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BIG JULY MEETUP

Wed, Jul 8, 8:00 AM

From Bitcoin Sydney

4.8

**\*\*\* Please note venue is now Molly Malone's Irish Tavern\*\*\*** Speakers & Format for this event will be announced soon. 🌏 ATTENDANCE: For this event, we'll be in the upstairs mezzanine level of Molly Malone's Irish Tavern in Surry Hills. If you've not been to a Bitcoin Meetup before and want to know what it's all about this is a great opportunity to meet and join the community. All newcomers are welcome. 🌏 AGENDA: **From 6.00pm:** Arrival and Networking **7.05:** Introduction - John Pratt **7.15:** Format to be Announced **8:45:** Drinks and Networking As usual Bayani will have a selection of Bitcoin related merchandise for sale, with payment by Bitcoin accepted of course! There's plenty on the [Molly Malone's menu](https://mollymalonestavern.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mollys-A5-Menu-1.pdf) to eat, so please support the venue who provide us with the event space by purchasing food and drink from the bar. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🌏 ABOUT BITCOIN SYDNEY: With both seasoned Bitcoin veterans and organisers going back as far as 2011 and newer arrivals into the world of Bitcoin, this is a good opportunity to talk about developments and trends in the fast-evolving world of disruptive innovation and finance. At Molly Malone's you will be able to have food & drink in pleasant surroundings before we get going with short talks by industry experts, soapbox talks, and Q&A between the audience and the speakers, as well as the chance to discuss between attendees and form discussion groups. 🌏 QUERIES: If you have any questions, feel free to join our 'Bitcoin Sydney' group chat. Just install 'Telegram Messenger' www.telegram.org on your smartphone or computer, create your own unique 'username' then click on our invitation link: https://t.me/Bitcoin_Sydney and join.

6 attendees

Bitcoin Northern Beaches - Social - Brookvale

Wed, Jun 24, 8:00 AM

From Bitcoin Sydney

4.8

This month’s Bitcoin Northern Beaches Meet-up will be held at the **Noble Craft** Distillery. This is an unstructured meetup that encourages open discussions, making it an excellent place to learn about what bitcoin is, and isn't. We'll have experienced Bitcoiners attending to answer questions you might have and who can guide you through the basics of setting up a bitcoin wallet, making payments, or setting up your business to accept bitcoin payments - the venue also accepts bitcoin! **Attendees are welcome to cover topics such as:** * What bitcoin is and isn't * Why Bitcoin Exists * How Bitcoin Supports Human Rights Efforts * How to Secure Bitcoin / 'Cold Storage' * How to Accept Bitcoin as a Merchant / Retailer * Setting up a Self-managed Superannuation Fund * Grassroots Adoption / Circular Economies * Running a Node **Parking** \- Street Parking Available **Venue Details** https://www.noblecraft.com.au/ **Bitcoin Northern Beaches** For local businesses accepting bitcoin, please check out [https://www.bitcoinnorthernbeaches.com/](https://www.bitcoinnorthernbeaches.com/) **NOSTR / Satlantis** Follow Bitcoin Sydney on NOSTR - Meetups listed via [Satlantis](https://www.satlantis.io/p/npub1nk78d7y9tgxknkuywm5sfz58h45cxh38dhagjr2tw8yw5sr9pqlsjlmmlq) npub: npub1nk78d7y9tgxknkuywm5sfz58h45cxh38dhagjr2tw8yw5sr9pqlsjlmmlq

7 attendees

Southern Sydney Bitcoin - Taren Point

Thu, Jun 25, 8:00 AM

From Bitcoin Sydney

4.8

If you’ve heard of bitcoin and you don’t know what it is, but want to find out, or if you’ve heard of bitcoin and need someone else to talk about it, come join us each month! The South Sydney Bitcoin Social Meet Up is held at The Taren Point Bowling Club (203 Holt Rd), usually on the fourth Thursday of each month! We welcome all levels of expertise and encourage everyone to participate. If you're new to Bitcoin, our event is the perfect place to start learning. We'll have experienced Bitcoiners attending to answer any questions you might have and guide you through the basics of setting up a bitcoin wallet, making payments, or setting up your business to accept bitcoin payments. We cover off discussions on buying bitcoin, why bitcoin, and how to safely secure your bitcoin. **Parking** • Carpark Parking Available **Venue Menu** https://tarenpointhotel.com.au/eat-drink/ **NOSTR / Satlantis** Follow Bitcoin Sydney on NOSTR - Meetups listed via [Satlantis](https://www.satlantis.io/p/npub1nk78d7y9tgxknkuywm5sfz58h45cxh38dhagjr2tw8yw5sr9pqlsjlmmlq) npub: npub1nk78d7y9tgxknkuywm5sfz58h45cxh38dhagjr2tw8yw5sr9pqlsjlmmlq

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Sydney Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨

Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 AM

From Sydney Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) 💻

Whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or just starting out, let's create the ideal afterwork place to meet and chill with other workers in tech - find that new job, expand your network, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Let's inspire, innovate, and shape the future of technology in Sydney! Tech, AI, Data, IT, and more \~ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Details 💰 Cost: $5 (Online only, no tickets at door) 🍺🥃 Afterwork drinks and social 📍 Sydney Cidery (Inside, or ask for Tech Social) - 389 Pitt St 🕕 6:00pm onwards every Friday **Or RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:** 🔗 [Link to Website](https://techsocialsydney.com/event/meetup) If you cannot find us, ask staff about Tech Social, or ask in the WhatsApp community above. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Who Should Attend? Perfect for **Sydney tech professionals** including: * **Software Developers & Engineers** (Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, React, Node.js) * **Data Scientists & Analysts** (Machine Learning, AI, Data Visualization, SQL) * **Cybersecurity Professionals** (InfoSec, Ethical Hacking, Cloud Security) * **Product Managers & Tech Entrepreneurs** * **Students & Tech Graduates** looking to break into tech * **Career Changers** entering tech industry * **Remote Workers & Digital Nomads** in Sydney * **Startup Employees & Entrepreneurs** * **Digital Marketing & Product Professionals** * **Senior Engineers** looking to mentor and network \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### What You'll Experience * 🤝 **Network with Sydney tech community** * 💼 **Job opportunities** and referrals from peers * 🚀 **Career acceleration** through peer networking * 🎯 **Skill sharing** and tech discussions * 🧠 **Knowledge sharing** on latest tech trends * 🎉 **Social activities** and games * 🧠 **Learn from peers** about real-world challenges * 🚀 **Collaborate** on projects and ideas * 🎯 **Mentorship connections** (both ways!) * 🍻 **Fun, casual atmosphere** \- no matter your seniority level \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Guidelines * Support the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed) * Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendees * Bring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *Sydney Australia tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup software development machine learning python javascript professional networking career development it professionals developers mentorship ai sql analytics data engineering business intelligence deep learning tensorflow pytorch data visualization data analysts ml engineers Sydney Australia tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup software development machine learning python javascript professional networking career development it professionals developers mentorship ai sql analytics data engineering business intelligence deep learning tensorflow pytorch data visualization data analysts ml engineers***📱 Follow us:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tech.social.event) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tech.social.event/) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-social-event)

10 attendees

Fireside Chat with Shannon Scott and Malte Feller

Thu, Jul 9, 8:00 AM

From ProductTank Sydney

4.6

We have a **HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT**! 🎉 We're excited to bring you a very special fireside chat this July with **Shannon Scott** and **Malte Feller**, exploring what it takes to build and lead product at global scale. So much is changing in the product world. AI is reshaping how products are built and how teams operate, while the bar for product leadership keeps rising. Few people have navigated this at the scale and speed of global fintech, where the stakes of getting product right are exceptionally high. **During this fireside chat,** Shannon and Malte will dig into scaling product teams across markets, building trust with customers and regulators, why owning your stack matters more than ever in an agentic AI world, and where AI is taking product leadership in finance next - with a special emphasis on what this means for companies and product people here in Australia. Bring your questions to this special event. **About Shannon** Shannon Scott is the Chief Product Officer at Airwallex, where he leads global product strategy and roadmap across the Melbourne-founded fintech now serving over 150,000 businesses worldwide. His work centres on a genuinely hard problem: building global financial infrastructure that earns customer trust across every jurisdiction it touches. He's a strong advocate for owning your stack by securing and designing products from the ground up rather than relying on third parties and for product leaders taking real ownership of bringing AI capabilities to their customers, not leaving CTOs and CFOs to figure it out themselves. Before Airwallex, Shannon spent 11 years at Palantir, where as its first employee outside the US he built the company's international operations from the ground up. **About Malte** Malte Feller has enjoyed a long and successful career in product and company leadership across global tech hubs, originally in Berlin and then Silicon Valley, before finding his home in Sydney. He has held leadership positions including Managing Director of PayPal Australia, COO of Afterpay, and CEO of Linkly. Today, as Founder and Principal of Manzanita Product Leadership, Malte coaches and advises product and company leaders at both startups and large enterprises. ✨ Huge thanks to Airwallex for hosting us at their Sydney office, Ground Level, 29 Balfour Street, Chippendale! This is a unique opportunity to hear from global product leaders like Shannon and gain unforgettable, one-of-a-kind insights.

64 attendees

IMC++ Meetup: Don’t Fear the Alligators

Thu, Jun 25, 8:00 AM

From IMC Sydney: Engineering Deep Dives

# Engineering Deep Dives ## IMC++ Meetup: Don’t Fear the Alligators **To register your interest, please visit:** [https://www.imc.com/ap/events/c-event-or-engineering-deep-dives](https://www.imc.com/ap/events/engineering-deep-dives-imc-meetup?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=apacexrecruitment&utm_content=engineering-deep-dives) ##### Join us for the next IMC++ meetup featuring 'Don't Fear the Alligators', a practical look at allocators in C++ and how to actually think about them. Expect sharp technical discussion and Q&A. Allocators have a reputation problem. They’re often treated as synonymous with heap allocation and quietly avoided as a result. APIs often get shaped around not using them or working around them entirely. In practice, that can make systems harder to reason about, not easier. We will take a closer look at these misunderstood beasts and their place in the modern C++ ecosystem. Rather than framing allocators as something to embrace or avoid, we'll focus on: * What allocators are (and what they definitely aren't) * Getting more out of existing libraries without fighting them * How they quietly shape API and system design * Practical insights from high-performance systems in the wild **Who this is for** C++ engineers who love system-level thinking and performance. Expect technical discussions, good company, complimentary tech goodies, and a lucky draw on the night. **To register your interest, please visit:** [https://www.imc.com/ap/events/c-event-or-engineering-deep-dives](https://www.imc.com/ap/events/engineering-deep-dives-imc-meetup?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=apacexrecruitment&utm_content=engineering-deep-dives) **Please note that we are not monitoring RSVP responses on Meetup.com. You must register via the link above on our website.** Attendance is limited and confirmations will be sent by Friday 19 June. We look forward to seeing you there!

13 attendees

Cultural Exchange Night for International Friends @The Art Syndicate Surry Hills

Sun, Jun 28, 7:30 AM

From Sydney International and Local Friends Meetup Group

4.3

Join us at the Art Syndicate for a fun and engaging Cultural Exchange Night where international and exchange students, expats, and community members come together to celebrate diversity and forge new friendships. This event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with people from different parts of the world and learn about various cultures. The venue offers an all-NSW drinks menu with wines, beers, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks in a cozy and relaxing setting. As we are a small venue: RSVP's ESSENTIAL! We are looking forward to seeing you! Your hosts, the friendly staff at the Art Syndicate

6 attendees

Decidr x Innova - Where Human Judgment Matters Most in the Age of Agentic AI

Wed, Jul 1, 10:30 PM

From Women in Tech Australia

4.8

Innova is hosting our first Women in Tech breakfast in partnership with Decidr. **From Operators to Orchestrators: Where Human Judgment Matters Most in the Age of Agentic AI** As AI continues to reshape how businesses operate, we will discuss where human judgment matters most in the age of agentic AI. AI can draft your documents, summarise meetings, write code, and run workflows. But it can't tell you what's worth building. It doesn't carry the context behind a decision. And it won't be accountable when something goes wrong. This panel gets into the practical reality of that shift: how to redesign teams and ways of working now that machines can handle the execution; where to focus your own time and attention; and how to develop this kind of judgment in the next generation of leaders. * Where human judgment matters most as AI handles execution * Redesigning teams and workflows for the agentic era * Developing judgment in the next generation of leaders * Navigating risk and accountability when AI acts autonomously * Live panel discussion and Q&A We have a limited number of places available for founders and executives, so please reach out to me directly on Linkedin if you would like to attend. Thanks, Marie

2 attendees

Fishburners Investor Ready AI Pitch Night

Wed, Jun 24, 8:00 AM

From Fishburners - Sydney's Business Meetup Group

4.4

**GET YOUR TICKETS FROM THIS LINK:** [https://events.humanitix.com/fishburners-ai-pitch-night](https://events.humanitix.com/fishburners-ai-pitch-night) AI is no longer just a trend. AI is the core infrastructure of the next decade’s most successful startups. At Fishburners, we aren’t just watching the shift, we are providing the platform for the founders actually building it. Following the momentum of the Female Founder Pitch Night, we are gathering the **highest-signal AI startups in the country** for a night of technical excellence, commercial ambition, and direct investor engagement. On June 24th, Fishburners is hosting the AI Pitch Night. This is a deliberate showcase of the founders moving beyond the hype to build real, scalable, and defensible AI companies. This night is about founders who are building. Founders who are raising. Founders who are ready to be seen, backed, and taken seriously. *** ### **What this event is** A curated pitch night hosted by **Fishburners**, Australia’s largest startup community, in partnership with **Chartered Accountants ANZ, Vanta, and HubSpot.** The best Australian AI startups will pitch in front of a room specifically vetted for high-level investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders. This is not a night for judging from the sidelines, it is a night for backing the future of Australian tech. Come and see real founders, real companies, and real opportunity. *** ### **Why this night matters** Fishburners has supported over **35,000 entrepreneurs** and helped startups raise **$1B+** This event isn't just about a 5-minute slide deck; it’s about the convergence of technical talent and the institutional support required to win globally. #### The last Founders who pitched did far more than just participate... They raised capital. They won awards. They built real traction. This pitch night is the front door. *** ### **Want to Pitch?** Apply to Pitch here: [https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form](https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form) *** ### **Who should be in the room** **AI Founders** * **Apply to pitch** if you are building an AI startup and are ready to put it in front of the country's most active investors. **Investors & Ecosystem Leaders** * Attend to discover vetted AI talent early. * Engage with the founders building at the frontier. * Connect with the partners providing the infrastructure for AI growth. *** ### **What you get from attending** * Live pitches from Australias most ambitious AI startups * Direct exposure to founders ahead of the next Ascent Project cohort * Connection with Australia’s startup ecosystem in a focused, high-signal environment * A clear view of where Fishburners is taking its platform in 2026 *** ### **Event details** **Date:** June 24, 2026 **Time:** 6:00 – 8:30pm **Location:** The Collider, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney *** ### **What to do next** * **Supporters and investors:** Register and be in the room. * **Everyone:** Share this with a founder who should be on stage. We’ll see you there.

40 attendees

Agentic AI in Law (DSAI x LegalQuants)

Wed, Jul 8, 7:30 AM

From Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Sydney

4.5

**NOTE: This is an in-person event, at University of New South Wales.** **Wednesday 8 July 2026** *DSAi x LegalQuants x UNSW Founders presents* - **'Agentic AI in Law'** DSAi is back with another meet up partnering with **LegalQuants** and **UNSW Founders**. [LegalQuants](www.legalquants.com) is a global network of lawyers who build their own tech to practise and transform law. LegalQuants recently ran hackathons with Manus and Replit, and worked with Anthropic on the Claude legal plugin. They are represent the top 1% of AI-fluent lawyers excel in both their fields legally and technically. It is led by Raymond Sun, who is also a director of DSAi! Join our meetup for talks on: \- leveraging agentic AI in legal $with live building demos$ \- what are legal quants doing to 10x their output compared to their peers \- skills and mindset for law students and graduates to excel now and in the future As usual with our meetups, this event will also include: * AI tech, market and regulation updates by the DSAi team * NETWORKING - network with fellow AI entrepreneurs, investors and professionals. Investors, venture capital and talent folks are also invited to this event (and scout for promising AI startups). **Doors open at 5.30PM, for a 6PM Start!** **Agenda** 5:30-6pm: Check-in and networking 6:00-6:10pm: Opening remarks 6:10-6:30pm: LegalQuants Talk 1 (speaker TBC) 6.30-6.40pm: Intermission market and tech updates by DSAi team 6.40-7:40pm: LegalQuants Talk 2 (speaker TBC) 7.40-8.00pm: Networking til close **Address:** Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, UNSW Kensington Sydney NSW 2052 (take the L3 light rail) **Getting There:** Take the L3 Light Rail to UNSW. Then find the Hilmer Building (E10) Ground Floor. Here's a link to the campus map: [https://www.making.unsw.edu.au/documents/77/UNSW_Making_MCIC_Campus_Map.pdf](https://www.making.unsw.edu.au/documents/77/UNSW_Making_MCIC_Campus_Map.pdf) **Running Late?** If you arrive after 6:00 pm, please contact us at the number below for assistance: **Event Contact:** [dsai.sydney@gmail.com](mailto:dsai.sydney@gmail.com) [r.sun@legalquants.com](r.sun@legalquants.com)

38 attendees

Automate Your Business with AI Agents — AI OS Build Day

Fri, Jun 26, 11:30 PM

From Western Sydney Tech Innovators

4.8

This is a paid event. Until 6 June, early-bird tickets for $149 are available. Tickets will be $249 thereafter. Get your tickets on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-business-with-ai-agents-ai-os-build-day-tickets-1989369508753](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-business-with-ai-agents-ai-os-build-day-tickets-1989369508753) **Overview** Ready to automate, not just listen? Full-day hands-on at WSTI — learn to build a Business AI OS + 2 example Agents. Lunch + consult. \> **"I'm ready to automate my business and build AI Agents — not just hear about them."** Sound familiar? You're ready for the next step. In this full-day flagship, you'll set up a **Business AI OS** — the foundational system that holds a business's context, memory, and tool connections, and powers every AI Agent that runs on it. By the end of the day, you'll have built **two example AI Agents** on a Business AI OS (Operations in the morning, Social Media Automation in the afternoon), seen how they reinforce each other, and walk out with the option to book a free 1-hour follow-up consultation to map your next step. **What You'll Walk Out With** * **A working Business AI OS** set up on a real business scenario the foundational layer that everything else builds on * **Two example AI Agents** running on the Business AI OS — Operations in the morning, Social Media Automation in the afternoon **Hands-on experience** with how Agentic AI workflows reinforce each other and compound productivity * **A deeper foundation** in what makes Agentic AI work for a small and medium business owner * **An optional free 1-hour AI consultation** with our Young AI Engineers — to map out your next step **Who This Is For** * SME owners and founders ready to invest a full day building hands-on with Agentic AI * Small and medium business owners wanting to set up the foundational system that everything else builds on * Anyone curious about how Western Sydney businesses are already running on Agentic AI **What to Expect** * **Background** — what a Business AI OS is and why it's the foundation of running on Agentic AI * **Demo** — a live walk-through of a Business AI OS in action * **Two Hands-on Projects** — set up the Business AI OS in the morning (with an example Operations Agent), extend it with example Social Media Automation in the afternoon, all on a real business scenario * **Lunch + Networking** — meet other Western Sydney founders running on AI Agents * **Next Steps** — share-back and the option to book your free 1-hour AI consultation with our Young AI Engineers **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** *What is a Business AI OS?* Think of it like a personal AI operating system for the business owner — the foundational layer that knows the business (context, knowledge, memory) and connects to your tools, so it can spawn the right AI Agent for whatever task needs doing. One foundation, many possibilities. *Do I need to know anything about AI before I come?* The Build Day moves faster than the 2-hour tasters. We recommend attending at least one June taster first if you're brand new to AI — but it's not required. *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. *Is lunch included?* Yes. *What's the free 1-hour AI consultation?* After Build Day, every attendee is offered an optional 1-hour follow-up consultation — a chance to talk about your actual business, get personalised guidance, and map out the right next step. Take it up if it's useful; no pressure if not. ### **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.

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Enshittification and the Power of Platforms: Is There a Way Out?

Mon, Jul 6, 8:30 AM

From The BIG IDEAS Book Club

4.7

Ever wonder why so many digital services you rely on seem to be getting simultaneously worse and more expensive? More ads. Sponsored search results. Subscription creep. Auto‑renew traps. Dubious 'surge' charges. Sneaky fees. Forced sign-ins. Cancel buttons hidden. There's a term for this phenomenon: enshittification — the gradual degradation of platforms that once seemed like technological miracles offering us convenience, connection, and democratisation. But enshittification - the Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024 - is just the surface symptom of something far more corrosive. Beneath the declining user experience lies a fundamental reshaping of our economy where a handful of tech platforms have positioned themselves as inescapable gatekeepers, extracting unprecedented wealth from workers, businesses, and consumers while accumulating dangerous concentrations of power — what some are now calling technofeudalism. What happened to the internet's promise of widespread prosperity and a stronger democracy? How did we end up locked into systems that seem designed to serve everyone except us? And most importantly: what can we do about it? Come join us for a vital conversation about reclaiming our digital future and building an economy that works for everyone, not just the platform owners. **Book: *Enshittification – Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It* (2025) by Cory Doctorow** **Book (Alternative): *The Age of Extraction – How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity* (2025) by Tim Wu** **Pdf Resource:** ***[Infographics and Summary Tables](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQB0CITwHhHJSaFBbJDhZmMEAcDSAace_BN1Q6aSYILezCI?e=edqfP9)*** (A prepared document of selected ideas from the two books) This month you have two options to read depending on your preference towards the level of analysis, style of writing, and your ease in accessing the book. *Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It* by Cory Doctorow is a punchy, provocative, and highly readable take on why so many digital platforms seem to decline over time. Doctorow, who coined the term ‘enshittification’, argues that platforms follow a predictable lifecycle—starting out user-focused, then shifting to business customers, and finally extracting for themselves—in each stage squeezing the group it previously courted. The book is fast-paced, example-rich, and written in an accessible, almost conversational style, making it ideal if you enjoy sharp arguments, memorable concepts, and contemporary tech critique. It’s particularly appealing for readers who like books that spark immediate reactions and connect directly to everyday experiences online. *The Age of Extraction* by Tim Wu takes a broader, more analytical approach. Wu situates the problems of digital platforms within a larger historical and economic pattern, arguing that we are living in an “age of extraction” where powerful actors systematically draw value from users, workers, and society. The tone is more measured and reflective, with a focus on big-picture thinking and long-term trends. This book will appeal to readers who enjoy connecting ideas across economics, history, and politics, and who prefer a more structured, conceptual framework over a punchy polemic. Please read one (or both), depending on your interests. *The Age of Extraction* is 226 pages (or 6 hours) and *Enshittification* is 340 pages (or 10 hours, not available on Audible but is available on other platforms). Join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 6th July, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. Bring along an example of an app or digital service you used to really like that has since become enshittified—something you can have a quick rant about to kick off the conversation! 😊 Hope to see you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to other people if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider to supplement the reading of the books. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos & Podcasts** * Two-for-one: Cory Doctorow and Tim Wu together! (Curiously, as kids they were classmates in the same small primary school in Toronto!): [The Ezra Klein Show – We Didn't Ask for This Internet (1.5hrs)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yepnhe1T-9U&t) [The Oxford Internet Institute - Enshittification and Extraction (1.5hrs)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkYxMQJ9c94) * Cory Doctorow Interviews: [Prospect Magazine (28mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9XRREj1DSo&t) [Doctorow on The Daily Show (15 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2e-c9SF5nE) [The Guardian (24 mins)](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2025/nov/24/enshittification-how-we-got-the-internet-no-one-asked-for-podcast) * Tim Wu Interviews: [The Majority Report (40 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpnMk3IhV6U) [The Commonwealth Club (1 hour)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mRvMEzjTVw) * Explainer Video: [Why Every App is Getting Worse on Purpose (10 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjEGRXVKQCQ) **Written** * Pdf Resource: [Infographics and Summary Tables](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQB0CITwHhHJSaFBbJDhZmMEAcDSAace_BN1Q6aSYILezCI?e=edqfP9) (A prepared document of selected ideas from the two books) * Enshittification Summaries and Reviews: [Wikipedia summary of Enshittification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification) [Transcript of Doctorow Lecture on Enshittification](https://doctorow.medium.com/my-mcluhan-lecture-on-enshittification-ea343342b9bc) [CounterFire Book Review ](https://www.counterfire.org/article/enshittification-why-everything-suddenly-got-worse-and-what-to-do-about-it-book-review/) * The Age of Extraction Reviews [Prospect Book Review](https://prospect.org/2025/12/10/internets-tollbooth-operators-wu-review/) [HowAustraliaReallyWorks Book Review](https://www.howaustraliareallyworks.com/2026/02/book-summary-age-of-extraction-how-tech.html) [Washington Monthly Book Review](https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/02/age-of-extraction-tim-wu/)

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is designed to connect people with similar interests through local or online events. In Finchtech, it's ideal for joining industry specific gatherings in Sydney, networking, and enhancing career-related skills.

To discover fintech groups in Sydney, use Meetup's search feature. Include your location and interest to receive a list of fintech groups hosting events nearby. This way, you can connect with like-minded professionals in the industry.

Check Meetup for current fintech events happening this week in Sydney. It’s a convenient way to see the latest programs available and can help you plan which events to attend for insights and networking opportunities.

Absolutely. Meetup makes it easy to join fintech groups in Sydney catering to various niche interests. From blockchain enthusiasts to finance tech specialists, you’ll find a community that fits your passion and professional goals.

Yes, it's typically required to RSVP for the events you wish to attend. This helps organizers prepare appropriately for the number of participants and ensures you have a reserved spot at the event.

Some Meetup events are free while others might have a fee. It depends on the host's policy, which is usually clearly noted on the event's page so you can plan accordingly.

Meetup events are crafted based on shared interests. Organizers host gatherings, which you can attend by RSVPing. These events might include talks, workshops, or casual get-togethers focusing on various aspects of fintech.

Joining fintech meetups in Sydney offers a chance to learn about industry trends, meet professionals with similar interests, and explore potential career opportunities, making it valuable for anyone in the field.

While Meetup facilitates connecting people with shared interests, it does not guarantee outcomes like finding a job or making immediate friendships. Your engagement and participation are key.

The organization of fintech events can vary. Since different hosts manage each event, the quality and structure may differ, offering diverse experiences at each meetup.

It's possible but varies by event. Some fintech meetups may feature industry experts as speakers or guests, while others focus on casual networking without a structured agenda.

Yes, you can start and lead a fintech meetup group in Sydney. By becoming an organizer, you can bring together others with the same passion, create events, and grow a community.

Yes, there are online fintech meetups available, which can be perfect for those unable to attend in-person events or who want broader reach beyond geographic limitations.

Meetup is focused on group activities rather than 1:1 networking. However, participating in group events can result in individual connections when participants engage and network actively.

Venues can vary. Fintech meetups in Sydney may occur at co-working spaces, startup hubs, or online platforms, depending on the hosts' arrangements for each event.