Call for Speakers
Melbourne Docker User Group
14 Apr 2026
Melbourne, Australia
Welcome to the Melbourne Docker User Group
We are a local community for developers, students, and tech workers in Melbourne. It does not matter if you work at a large company in Cremorne or study at a university in Parkville. If you build software, this group is for you.
We know that software is changing fast. In 2026, we focus on more than just basic containers. We look at how Docker helps with Artificial Intelligence (AI), security, and building your own apps.
Who is this group for?
You do not need to be an expert to join. We welcome:
AI Creators: You use Python and Docker to run AI models and agents on your computer.
System Builders: You manage large systems and care about keeping software safe and secure.
Indie Developers: You build apps by yourself using simple, low-cost tools.
Students: You are learning to code and want to understand the skills employers look for today.
What happens at our events?
We meet in person because face-to-face trust is important in the Melbourne tech village. Here is what you can expect:
Live Demos: We prefer to show how things work instead of just talking about them. We like to see real coding, even if mistakes happen.
Simple Explanations: We break down hard topics. We explain how AI agents talk to software and how to stop hackers.
Career Growth: Meet people who can help you solve a problem or find your next job.
Our Community Rules
We are a friendly space. There are no "bad" questions here. We believe in helping each other learn, from fixing a small error to building a large system.
Join us at our next meetup. Let’s build something together.
Call for Speakers
02 Feb 2026
30 Oct 2026
Call for Speakers: Share Your Story
We are looking for speakers for our upcoming meetups.
You do not need to be an expert or a professional speaker to apply. In fact, we love hearing from people who are speaking for the first time. We believe the best talks are honest, "imperfect," and show real work in progress.
Whether you are a student, a hobbyist, or an engineer at a large company, your experience matters to us.
What we are looking for
We want talks that show how you use tools to build things. We prefer live demos and real stories over sales pitches or perfect slides.
Here are some topic ideas based on what our community cares about in 2026:
AI and Local Models: Show us how you use Docker to run AI agents or Python scripts on your own computer.
Home Projects: Do you run a server at home? Show us how you use tools like Coolify or Portainer to host your own apps cheaply.
Security Stories: Tell us about a mistake you made and how you fixed it. We like learning from "fails" and understanding how to stay safe online.
Building Your Own App: Are you an "Indie Developer"? Show us how you built and launched a small app by yourself.
Back to Basics: Explain a difficult concept simply. For example, "How does a container actually work?" or "What is a network port?".
Session Formats
We accept two types of sessions. You can choose the one that fits you best:
1. Lightning Talks (5 to 10 Minutes)
Best for: First-time speakers or quick tips.
What it is: A short presentation or a quick demo. You can show one cool thing you learned, a tool you love, or a problem you solved.
Goal: Share one clear idea quickly.
2. Deep Dives and Demos (20 to 40 Minutes)
Best for: Showing a full workflow or explaining a complex topic.
What it is: You have more time to show code, run a live demo, or tell a detailed story.
Goal: Teach the audience a new skill or show them how a system works "under the hood".
We are here to help
If you have an idea but are nervous about speaking, please apply anyway. We can help you:
Refine your topic.
Review your slides.
Practice your demo.
We are a friendly group. We value trust and helping each other learn.
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