Welcome to our in-person AI and ML meetup in Melbourne, in collaboration with DataStax. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI/ML/Data, food/drink, networking with speakers & fellow developers.

Agenda:
* 5:30pm~6:20pm: Checkin, food/drink and networking
* 6:30pm~8:00pm: Tech talks
* 8:00pm: Q&A, Open discussion & Mixer

Tech Talk 1: Build an AI image search app using natural language with OpenAI CLIP model + Vector Search
Speaker: Erick Ramirez @DataStax
Abstract: ChatGPT opened the world to the significant advancement in natural language processing. ML models transform data objects such as text, images and videos into vector embeddings so we can retrieve them using natural language with vector search. In the second installment of this Generative AI series, we will build an AI app to find images in a vector database using text queries in plain English in literally just a few lines of code using OpenAI Contrastive Language-Image Pretraining (CLIP) model. We will go through the fundamental concepts of Generative AI, machine learning, large language models (LLMs), vector search and more in this live coding session so no prior knowledge is required even for those new to AI.

Tech Talk 2: The Secret to Successful Enterprise AI Solutions
Speaker: Slava Razbash @Standards Australia
Abstract: AI/ML solutions are being automated and simplified by software vendors. For example, RAG solutions can now be deployed with a few clicks. Another example is AutoML. You no longer need to be a data scientist to deploy a supervised learning model. These automatic tools will get you 80% of the solution. They will be enough for a Proof Of Concept. In this talk, Slava will share how to go from a POC to a real solution that your organisation will be comfortable deploying.

Topics/Speakers:
Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: Submit Topics

Venue:
Wework, 120 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Google Map

Lucky Draw:
We will host a fantastic raffle during the event. To enter, drop a comment on the LinkedIn Post.

Sponsors:
We are actively seeking sponsors to support our community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food/drink, or cash sponsor. Sponsors will have the chance to speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, and gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 2,000+ local or 300K+ developers worldwide.

Community on Slack
- Event chat: chat and connect with speakers and attendees
- Sharing blogs, events, job openings, projects collaborations
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