WSTI Festi 2026: Opening Night

Western Sydney's first grassroots AI festival opens. Join the people leading AI for good, from global industry to our own community.

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 Innovat