# Event Details - **Event Name**: DISRUPT AI COMMUNITY CONNECT - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: This is your chance to network with creatives, technologists, filmmakers, builders, and curious minds from Australia’s growing AI ecosystem.About this Event? DISRUPT AI Community Connect ?Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community.>Meetup, 2 x Show & Tell + Drinks>DATE: 16 APRIL 2026> TIME: 5:30-7PM > LOCATION: DISRUPT HQ/TBWA\MELBOURNE> ADDRESS: 288 COVENTRY STREET, SOUTH MELBOURNEThis is your chance to network with creatives, technologists, filmmakers, builders, and curious minds from Australia’s growing AI ecosystem — all inside DISRUPT headquarters, TBWA\Melbourne.Back by popular demand after the success of our first meetup, this is round two — bigger, better, and even more connected.This meetup sits alongside the DISRUPT AI Film Festival (DAIFF). Australia’s first Gen AI film festival — a national platform for filmmakers, artists, technologists, and students to explore storytelling powered by AI. Anchored by the theme “Humans and Their Tools,” the festival champions human-in-the-loop creativity, where technology becomes a co-creator, not a competitor.What’s Happening? Community Connect & AI MeetupMeet and connect with the local AI community in a relaxed, creative environment. Whether you’re a creative, filmmaker, artist, developer, technologist, marketer, researcher, student, or just curious about the future of AI — this meetup is for anyone keen to connect and collaborate.? Live AI Show & TellWe’re kicking things off with a behind-the-scenes look at how people are actually creating with AI. Two guest contributors will take us through their process live — how they prompt, think, experiment, and bring ideas to life.? Ethics & IP Discussion (with Holding Redlich)We’ll then shift into a dedicated conversation on ethics and intellectual property in the world of creative AI, joined by a representative from Holding Redlich.This is your chance to ask questions, unpack the grey areas, and better understand how IP and ethics are evolving alongside AI creativity.? Drinks & NetworkingMeet collaborators, find mentors, swap ideas, and make new friends. Drinks are on us.RSVPSecure your spot — spaces are limited.About DISRUPT AIWe are a creative-led community and platform exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, culture, and human storytelling. Our community events — including meetups, show & tells, and industry conversations — are designed to be open, inclusive, and cross-disciplinary. Whether you’re building tools, telling stories, experimenting with new forms, or simply curious about what’s next, DISRUPT AI Community Connect exists to connect people, spark ideas, and help shape the future of creative AI together.The DISRUPT AI Community Connect meetups sit alongside DISRUPT AI Film Festival (DAIFF) DISRUPT AI Film Festival (DAIFF) is Australia’s first Gen AI film festival — a national platform for filmmakers, artists, technologists, and students to explore storytelling powered by AI. Anchored by the theme “Humans and Their Tools”, the festival champions human-in-the-loop creativity — where technology becomes a co-creator, not a competitor. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-melbourne/disrupt-ai-community-connect/100001985558059606 - **Event Categories**: festivals, meetups, entertainment, artificial-intelligence, art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: TBWA\ Melbourne - **lat**: -37.8320903 - **long**: 144.9585935 - **full address**: TBWA\ Melbourne, 288 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DISRUPT AI COMMUNITY CONNECT - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8b497ae94b490aaee377fc92659546556b98b3762cfbc2c0e8dcb88298b9e593-rimg-w1200-h798-dc040404-gmir.jpg?v=1774521386 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DISRUPT AI COMMUNITY CONNECT being held? - **A:** DISRUPT AI COMMUNITY CONNECT takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at TBWA\ Melbourne, 288 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing DISRUPT AI COMMUNITY CONNECT? - **A:** DISRUPT AI COMMUNITY CONNECT is organized by DISRUPT AI FILM FESTIVAL. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** DISRUPT AI COMMUNITY CONNECT is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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