Melbourne Meetup: Scaling K8s, Container Security & Efficient AI in AWS

Join us at AWS Melbourne to explore K8s at scale, Distroless security, and resource-efficient AI models with experts from Nutanix and Chaing

Join us for a high-impact technical evening at the AWS Melbourne office! We dive deep into the pillars of modern infrastructure: Scalability, Security, and AI Efficiency.

We are bringing together top-tier experts from Nutanix and Chainguard, alongside academic innovators, to share real-world insights on managing Kubernetes at scale, securing containers against zero-day threats, and optimizing AI models for the resource-constrained era.

Why Attend?

• Expert Insights: Learn directly from Principal Architects and Security Specialists.
• Networking: Connect with the Melbourne tech community over complimentary food and drinks.
• Exclusive Swag: Participate in our technical quiz for a chance to win limited-edition community gear.

Agenda

• 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration & Networking (Food and drinks provided).
• 6:00 PM – 6:10 PM: Opening Remarks by KSUG.AI Organizers.
• Session 1: Managing Kubernetes at Scale with ClusterAPI, GitOps, and NKP.
• • Speaker: Chris Porter, Principal Solutions Architect – Cloud Native, Nutanix.
• Session 2: Beyond Patching – Why Distroless is Your Last Line of Defense Against 0-Days.
• • Speaker: Andrew Dean, Cloud & Container Security Specialist, Chainguard.
• Session 3: The Era of Resource-Efficient AI Models.
• • Speaker: Om Subrato Dey, NUS Industry 4.0 Leader.
• 7:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Quiz Time & Giveaways.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
• Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM AEDT.
• Location: Amazon MEL12, Level 13, 555 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
• Sponsors: AWS, Nutanix, Chainguard, and KodeKloud.