About this Event
WSTI Festi 2026: Opening Night
Western Sydney's first grassroots AI festival opens here. Join founders, small business owners, government, AI industry and community leaders for the evening that kicks off three weeks of building, learning and celebrating the people leading AI for good in Western Sydney.
Hear the global view from AI industry leaders, the local view from Parramatta's own changemakers, and how the two connect. Then be in the room as the Build with AI Innovation Challenge launches.
How the night runs
- 5:30 PM: Doors open, networking and light refreshments
- 6:00 PM: Welcome, and the official opening of WSTI Festi by Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MP, Federal Member for Parramatta
- 6:10 PM: Industry panel with AI industry leaders
- 6:35 PM: Community panel with civic and community leaders from Parramatta
- 7:00 PM: Launch of the Build with AI Innovation Challenge
- 7:15 PM: Networking until 7:30 PM
Join the challenge
WSTI x City of Parramatta present the Build with AI Innovation Challenge: solve a real Parramatta challenge, or bring your own, and build it with AI. No coding background needed. Pick a Build Day at PHIVE or take part online. Register your interest here.
Getting there
Jacks Cucina, Level 3, Parramatta Leagues Club, 1 Eels Place, Parramatta. Parking on site.
Proudly supported by
Investment NSW · City of Parramatta · Google · Parramatta Leagues Club · Office of Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MP · Western Sydney Startup Hub powered by Spacecubed
Part of WSTI Festi 2026, Western Sydney's first grassroots AI festival, 5 to 21 November in Parramatta. See more: wsti.org.au/wsti-festi
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.
Everyone is welcome, from in and around Parramatta and beyond. When you register, we ask for the postcode where you live, work or study, only for our statistics. If you have one in the City of Parramatta, please use it.
Event venue & nearby stays
Parramatta Leagues Club, 1 Eels Place, Parramatta, Australia
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