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Melbourne StartupDigest is curated by:
Humphrey Laubscher
Geoff Burns – Designing software products and solutions for 15 years

What’s Going on in the Melbourne Startup Community

Melbourne Scala User Group (Free)

When: Monday 02 May 11 at 6:30:00 PM
Where: VLSCI, Ground floor, 187 Grattan St, Carlton

This is a meeting for Scala enthusiasts. Scala is a general purpose programming language designed to express common programming patterns in a concise, elegant, and type-safe way. Ben will be presenting a practical example of using Scala, for complex HTML document generation.

Australian Software Innovation Forum ($40/$70)

When: Tuesday 03 May 11 at 5:00:00 PM
Where: Karstens at CQ, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne

iOS and Android – opportunities and pain points.

The Hive (Free – RSVP melbourne@thehive.com.au)

When: Tuesday 03 May 11 at 6:00:00 PM
Where: The Order of Melbourne, 401 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Tim O’Neill is the Co-Founder and joint Managing Director of Reactive, a global digital agency that specialises in creating effective online strategy and solutions. Established in 1997 and employing over 75 staff, Reactive is solidly growing independent company.

Connect Community Hacker Space (Free)

When: Tuesday 03 May 11 at 6:00:00 PM
Where: Camberwell, Vic (Please contact andyg (geekscape) http://bit.ly/evIkBV or DM @geekscape)

These smaller, shorter sessions are intended to provide continuity between the larger monthly weekend meetings. These sessions are typically held in Camberwell, but may occur at other member’s residences (often when they are hosting a session in a particular area of expertise).

Melbourne Patterns Group (Free)

When: Wednesday 04 May 11 at 6:30:00 PM
Where: ThoughtWorks Office, Level 15, 303 Collins Street, Melbourne

The Melbourne Patterns Group had its first meeting on February 3rd 1999, and has gathered for discussion of software design patterns regularly ever since. The meeting format is two part, designed to satisfy patterns newcomers and more experienced practitioners alike.

Social Melbourne (Free)

When: Friday 06 May 11 at 8:00:00 AM
Where: 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Social Media Melbourne or #socialmelb is a weekly social gathering of passionate and inspirational Melburnians who have one thing in common: social media. On Fridays at 8am, we collaborate and share ideas, stories and views on a variety of topics from startups to business strategy, the latest news and social change to the latest joints worth a visit around Melbourne. Everyone and anyone is welcome to join us, as long as you come with an open mind.

Melbourne Jelly Meetup (Free)

When: Friday 06 May 11 at 10:00:00 AM
Where: TBA

Melbourne Jelly is a fortnightly co-working event where folks from all disciplines get together at a pre-determined location and share a working environment.

Startup Weekend Melbourne ($99 – Weekend Event)

When: Friday 06 May 11 at 6:30:00 PM
Where: Sensis HQ, 222 Liverpool St, Melbourne

Startup Weekend is a non-profit, community-building event that brings together entrepreneurs of all backgrounds including software developers, marketers, designers, and other enthusiasts to start companies in just 54 hours. The participants that attend have 60 seconds to make a pitch (optional), the pitches are whittled down to the top ideas, and then teams form around the ideas to come out with several developed companies or projects. Finally, the weekend culminates with demonstrations in front of an audience of judges and potential investors.

Top Upcoming Melbourne Startup Events

May 13 – Growing the dream – Business plan workshop ($30 – Light refreshment included)

May 17 – UX Book Club Melbourne (Free)

May 19 – The Churchill Club ($33 Members, $55 Non-Member)