​Next.js Syd

​Co-hosted by Vercel & Leonardo AI

​We're back again to kick off Next.js Syd for 2026! Join us for an inspiring evening of learning, networking, and discovering what's possible on the modern web! Whether you're an experienced developer, just starting your coding journey, or simply curious about building for the web, this meetup welcomes everyone who's excited about creating digital experiences.

​​What to Expect

​​6:00 - 6:30 PM: Pizza & Networking

​​Grab a slice, meet fellow developers, and connect with the community in a relaxed setting.

​​6:30 - 7:30 PM: Lightning Talks

​​Quick, engaging presentations covering modern web development, Next.js tips, and real-world building experiences.

​​Speakers to be announced soon!

​7:30 - 8:30 PM: Networking & Wrap up

​Who Should Attend

• ​Anyone curious about web development and wanting to learn more

• ​Developers working with any framework (React, Vue, Angular, vanilla JS, or exploring options)

• ​Designers interested in understanding modern web capabilities

• ​Students and career changers exploring tech opportunities

• ​Experienced developers wanting to stay current with web platform innovations

• ​Tech leads, engineering managers, and technical leaders building and scaling teams

​No prior Next.js experience required! Come with curiosity and leave with inspiration, new connections, and practical knowledge you can apply to any web project.

​About the Hosts

​Vercel's AI Cloud provides the tools and infrastructure to build, scale, and secure intelligent applications. As the most popular DX platform for frontend development and the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, we help customers like OpenAI, PayPal, and Zapier build for the AI-native web and ship at the speed of ideas. To experience the future of AI application development, visit vercel.com.

​Leonardo AI is the creative intelligence platform for visual innovators, providing the precision and artistic control creators need to bring their vision to life. Pioneers in AI image and video generation, Leonardo AI is empowering the future of digital art and visual content creation.