Hi folks, Merri-bek Tech is kicking off 2026 with a great pair of talks on the internet we want, pushing back on big tech and supporting local communities.

These are the talks that Milly Schmidt and I gave at #EverythingOpen this year ( #EO2026) and together they give a great overview of some of the options for us as individuals, and also cover what we're doing as a community in Merri-bek this year to try and build something better.

https://www.meetup.com/merri-bek-tech/events/313073832/

If you're thinking of coming to one of our #Solarpunk events in Naarm/Melbourne this year, this is probably the one to prioritise folks. We've got seating for up to 80, so I hope to see a bunch of you there.