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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From Design to Ship - Build with AI One-day Hackathon @ WSTI
Western Sydney Startup Hub - Spacecubed, Building C104, 5 Fleet Street ,, North Parramatta, AUNOTE: Paid Tickets must be purchased on Eventbrite (Ticket Link)
Overview
Design and build an app in a day with Google's latest AI Tools and Capabilities. Powered by WSTI × Google
Spend a Saturday building your very own app using Google's newest AI tools. Google is teaming up with WSTI to bring Build with AI 2026 to Western Sydney.
In one day, you'll go from idea → design → working app using:- Google Stitch — design UIs with AI
- Google Antigravity — build full apps with AI
No coding background needed. If you can describe what you want to build, these tools will help you build it.
RUN OF THE DAY- 9:30 AM — Doors open, Welcome, coffee & registration
- 9:50 AM — Hear from Googlers
- 10:00 AM — Stitch workshop: design with AI
- 11:00 AM — Antigravity workshop: build with AI
- 12:15 PM — Lunch + form build teams
- 1:00 PM — Mini Design Thinking session
- 1:30 PM — Mentored build sprint
- 3:30 PM — Showcase: teams demo their builds
- 4:00 PM — Prizes, photo, wrap
- 4:30 PM — Close
WHAT YOU GET
- Hands-on with Google latest AI tools e.g., Stitch and Antigravity
- US$5 Google Cloud credit for every attendee
- Lunch & Drinks
- Mentoring from WSTI's tech team throughout the build sprint
- A working prototype you built in a day
- Small prizes for standout builds
- Networking with the biggest AI community in Western Sydney
- Paths to access AI credits and resources for serious builders
WHO SHOULD COME
- University students and recent grads
- Developers and technologists
- Founders and SME owners exploring AI
- Designers and creatives curious about building with AI
- Anyone who wants to go from "I have an idea" to "I built it" in one day
WHAT TO BRING
- A laptop (essential)
- A Google account
- An idea you'd like to build (or come inspired — we'll help you find one)
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.106 attendees
Past events
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