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Sydney Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨

Whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or just starting out, let's create the ideal afterwork place to meet and chill with other workers in tech - find that new job, expand your network, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Let's inspire, innovate, and shape the future of technology in Sydney! Tech, AI, Data, IT, and more \~ ​ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Details 💰 Cost: Free 🍺🥃 Afterwork drinks and social 📍 Sydney Cidery (Inside, or ask for Tech Social) - 389 Pitt St 🕕 6:00pm onwards every Friday ​ **Or RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:** 🔗 [Link to Website](https://techsocialsydney.com/event/meetup) ​ If you cannot find us, ask staff about Tech Social, or ask in the WhatsApp community above. ​ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Who Should Attend? Perfect for **Sydney tech professionals** including: * **Software Developers & Engineers** (Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, React, Node.js) * **Data Scientists & Analysts** (Machine Learning, AI, Data Visualization, SQL) * **Cybersecurity Professionals** (InfoSec, Ethical Hacking, Cloud Security) * **Product Managers & Tech Entrepreneurs** * **Students & Tech Graduates** looking to break into tech * **Career Changers** entering tech industry * **Remote Workers & Digital Nomads** in Sydney * **Startup Employees & Entrepreneurs** * **Digital Marketing & Product Professionals** * **Senior Engineers** looking to mentor and network \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### What You'll Experience * 🤝 **Network with Sydney tech community** * 💼 **Job opportunities** and referrals from peers * 🚀 **Career acceleration** through peer networking * 🎯 **Skill sharing** and tech discussions * 🧠 **Knowledge sharing** on latest tech trends * 🎉 **Social activities** and games * 🧠 **Learn from peers** about real-world challenges * 🚀 **Collaborate** on projects and ideas * 🎯 **Mentorship connections** (both ways!) * 🍻 **Fun, casual atmosphere** \- no matter your seniority level \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Guidelines * Support the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed) * Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendees * Bring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ​ ​ *Sydney Australia tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup software development machine learning python javascript professional networking career development it professionals developers mentorship ai sql analytics data engineering business intelligence deep learning tensorflow pytorch data visualization data analysts ml engineers Sydney Australia tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup software development machine learning python javascript professional networking career development it professionals developers mentorship ai sql analytics data engineering business intelligence deep learning tensorflow pytorch data visualization data analysts ml engineers*

Fishburners Investor Ready AI Pitch Night

**GET YOUR TICKETS FROM THIS LINK:** [https://events.humanitix.com/fishburners-ai-pitch-night](https://events.humanitix.com/fishburners-ai-pitch-night) ### This is how Fishburners is opening 2026. AI is no longer just a trend. AI is the core infrastructure of the next decade’s most successful startups. At Fishburners, we aren’t just watching the shift, we are providing the platform for the founders actually building it. Following the momentum of the Female Founder Pitch Night, we are gathering the **highest-signal AI startups in the country** for a night of technical excellence, commercial ambition, and direct investor engagement. On May 28th, Fishburners is hosting the AI Pitch Night. This is a deliberate showcase of the founders moving beyond the hype to build real, scalable, and defensible AI companies. This night is about founders who are building. Founders who are raising. Founders who are ready to be seen, backed, and taken seriously. *** ### **What this event is** A curated pitch night hosted by **Fishburners**, Australia’s largest startup community, in partnership with **Chartered Accountants ANZ, Vanta, and HubSpot.** The best Australian AI startups will pitch in front of a room specifically vetted for high-level investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders. This is not a night for judging from the sidelines, it is a night for backing the future of Australian tech. Come and see real founders, real companies, and real opportunity. *** ### **Why this night matters** Fishburners has supported over **35,000 entrepreneurs** and helped startups raise **$1B+** This event isn't just about a 5-minute slide deck; it’s about the convergence of technical talent and the institutional support required to win globally. #### The last Founders who pitched did far more than just participate... They raised capital. They won awards. They built real traction. This pitch night is the front door. *** ### **Want to Pitch?** Apply to Pitch here: [https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form](https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form) *** ### **Who should be in the room** **AI Founders** * **Apply to pitch** if you are building an AI startup and are ready to put it in front of the country's most active investors. **Investors & Ecosystem Leaders** * Attend to discover vetted AI talent early. * Engage with the founders building at the frontier. * Connect with the partners providing the infrastructure for AI growth. *** ### **What you get from attending** * Live pitches from Australias most ambitious AI startups * Direct exposure to founders ahead of the next Ascent Project cohort * Connection with Australia’s startup ecosystem in a focused, high-signal environment * A clear view of where Fishburners is taking its platform in 2026 *** ### **Event details** **Date:** May 28, 2026 **Time:** 6:00 – 8:30pm **Location:** The Collider, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney *** ### **What to do next** * **Supporters and investors:** Register and be in the room. * **Everyone:** Share this with a founder who should be on stage. We’ll see you there.

From Design to Ship - Build with AI One-day Hackathon @ WSTI

**NOTE: Paid Tickets must be purchased on Eventbrite** ([Ticket Link](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/from-design-to-ship-build-with-ai-one-day-hackathon-wsti-tickets-1987804998260?)) 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.

Sydney Monthly Social Tech Meetup!

**Welcome to the Sydney Monthly Social Tech Meetup!** Third Thursday of every month. All welcome, or whether you're a hobbyist, student, or working as a software engineer, UI/UX designer, AI specialist or data scientist, in tech management or product, or maybe just like hanging out with techies. Basically for anyone in the Sydney tech scene. Mountain Goat always has some great craft beers and ciders on $5 beer+wine happy hour special until 6pm, so get in early! Also they run a food & drink special all night if you'd like a feed. It'll be great to see you there!

Launch Event: WSTI Young AI Engineers Club

Join us for the official launch of the **WSTI Young AI Engineers Club (YAEC)** — a new initiative by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI) bringing together university students and young developers to learn real-world AI skills, build AI tools and automation workflows for local SMEs, and grow Western Sydney's homegrown tech talent. YAEC bridges the gap between young talent and real business needs. Students gain hands-on experience with the latest AI agents and automation, build their portfolios on real projects, and join the pathway into WSTI's Studio team. Local SMEs get practical, tailored AI solutions. Western Sydney strengthens its position as a hub for innovation and homegrown tech talent. ## **Who this launch is for** * **Young people ready to learn real-world AI skills.** University students, recent graduates, and self-taught developers — come see what YAEC is, meet the founding cohort, and find out how to join. Members work on real AI agent and automation projects with WSTI's senior team. * **Local SMEs curious about AI for their business.** Come see live examples of AI automations our founding YAEC members are already building — for WSTI's own operations and for early SME pilots. Talk directly to the engineers and explore whether YAEC could build something for your business. * **Government, business, and community leaders.** Hear from the **Lord Mayor of Parramatta** and other local leaders on why investing in Western Sydney's young AI talent matters for our community, economy, and future. ## **At this launch you'll** * Hear from the **Lord Mayor of Parramatta** and local government and business leaders on why this matters for Western Sydney * See **live demos of AI tools built by YAEC members** — including internal WSTI projects and early SME pilots * Meet the founding team and the first cohort of young AI engineers * Learn about the Club's roadmap and how to get involved — as a young engineer, as an SME partner, or as a supporter * Connect with WSTI's community of 3,200+ Western Sydney innovators Afternoon tea and light refreshments will be served at the event opening. This initiative is proudly supported by **City of Parramatta Council** and **Western Sydney Startup Hub powered by Spacecubed**. ### **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.

SFF26 - Colony + Dinner/Drink afterwards

Automate Your Business Operations with AI Agents

This is a paid event. Until 27 May, early-bird tickets for $29 are available. Tickets will be $59 thereafter. Get your tickets on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-business-operations-with-ai-agents-tickets-1989369237943](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-business-operations-with-ai-agents-tickets-1989369237943) **Overview** Tired of admin eating your day? Build an AI Operations Agent in this 2.5-hour hands-on workshop — walk out with a working AI Agent. **"I spend hours everyday doing admin instead of running my business."** Sound familiar? You're running the wrong engine. In this 2-hour hands-on workshop, you'll build an AI Operations Agent that knows the business and takes over the admin that's eating your time. Walk in curious. Walk out with a working AI Agent. **What You'll Walk Out With** * A working AI Operations Agent built during the session * Hands-on experience setting it up on a real business scenario A clear understanding of the resources and next steps to apply this to your own business **Who This Is For** * SMEs spending 5+ hours/week on admin * Founders ready to delegate but not ready to hire * Anyone curious about how Western Sydney SMEs are already running on Agentic AI **What to Expect** * **Background** — what Agentic AI is and why business operations is the natural place to start * **Demo** — a live walk-through with a real business scenario * **Hands-on Project** — build your own AI Agent at the table * **Next Steps** — how to take this further **Run on AI Agents Series — June 2026** * **Sat 6 Jun** · Automate Your Business Operations with AI Agents * **Sat 13 Jun** · Automate Your Content Creation and Social Media with AI Agents * **Sat 20 Jun** · Automate Your Sales Pipeline with AI Agents * **Sat 27 Jun** · Automate Your Business with AI Agents — AI OS Build Day *(full-day flagship)* **FAQ** *Do I need to know anything about AI before I come?* No. We start from "I've heard of ChatGPT" level. If you can use email, you can do this. *Do I need to bring a laptop?* No — WSTI provides a workstation for project activity. Bring your own if you'd like to keep tinkering afterward. *What platform do you use?* We work with Claude Code and Claude Cowork — the same approach can be applied with other Agentic AI tools and platforms too. *Do I need an AI licence to join?* No — WSTI provides everything you need to use during the workshop. **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.

Building Agents with OpenClaw and Hermes

**NOTE: This is an in-person event, at University of New South Wales.** **Thursday 28 May 2026** *DSAi x UNSW Founders presents* - **'Building Agents with Openclaw and Hermes'** DSAi is back with another meet up partnering with **UNSW Founders**. Agents are everywhere right now! This month, DSAI is going hands-on with two of the more interesting open-source runtimes in the space: **OpenClaw** and **Hermes**. With presentations from the DSAi team as well as: * ***René Essomba*** *(AI Engineer and Co-Host of "What the Tech" podcast* * and other speakers (TBA) As usual with our meetups, this event will also include: * AI tech, market and regulation updates by the DSAi team * NETWORKING - network with fellow AI entrepreneurs, investors and professionals. Investors, venture capital and talent folks are also invited to this event (and scout for promising AI startups). **Doors open at 5.30PM, for a 6PM Start!** **Agenda** 5:30-6pm: Check-in and networking 6:00-6:10pm: Opening remarks 6:10-6:30pm: Building with OpenClaw (DSAi) 6.30-6.40pm: Intermission market and regulatory updates by DSAi team 6.40-7:40pm: Building with Hermes (René Essomba) 7.40-8.00pm: Networking til close **Bio:** Rene Essomba is a Sydney-based AI Engineer and co-host of the What The Tech podcast — where they unpack AI and emerging tech for general audiences. His engineering work centres on agentic AI systems: building production workflows with LangGraph and MCP servers on AWS, alongside modern data tooling like dbt and Supabase. With a background spanning actuarial science, data science and cloud architecture, he's especially interested in how teams move agentic systems from prototype to production responsibly. **Address:** Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, UNSW Kensington Sydney NSW 2052 (take the L3 light rail) **Getting There:** Take the L3 Light Rail to UNSW. Then find the Hilmer Building (E10) Ground Floor. Here's a link to the campus map: [https://www.making.unsw.edu.au/documents/77/UNSW_Making_MCIC_Campus_Map.pdf](https://www.making.unsw.edu.au/documents/77/UNSW_Making_MCIC_Campus_Map.pdf) **Running Late?** If you arrive after 6:00 pm, please contact us at the number below for assistance: **Event Contact:** [dsai.sydney@gmail.com](mailto:dsai.sydney@gmail.com)

From Sensors to Decisions: Real-World Energy Data Pipelines

Join us for an evening of practical, in-the-trenches talks from teams building modern energy data platforms. We’ll explore how OT data from SCADA, OSI PI, and PLCs is streamed into the lakehouse and turned into AI-powered, self-service analytics for a mission-critical NSW electricity distributor. **Who should attend?** Data engineers, architects, analysts, and ML practitioners working in or alongside the energy and utilities sector - including generation, networks, retail, regulatory, and OT engineering. Curious newcomers are very welcome. Both sessions are highly practical, focused on real systems, trade-offs, and lessons learned. **Talk 1: From Dashboards to Dialogue - Taking AI/BI Genie to Production** **Speaker**: [Rajat Naik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajat-naik-4535855b/), Essential Energy With 60 active report requests, 4–6 week BI delivery cycles, and strict regulatory timelines, the traditional reporting model couldn’t keep up with the speed of transformation Essential Energy is going through. Their solution: deploying Databricks AI/BI Genie as a production-grade interface for 50+ stakeholders across finance, operations, compliance, and program leadership. Under the hood: * Unity Catalog–governed semantic layer with 8 domain models and 120+ validated metrics * Sub-second query performance over 1.4 TB of data * Near real-time data sharing between AWS and Azure using Delta Sharing What you’ll learn: * A reference architecture for governed self-service analytics in regulated environments * How to enforce row-level security, column masking, and lineage for natural language queries * Why they didn’t wait for a “perfect” dimensional model - and what they shipped instead **Talk 2: The OT Data Ingestion Stack - Streaming Sensor Data into the Lakehouse** **Speaker**: [Pravin Varma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pravin-varma/), Databricks Getting OT data into the lakehouse often means building and maintaining complex Kafka pipelines. This talk introduces three open-source connectors that simplify the process: * Ignition Zerobus Connector - real-time streaming of tag changes * OSI PI Lakeflow Connector - pull-based sync of high-value PI tables (a licensing alternative to AVEVA Connect) * Unified OT Client - Docker-based edge gateway with ISA-95 normalization and store-and-forward buffering Bonus: an OT Data Simulator spanning 16 industries, 7 PLC vendors, and 379 physics-based sensors - ideal for testing when live data isn’t available. **Event Details** Date: 27 May Time: 5:30 PM Location: NCS Sydney Office, Level 4, 10 Shelley St, Barangaroo Huge thanks to NCS for hosting!

Banking on Ai

**Banking on Ai** In this session, we discuss how Ai is making a difference to financial services. **Isharna Walsh, Head of Product & Design, Lorikeet** **Host/MC: Glen Frost** Why we invited Lorikeet Can AI support manage complex conversations and take high-stakes actions, grounded by strict AI safety and operational guardrails? Rather than giving AI open access to risky actions like cancelling customer accounts, can Ai use granular permissions and dynamic gating to enforce safe, auditable execution? AND inbound / reactive support is just one part of how Ai changes finance. Can Ai enable fintechs/banks to provide proactive, personalized engagement, moving into lifecycle marketing?

FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney

**Welcome to FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney!** Open to anyone working with or interested in FPGAs, ASICs, and embedded systems, whether in industry, studying, building projects, or just curious. No gatekeeping 😎 This is a casual evening focused on meeting others in the space. No talks or presentations, just good conversation over a drink. We’ll be upstairs at the Botany View Hotel. There are beers on tap and great pub food. See you there!

Of Privacy and Tails

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