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Some topics are new, rapidly evolving, and exploring them doesn't fit neatly into traditional conference structures. They can benefit instead from unconferences—participant-driven events emphasizing emerging conversations and collective exploration, rather than predefined, organizer-driven agendas.
Web Directions hosts an ongoing series of these unconference-style events, centered on intriguing and emerging topics. Each event aims to facilitate meaningful conversations, foster idea sharing, and connect passionate individuals eager to explore and contribute to these dynamic areas.
We've currently got two unconferences planned on the same area of focus in Sydney and Melbourne in late March and early April of 2026.
AI Engineering unconference Melbourne
Melbourne Startup Hub
121 King Street (corner of Little Collins), Melbourne VIC 3000
Saturday March 28th 2026, 10am–4pm
free, RSVPs required
AI is transforming the software landscape, not just the production of software but the nature of what we can do with software. This unconference will explore this space from the software development life cycle to how hardware development is seeing a renaissance.
Bring your experience, your lessons, your questions, your concerns, and share them with like-minded folks at this engaging event.
The unconference is generously hosted by MLAI and Stone and Chalk.
AI Engineering unconference Sydney
UTS Startups Event Space
3 Broadway (corner of Broadway and Harris Street) Ultimo NSW 2007
Saturday April 4th 2026, 10am–4pm
free, RSVPs required
AI is transforming the software landscape, not just the production of software but the nature of what we can do with software. This unconference will explore this space from the software development life cycle to how hardware development is seeing a renaissance.
Bring your experience, your lessons, your questions, your concerns, and share them with like-minded folks at this engaging event.
The unconference is generously hosted by UTS Startups.
Our 2026 Events
In 2026 we have a huge lineup of events for you. We'll bring you AI Week, featuring the edition in Australia of the renowned AI Engineer Conference, and a brand new collaboration with UX Australia ai × design. UX Week Australia featuring UX Australia and Design Research. And we'll cap it all off with the 20th anniversary edition of Web Directions.
Join the Linkedin Group
We recently started a linkedin group to connect folks interested in this topic and help keep up with what's happening in this area.
Our venue
The AI and Software Engineering unconference will take place at Deakin Downtown in Docklands, thanks to the generous support of Deakin University's Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute.
Getting there:
There are numerous public transport options, and parking available close by.
Partners
The Sydney AI and Software engineering unconference is generously hosted by UTS Startups.
The Melbourne AI and Software engineering unconference is generously hosted by Stone and Chalk.
John Allsopp
John Allsopp has been working on the Web for nearly 30 years. He's been responsible for innovative developer tools such as Style Master and X-Ray, and his ideas formed the foundation for Typekit, now Adobe Fonts, and the entire concept of Responsive Web Design. He's spoken at numerous conferences around the World and delivered dozens of workshops in that time as well.
His writing includes several books, including Developing With Web Standards and countless articles and tutorials in print and online publications.
His "A Dao of Web Design" published in 2000 is cited by Ethan Marcotte as a key influence in the development of Responsive Web Design, who's acclaimed article in 2010 begins by quoting John in detail, and by Jeremy Keith as "a manifesto for anyone working on the Web".
John brings his deep knowledge of and passion for the web and all things digital to every aspect of Web Directions.
About Us
Co-founded and now run by John Allsopp, Web Directions has for nearly 2 decades years brought together leading developers, engineers, visual, IxD, UX and product designers, Art and Creative Directors, product managers indeed everyone involved in producing web and digital products to learn from one another, and the World's leading experts across this vast field.
We spend our lives thinking about what comes next, keeping up with trends in technology, practices and processes, and filtering the hype, to make sure you don't miss trends that matter, and don't waste time on hype that doesn't.
We promise attending one of our events will leave you significantly better versed in the challenges you face day to day, and in solutions for addressing them.
Code of Conduct
For over a decade, we've worked hard to create inclusive, fun, inspring and safe events for the Web Industry.
As part of our commitment to these values, we've adopted a code of conduct for all involved: ourselves, our speakers, our partners and our audience.
If you have any concern or feedback, please don't hesitate to contact us.