AI App Jam: Western Sydney AI Hackathon Series

NOTE: Tickets must be purchased on Eventbrite (link)

Have a great idea for an app but don't know how to code? This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, problem-solvers, and the simply curious—especially those from a non-tech background—who want to learn how to build functional applications using the latest no-code and AI-powered tools.
We’ll keep it fun and collaborative. Working in teams of three, you’ll share a provided laptop and subscriptions to leading AI app-building platforms. Together, we'll brainstorm ideas, design user interfaces, and bring a real app concept to life in a single day—no programming experience required.
The day is split between learning the fundamentals of no-code development and then tackling a team challenge: building and pitching a simple app that solves a real-world problem. You’ll get to present your team's creation at the end of the day in a supportive, experimental, and high-energy environment.

What you’ll learn:

• How to use AI to help design and build a functional application.
• The fundamentals of no-code platforms for UI design and logic.
• Team-based rapid prototyping: turning an idea into a working app.
• The possibilities (and current limits) of AI in software development.

What's provided:

• One shared team laptop (per team of three) with pre-loaded AI app-building tool subscriptions.
• Light food for lunch
• A guided, simple workflow — no tech overload

What to Bring:

• Optional but Recommended: Your own laptop (BYOD). This will be useful for your team to collaborate on research, documentation, and preparing your final pitch.
• Your ideas, projects, and problems.
• A collaborative spirit!

You will not:

• Need to have your own paid AI tool subscriptions.
• Be expected to know coding or app design beforehand.
• Leave with a "perfect" market-ready app — this is about learning and rapid prototyping.

You will:

• Collaborate with new people or friends (if you book together) in a fun, creative environment
• Build a real, working app prototype with AI and no-code tools
• Get a feel for the future of software creation
• Leave with a team project you can keep developing later

Spots are limited and teams are small — sign up now and join the challenge!
Please note: this event is for participants aged 18 and over.
Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Location: WSTI AI Shed @ Western Sydney Startup Hub, Level 1, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta NSW 2151
• Cost: $15 (Light refreshments and lunch will be provided, ticket link)

This project has been supported through a City of Parramatta Council Community Grant.

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