Career Lessons from Leaders at NVIDIA, Canva and more. On the evening win 1 of 5 NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute Vouchers.
Mar 17, 2026 6:30 AM
About this event
100+ Developers already registered via Eventbrite! Only 30 spots remaining. Join Cognitivo for an evening of career insights and networking with leaders from Canva, NVIDIA, and more.
As AI continues to reshape the tech landscape, the skills required for a successful engineering career are evolving. Whether you are a student preparing to enter the workforce or an established developer navigating the enterprise and startup worlds, this meetup is designed to help you stay ahead.
Why attend?
- Gain Industry Perspectives: Hear firsthand from leaders from Canva, NVIDIA, Beforepay and Cognitivo about how they are navigating the AI shift.
- Bridge the Gap: Learn the practical differences between building for large-scale enterprises versus fast-moving startups.
- Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow developers and industry professionals over pizza and drinks.
Agenda
- 5:30pm: Doors Open & Registration
- 6:00pm: Welcome and Introduction
- 6:05pm: Nick Munro (AI Stragtegist and Executive formerly from Westpac and CBA)
- 6:20pm: Jamie Twiss (CEO Beforepay)
- 6: 35pm: Dr. Jizhizi Li (Senior Research Scientist Canva)
- 7:00pm Intermission (Drinks, Beer and Pizza)
- 7:30pm Haritha Thilakarathne (Senior Developer Relations Mgr NVIDIA)
- 7:45pm Alan Hsiao (Founder Cognitivo, Adjunct Assoc Prof UNSW)
- 8:00pm: Networking Drinks Resumption .
- 8:30pm: Event Close
Spaces are limited. Please register to secure your spot.