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

Online, Melbourne, Australia

KSUG.AI Australia

KSUG.AI Australia #65 is a meetup event held in Melbourne focused on AI and machine learning topics. It provides an opportunity for AI enthusiasts and professionals to connect and share knowledge. Attendees can engage both online and in person at AWS Melbourne or from home.

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

17:00

Cremorne Digital Hub, Cremorne, Australia

Luma Melbourne

This event helps founders and builders find co-founders through structured rounds and guided conversations designed to skip small talk and foster meaningful connections. It is for those actively looking for co-founders or operators ready to join early teams. Attendees will leave with promising contacts to follow up with, increasing their chances of forming strong founding teams.

Thu, 6 August 2026

18:00

World Square Bar, Sydney, Australia

Sydney Artificial Intelligence (AI) Start ups & SME

**Sydney Artificial Intelligence (AI) Startups & SMEs** A community for founders, operators, and builders applying AI in Sydney's startup and SME enterpris

Mon, 10 August 2026

18:00

Bendigo Floor & Home, Golden Square, Australia

Victorian Bitcoin

Join us for our monthly Bitcoin meetup, where we dive into the latest insights on money, the economy and Bitcoin. Connect with like-minded individuals in a

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.

Tue, 11 August 2026

18:00

The Launch Space @ The Precinct, Fortitude Valley, Australia

Luma Brisbane

This meetup gathers AI and automation enthusiasts to learn about n8n workflow automation and AI agents. Attendees can network, see live demonstrations, and explore practical business applications. It welcomes anyone curious about AI and automation regardless of coding experience or professional background.

Wed, 12 August 2026

17:30

Sydney, Australia

Agentic Engineering Meetup (Sydney)

Hey everyone, join us for the August edition of the Agentic Engineering Meetup! We'll have two exciting talks, great discussions, and plenty of opportuniti

Wed, 12 August 2026

17:30

level 29/363 George St, Sydney, Australia

Luma Sydney

This event features an evening of talks, demos, and networking focused on AI-powered workflows and software development using Cursor. The meetup welcomes designers, students, software engineers, and product managers interested in AI-enhanced development tools. Attendees can connect with others over drinks and pizza and learn about the use of AI in coding.

Wed, 12 August 2026

17:30

Online, Sydney, Australia

KSUG.AI Australia

KSUG.AI Australia #66 is a meetup event held in Sydney that brings together individuals interested in artificial intelligence. Attendees can network and discuss AI-related topics in a social setting. The event offers an opportunity to connect with others in the AI community locally.

Wed, 12 August 2026

18:00

Molly Malone's Irish Tavern, Sydney, Australia

Bitcoin Sydney

**\*\*\* Please note venue is now Molly Malone's Irish Tavern\*\*\*** Speakers & Format for this event will be announced soon. 🌏 ATTENDANCE: For this e

Wed, 12 August 2026

18:00

Koko Korea, Melbourne, Australia

OWASP Melbourne - Application Security

This meetup focuses on application security topics in a Lean Coffee style format. It is intended for professionals and enthusiasts interested in cybersecurity and application security. Attendees can share ideas and discuss relevant topics in an informal networking environment in Melbourne.

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.

Fri, 14 August 2026

18:00

The National Hotel 344 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Австралия, Melbourne, Australia

Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne

This event is a meetup for founders and operators in the Melbourne startup ecosystem to connect and network. It takes place at The National Hotel and requires registration to attend. Attendees can build relationships and explore opportunities within the local tech community.

Fri, 14 August 2026

18:00

The National Hotel 344 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Австралия, Melbourne, Australia

Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne

This event brings together professionals in Melbourne for tech and business networking. Attendees can connect to share ideas, explore opportunities, and build relationships within the local startup and venture ecosystem. The event is suited to those interested in technology and business growth in Melbourne.

Sat, 15 August 2026

14:00

Chatswood Library, Chatswood, Australia

Autonomous - Artificial Intelligence in Robotics

This is a monthly meetup for people who are interested in A.I. in robotics to connect and learn from each other with the potential to discuss ongoing proje

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.

Tue, 18 August 2026

20:00

Cyber Cx, sydney, Australia

Hack The Box Meetup: Sydney, AU

Hi All we are pleased to announce our first IRL event that will be held at the Cyber CX Sydney Location. This will be our first IRL physical event and as a

Wed, 19 August 2026

17:30

Sydney, NSW, Sydney, Australia

Luma Sydney

This meetup focuses on OpenAI's Codex coding agent and features community experts and OpenAI team members presenting updates and demos. Attendees can learn about best practices and see live demonstrations on how AI is changing software development. The event is suited for coders, developers, and AI enthusiasts interested in coding agents.

Thu, 20 August 2026

14:00

Design Hall, IBM Studio, Southbank, Australia

Melbourne AI & Integration Meetup

Join us in Melbourne for an event bringing together integration architects, enterprise technologists, and AI practitioners from across Victoria and beyond.

Thu, 20 August 2026

17:30

Factor House, Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Apache Kafka® Meetup by Confluent

This event features an Apache Kafka and Apache Flink meetup held in Melbourne on August 20th at a physical venue. It is intended for developers and technology professionals interested in streaming data technologies. Attendees can learn about the latest developments and network with peers in this focused tech community gathering.

Thu, 20 August 2026

17:30

Mountain Goat Newtown, Newtown, Australia

Sydney Tech Meetup

This event is a monthly social meetup where people interested in tech gather to network and share interests. It welcomes hobbyists, students, and professionals from various backgrounds. Attending provides an opportunity to connect with the Sydney tech community in an informal setting.

Thu, 20 August 2026

18:00

Sydney, Australia

Enterprise UX - Sydney

**Excited to have our next EUXSyd kicking off in August with** Snr Product Designer from Nuix, Ermi Mendoza-Isais, speaking on "**Storytelling, Influencing

Thu, 20 August 2026

19:00

Botany View Hotel, Saint Peters, Australia

FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney

**Welcome to FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney!** Open to anyone working with or interested in FPGAs, ASICs, and embedded systems, whether in industry, studying, bu

Tue, 25 August 2026

19:00

Bella Vista Hotel, Sydney, Australia

Bitcoin Sydney

This month’s Sydney West Bitcoin Social Meetup will be held at the Bella Vista Hotel We welcome all levels of expertise and encourage everyone to particip

Wed, 26 August 2026

18:00

Noble Craft, Brookvale, Australia

Bitcoin Sydney

This month’s Bitcoin Northern Beaches Meet-up will be held at the **Noble Craft** Distillery. This is an unstructured meetup that encourages open discussi

Thu, 27 August 2026

18:00

The Fox Hotel, Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Bitcoin Only

Melbourne BitDevs is an in-person meetup held monthly for discussing: Bitcoin software, tools, research, protocol upgrades (BIPs), mining and more. ⚡💻 He

Wed, 2 September 2026

17:30

Online, Melbourne, Australia

KSUG.AI Australia

KSUG.AI Australia #67 is a meetup event in Melbourne focused on AI and Machine Learning topics. It brings together community members interested in AI for networking and knowledge sharing. Attendees can connect both in person and online at the AWS venue or virtually.

Wed, 9 September 2026

17:30

Online, Sydney, Australia

KSUG.AI Australia

This event is a meetup for the KSUG.AI Australia community in Sydney. It brings together people interested in artificial intelligence to network and share knowledge. Attendees can connect with peers and learn about AI developments in the local ecosystem.

Wed, 9 September 2026

18:00

Molly Malone's Irish Tavern, Sydney, Australia

Bitcoin Sydney

Speakers & Format for this event will be announced soon

Fri, 11 September 2026

18:00

The National Hotel 344 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Австралия, Melbourne, Australia

Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne

This event is a networking meetup hosted by Startup Valley in Melbourne at The National Hotel. It provides an opportunity for people involved in startups and tech to connect and build relationships. Attendees can register through an external platform to secure their spot.

Fri, 11 September 2026

18:00

The National Hotel 344 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Австралия, Melbourne, Australia

Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne

This event offers an opportunity for professionals in Melbourne's tech and business sectors to network in person. Attendees can meet others working in startups, technology, and business to build connections and explore collaboration. It is designed for individuals looking to expand their professional network within the local ecosystem.

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.

Tue, 22 September 2026

19:00

Bella Vista Hotel, Sydney, Australia

Bitcoin Sydney

This month’s Sydney West Bitcoin Social Meetup will be held at the Bella Vista Hotel We welcome all levels of expertise and encourage everyone to particip

Wed, 23 September 2026

18:00

Noble Craft, Brookvale, Australia

Bitcoin Sydney

This month’s Bitcoin Northern Beaches Meet-up will be held at the **Noble Craft** Distillery. This is an unstructured meetup that encourages open discussi

Thu, 24 September 2026

17:30

Mountain Goat Newtown, Newtown, Australia

Sydney Tech Meetup

This is a monthly social meetup for the Sydney tech community held in Newtown. It welcomes hobbyists, students, and professionals to connect and socialize. Attendees can network and share experiences in a casual setting to build local tech relationships.

Thu, 24 September 2026

18:00

The Fox Hotel, Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Bitcoin Only

Melbourne BitDevs is an in-person meetup held monthly for discussing: Bitcoin software, tools, research, protocol upgrades (BIPs), mining and more. ⚡💻 He

Wed, 7 October 2026

17:30

Online, Melbourne, Australia

KSUG.AI Australia

KSUG.AI Australia #69 is a meetup event held in Melbourne and online. It focuses on AI and machine learning topics, bringing together practitioners and enthusiasts. Attendees can connect with peers and discuss the latest trends in AI technology.

Wed, 14 October 2026

17:30

Online, Sydney, Australia

KSUG.AI Australia

KSUG.AI Australia #70 is an AI-focused meetup happening in Sydney at Nutanix and online. The event provides an opportunity for AI enthusiasts and professionals to connect and share knowledge. Attendees can expect discussions and networking around AI and machine learning topics in a community setting.

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.

Thu, 29 October 2026

17:30

Mountain Goat Newtown, Newtown, Australia

Sydney Tech Meetup

This event is a monthly tech meetup held in Newtown, Sydney. It welcomes a broad range of participants including hobbyists, students, and professionals interested in technology. Attendees can network and engage with the local tech community in a casual social setting.

Thu, 29 October 2026

18:00

The Fox Hotel, Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Bitcoin Only

Melbourne BitDevs is an in-person meetup held monthly for discussing: Bitcoin software, tools, research, protocol upgrades (BIPs), mining and more. ⚡💻 He

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.

Thu, 26 November 2026

18:00

The Fox Hotel, Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Bitcoin Only

Melbourne BitDevs is an in-person meetup held monthly for discussing: Bitcoin software, tools, research, protocol upgrades (BIPs), mining and more. ⚡💻 He

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.