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IAA Convergent Melbourne 2026 – VIC-IX 15th anniversary

Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEST
Venue: National Communications Museum | 375 Burwood Rd | Hawthorn
Parking: Hawthorn Town Hall Carpark (opposite Museum), free for two hours and after 6pm.

Join us for our second Night at the Museum event. This special IAA Convergent Melbourne social is celebrating 15 years of VIC-IX. This milestone with be marked at the National Communication Museum, where we’ll explore the stories, technology, and milestones that have shaped how we communicate, from early telephony to today’s digital networks.

Enjoy a guided museum tour, great conversation, and the company of industry peers, with two tour options available (6:00 PM and 7:15 PM). Drinks and light refreshments will be available throughout the evening as we catch up on your news in a relaxed setting.

As with all IAA Convergent events, the focus is on connection. Sharing ideas, perspectives, and experiences that help strengthen our industry and the internet we rely on every day.

Event highlights

A guided tour of the Australian National Communications Museum
Insights into the evolution of communication technologies and networks
Networking and conversation with industry peers in a unique setting

Spots are limited and registrations are now open. Secure your place via the IAA Member Portal.

By RSVPing for this event, you agree to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.

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IAA Convergent Sydney 2026

Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT
Venue: nbn Discovery Centre | 100 Mount Street | North Sydney
Tour times: Tours will commence at 6:00pm and 7:30pm

This year’s IAA Convergent series theme is Night at the Museum. Opening night is Sydney, with an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at the nbn Discovery Centre, just a five minute walk from North Sydney Station. We’re excited to bring you this event in partnership with NBN Co.

This special evening will take you inside the technology, infrastructure, and stories that keep Australia connected. Explore how the internet works behind the scenes, while enjoying great conversation with fellow industry peers over drinks and light refreshments in a truly unique setting.

As always, IAA Convergent events are about connection – sharing ideas, experiences, and perspectives as we continue building a stronger, more resilient internet together.

Event highlights

A tour of the nbn Discovery Centre
Insights into the technology and infrastructure powering Australia’s internet
Networking and conversation with industry peers in an exclusive environment

Spots are limited and registrations are now open. Secure your place via the IAA Member Portal.

By RSVPing for this event, you agree to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.

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Ready to roll? Perth kicks our tournament off this week!

Our End of Year Events series is about to begin and Perth, you’re up first this week!

We’re wrapping up 2025 with our Tournament of Peers. Held across Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, we’re pitting exchanges head-to-head to see who will be crowned IAA’s bowling champions.

Join us for an evening of tenpin bowling, good food, and great company. Whether you’re in it for the strikes or just here to have a laugh, this event is all about connection and a bit of fun to close out the year.

Each event will feature casual team bowling, local prizes, and scores that feed into a national leaderboard. Bragging rights are on the line for your local IX.

Perth: Wednesday | 5 November 2025 | 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Melbourne: Tuesday | 11 November 2025 | 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Sydney: Wednesday | 19 November 2025 | 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Adelaide: Tuesday | 25 November 2025 | 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Brisbane: Wednesday | 3 December 2025 | 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Don’t miss out! Head to the IAA Portal for more details and to register now!

Tasmania we invite you to join us for the ACS Tasmania End-of-Year celebration on Thursday, 27 November at Wrest Point, which we’re proud to co-host.

Learn more in this news item.

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Apply Now for IAASysters Brisbane 2026!

Following the success of this year’s Melbourne program, we’re thrilled to announce that IAASysters 2026 will take place alongside AusNOG 2026 in Brisbane!

IAASysters Workshop – 2 September 2026
AusNOG Conference – 3–4 September 2026

Applications are now open for IAASysters Brisbane, a program designed to empower women in the internet industry through practical sessions, mentoring, and connection. Participants will gain insights into leadership, career planning, and communication — plus the chance to attend Australia’s premier technical conference.

Successful sponsored attendees will receive:
• A ticket to attend the IAASysters Workshop
• A ticket to attend the AusNOG technical conference
• Economy airfares and accommodation (if required)
• A one-year complimentary Professional Membership to IAA

Whether you’re looking to apply, nominate someone deserving, or sponsor the next generation of women shaping our industry, now’s the time to get involved.

Here’s to the Sponsors and IAASysters of Melbourne 2025 – we could not have created such an amazing event without you all.

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ACS Tasmania End-of-Year Celebration 2025

As the year winds down, IAA is pleased to support the ACS Tasmania Branch’s End-of-Year Celebration. This joint event bringing together Members from ACS, TASICT, AWSN, and IAA.

Join us on Thursday, 27 November at the Boardwalk Gallery, Wrest Point Conference Centre, for an evening of networking, food, and refreshments as we celebrate another year of collaboration across Tasmania’s tech community.

Venue: Sandy Bay, TAS
Time: 6:00–8:00 pm AEDT
Cost: Free for IAA Member with code IAA_EOY25

Learn more and register now via ACS’s event’s page:

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IAA AGM 2025 – Save the date

Attention IAA Members! Please save the date for IAA’s Annual General Meeting

Date:
Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Time:
Perth 10:30am AWST
Darwin 12:00pm ACST
Brisbane 12:30pm AEST
Adelaide 1:00pm ACDT
Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart 1:30pm AEDT

Location:
Via Zoom

We will share the official notifications, nominations, reports, and registrations soon.

We hope you can join us!

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IAA End of Year Events 2025

Registrations are now open for our End of Year Events 2025!

We’re wrapping up the year with something a little different: a bowling Tournament of Peers. Held across Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide, which exchange will knock down the competition to become IAA’s bowling champions?

We invite you to an evening of tenpin bowling, good food, and great company. Whether you’re in it for the strikes or just here to give it a go, this event is for everyone. It’s all about connection and a bit of fun to close out the year.

Each event will feature casual team bowling, prizes, and scores that feed into a national leaderboard.

Bragging rights are on the line for your local IX.

Registrations now open!

Melbourne – IAA End of Year Event
Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AEDT
Venue: Strike Melbourne Central | Shop 305 | Level 3 | 211 La Trobe Street | Melbourne

Sydney – IAA End of Year Event
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AEDT
Venue: Strike Darling Harbour | King Street Wharf | 22 The Promenade | Sydney

Adelaide – IAA End of Year Event
Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm ACDT
Venue: Strike Rundle Place | Level 1 | 77–91 Rundle Mall | Adelaide

Brisbane – IAA End of Year Event
Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AEST
Venue: Strike Brisbane City | Level 1 | Wintergarden | Queen Street | Brisbane

By RSVPing for this event, you are agreeing to comply with IAA’s Code of Conduct – Events.

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IAA Convergent 2025 – Celebrating 30 Years of Peers!

This year’s IAA Convergent series has taken us across the country, raising a glass to 30 Years of Peers with our incredible community.

Since our last newsletter, we’ve shared gin and ping pong in Adelaide, toured a rum distillery in Sydney, sipped whisky under chandeliers in Brisbane, and indulged in bacon/whisky pairings in Perth. Each stop brought its own flavour, but the real highlight was the people. Thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate with us!

We’re already dreaming up what IAA Convergent 2026 will look like. Until then, enjoy a few snapshots from the road.