Local Intelligence: Running LLMs Natively, No Cloud Required

.NET User Group - Sydney

Event Description

Imagine an AI that runs entirely offline—fast, private, and directly connected to your application’s logic. In this session, we’ll explore how locally hosted large language models (LLMs) can interpret natural language prompts and invoke real-time functionality without ever touching the cloud. From smart environments to embedded devices, we’ll demonstrate how this approach unlocks new possibilities for responsiveness, autonomy, and data sovereignty. We’ll wrap by showing how .NET 9’s new AI-native method invocation makes this not just possible—but practical

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When & Where

We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:00 pm AEDT.

SSW Sydney Chapel

Agenda

6:00 PMNetworking and Pizza

6:15 PMLive Stream & Tech News

6:30 PMPresentation

Presenter

Jernej Kavka

Jernej Kavka (JK) is a Microsoft MVP and Solution Architect at SSW, bringing over 15 years of experience in full-stack .NET development, solution architecture, and AI integration across industries including insurance, banking, mining, auctions, and entertainment. JK is passionate about modern application development with .NET Core, EF Core, and AI, and is dedicated to mentoring and knowledge sharing. With expertise in ASP.NET Core, Angular, and Azure DevOps, JK is also skilled in Windows platform development, transforming legacy applications (using C#, WinForms, and WPF) into modern solutions with Windows Store, UWP, and Xamarin. As a Microsoft AI MVP, he frequently develops AI-driven solutions using tools like Azure OpenAI, small language models (SLMs) for offline AI, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems. JK’s work philosophy emphasizes delivering solutions that empower teams, streamline processes, and ensure sustainable client success.

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Every month, SSW hosts the Sydney .NET User Group, where developers come together to learn about the latest technologies from local and internationally renowned experts. Topics focus on .NET and other Microsoft technologies (Azure, GitHub, DevOps, SharePoint, Power Platform, and more), full stack development (Angular, React, Blazor), and mobile apps with .NET MAUI (was Xamarin), as well as exciting opportunities to learn about the latest industry trends and even tips on presenting from world class speakers.

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Adam Cogan

Chief Architect at SSW

Adam is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner specializing in custom enterprise .NET and Azure solutions mostly using Angular and React. His solutions also involve Office365, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and Power BI.

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What do people say?

Jeff Atwood

Developers are already good at writing code. Writing reams of code just digs you deeper into an already deeply specialized skill. What I am proposing is that we spend less time coding and more time developing skills in other areas that complement our coding skills. Become a better writer. Become a better speaker. Improve your personal skills. Participate in the community. Try to spend some time talking to people instead of the compiler. That's how you distinguish yourself from your peers. And that's ultimately how you become a better software developer, too.

Nick Wienholt

Truly the best place to learn .NET for free in Sydney.

Troy Magennis

Informative and entertaining. Lots of little snippets of lessons we would have had to learn through experience