What is Meetup used for?

Meetup is a platform that connects people through local groups and events related to their interests, such as fintech gatherings in cities like Melbourne.

How can I find fintech meetups in Melbourne?

Simply use Meetup's search feature by entering 'fintech' and selecting Melbourne as the location to discover relevant groups and events in the area.

What types of fintech events are in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, fintech meetups might include networking events, panel discussions, and workshops focused on innovations, finance technology solutions, and industry trends.

How do I join a fintech group?

To join a fintech group, search for fintech-related groups on Meetup, review their details, and hit the 'Join' button for updates and event notifications.

Can I RSVP to events in advance?

Yes! After joining a group, you can RSVP to upcoming fintech meetups you're interested in attending to secure your spot in advance.

Is there a fee to attend fintech meetups?

Some meetups might be free, while others may charge a fee. Always check the event details on Meetup for any fee requirements before attending.

Are Melbourne's fintech events in-person only?

Melbourne's fintech events may be either online or in-person. Event descriptions on Meetup will specify the format, so you can choose what suits you best.

Does Meetup host the fintech events?

No, events are organized by individual groups or hosts who use the Meetup platform. Meetup itself doesn't host these events but facilitates connections.

Will I meet people with similar fintech interests?

By attending fintech meetups, you'll likely meet individuals passionate about the industry, providing great opportunities to learn and network with peers.

Do I have to attend every group event?

No, you are not obligated to attend every event of the groups you join. Participate based on your interests and availability.

Can I lead a fintech event in Melbourne?

Yes, if you have expertise or a topic you're passionate about, consider reaching out to relevant groups or starting your own on Meetup to lead events.

Who organizes fintech meetups in Melbourne?

Fintech meetups can be organized by industry professionals, enthusiasts, or dedicated groups focused on tech and finance innovations within Melbourne.

Does Meetup guarantee new professional connections?

Meetup facilitates networking but can't guarantee outcomes. Building professional connections often requires active participation and engagement.

Are all fintech meetups in Melbourne active year-round?

Activity levels can vary based on organizer schedules. Stay connected with groups to receive regular meeting updates and new event announcements.

Will my specific fintech interest have a group?

Depending on the topic, not all fintech niches may have active groups in Melbourne. Consider starting one if you see a gap in interests.

Fintech Meetups Melbourne

Tech & Business Networking in Melbourne

Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 AM

From Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne

4.3

📍 **Registration is on Luma — Meetup is not our RSVP platform.** Please register here to secure your spot: https://luma.com/bge5usle 🚀 **Join our event in Melbourne!** We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.** ▶ **See how our pitch nights look:** https://vimeo.com/877496618 **💡 What to expect:** - **Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback** from angels and VC partners - **Structured networking session** before and after the pitches - Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections - Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early **🤝 Who you will meet at the event:** - Founders - Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts - Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors - Industry Disruptors - AI Experts - Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **💼 We Welcome New Investors:** We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders. We offer **complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts** with a proven track record. Please [apply via Luma](https://luma.com/bge5usle) or send us an email so we can issue the ticket. If you'd like to **access our database of promising startups** or **provide mentorship support to our best startups**, please fill out this short [Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1s8f5_R3iaqYoJ4aU2q1IxcFXIZIQElD6cEcv8YkRQhaUA/viewform), and our team will contact you. **🎤 Want to Pitch?** A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business **to a panel of investors and experts.** 4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Apply by filling out the [Pitch Application Form](https://forms.gle/CuscVQibyXBbi1Fv7) and sending us your pitch deck. Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance. To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our **pitching guide** and, if you'd like, **coach you** so you're fully prepared for pitch night. 🏆 **The best startups will be featured** across our social media and included in our **investor newsletter.** **Requirements for attendees:** - Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy. **🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!** **About us:** [Startup Valley](https://startupvalley.club/) is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, **we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees**. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community. Do you have a **question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something**? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club **Agenda** - 18:00–18:30 — **Registration**: Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. - 18:30–19:00 — **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking**: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts. - 19:00–19:50 — **Startup Pitch Session**: Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market. - 19:50–21:00 — **Chill & Networking**: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments. **FAQ** **Can I pitch?** Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience. **How does the pitch go?** Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter. **Who will I meet?** Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US. **Do investors get free tickets?** Yes! Please apply via Luma (the link is in the event description) or email hello@startupvalley.club, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team. **Can I request a refund?** Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 1 day before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at hello@startupvalley.club

8 attendees

Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley in Melbourne

Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 AM

From Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne

4.3

📍 **Registration is on Luma — Meetup is not our RSVP platform.** Please register here to secure your spot: https://luma.com/bge5usle 🚀 **Join our event in Melbourne!** We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.** ▶ **See how our pitch nights look:** https://vimeo.com/877496618 **💡 What to expect:** - **Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback** from angels and VC partners - **Structured networking session** before and after the pitches - Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections - Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early **🤝 Who you will meet at the event:** - Founders - Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts - Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors - Industry Disruptors - AI Experts - Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **💼 We Welcome New Investors:** We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders. We offer **complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts** with a proven track record. Please [apply via Luma](https://luma.com/bge5usle) or send us an email so we can issue the ticket. If you'd like to **access our database of promising startups** or **provide mentorship support to our best startups**, please fill out this short [Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1s8f5_R3iaqYoJ4aU2q1IxcFXIZIQElD6cEcv8YkRQhaUA/viewform), and our team will contact you. **🎤 Want to Pitch?** A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business **to a panel of investors and experts.** 4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Apply by filling out the [Pitch Application Form](https://forms.gle/CuscVQibyXBbi1Fv7) and sending us your pitch deck. Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance. To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our **pitching guide** and, if you'd like, **coach you** so you're fully prepared for pitch night. 🏆 **The best startups will be featured** across our social media and included in our **investor newsletter.** **Requirements for attendees:** - Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy. **🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!** **About us:** [Startup Valley](https://startupvalley.club/) is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, **we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees**. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community. Do you have a **question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something**? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club **Agenda** - 18:00–18:30 — **Registration**: Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. - 18:30–19:00 — **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking**: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts. - 19:00–19:50 — **Startup Pitch Session**: Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market. - 19:50–21:00 — **Chill & Networking**: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments. **FAQ** **Can I pitch?** Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience. **How does the pitch go?** Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter. **Who will I meet?** Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US. **Do investors get free tickets?** Yes! Please apply via Luma (the link is in the event description) or email hello@startupvalley.club, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team. **Can I request a refund?** Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 1 day before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at hello@startupvalley.club

8 attendees

2x Talks: Doug the AI Wombat & Protect your financial ML workloads

Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 AM

From Melb.NET Meetup

4.7

We are excited to host Chris and Stefano this month. Chris will show us how he developed Doug the AI wombat to help his kids explore the world. Then, Stefano will show how Confidential Computing in an ML.NET solution is used to protect sensitive data. **Live Stream:** We're going LIVE on YouTube. If you haven't been able to join us in-person, you can still jump to watch from around 6pm - we will share the link on the night shortly before the event starts. **Agenda:** * 5:30pm arrival - Food and drinks provided in-person * 6pm kickoff - Welcome & Introduction and few words from our Sponsors - 10 min * 6:10pm - Session 1 * 6.35pm - Session 2 **Session 1:** Doug the AI Womba - [Chris Fulstow](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfulstow/) How I used Microsoft Foundry to build a friendly AI wombat called "Doug" to help my kids explore the world (instead of cheat on their homework!) **Session 2:** Confidential Computing [Stefano Tempesta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanotempesta/) This session presents the benefits of confidential computing in a Machine Learning solution, where different financial institutes share their confidential datasets for data analysis and credit risk prediction using the ML.NET library, and still mask any sensitive information to protect the privacy of their customers, preventing any potential data leakage. **Hosts:** * [William Liebenberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-liebenberg/) \- Microsoft \.NET MVP \| Consultant at Arinco * [Bron Thulke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronthulke/) \- Microsoft \.NET MVP \| CTO / Co\-Founder at YouLi * [Bill Chesnut](https://www.linkedin.com/in/billchesnut/) \- Microsoft Azure MVP \| Consultant at SixPivot **Sponsors:** We have some amazing sponsors that help make this event possible: * [Arinco](https://arinco.com.au/) \- Venue\, Food and Drinks **Location:** In-Person at Arinco Melbourne. Level 6 / 440 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD 🗣 Apply to speak now: [https://bit.ly/melb-dotnet-cfp](https://bit.ly/melb-dotnet-cfp)

9 attendees

Inaugural Melbourne E&U Data Connect

Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 AM

From Energy & Utilities Data Connect Melbourne

Welcome to the first Energy & Utilities Data Connect Melbourne meetup! This group is all about bringing energy & utilities professionals together to share real-world data + AI wins, lessons learned, and what’s actually working across the industry. The idea is simple: a regular, in-person evening where people working on real energy and utilities data problems can share what they are building, what worked, and what did not. Expect practical talks grounded in actual use cases (e.g., grid and asset data, forecasting, smart meter and time-series data, field operations, AI on operational data), followed by time to talk to people who understand the problems you are working on. For this first one we are keeping it simple - a short intro to what the group is about, one or two talks, and plenty of time to meet each other. Speakers are being confirmed and we will update this page as the agenda firms up. Who should come: * Data engineers, analysts, scientists and architects in energy, utilities and water * Data and platform leaders shaping strategy in the sector * Anyone curious about how the industry is actually using data and AI (all experience levels welcome) Huge thank you to Thoughtworks for hosting us at their Melbourne office! Hope to see you there!

19 attendees

Spanish English Intercambio/Language Exchange - My Language My Story

Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 AM

From Spanish English Intercambio Group

4.9

**\*\*\*UPDATED Venue for this event - see address below - Hecho en Mexico Carnegie!** Join us for 30 minutes Spanish conversation then 30 minutes in English Conversaremos 30 minutos en español y luego 30 minutos en inglés. Stay on afterwards for more conversation if you wish. Quédate después para conversar más si lo deseas. We'd love to catch up with you and hear your news in Spanish and English. Looking forward to meeting you there. Nos encantaría pasar el tiempo y escuchar tus historias en español e inglés. Esperamos verte allí. ***Please note:*** *For attendance outdoors see disclaimer below:* *By participation in this Spanish English Intercambio Meetup today I agree to do so at my own risk. I know that my attendance and this agreement operates to exclude any liability in negligence for harm that I may suffer. I have been warned that this recreational activity may cause physical harm to me or to someone under my control or accompanying me, and I confirm that I do not have a condition, medical or physical, that could prevent me from, or be aggravated by, participating in this activity. Examples of the risks I have been warned about include: tripping; Tripping, slipping and falling • Collision with someone or something • Something giving way unexpectedly • Back injury, strains • Spillage and burns • Trip hazardBites and stings • Sun • Injury from falling branches*

29 attendees

Founder Night Out: Meet Melbourne's AI Founders, Investors and Operators

Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 AM

From Melbourne Startup Founder 101

4.3

You have watched enough webinars. What you have not done is talk to the people building in this city. No stage, no slides, no panel. A short opening, structured introductions so nobody is stranded, and then the evening is yours. Founders at every stage, local investors with no obligation to pitch or be pitched, and operators who can actually help with something. Register now. Please buy your own food and drinks. Bring what you are working on and what you are stuck on. **❯ Guest Speakers include:** * Alex Sy (Managing Director, ATLAS Business Consulting and Mentoring Services) * Sameer Babbar (Director, SVB Group) **❯ What You'll Learn:** * Hear directly from Melbourne's builders: who's building what and how * Which local investors are active and what they are looking at * What the operators in the room can help with * Where the local ecosystem is strong and where it is thin * How to keep the conversations going after the night ends. **❯ Who Should Attend:** * Founders at any stage building in or near Melbourne; * Professionals considering starting something who want to meet people who did; * Local investors and operators looking for early deal flow and talent; * Anyone who prefers a conversation to a webinar. . **❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at [https://fi.co/e/405076/meetup](https://fi.co/e/405076/meetup) to secure your spot and receive further details.**

17 attendees

Startup Pitch & Networking in Melbourne

Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 AM

From Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne

4.3

📍 **Registration is on Luma — Meetup is not our RSVP platform.** Please register here to secure your spot: https://luma.com/bge5usle 🚀 **Join our event in Melbourne!** We design Pitch and Networking nights to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **Our pitch night is complemented by a structured networking session before and after the pitch session.** ▶ **See how our pitch nights look:** https://vimeo.com/877496618 **💡 What to expect:** - **Startups pitch live and receive focused feedback** from angels and VC partners - **Structured networking session** before and after the pitches - Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and operators are joining to network, exchange ideas, and build strong connections - Active investors and venture scouts joining to discover the best startups early **🤝 Who you will meet at the event:** - Founders - Investors, VC partners, Venture Scouts - Marketers, Salespeople, Business Advisors - Industry Disruptors - AI Experts - Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **💼 We Welcome New Investors:** We invite investors to our event to expand their network, get acquainted with new startups, evaluate them, share feedback, and participate in discussions with early-stage and serial founders. We offer **complimentary tickets to institutional investors, angels, and venture scouts** with a proven track record. Please [apply via Luma](https://luma.com/bge5usle) or send us an email so we can issue the ticket. If you'd like to **access our database of promising startups** or **provide mentorship support to our best startups**, please fill out this short [Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1s8f5_R3iaqYoJ4aU2q1IxcFXIZIQElD6cEcv8YkRQhaUA/viewform), and our team will contact you. **🎤 Want to Pitch?** A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to pitch their startup or business **to a panel of investors and experts.** 4-6 selected founders will pitch their startup, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback. Apply by filling out the [Pitch Application Form](https://forms.gle/CuscVQibyXBbi1Fv7) and sending us your pitch deck. Spots are limited, and we select founders in advance. To maintain high-quality pitches, you are required to present with a pitch deck. We will share our **pitching guide** and, if you'd like, **coach you** so you're fully prepared for pitch night. 🏆 **The best startups will be featured** across our social media and included in our **investor newsletter.** **Requirements for attendees:** - Dress code: smart casual. Bring good energy. **🎟 Join our event and secure your ticket today!** **About us:** [Startup Valley](https://startupvalley.club/) is a global event organizer hosting pitch nights in 25 cities since 2023. Since then, **we have hosted 850 events for 40,000 attendees**. Over these years, we connected countless outstanding early-stage startups to serious investors, and we are not planning to stop. We maintain strategic partnerships with VC funds in the US, Europe, and Asia to support our community. Do you have a **question, a partnership proposal, or want to clarify something**? Reach us at hello@startupvalley.club **Agenda** - 18:00–18:30 — **Registration**: Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. - 18:30–19:00 — **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking**: Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking session to connect with key contacts. - 19:00–19:50 — **Startup Pitch Session**: Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project’s core idea, business model, and target market. - 19:50–21:00 — **Chill & Networking**: Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaboration opportunities, and exchange ideas over refreshments. **FAQ** **Can I pitch?** Yes! To pitch, please purchase a Pitch Ticket and fill out the Pitch Application Form. We will contact you to discuss and approve your pitch. The pitch duration is 5 minutes. You will also have some time to answer questions from the audience. **How does the pitch go?** Selected founders present on stage to the audience and the investors in the room. You get 5 minutes to pitch your idea, business model, target market, and investment ask, followed by a short Q&A. The best startups are featured across our social media channels and in the investor newsletter. **Who will I meet?** Founders, angel investors, VC partners, venture scouts, AI experts, engineers, operators, marketing and sales experts, and international entrepreneurs from across Europe, Asia, and the US. **Do investors get free tickets?** Yes! Please apply via Luma (the link is in the event description) or email hello@startupvalley.club, and we will issue a complimentary ticket for you and your team. **Can I request a refund?** Yes. Refunds are available if requested at least 1 day before the event start time. Please submit the refund request on the platform where you purchased your ticket, or email us at hello@startupvalley.club

2 attendees

Products, Prototypes and Pipelines

Thu, Oct 8, 6:30 AM

From Melbourne BizApps User Group

4.8

Products, Prototypes and Pipelines: Adopting AI Across the Software Delivery Lifecycle Most AI conversations in the Power Platform and Dynamics community stop at chatbots and Copilot agents. This session goes further: how do you actually embed AI across the software delivery lifecycle to solve hard, real-world operational problems, not just demo-ware? Join us for a hands-on session from three practitioners who've built this across logistics, telecommunications infrastructure and robotics manufacturing before bringing it into Microsoft delivery. What you'll get: • A practical look at where AI genuinely accelerates the SDLC, and where it doesn't • Lessons from operational environments where tools have to hold up under real pressure, not just pass a demo • A T-shaped consultant-developer's view on shipping software that actually solves the business problem, not just the ticket Speakers: Jason O'Brien - Path Engineer designing and delivering Power Platform and Copilot Studio solutions for complex, real-world operations. Years inside logistics and transport before moving into technology, building with an operator's mindset. Nick Kerr-Bell - Path Engineer, consultant and developer building Power Platform and Copilot Studio solutions. Over a decade in telecommunications infrastructure and capital projects, leading design teams and embedding standards and governance. Jacob Doogue - Co-founder and CTO, leading technical solutioning and consulting and building teams of T-shaped consultant-developers. His path from field engineering to robotics manufacturing to technology strategy gives him a rare cross-functional view, with a focused belief that AI and the Microsoft stack are only as good as the process thinking behind them.

66 attendees

AI Engineering: Agents, Harness & Production

Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 AM

From KSUG.AI Australia

4.7

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71 attendees

Unlock the Power of Generative AI

Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 AM

From genAI for Developers

4.7

**Generative AI for Developers Meetup 2026** ***Building AI Applications with Agentic AI, GenAI Workflows & Multi-Agent Systems*** We’re gearing up for another massive night on **Thursday, 15th October**. We’ve gathering an incredible line-up of speakers, a hands-on agenda, and our wonderful MC, **Annemarie Boicovitis**, to guide us through the evening. 📅 **Agenda to follow shortly** **Why attend?** If you’re building (or about to build) agentic AI systems, this is the room where you’ll pick up reusable patterns, avoid common traps, and meet others shipping in the same space - developers, data folks, founders, and technical leaders. RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/genai-for-developers/

39 attendees

AI Engineering: From Agents and Harnesses to Production

Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 AM

From AI Circle - JR Academy

4.3

## 🤖 Your AI demo can run. But is it ready for production? You may already have an AI Agent that can call models, use tools and complete tasks. But once it reaches real users, real data and real permissions, new questions begin: * Are the outputs stable enough? * Will your team know when a tool call fails? * Can you explain and evaluate the quality of its decisions? * Can you control latency and cost? * When something goes wrong, should the system pause, roll back or hand the decision to a person? A successful demo only proves that something can work once. A production-ready AI system must also be reliable, testable, observable and clear about its responsibilities. > When an AI Agent enters a real system, how do we make sure it works reliably — and knows when to stop, ask for help or hand over to a human? ## Topic： ## 1.Agenova - elegant agent governance ## 2.Agent Loop, Context management, Agent Harness, Evaluations,MCP ## 3.The Agent Harness: Redefining Security for Autonomous Infrastructure ## 🛠️ What is missing between Demo and Production? Many Agents perform well on a developer’s laptop. The real challenge is making them work consistently under real-world constraints: * Model outputs can change * Tools can fail * Permissions may be limited * Data may be incomplete * User requests may go beyond the system’s boundaries * Teams may struggle to reproduce or understand failures The question is not only whether the model is smart enough. It is whether the whole system is controllable, measurable and ready to improve. We will look at an Agent workflow through four key layers: * **Agent:** How does it plan tasks, use tools, handle failure and ask for human help when needed? * **Harness:** How do tools, orchestration, evaluations, guardrails and human handoffs work together as a testable operating framework? * **Production:** How do we decide whether an AI feature is ready to launch and continue tracking its quality after release? * **Trade-offs:** How should teams balance reliability, observability, latency, cost, security, user experience and responsibility? ## 🔍 This is more than a talk We will work through real workflows and practical exercises: * **Demo-to-Production Ladder** Map the journey from Idea and Prototype to Evaluation, Deployment and Monitoring. Identify what your system is still missing. * **Agent Failure Wall** Explore where Agents are most likely to fail: data, tools, permissions, model outputs or human handoff. * **Harness Design Clinic** Take a real workflow and break down how tools, orchestration, evaluations, guardrails and human handoffs should fit together. * **Production Readiness Roundtable** Discuss the real engineering trade-offs around quality, latency, cost, permissions, security, observability and responsibility. * **30-Day Ship Card** Leave with one practical engineering action or product assumption to test in the next 30 days. You do not need to bring a complete system. A failed tool call, an unreliable Agent workflow or an AI feature you are unsure about launching can all be useful starting points for discussion. **Bring a real problem. Register for free.** ## 👥 Who should attend? * Engineers working on Agent orchestration, RAG, evaluations, deployment or reliability * Data Engineers, Platform Engineers, DevOps professionals, architects and infrastructure leads * Product managers and engineering leaders deciding whether AI features are ready for real business use * Founders and technical builders moving AI products from idea to production * People who have tried RAG, tool calling or Agents and want to strengthen their engineering foundations * Developers and serious learners moving beyond prompt experiments into AI Engineering ## 📍 Event Details **Date:** Wednesday, 7 October 2026 **Time:** 5:30 PM–7:30 PM Melbourne time **Location:** Amazon MEL12 **Address:** Level 12.304, 555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 **Language:** English **Cost:** Free

25 attendees

Women in Cloud - Building on AWS

Tue, Oct 13, 6:30 AM

From Women in Cloud Meetup Group

4.9

**📍 Please note: This event will be hosted at the AWS Melbourne office. To arrange office access, please complete this [form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPM_1FXJVi6R5VkLL6V6pfZNkNYeJyI6N39DECEJNd6G8IYQ/viewform?usp=dialog) by 12pm on 12 October. You must also bring a valid government-issued ID on the day of the event.** Join us for an evening of learning, networking, and knowledge sharing as we explore how organisations build resilient, reliable, and scalable cloud platforms on AWS. First, we will take you through **resilience in AWS**, exploring fault isolation, static stability, multi-Region architectures, and the patterns that help mission-critical workloads maintain availability through disruptions. Then we will focus on **agent design**, using AWS Bedrock AgentCore. Whether you're working in cloud, DevOps, platform engineering or simply keen to expand your knowledge of modern cloud technologies, we'd love to see you there! **Topics:** **1\. Reinforcing Resilience in the Real World with Static Stability\, Fault Isolation and Multiple Regions** At AWS, based on years of working with customers, resilience is viewed as a continuous process. In this session, we'll explore how to design with AWS fault isolation boundaries, building on the concept of static stability to achieve predictable recovery times and high availability. We'll look at how AWS Regions are designed and operated for resilience, as well as key architectural patterns that AWS services use to maintain operations through disruptions. The session will provide practical insights into foundational patterns that enable mission-critical workloads to maintain availability at scale, along with best practices, design principles, and sample architectures to help you meet your resilience requirements effectively. **About the speaker** [Anshika Gupta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshika-gupta-18b469148/) is a Technical Account Manager for ANZ at [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/). **2\. Your next oncall buddy is an agent \- here's how to design it** What if your next oncall buddy could investigate incidents, gather evidence, reason about likely causes, and recommend the safest next step? In this whiteboard style session, we’ll use a familiar production incident to explore how to design an agent’s decision loop: what it should know, remember, do, and when it should stop or escalate. Along the way, we’ll map those design decisions to Amazon Bedrock AgentCore capabilities such as Runtime, Memory, Gateway, Policy, Observability, and Evaluations. The goal is not just to build a smarter agent, but to design its agency deliberately. **About the speaker** [Cathy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/geeklady/) is a Senior Cloud Consultant at [Mantel](https://mantelgroup.com.au/) and and an organiser of Women in Cloud Meetup. **Agenda:** **5:30pm** – Food and networking **6:00pm** – Presentation 1. Reinforcing Resilience in the Real World with Static Stability, Fault Isolation and Multiple Regions **6:45pm** – Presentation 2. Your next oncall buddy is an agent - here's how to design it **7:10pm** – Quiz **7:20pm** – Networking We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors **[AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/)** (looking forward to explore their beautiful Melbourne office), **[HAL Systems](https://www.halsystems.com.au/)** and **[REA Group](https://www.rea-group.com/)** for supporting our community. Join us for an evening of learning, meaningful conversations, and great company. We can’t wait to see you there!

58 attendees