Startup Events in Australia

Mon, 3 August 2026

17:45

UTS Startups, Ultimo, Australia

Luma Sydney

Founders and commercial leaders share their experiences building and scaling B2B technology businesses. The panel covers sales strategies, customer segmentation, pipeline building and growth tactics for startups targeting a variety of customer types. This event is designed for startup founders and operators looking to improve their go-to-market approach.

Tue, 4 August 2026

17:30

Arinco, Melbourne, Australia

Melb.NET Meetup

This conference in Melbourne features talks on AI truthfulness and the design of secure MCPs. It is aimed at professionals interested in AI reliability and security design principles. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges of AI trust and secure hardware design.

Tue, 4 August 2026

18:00

BuildPass - AI-Powered Construction Project Management Software, Richmond, Australia

Luma Melbourne

AI MELB is a networking event where AI engineers, developers, founders, and tech leaders in Melbourne connect and share insights about building AI-powered applications. Attendees can hear lightning talks and engage in conversations to explore AI integration and tooling. The event fosters community and collaboration for professionals working with AI across startups and enterprises.

Wed, 5 August 2026

16:00

Docklands, VIC, Docklands, Australia

Luma Melbourne

This meetup explores how teams use search, retrieval, and generative AI to build intelligent applications powered by real-world data. It is designed for developers, engineers, and builders working with large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, and vector search. Attendees will learn practical approaches for creating scalable AI systems and connecting data to smarter user experiences.

Wed, 5 August 2026

17:30

10/136 Exhibition St, Melbourne, Australia

Luma Melbourne

This event is an in-person meetup in Melbourne for AI enthusiasts to connect and share ideas about AI operations. Attendees will hear talks from practitioners building AI agents and tools, and network with others passionate about AI technology. It is suited for professionals interested in AI development and applications.

Sat, 8 August 2026

08:30

SEEK Ltd., Cremorne, Australia

Product Anonymous Meetup - Melbourne

Product Camp 2026 is a full-day event focused on product management and development. It offers opportunities to learn new skills and network with others interested in product roles. The event is suitable for product professionals and enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge and connections in the field.

Tue, 11 August 2026

08:00

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA), Sydney, Australia

KSUG.AI Australia

This conference in Sydney focuses on artificial intelligence and real-time AI platforms. It is intended for professionals interested in AI technologies and their applications. Attendees can gain insights into current AI developments and network with peers in the field.

Tue, 11 August 2026

12:15

Online, Australia

Data Platform Downunder Meetup Group

This conference examines how artificial intelligence is transforming data testing methods and revolutionizing approaches to data. It is designed for professionals interested in AI applications and data quality improvement. Participants will gain insight into innovative AI-driven testing techniques and their impact on data workflows.

Tue, 11 August 2026

18:00

Haymarket, NSW, Haymarket, Australia

Luma Sydney

This event showcases Sydney builders who create products and workflows using Claude, Claude Code, and AI agents. It features practical talks, real-world demos, and conversations suited for software engineers, founders, and AI practitioners. Attendees can learn actionable workflows and lessons from people shipping AI into production while networking with the local AI community.

Wed, 12 August 2026

17:30

Cremorne Digital Hub, Cremorne, Australia

Luma Melbourne

Dr. Jonathan Reichental presents a keynote on the Cognitive Industrial Revolution and its impact on industries, careers, and startups. This event is for founders, students, operators, and investors who want to understand AI's transformative role and identify genuine opportunities. Attendees will gain practical frameworks to navigate and build lasting businesses in the AI era.

Wed, 12 August 2026

18:00

Sydney CBD TBD, Sydney, Australia

Data & Analytics Wednesday Sydney

This event gathers the digital analytics community in Sydney for one or two short talks followed by informal discussions. It is designed for analytics professionals and peers to connect and exchange ideas. Attendees can network and learn in a relaxed setting to enhance their knowledge and relationships.

Thu, 13 August 2026

08:00

Events Centre at Collins Square Level 5, Docklands, Australia

KSUG.AI Australia

This conference focuses on AI and real-time platforms, bringing together professionals and enthusiasts in Melbourne. Attendees can expect to explore innovations in AI technology and network with peers in the industry. The event is suitable for those interested in AI development and applications.

Thu, 13 August 2026

12:00

IBM Office Brisbane, Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane Cyber Security Meetup

This event is a meetup held in Brisbane focused on governance, risk, and compliance topics in companies. It features a talk by Adam Cunningham about how governance risk and compliance is often assurance risk and compliance. The meetup is suited for professionals interested in risk management and corporate governance practices.

Tue, 18 August 2026

02:00

Online, Australia

AI Performance Engineering Meetup (Melbourne)

This meetup covers performance optimizations for GPU, CUDA, and PyTorch technologies. It is intended for developers and engineers interested in enhancing AI and machine learning workloads. Attendees can learn practical techniques and updates relevant to performance engineering in AI systems.

Tue, 18 August 2026

18:00

912 Collins St, Docklands, Australia

Machine Learning & AI Meetup

This meetup features monthly talks where AI researchers and professionals discuss recent research developments. Attendees are those interested in AI and machine learning, including practitioners and academics. It provides an opportunity to learn about ongoing AI research and connect with others in the community in Docklands.

Wed, 19 August 2026

12:30

Online, Australia

Ethereum & AI Engineering Group

This online conference discusses the future of blockspace markets and the proposer builder separation in Ethereum. It is aimed at developers, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in blockchain architecture and decentralized protocols. Participants will gain insights into MEV and network design improvements to enhance Ethereum scalability and fairness.

Wed, 9 September 2026

18:00

Sydney CBD TBD, Sydney, Australia

Data & Analytics Wednesday Sydney

This event gathers professionals interested in digital analytics for informal discussions and brief talks. It is aimed at people working with or interested in data and analytics, providing an opportunity to network and share knowledge. Attendees can connect with peers in Sydney to exchange ideas and experiences in an informal setting.

Tue, 15 September 2026

02:00

Online, Australia

AI Performance Engineering Meetup (Melbourne)

This online meetup focuses on GPU, CUDA, and PyTorch performance optimizations for AI and machine learning practitioners. It features talks and discussions relevant for engineers and developers looking to improve deep learning model efficiency. Attendees collaborate to share techniques and updates in AI performance engineering.

Tue, 15 September 2026

18:00

912 Collins St, Docklands, Australia

Machine Learning & AI Meetup

This meetup is for AI researchers and professionals who gather monthly in Docklands to hear talks on AI research and network with peers. Attendees can engage in discussions on recent developments in machine learning and artificial intelligence. It provides an opportunity to connect with others in the AI field and stay informed about current research topics.

Wed, 16 September 2026

12:00

IBM Office Brisbane, Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane Cyber Security Meetup

This is an in-person meetup event held at IBM Offices in Brisbane featuring a presentation and Q&A session. It is aimed at members of the local startup and tech community interested in networking and learning. Attendees will have the chance to connect and engage with peers in a professional environment.

Wed, 14 October 2026

18:00

Sydney CBD TBD, Sydney, Australia

Data & Analytics Wednesday Sydney

This event is a monthly meetup for professionals interested in digital analytics to gather for one or two short talks in an informal setting. It provides an opportunity for analytics peers to network and exchange ideas. The event is suitable for people working in analytics and related fields based in Sydney.

Thu, 15 October 2026

12:00

IBM Office Brisbane, Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane Cyber Security Meetup

This is a meetup event held at the IBM Offices in Brisbane. It features a presentation followed by a Q&A session. The event is suitable for individuals interested in the startup ecosystem and networking opportunities in Brisbane.

Tue, 20 October 2026

02:00

Online, Australia

AI Performance Engineering Meetup (Melbourne)

This online meetup covers performance optimizations for GPU computing with CUDA and PyTorch. It targets developers and engineers working with AI frameworks who want to improve computational efficiency. Participants gain insights on practical techniques to enhance their machine learning model performance.

Tue, 20 October 2026

18:00

912 Collins St, Docklands, Australia

Machine Learning & AI Meetup

This is a monthly meetup for AI researchers and professionals to share and discuss recent developments in artificial intelligence research. The event features talks on AI topics and offers networking opportunities for those involved in the field. It is suitable for AI practitioners looking to connect with peers in Docklands, Australia.

Wed, 11 November 2026

09:00

The Precinct, Brisbane, Australia

AI & Society — Global

The Festival of AI is a summit exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on society and various industries. It brings together community members interested in AI developments and societal implications. Attendees can learn from talks and network with peers in Brisbane.

Wed, 11 November 2026

18:00

Sydney CBD TBD, Sydney, Australia

Data & Analytics Wednesday Sydney

This event is a monthly gathering for professionals involved in digital analytics to share ideas and network. Attendees can expect one or two short talks followed by informal discussions. It is designed for analytics practitioners to connect with peers in Sydney.

Tue, 17 November 2026

02:00

Online, Australia

AI Performance Engineering Meetup (Melbourne)

This online meetup discusses GPU, CUDA, and PyTorch performance optimizations with presentations and updates relevant to AI and machine learning practitioners. It targets developers, researchers, and engineers interested in improving computational performance. Attendees can learn about practical techniques to enhance AI model efficiency on GPU hardware.

Tue, 17 November 2026

18:00

912 Collins St, Docklands, Australia

Machine Learning & AI Meetup

The MLAI Meetup hosts monthly talks featuring AI research and professional topics. It is designed for AI researchers and professionals interested in the latest developments in AI. Attendees can learn from presentations and network with peers in the AI community around Melbourne.

Wed, 18 November 2026

12:00

IBM Office Brisbane, Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane Cyber Security Meetup

This is a meetup event held at the IBM Office in Brisbane featuring a presentation and Q&A session. It is aimed at local startup community members looking to network and learn about current topics in the ecosystem. Attendees can expect an informal gathering with opportunities for discussion and connection.

Wed, 9 December 2026

18:00

Sydney CBD TBD, Sydney, Australia

Data & Analytics Wednesday Sydney

This is a monthly meetup for professionals interested in digital analytics. Attendees gather to network and hear one or two short talks in an informal setting. It is aimed at analytics practitioners and peers to share knowledge and connect in Sydney.

Tue, 15 December 2026

02:00

Online, Australia

AI Performance Engineering Meetup (Melbourne)

This online meetup covers performance optimizations for GPU, CUDA, and PyTorch technologies. It is designed for developers and engineers interested in improving AI model training and inference speed. Attendees can learn practical techniques and updates from peers in the AI performance engineering community.

Thu, 1 March 2029

19:00

Melbourne, Australia

Science, Technology and the Future

The Post-Singularity Summit explores the impacts of a post-singularity world where human life undergoes dramatic change. It brings together experts and those interested in future technology and artificial intelligence. Attendees will engage with talks about technological evolution and its consequences in Melbourne.