About us
The Objectives:
The Western Sydney Tech Innovators group aims to provide a local forum for Western Sydney communities to get informed about, participate in, and benefit from the current technological revolution led by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (e.g., ChatGPT, AI Agents and Automation, AI Art), Extended Reality technologies (e.g., Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, Metaverse), and other emerging technologies. We also strive to address and mitigate potential negative impacts caused by these technologies, such as career disruption and deepfake scams.
Who should join:
Our main audience comprises innovators in the broadest sense - anyone creating new or improving existing ideas, products, services, artworks, or stories in their businesses or professional work, while also interested in applying the latest technologies to their processes.
We welcome not only startup founders and creatives who may be traditionally categorized as innovators but also individuals who want to stay informed and apply cutting-edge technologies in their businesses, projects, professional work, and personal lives.
Each month's event will highlight a specific topic, technology, and related use cases (e.g., Virtual Reality for education, AI for business owners, Generative AI for storytellers). Attendees can select topics and events that align with their personal interests.
What we advocate:
- Digital Inclusion: We believe everyone should be able to benefit from the current technological revolution while being equipped to avoid potential negative consequences.
- Responsible AI Practices: We promote the development and use of AI technologies that are safe, fair, and trustworthy, with the goal of empowering the community.
- Hands-on Learning and Interactivity: We encourage active participation and practical, experiential learning to ensure meaningful engagement with new technologies.
This community group is in partnership with the City of Parramatta Council, Western Sydney Startup Hub powered by Spacecubed, LaunchPad Western Sydney University and UNSW Business School.
Upcoming events
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WSTI 2nd Anniversary & AI Fellowship Demo Night
Western Sydney Startup Hub - Spacecubed, Building C104, 5 Fleet Street ,, North Parramatta, AUWestern Sydney Tech Innovators is proud to present AI Fellowship Demo Night in collaboration with Western Sydney Startup Hub, with an evening full of founder pitches, live demonstrations and community connection.
The evening will also celebrate WSTI’s second anniversary and its contribution to the broader innovation community.
The event will begin with networking, food and drinks from 5:30 pm, followed by a welcome and acknowledgement at 6:00 pm.
From 6:10 pm, five founders from the AI Fellowship cohort will take the stage to pitch their ideas, demonstrate their prototypes or minimum viable products (MVPs), and answer audience questions. The founder sessions will be followed by more networking, food and drinks from 7:00 pm.
RSVP or get a ticket at: https://events.humanitix.com/ai-fellowship-demo-night-western-sydneySpacecubed's AI Fellowship is made possible by Scale Partners and WSTI. Learn more about the program here!
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AI Pop-in Parramatta Library (Partner Event)
Phive, 5 Parramatta Square Parramatta 2145,, Parramatta, AUA Western Sydney Tech Innovators x Parramatta Library Initiative -- free, hands-on AI session for everyone!
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Book in for a relaxed, hands-on session at Parramatta Library Ideas Lounge on Level 1.Whether you're reinventing your career, growing a small business, or simply AI-curious, you'll leave with practical AI skills you can use straight away.
Booking HAS to be made through the Parramatta Council Booking System: https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/community/events/upcoming-events/AI-Pop-In-Parramatta-Library-ev_b829de6a149d4ef491dbcce078b8fc20
Sessions run between 2–4pm, with each session lasting 1 hour. Each hour features a different hands-on activity.
Tue 29 Sep -- Grow Your Audience & Build Your Brand
- 2:00-3:00pm -- AI for creating content, video & building a personal brand
- 3:00-4:00pm -- AI for growing audience & visibility with AI-assisted social media
About Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI)
Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI) is a Parramatta-based not-for-profit dedicated to making AI accessible to all. From building community AI literacy to supporting students, founders and small businesses, WSTI empowers people to explore, learn and innovate with AI.
Since 2024, WSTI has grown a network of over 3,500 innovators across Western Sydney through free workshops, hands-on programs and AI hackathons. They also co-launched the region’s first AI Shed with Dr Andrew Charlton MP in September 2025.Learn more: wsti.org.au
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Past events
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