Growth Hacking Sydney

Sydney SEO Collective - Will Wang (AI-First from Day One)

The Sydney SEO Collective is back for our July 2026 meetup — and this month we're stepping outside the search bubble to look at something bigger: what happens when you build an entire business around AI from day one. This month, we're thrilled to welcome Will Wang, Founder of Black Belt Consulting, to the stage. He'll be presenting: "AI-First from Day One: How We Built and Launched an $80K Online Business in 30 Days." This session is for anyone who wants to move past the AI hype and see what AI-first actually looks like in practice — the tools, the workflows, the mistakes, and the launch strategy behind a business that collected $76,979 in cash in its first month. Most businesses are trying to "add AI" to the way they already work. Will took the opposite approach and built natively around AI systems from the ground up. He'll unpack how the idea was validated, how the offer was shaped, and how AI was used across the build, marketing, sales, operations, and fulfilment. You'll walk away with a practical, behind-the-scenes look at building faster, leaner, and smarter in the AI era — and a clear sense of what actually mattered when it came time to launch. Will Wang is a growth marketer, copywriter, and entrepreneur based in Sydney. He built and sold a 7-figure marketing agency after helping more than 380 clients generate over $58 million in sales through direct response marketing, email outreach, and scalable growth systems. More recently, he launched an AI-first online business that generated $80,000 in its first month. Today, he helps business owners think sharper about offers, messaging, sales systems, and the new opportunities AI is creating for modern businesses. He's also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt — which shapes how he thinks about business: focus, discipline, leverage, and constant improvement. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/willwangliveshere/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/willwangliveshere/) **Make sure to RSVP and grab your ticket!** **Keynote Presentation:** AI-First from Day One: How We Built and Launched an $80K Online Business in 30 Days **Sponsored By:** [Finder](https://www.finder.com.au/) [Prosperity Media](https://prosperitymedia.com.au/) **Location:** Finder AU Level 10, 99 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 **Hosts:** Regan McGregor - SEO Lead at [Airtasker](https://airtasker.com/) James Norquay - Founder at [Prosperity Media](https://prosperitymedia.com.au/) **Running sheet:** 6pm - 6.30pm - Arrive, Finder AU - Level 10, 99 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 6.30pm - Introduce SEO Collective, Speakers 6.30pm - 6. 45pm - SEO news, algorithm updates, SERP volatility 6.45 - 7.00pm - Intermission **7pm - 7.45pm - Keynote: Will Wang - AI-First from Day One** **7.45pm - 8pm - Q & A Session** 8.00pm - Networking **SEO Collective Organisers:** Regan McGregor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/regan-mcgregor/ James Norquay - https://www.linkedin.com/in/norquay/ Aaron Taylor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarontaylorseo/ Dejan Mladenovski - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dejan-m/ Nik Ranger - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-ranger-06086a27/ Peter Macinkovic - https://www.linkedin.com/in/inkovic/ Peter Mead - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermeadseo/ Paula Glynn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-glynn/ Sally Mills - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally--mills/ **SEO Collective Background:** SEO Collective is an extension of the Melbourne SEO Meetup, which started when the Brisbane SEO group first met up at the Ship Inn, Brisbane Southbank, 7th Nov 2008. The feedback we've had is that the Collective events have been a great way to meet others in the industry in a relaxed environment and share some tips and hints on what you might know that can help them become a better web marketer or developer. It's about asking those tough questions and getting group consensus on what is the possible implications or complications on a particular method or technique you're thinking of using. We encourage a mix of business owners, web developers, affiliate marketers, SEM and SEO professionals as we all have small tips that will help you perform better online and play smarter. SEO Collective is just a relaxed and informal session on digital and web marketing, come along and meet others in your community no matter if you're a business owner, consultant, in-house or part of a larger agency. ## RSVP now to claim your free ticket!

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

**🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊** **A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation.** **Why People Love Lounge Asia** **🍜 Asian-focused event** **🤝 Many guests come alone** **💬 No need for perfect English** **🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation** **━━━━━━━━━━** **How to Join** **1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page (1 ticket per attendee)** **2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception** **3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people** **✅ Early RSVP is free** **✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5** **✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early** **Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free.** **Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time.** **━━━━━━━━━━** **⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️** **🎟️ NO TICKET = NO ENTRY, 1 TICKET PER GUEST** **(If you are on the WAITLIST, you cannot enter tonight.)** **🪑 SIT IF EMPTY** **Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space.** **📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR** **Have your confirmation profile/tickets ready for Chris & Kev.** **NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU!** **━━━━━━━━━━** **How to Find Us** **📍 Venue** **Harts Pub** **176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000** **⏰ Time** **Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm** **🚶 Getting There** **5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks.** **Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊** **━━━━━━━━━━** **🍺 Please Support the Venue** **This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues.** **━━━━━━━━━━** **💚 Please Be Respectful** **Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome.** **🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately.** **🚫 Any harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable.** **Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave.** **🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held.** **📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive.** **━━━━━━━━━━** **Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.** **Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures.** **📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18)** **🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP)** **We are building an official app to connect our community safely!** **Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties.** **👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9)** **━━━━━━━━━━** **🌏 Come say hi!** **Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita!** **See you at Lounge Asia!**

SydDT #128: When Does Design Become Strategic?

Most designers want to be more strategic. But what does that actually mean? Is strategic design about working on bigger problems? Influencing executives? Creating visions and roadmaps? Driving transformation? Or are we confusing good design with strategic design? Join us for our July meetup where a panel of experienced strategic design leaders will explore one of the most debated questions in our profession: what makes design strategic? We’re lucky to have Dr Leanne Sobel, Jaimes Nel, Paul Merrell, and Lize Wordsworth sharing their insights with short lightning talks before we open up a panel discussion and audience conversation. We'll explore: * What strategic design is * What it isn’t – with common misconceptions and traps * How strategic design differs from other design disciplines * Where strategic design is heading * How designers can increase their strategic influence and impact Expect diverse perspectives, thoughtful discussions, and practical insights for designers at every stage of their career. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design thinking community. New members are welcome! **SPEAKERS** **[Dr Leanne Sobel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lsobel/)** **Adjunct Fellow, UTS Business School** Leanne is a strategic designer, researcher, and educator. Her PhD research explored the role of design in strategy, and her work focuses on applying design practices, systems thinking, and participatory approaches to complex organisational challenges. With experience spanning consulting, academia, and industry, Leanne is a leading voice in the evolving field of strategic design. **[Jaimes Nel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimesnel/)** **Founder, Path Ventures** Jaimes is the founder of Path Ventures, a Sydney-based consultancy helping organisations connect strategy to action through design-led approaches. With more than 20 years of experience spanning service design, digital transformation, and organisational change, Jaimes has worked with organisations including the NHS, BBC, GOV.UK, Westpac, ING, and TAL. His work focuses on helping organisations “play the long game” by using strategic design to navigate complexity and deliver lasting change. **[Paul Merrell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-merrell-9861846/)** **Senior Service Designer, Allianz** Paul is a design leader and strategist with extensive experience applying service design and human-centred approaches to organisational transformation. Currently with Allianz Australia, Paul works at the intersection of customer experience, business strategy and change, helping organisations navigate complexity and deliver meaningful outcomes. His work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when strategy connects with the realities of people, systems and delivery. **[Lize Wordsworth](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizewordsworth/)** **Group Head of Business Architecture & Design, Westpac Group** Awesome bio coming soon… **EVENT SPONSORS** This event is brought to you by [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/), [Shapeshifters](https://www.sh8peshifters.com/), and [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com/). We take photos and record our events for documentation and promo purposes. Just let us know if you prefer not to be featured.

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This will be our first IRL physical event to be held in a location in the City. Details to follow as arr arrangements are made with our sponsors and other requirements for the event, watch this space dates and other information to be added as soon as confirmed. Note the Address is a placeholder for the moment Join us as we walk through a recent machine and discuss tactics and recent cybersecurity vulnerabilities in this virtual event. as always there will be some HTB Giveaways at each event. PreReq * a HTB account * Linux PWN box - Highly suggest making use of a personal VM over the HTB PWN box but if you need to this is ok * Join the Discord server https://discord.gg/BYTUB6cbEN (Updated Discord Link) * Connect your email to your HTB account before the event if possible so I can add you to the private HTB instance for the event... (I will not be retaining anyone’s info and will respect your privacy, however HTB obviously has your info already) Rules: * must be 18+ (if not will you require parental consent of some type) * no bad behavior of any kind will be accepted * we welcome all religions, ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations...we are the weirdos lol * no recording and or sharing info in these events and there will be no handouts they are just for the event * no sharing of sensitive info from the event * everything we do is ethical Note: that this is a passion project for me representing HTB, I love Cybersecurity and learning. I feel the best way to validate my own skillset is to share it with others, and also learn from them as well. Hope to see you there. Note Times are scheduled later so more can join

Guided Women’s Business Networking

**A monthly networking experience designed differently!** Our structured networking event is for women who want to grow, not just in business, but as individuals. Through meaningful conversations, thought-provoking reflection questions, and guided table rotations, you’ll gain fresh perspectives, build genuine connections, and challenge yourself to think bigger. **📝 How it works** **1\. Arrive & connect** You’ll be welcomed and seated at a table with a reflection prompt to kick-start the conversation. **2\. Dive into meaningful conversations** Each round explores a different question designed to spark honest discussions around business, personal growth, and the challenges that matter most. **3\. Meet someone new every 20 minutes** We guide every table rotation, so you’ll naturally connect with lots of different women throughout the evening, without any awkwardness. By the end of the night, you’ll leave with meaningful new connections, fresh perspectives, and greater clarity on your next steps. **🔎 How to Find Rabbit Bar** Rabbit Bar can be tricky to spot: 1. Go to the ground floor of **The Galeries** 2. Look for **Toastie Smith** 3. Behind it, you’ll see a semi-enclosed area 4. Walk down into that area 5. On your right, you’ll see a doorway. Enter it 6. Then look for another open door immediately to your right. That’s **Rabbit Bar**! 📲 **Got questions?** Feel free to message me here on Meetup. **Looking forward to a room full of real talk. See you there! xx** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Want to learn more about Her Collective Space?** Follow us on Instagram: [@hercollectivespace](http://www.instagram.com/hercollectivespace/)

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Claude Code from Zero to Hero 201: Turn Messy Work Into Smart Workflows

The professionals who get the most out of AI aren't using it as a smarter search engine, they've taught it their workflow. In this hands-on 201 workshop, you'll build reusable Claude "skills", connect the tools you already use, and automate the recurring tasks that eat your calendar. Less busywork. Better output. More time for the work that matters. **What You'll Do** * Turn a messy spreadsheet into a polished, presentable report in minutes, that frustrating kind that usually eats your afternoon. * Build a reusable skill: your personalised workflow that Claude executes on demand without re-prompting. * Connect the tools you already use, calendar, social, messaging, so it helps where your work actually happens. * Set up a recurring digest or weekly summary that arrives without you lifting a finger. **You'll Walk Out With** * A polished work output created during the session. * A reusable workflow you can apply again. * A stronger understanding of how AI can reduce repetitive work. * More confidence turning information into useful business outputs. * A practical next step toward automation. **Who This Is For** * Working professionals who deal with reports, admin, documents or research. * Consultants and freelancers who want to produce better outputs faster. * Founders and operators who want to streamline repeat work. * People who have tried AI and want to use it more systematically. * Anyone with basic AI experience who wants to move from prompting to a Claude Code based workflow design. * 101 is helpful, but not required. You can drop into 201 directly if you already have basic confidence using AI tools. **Event Details** **📅 Tuesday 21 July 2026** **🕕 6:00–8:30 PM** **📍 Western Sydney Startup Hub, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta** **🎯 Level 201 · Intermediate · Basic AI familiarity helpful** **Tickets** **$29 per session ($19 for Early-Bird).** No prerequisite, each session stands alone. Attending all three gives you the full arc from setup to full autonomous workflows. **Included:** * Laptop access during the workshop & Claude and AI access ready to use (Worth $20). * Guided hands-on exercises. * Practical examples for real work. * Support and love from the WSTI team. * Bring your own laptop and Claude Pro licence if you prefer, but you do not need to. Less admin chaos. More workflow magic. More time for the work that lights you up. Grab your ticket and walk out with a reusable AI workflow you can put to work the very next day ✨

Testing Gen AI with Paul Maxwell-Walters & Influence in Testing by Rashik Prasad

A bumper double-header of talks for our July Event with Rashik Prasad and Sydney Testers' own Paul Maxwell-Walters (and graciously hosted by Talenza), with the keynote covering how testers can achieve influence in decision making by Rashik Prasad and the next talk about testing Gen AI system. **Talk 1: How Your Teams can Test And Evaluate Gen AI and the Software that Uses It - Paul Maxwell-Walters** There has been much talk in QA about using Gen AI tools in our work to generate test cases and automation – however until recently very little on how testers can test the non-deterministic outputs of AI and evaluate their quality. Typically, direct testing of Gen AI is ignored and left for AI engineers and data scientists. This is a grave mistake. As products using Gen AI like ChatGPT become mainstream and used by all, testers need to learn how to write and automate testing of them – and fast. My talk is on techniques, tools and workflows used to validate the outputs of AI models and agents – including correct prompting, semantic and sentiment analysis, standard outputs, evals and LLM-as-Judge. I will call on my experience as QA lead at a Gen AI tech-ed startup , along with other approaches and use cases, to give info, tips and one or more demos to help you and your teams meet the challenge of testing Gen AI-powered applications. **Talk 2 (Keynote): Technical Excellent Alone Never Guarantees Success, Rashik Prasad** Technical excellence is the foundation of every successful testing career. \*It's what we're taught to develop. * It's what we spend years refining. \*And it's what our profession rightly values. But after leading testing across some of Australia's largest enterprise transformation and regulatory programmes, I've come to realise something that fundamentally changed the way I think about testing. Technical excellence alone never guarantees success. * Why do technically exceptional testing professionals sometimes struggle to influence important decisions? \*Why can the same testing evidence lead different stakeholders to completely different conclusions? * And why do some testing professionals consistently help programmes move forward, even when the testing itself hasn't changed? In this thought-provoking keynote, Rashik challenges one of the profession's most deeply held assumptions and explores what he believes is the missing half of testing. Drawing on real enterprise experiences, you'll discover why the role of testing doesn't end when the evidence is produced, and why the most effective testing professionals understand how testing helps organisations make better decisions. This isn't a session about becoming less technical. It's about understanding how technical excellence achieves the influence it deserves. Whether you're a Test Analyst, Test Lead, Test Manager or senior quality leader, you'll recognise many of the situations discussed throughout the session because you've probably experienced them yourself. You may not leave agreeing with every idea. But I suspect you'll never look at testing in quite the same way again. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- There will be the usual opposrtunities for networking and fun and some prizes to give away! Not to be missed!

Don't prompt the Solution: Build the Brain

Welcome Back CCX Sydney to our Events for 2026 from myself, Lydia, Sylvia and James and we are planning a bumper selection of speakers for the new year. Our next event on July 21st will be a interactive AI tools workshop facilitated by our very own James Earnshaw and from Faster Zebra Charbel Zeaiter who will both be showing and helping our CCX members move beyond the prompt and start using AI more effectively to deepen Design discovery. As this will be a workshop, will be applying a $10.00 cover charge to cover Food and drinks and on this occasion will be kindly hosted by our new friends at Lorikeet. Details below on the venue location (Surry Hills) **IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THIS SESSION!** **An Important detail is that due to gaining entry to Lorikeet we will need any CCX Member planning to attend this session to supply us with their First and Last name in advance of attending.** On this occasion we will not be able to accept Members who do not supply these details. Many thanks CCX Sydney. PLEASE NOTE Attendees please bring your own Laptops and your favourite AI prompting tools installed ready to use. **About the workshop** AI is often framed as a way to move faster: faster ideas, faster wireframes, faster outputs. But for designers, that may be the least interesting use case. This session explores how AI can be used at the beginning of the design process — during discovery, framing and definition — not to replace design thinking, but to amplify it. Drawing on the Double Diamond, service design and UX discovery practices, we’ll look at how small, deliberate interactions with AI can build a shared “project brain”: a strategic thinking partner that understands the context, constraints, users, assumptions, risks and emerging opportunities. This is not a talk about agents. It is not a demo of one tool. It is a practical exploration of how the skills designers already have — framing, questioning, synthesis, critique and sense-making — become even more valuable when working with AI. Part talk, part workshop, attendees will try a step-by-step discovery flow for themselves and explore how AI can help them stay in the problem space longer before jumping to solutions. About James: James Earnshaw is a UX and product design leader who has spent his career helping teams make sense of complex problems across telecommunications, banking and financial services. With a background in service design, discovery, design systems and enterprise product delivery, James is interested in how strong design process helps teams avoid rushing to the first plausible answer. Recently, he has been using that experience to develop a new way of working with AI — one that leans into the Double Diamond, structured discovery and step-by-step context building to turn AI into a sharper strategic partner, rather than just a faster content generator. About Charbel: With 27+ years across design, tech, education, entrepreneurship, and product, I’ve built things that breathe across four continents. From shop floors to strategy rooms, classrooms to fabric cutting rooms, I’ve helped companies and people shape their vision and make it tangible. Right now, Charbel is focused on: • Neupreneur (coming soon) • Faster Zebra: learning for the new economy • Velvet Onion & Friends: an innovation and product development agency • Febble Flim & Family: fictional worlds that dance too close to the edge of reality And now, I'm bringing these vast experiences to life: Young Founders, The Innovators, XD4.0 & Brand Mavericks: kits and books for mindset-first founders building ventures that open up a world of possibility. If you're to explore something - conventional, unconventional, or completely undefined - I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Good things come to those who make. Therefore don't miss out on a place at our second interactive workshop CCX Sydney event for 2026, as places will be limited for this session.

Claude Code from Zero to Hero 301: Stop Doing Jobs. Start Delegating Them

Single-task AI is useful. Multi-agent AI is transformative. Tonight you'll build systems where Claude orchestrates a team of specialised subagents, each handling a part of a complex job simultaneously, while you watch it happen. Then you'll wire those agents into automated routines that run on a schedule, silently, without your input. This is the session where the full capability of what you've been building becomes visible. **What You'll Do** * Assign a complex, multi-part job to a team of subagents working simultaneously, done in an evening instead of days. * Build background automations for the tasks you'd rather never touch again, so they just happen. * Chain skills, tools, and scheduling into one self-sustaining routine: set it once, forget it. * Leave with a clear picture of what's possible, and a working prototype to prove it. **What You'll Learn** * Break a larger job into steps an AI assistant can handle. * Use subagents and structured workflows. * Assign a complex, multi-part job to a team of AI agents. * Build small automations for tasks you do often. * Combine skills, tools and scheduling into practical routines. * Spot where agentic AI can save serious time in your work. * Understand how to move from single prompts to multi-step AI systems. **You'll Walk Out With** * A clearer understanding of AI agents and delegation. * A working example of a multi-step AI workflow. * Ideas for applying AI to your job, business or side project. * An assistant concept that can run whole jobs, not just answer questions. * A stronger sense of what to build next. **Who This Is For** * Professionals ready to use AI beyond simple prompts. * Founders and operators who want to automate parts of their workflow. * Freelancers and consultants who want to build smarter delivery systems. * People who want AI to manage repeatable jobs while they focus on higher-value work. * Anyone with intermediate Claude Code or AI experience who wants to go deeper. **Earlier nights are recommended, but not mandatory. If you already have intermediate AI confidence, you can drop into 301 directly.** **Event Details** **📅 Tuesday 28 July 2026** **🕕 6:00–8:30 PM** **📍 Western Sydney Startup Hub, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta** **🎯 Level 301 · Intermediate experience beneficial** **Tickets** **$39 per session. ($29 for Early-bird)** No prerequisite, each session stands alone. Attending all three gives you the full arc from setup to full autonomous workflows. **Included** * Laptop access during the workshop & Claude and AI access ready to use (Worth $20). * Guided hands-on exercises. * Practical examples for real work. * Support and love from the WSTI team. * Bring your own laptop and Claude Pro licence if you prefer, but you do not need to.

Fast Friending: Real Connections! (21-40/Happy Hour)

Making new friends as an adult isn’t always easy, but our Fast Friending Evening is designed to make it simple, fun, and natural. Join us for a relaxed evening where you'll have the chance to meet like-minded ladies and gents through a series of short one-on-one conversations. It’s a great way to connect with new people, spark meaningful friendships, and expand your circle! **Buy your Tickets -**[ ](https://sydney13thjune.eventbrite.co.uk)[https://sydney11thjuly.eventbrite.co.uk](https://sydney11thjuly.eventbrite.co.uk) **(Tickets help cover the cost of hosting the social, ensuring a great venue, and a well-organized event for everyone.**) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. EVENT COST: Early Bird - A$ 5 per person Regular Ticket - A$ 10 per person Cash at meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay A$ 15 cash when you meet Nina at the venue. **What's more?** \- If you’re feeling a bit anxious or shy\, don’t worry\! Feel free to bring along one of your lady friends for free to make it easier to attend\. You’ll have company and won’t feel alone\, making it easier to relax and enjoy the experience\! Here’s how your evening will flow: **7:00 PM – Welcome** Arrive at 7:00 PM and be welcomed by your host, Shelly, who will guide the evening and help with introductions. Feeling shy? Come a little early and she’ll ease you into small-group conversations. You’re also welcome to bring a lady friend along for free. **7:30 – 8:30 PM \| Fast Friending** Chat with a new attendee every 3 minutes, ensuring you meet a variety of like-minded ladies and gentlemen. **After 8:30 PM \| Open Mingling** Reconnect with those you enjoyed speaking to and continue meaningful conversations at your own pace **Our venue for the evening -** 3 wise monkeys is spacious, has comfortable seating and not very noisy. We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! \- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\. Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. 4. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years. **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance -** How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8)

Automate Your Marketing and Sales with AI Agents

This is a paid event. There is a limited number of Early Bird tickets at $39 until 11th July, after which the Standard Ticket price is $49. If the event is sold out, get the tickets on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-marketing-and-sales-with-ai-agents-tickets-1991021126787](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-marketing-and-sales-with-ai-agents-tickets-1991021126787) **"I** **know I should be marketing more — but I don't know where to start, or how to keep it up."** Sound familiar? You're running the wrong engine. In this 3-hour hands-on workshop, you'll build an AI Marketing & Sales Agent that helps capture leads, nurture customers, draft outreach, and follow up — so you can focus on growing the business instead of chasing it. Walk in curious. Walk out with a working AI Agent. **Everything provided. Just turn up and build.** WSTI gives you the workstation, AI licence, and project handout for a team of 3 — no setup, no subscriptions to buy. **What You'll Walk Out With** * A working AI Marketing & Sales 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** * Solo founders and service providers who want more customers without more hours * Small businesses that struggle to keep marketing consistent * Consultants, agencies, retail, B2B service providers — anyone selling something and wanting AI to lighten the load * Anyone curious about how Western Sydney SMEs are already running on Agentic AI **What to Expect** * **Background** — what Agentic AI is and how it transforms marketing and sales work * **Demo** — a live walk-through with a real business scenario * **Hands-on Project** — build your own AI Agent at the table. * **Agent Skill Setup** — quick exercises to build resuable AI skills (new in v2) * **Next Steps** — how to take this further **Run on AI Agents Series — July 2026** * **Sat 4 Jul** · Automate Your Business Operations with AI Agents * **Sat 11 Jul** · Automate Your Content Creation and Social Media with AI Agents * **Sat 18 Jul** · Automate Your Sales Pipeline with AI Agents * **Sat 25 Jul** · 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 everything** during the session. You'll work in a team of 3 sharing one workstation with AI licences and the AI Agent platform already set up. Bring your own laptop only 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. * *How is v2 different from v1?* V2 is 30 minutes longer (3 hrs vs 2.5 hrs in V1), with more hands-on practice and new AI skills setup exercises. We've also improved the project-based learning experience and project handouts. ### **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.