-creator of StackQL, an open source project for querying and provisioning cloud and SaaS resources using SQL, and co-founder of StackQL Studios. He has over 35 years in the technology industry, is a published author on data and analytics, and an authorised trainer for Databricks, Google, and Confluent. Based in Melbourne, Australia. If anyone from the community is interested in sharing a talk at this meetup or future events, complete this [CFP form](https://clickhou.se/meetup-cfp) and we’ll be in touch.

33 attendees

Melbourne AWS User Group #162 - August 2026

Wed, Aug 26, 8:00 AM

From Melbourne AWS User Group

4.6

🎉 **Melbourne AWS User Group – August Meetup** 🎉 📅 Wednesday, 26 August 📍 NAB Events Hub – 395 Bourke Street, Melbourne ⏰ Food at 6:00 pm, talks from 6:30 pm (with live stream) Join us for our August meetup with two Level 200 sessions covering AWS AgentCore and AWS Control Tower. This month we’re particularly pleased to feature two speakers from our Silver Sponsor, Cevo. Malinda Kapuruge and Gokul Venugopal will be sharing their experience across agentic AI architecture and AWS governance. This month’s lineup features: • **Malinda Kapuruge** – AWS AgentCore: Practical Architecture, Pitfalls and Best Practices • **Gokul Venugopal** – Improving AWS Governance with AWS Control Tower A huge thank you to our sponsors: 🥇 **Mantel Group** – Gold Sponsor, 🥈 **Cevo** – Silver Sponsor, 🏛 **NAB** – Venue Sponsor The event will be live-streamed on YouTube as always. *** 🗓️ **Agenda** 6:00 pm – Food & Socialising 6:30 pm – Introductions 6:40 pm – What’s New in AWS 6:55 pm – AWS AgentCore: Practical Architecture, Pitfalls and Best Practices (Level 200); Speaker: Malinda Kapuruge 7:25 pm – Improving AWS Governance with AWS Control Tower (Level 200); Speaker: Gokul Venugopal 7:55 pm – Marketplace (Who’s Hiring) 8:00 pm – Networking + Close *** 🎤 **Talk Details** **AWS AgentCore: Practical Architecture, Pitfalls and Best Practices** Speaker: Malinda Kapuruge Level: 200 This session focuses on the practical realities of operating AWS AgentCore within enterprise systems. Based on experience designing and engineering enterprise systems, Malinda will review possible architectural patterns, common pitfalls to avoid, and best practices to follow. Attendees will leave with a clear engineering blueprint to help deploy, scale and maintain reliable agentic workflows with AWS AgentCore. *** I**mproving AWS Governance with AWS Control Tower** Speaker: Gokul Venugopal Level: 200 This session will introduce AWS Organizations and AWS Control Tower and explore the governance challenges Control Tower is designed to solve. Gokul will cover: • AWS Organizations and AWS Control Tower • Governance challenges and how they were managed before AWS Control Tower • What’s new in AWS Control Tower 4.0 • Core AWS Control Tower capabilities • Greenfield vs. brownfield implementation approaches • Key considerations and takeaways for each deployment option *** 🙌 Want to Speak at a Future Meetup? We’re always looking for new speakers and believe everyone has an interesting talk waiting to be shared. If you’d like to present at a future event, reach out at the meetup or via our website: 👉 [https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/](https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/)

71 attendees

Proposal Writing - 1 Day Workshop in Melbourne

Mon, Aug 24, 2:00 PM

From Mangates Global Professional Learning Network

**The Winning Edge: Master the Art of Persuasive Proposal Writing** Learn to research, write, and polish winning business proposals in our practical 1-day Proposal Writing workshop. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/8x2bJ1aam1YGeG4aeg2oE43) **Program Details** **Duration:** 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery Mode:** Classroom / Inhouse **Language:** English **Credits:** 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification:** Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments:** Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session **Elevate your writing. Increase your influence. Win more business.** **If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) for availability and scheduling.** **In a competitive market, is your proposal just a document, or is it a definitive argument for your success?** A truly effective proposal does more than just list services—it positions your solution as the only logical choice for the reader. Whether you are bidding for a major contract, applying for a grant, or pitching to an investor, the clarity and persuasiveness of your writing are what separate winners from the rest. **Why Results-Driven Professionals Choose This Course:** Winning proposals are built on strategy, not just words. This session is engineered to help you: • **Think Like an Evaluator**: Understand the psychology of buyers and investors to address their needs before they even ask. • **Differentiate from Competition**: Learn the art of "ghosting" the competition—highlighting your strengths while subtly exposing their weaknesses. • **Master Persuasive Syntax**: Move beyond basic grammar to master the voice, tone, and transitions that lead a reader to a "Yes." • **Streamline Your Process**: Use proven templates and outlines to write high-quality proposals in less time. **The Professional Curriculum:** **Module 1: The Strategic Foundation** • Defining the proposal and the modern writing process. • Navigating different types of proposals and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). **Module 2: Purpose & Audience Alignment** • Identifying your core purpose and performing a deep needs analysis. • Crafting a powerful goal statement that resonates. **Module 3: Structural Frameworks** • Mastering general formats and specialized sections. • Building a detailed framework that ensures no critical detail is missed. **Module 4: Fact-Finding & Data Organization** • Identifying and leveraging high-quality resources and the internet. • Organizing complex information for maximum clarity. **Modules 5 & 6: Advanced Writing & Persuasion Skills** • Mastering grammar, sentence construction, and persuasive voice. • Creating strong transitions and building logical, undeniable conclusions. **Module 7: Educating the Evaluator** • Using illustrations and strategic writing to guide the evaluator’s decision. • Techniques for "ghosting" the competition effectively. **Modules 8 & 9: Precision Editing & Proofreading** • Using the Readability Index to ensure your message is crystal clear. • Professional proofreading and editing techniques, including the power of peer review. **Module 10: The Final Professional Package** • Typesetting tips and achieving a high-end look and feel. • Packaging your proposal for maximum professional impact. **Tailored for Your Business:** Does your team struggle with specific RFP formats, government contracts, or complex technical bids? We offer Customized In-House Training designed to align perfectly with your organization’s business development goals. The primary benefit of our in-house sessions **is** contextual relevance. We don’t just use generic examples; we can tailor the content to your specific industry and current bidding challenges. We can work directly with your existing templates or help you build new ones, ensuring that your team leaves the workshop with a refined, ready-to-use process that increases your organization’s win rate. **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **Who Should Attend?** This course is open to anybody looking to improve their professional influence, including: • Sales & Business Development Teams • Grant Writers & Non-Profit Professionals • Project Managers & Freelancers • Entrepreneurs seeking investment or partnerships **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](corporate@mangates.com)** ## **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)** **1\. Do I need to be a professional writer to attend this course?** **No.** This course is designed for anyone who needs to write persuasive proposals, whether for business, grants, contracts, or internal approvals. You'll learn practical techniques that anyone can apply, regardless of writing experience. *** **2\. Does this course cover grant writing?** **Yes.** While the course focuses on proposal writing principles applicable across industries, it also covers techniques relevant to grant applications, funding proposals, business contracts, and internal business cases. *** **3\. What is "ghosting the competition"?** It is a proposal strategy that highlights your unique strengths and value proposition while subtly addressing common weaknesses found in competing solutions—without directly mentioning competitors. *** **4\. Will I receive templates and resources after the workshop?** **Yes.** Participants receive a comprehensive course manual containing proposal templates, writing frameworks, best practices, and practical tips to support future proposal development. *** **5\. How does the course help with Request for Proposal $RFP$ responses?** You'll learn how to interpret RFP requirements, understand evaluation criteria, ensure compliance, and develop compelling responses that improve your chances of success. *** **6\. What is a Needs Analysis in proposal writing?** A Needs Analysis identifies the client's challenges, objectives, and expectations. The course teaches you how to align your proposal with these needs to create more persuasive, client-focused solutions. *** **7\. Will this course improve my business writing skills?** **Yes.** In addition to proposal strategies, you'll learn professional writing techniques, including clear sentence structure, effective language, and common writing practices that improve clarity and credibility. *** **8\. What is the Readability Index\, and why is it important?** The Readability Index measures how easy your proposal is to understand. You'll learn how to write clear, concise content that keeps evaluators engaged and communicates your message effectively. *** **9\. Does the course cover proposal design and formatting?** **Yes.** The workshop includes guidance on proposal layout, formatting, document structure, and professional presentation to ensure your proposals are both visually appealing and easy to navigate. *** **10\. Can this course be delivered onsite for our organization?** **Yes.** The workshop is available in onsite, classroom, and virtual formats. For corporate groups, the content can be customized to align with your industry, proposal processes, and organizational requirements. **11\. What is the refund policy?** You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event.

1 attendee

Joint Meeting R & SSA VIC '26

Tue, Aug 25, 8:00 AM

From Melbourne Users of R Network (MelbURN)

4.6

**Hello everyone**. We are waking up from our hybernation. Hope all of you have been well. If you remember both the R User Group and members of **Statistical Society Australia - Victoria** had a wonderful joint meeting last year. This August 2026 we will be doing that again. We like to do two things for this meeting. First, a short talk on R + AI, then an open microphone from all of you who would like to share a 5 mins brief of what projects you are working on. **First Part - Short Talk**: R and Posit Assistant (PA) **Abstract**: This is an introduction on ways to use PA to our advantage. **Speaker: Dr Tony Liu.** **Second Part** \- Open Microphone\, 5 mins each\. Max 4 speakers\. We encourage our **SSA-Vic** colleagues on this. **Agenda**: 6:00 - 6:45 : Networking over pizza, sandwitches and softdrinks. Cutlery/cups will be provided but 6:45 - 7:00 : Announcements 7:00 - 7:30 : Short Talk + Q & A. 7:30 - 8:00 : Open Mic + Comments etc **Note**: If you have special dietary requirements, we only have vegetarian/non-vegetarian options.

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