📅 June 3: Join us on Tuesday, June 3rd for an insightful session navigating the complex world of R&D funding for decentralised ledger technologies.

Our speaker is Deb Kocak from Granton. Deb is an expert in the R&D space who brings many years’ experience in developing targeted grant applications.

Discover how blockchain and decentralised applications qualify for R&D grants, with practical guidance from an industry expert who understand the unique challenges of Web3 startups.

📅 June 18: Join us and our community partners—EvolvH3R, WODECA, and the Women in Crypto Association—on the beautiful Gold Coast for a special She Connects networking event, hosted during the DECA Conference!

You need a luma ticket for this FREE event. https://lu.ma/4jgds1vk

What to Expect:
👉 Connect with women and allies in Web3, AI, and blockchain.
👉 Meet founders, investors, developers, and industry leaders.
👉 Exchange insights and explore new opportunities.
👉 Build meaningful relationships in a welcoming space.
👉 Accelerate your connections with an impactful networking game.

📅 June 11: Web3 Game Design and Implementation. Peter Robinson & Penelope Robinson will explain design and implementation of web3 games, with a focus on games for Immutable zkEVM.

📅 June 18: Indexing blockchain data with Subgraphs and Data Pipelines. Andrew Gelman will give us a deep dive on how to index blockchain data and create subgraphs and data pipelines using GoldSky.

📅 June 5: Bitcoin Brisbane Meetup #52. Join Bitcoin Brisbane at their private venue in Brisbane One Apartments - Tower Two for an evening of Bitcoin insights, presentations, discussions and amazing BBQ.

This event is Bitcoin-only. There will be opportunities for Q&A during and after the talks, and will be doing the Soap Box session where anyone can speak for 5 minutes on a topic related to Bitcoin - (dual microphones so everyone will be able to hear the speakers clearly and easily ask questions).

📅 June 5: Governing the Algorithm – Representation, Design, Trust & Truth in Ai. As artificial intelligence and algorithms become increasingly embedded in the fabric of our lives, the question isn’t if they shape our decisions—but how. From job applications to loan approvals and even criminal sentencing, these technologies are influencing outcomes that deeply affect people’s futures.

📅 June 11: AI and Society Brisbane. Join this month's edition of AI & Society, diving into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence — and how it’s reshaping the way we live, work, and connect.

Whether you're deeply embedded in the tech world or just curious about how AI affects society, this event is designed to be interactive, insightful, and social.

📅 June 18: Blockchain Sydney. Details TBA!

Sydney is pretty dry this month 😕 All other events seem to be sponsored meetups

📅 June 10: AI Meetup (June) - GenAI, LLMs and Agent. In collaboration with Natural Velocity and AI Camp, Graph Database Melbourne has deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agentic AI, hands-on experiences with code labs and workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow AI developers, builders, startup founders.

June 4: Agent Prompting Deep Dive & A Canvanaut's Data Science Leadership Journey. Data Science Melbourne has two very intriguing topics with two excellent speakers. Come find out how you can get better at agent prompting in AI, and also get lessons from a Data Science leader at Australia's coolest tech company Canva.

📍Rotkreuz, Switzerland – JUNE 5–6

Crypto Valley Conference 2025 | Hosted by IEEE and the Crypto Valley Association, this event brings together over 60 speakers and 1,500 attendees for deep dives into blockchain technology and finance. Highlights include a VIP dinner at Villa Villette and a scenic boat cruise on Lake Zug.

📍Nairobi, Kenya – JUNE 6

Kenya Blockchain & Crypto Conference | Now in its third edition, this conference focuses on how blockchain technology can drive Africa's growth, featuring discussions on decentralized finance, digital identity, and regional innovation.

📍Online – JUNE 9–13

Blockchain Community Day 2025 | A global virtual gathering for developers, founders, and tech leaders to explore how decentralized technologies are transforming industries and everyday life. The event features talks, workshops, and insights from Web3 pioneers.

📍Prague, Czech Republic – JUNE 19–21

BTC Prague 2025 | One of Europe's largest Bitcoin events, BTC Prague brings together Bitcoin enthusiasts, developers, and businesses to discuss the future of the cryptocurrency and its role in the global economy.

📍Brooklyn, New York, USA – JUNE 24–26

Permissionless IV | Organized by Blockworks and Bankless, this conference is a hub for crypto developers focusing on on-chain applications and blockchain infrastructure. It's a must-attend for those building the decentralized web.

📍Tsukuba, Japan – JUNE 25–27

BIOTC 2025 | The International Conference on Blockchain and Internet of Things Convergence (BIOTC) explores the intersection of blockchain technology and IoT, featuring academic presentations and industry discussions.

📅 May 6: Weaponising the Blockchain: Securing Decentralised Systems with Labrys.

We heard from blockchain software expert, Taylor Scheel of Labrys, who brought a technical deep dive into cybersecurity challenges in a decentralised world.

Taylor explored the unintended consequences of permissionless, decentralised, and censorship-resistant technologies—focusing on how they can be both powerful tools for good and potential weapons for harm.

📅 May 19: From Australia to the World: Hashlock's Journey in Fortifying Web3.

Monday, May 19th we had our monthly online-only AMA featuring Jock Haslam and Thomas Tracey from Hashlock, Australia's pioneering Web3 cybersecurity firm. They discussed a homegrown success story, that has become a trusted global guardian of blockchain integrity through their specialised distributed ledger auditing services.

We learned Hashlock's remarkable growth trajectory from Australian origins to international prominence. Jock and Fletcher shared insights into their strategic approach to business development, including their thoughtful expansion into key global markets and their distinctive presence at major industry conferences.

📅 May 22: Bitcoin Pizza Day 2025.

Bitcoin Brisbane, Swyftx, Proof of Search, Stand With Crypto Australian, and Virgo hosted Brisbane's community together for drinks at Felons Brewing to mark Bitcoin Pizza Day 2025!

On 22 May 2010, now known as Bitcoin Pizza Day, Laszlo Hanyecz agreed to pay 10,000 Bitcoins for two delivered Papa John's pizzas. Organised on bitcointalk forum, the Florida man reached out for help. "I'll pay 10,000 bitcoins for a couple of pizzas... like maybe 2 large ones so I have some left over for the next day," Hanyecz wrote.

Hashlock is Australia's premier independent smart contract security firm, specialising in comprehensive blockchain and Web3 security solutions. Recognised as the first fully independent auditor accepted by Blockchain Australia, Hashlock is trusted by developers, startups, and enterprises alike.

• Smart Contract Audits: Hashlock conducts in-depth audits across various programming languages, including Solidity, Rust, and Move, ensuring the security of smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum, Solana, and Polkadot.

• Bridge & Cross-Chain Audits: Specialised audits for blockchain bridges to ensure secure interoperability between different blockchain networks.

• Web3 & dApp Security: Comprehensive security assessments for decentralised applications, covering both backend and frontend components.

• Testing & QA: Rigorous testing services, including unit, integration, and fuzz testing, to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

• Tokenomics & RWA Audits: Evaluation of token economic models and real-world asset tokenization projects to ensure stability and compliance.

• Compliance & Governance: Assistance in achieving compliance with standards like VARA, DORA, and CCSS, and establishing robust governance frameworks.

Hashlock's team of seasoned auditors and security researchers is dedicated to ensuring the safety and integrity of blockchain projects. Their meticulous audit process includes manual code reviews, automated testing, and comprehensive reporting, providing actionable insights to fortify smart contracts against potential threats.