Name: 🎉Join Western Sydney's Biggest AI Community: 1st Anniversary & AI Shed Launch
Start: 2025-09-25T07:30:00.000Z
Location: Western Sydney Startup Hub - Spacecubed

**Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI) is turning one year old – and we're celebrating in style!**

Over the past year, WSTI has grown from a grassroots vision into Western Sydney's largest AI community of 1200+ innovators, business leaders, working professionals, families, and lifelong learners of all ages and ethnic groups. Now, we're marking this milestone with something even bigger: the official launch of WSTI AI Shed, a new AI resource hub and community club for AI-focused exploration, learning and innovation.

📅 **Date:** 25 September
🕠 **Time:** 5:30 – 7:30 pm
📍 **Location:** Western Sydney Startup Hub, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta

**What's Happening**

🍕 **Networking & Pizza** (5:30 – 5:55 pm)
Connect with the WSTI community, enjoy pizza, and kick off the celebration with energy and collaboration.

🔥 **Fireside Chat: Empowering with AI, Leaving No One Behind** (6:00 – 6:40 pm)
A thought-provoking discussion on how Western Sydney can lead in inclusive, accessible AI literacy and innovation, featuring:

* Hon. Andrew Charlton MP – Cabinet Secretary & Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy
* Council leaders and university partners
* Lailei Huang Founder of WSTI

🚀 **AI Shed Launch + Lucky Draw**
Celebrate as Hon. Andrew Charlton MP joins WSTI to officially launch the AI Shed, introducing comprehensive AI resources and in-depth programs that will equip Western Sydney with practical skills for the digital economy and workforce transformation driven by rapid AI advancement. As part of the launch, we’ll also be holding a **Lucky Draw**! One winner will be announced live on the night. Keep an eye on our socials for prize details and how to join in. 👀

🤝 **Community Showcase & Networking** (6:40 – 7:30 pm)

* AI project showcases from the WSTI community
* Insights into what you can build in upcoming AI Bootcamps from the AI Shed
* An opportunity to join AI Shed as a Founding Member (special discount available on the night)
* Open networking with AI innovators, community leaders, and fellow community members

**Why Attend?**

* **Gain** awareness and skills through practical and in-depth AI project showcases
* **Get** exclusive access to AI Shed as a founding member with special launch pricing
* **Connect** with like-minded AI enthusiasts and potential collaborators
* **Celebrate** with the WSTI community if you've attended and benefited from previous AI programs and want to support our shared journey
* **Be part** of shaping the next chapter of Western Sydney's tech and innovation ecosystem
* **Contribute** to the conversation on preparing our AI future with community leaders and policy makers
* And of course… be in the running for our **Lucky Draw prize!**

👉 RSVP now to secure your spot at this milestone celebration!

**Notice of Photography and Filming**
By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI).
If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Western Sydney Tech Innovators

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Dean Naicker

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Linda Hu

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🎉Join Western Sydney's Biggest AI Community: 1st Anniversary & AI Shed Launch

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