Tech with Purpose

Connect. Inspire. Learn.

Join us for the second Tech with Purpose Melbourne event - a roundtable evening for people working at the intersection of technology and impact.

There's no stage and no polished speakers telling you how it's done. It's a room of people who are actually doing the work - some using AI to drive real impact, some trying to figure out where it fits, and some questioning whether it fits at all.

You're here for one of two reasons:

• You have a problem you're stuck on and want to bring it to the table - whether that's an AI adoption challenge, a data headache, or something you haven't been able to solve alone.

• You have experience, perspective or lessons learned and want to contribute - helping others think through their challenges and sharing what's actually worked (or hasn't).

Both are equally valuable. The best conversations happen when both are in the room.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 23 July2026

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Stroke Foundation - Level 7/461 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

The Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent, treat and beat stroke. We stand alongside stroke survivors and their families, healthcare professionals and researchers. We build community awareness and foster new thinking and innovative treatments. We support survivors on their journey to live the best possible life after stroke.

✔️ Light catering provided thanks to our community sponsor Align Talent

✔️ Free to attend (limited spaces)

What is Tech with Purpose?

Tech with Purpose is a growing community for people building, contributing to, or curious about technology that creates real-world positive impact - from climate and sustainability, to health, education, social inclusion, and accessibility.

We bring together:

• Engineers

• Product leaders

• Data professionals

• Founders

• Non-profits

• Impact-driven companies

All united by the belief that technology can (and should) be a force for good.

Our Purpose

We exist to:

• Connect the tech community around meaningful work

• Spotlight organisations and individuals creating impact

• Inspire career pathways where purpose meets technology

At its core, this is a community for people building or contributing to technology that creates positive impact.

What to Expect on the Night

This second event is all about getting into it - honest conversations, real problems, and the people who are living them.

On the night, you can expect:

• A spotlight on our host the Stroke Foundation

• Facilitated discussion roundtables focused on what's actually working with AI in the impact space - come with a problem to work through, or come ready to contribute to the conversation.

• We're also excited to have James Happell, AI Strategic Enablement Lead at Infoxchange join us on the night to help contribute to the discussions

• Networking with others across engineering, product, data and the for-purpose sector

• Opportunities to get involved in future events

A big thank you to Stewart Bisset and the Stroke Foundation for hosting this event.

Who Should Attend?

This event is for you if you:

• Work in or alongside the for-purpose sector - NFPs, social enterprises, impact-driven tech

• Are working with AI (or trying to figure out if you should be)

• Are in a commercial tech role and curious about moving into purpose-driven work

• Work in data, engineering or product and want to connect with others thinking about the same problems

• Have a problem worth bringing to the table - or experience worth sharing

Want to Speak or Showcase What You’re Building?

We’re actively looking for future speakers, companies, and community contributors.

You can express interest in:

• Speaking at an upcoming event

• Sharing your company’s impact work

• Presenting a product, platform, or initiative

• Hosting a future meetup

Topics could include:

• Building impact products inside commercial organisations

• Measuring impact alongside business outcomes

• Ethical product or data decisions

• Accessibility and inclusion

• Career pathways into purpose-driven tech

👉 There will be a question in the registration form where you can let us know you’re interested in speaking or getting involved.

Why Join This Community?

This isn’t just another meetup.

It’s a space to:

• Find people who care about impact as much as you do

• Learn from real-world experiences (not just theory)

• Discover companies doing meaningful work

• Be part of shaping a more responsible tech ecosystem

Stay Connected

Follow Tech with Purpose Melbourne on LinkedIn for updates on future events, speakers, and opportunities to get involved - https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-with-purpose-melbourne

Want to sponsor future events? We are keen to connect with organisation's that can host future events. Please reach out to Laura for more information: 0487 468 224