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WSTI Festi 2026: AI for Not-for-Profits & Community
Thu, Nov 12, 7:00 AMWSTI Festi 2026: AI for Not-for-Profits & Community Curious about using AI agents to augment and automate everyday work, but not sure what that would actually look like in your organisation, or whether your team could do it? This night is for you. A well-established local not-for-profit brings a genuine everyday challenge, the kind almost every not-for-profit will recognise. Over a few short sessions before the night, WSTI has coached their team to set up an agentic AI system and build their own AI solution. On stage, they'll show you how they did it: the questions they asked, the decisions they made and the challenges they faced. Then they'll showcase the initial results live, using sample data only, so no real client or volunteer information is shared. We don't build it for you. We build it with you. That's how WSTI works with organisations every week, because the skills should stay with your team long after we leave. And we believe the team should always be in the driver's seat. After all, responsible AI starts with your organisation, the people you serve and the problem worth solving, not with the technology. You'll leave knowing how to take that first step in your own organisation. How the night runs • Doors open from 5:30 PM, with light refreshments • Welcome from WSTI and Cr Hayley French, City of Parramatta • Meet the case study: what the organisation does and where the pressure points are • The journey: what the AI transformation sessions looked like, from the first discovery questions to choosing one safe, contained use case • The live showcase: the not-for-profit team shows what they built and the initial results, on stage • The honest reflection: in their own words, what works, what the challenges are, and what they decided must stay human • Your turn: in teams, run the discovery questions on your own organisation and pick your first use case. Then discuss how your team's roles could change when AI agents work alongside people. • Q&A and networking until 8:00 PM What you get • A real look at how a not-for-profit team, not just a tech expert, moves from a problem to a working AI tool; the experience speaks for itself. • Hands-on time with the discovery questions on your own organisation, with resources to help • Your own first use case, chosen and written down before you leave • A plain-English view of the risks: privacy, accuracy and human oversight • A take-home starter kit with the questions, a simple safety checklist and ready-to-use templates for everyday admin • Connections with other local not-for-profits facing the same challenges and opportunities, and with WSTI's mentors and members, Parramatta and Western Sydney's largest grassroots AI community Who should come You do not need any tech background. That's the point. • Directors and managers at charities and not-for-profits curious about boosting organisation capacity with AI that goes beyond ChatGPT • Volunteer coordinators, program leads and social workers • Board and committee members • Community, faith and cultural organisations • Social enterprises and community service providers Coming with a colleague? Even better. You can work through your own organisation together in the hands-on part. Free to attend: register your interest first Places are limited, and we want them to go to the people who will get the most from the night. So there are two simple steps: 1\. Register your interest by Friday 6 November\, with a few quick questions about you and your organisation 2\. We'll confirm your free ticket on a rolling basis\, and no later than Tuesday 10 November\. We aim to welcome people from as many local organisations as possible If your plans change after you're confirmed, please let us know so someone else can take your place. Register your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wsti-festi-2026-ai-for-not-for-profits-community-tickets-2003273717616 Getting there Western Sydney Startup Hub, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta, near the Ngara light rail stop. We're in the Event Space. With WSTI · City of Parramatta · Western Sydney Startup Hub Part of WSTI Festi 2026, Western Sydney's first grassroots AI festival, 5 to 21 November in Parramatta. See more: https://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 RSVP, 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.
AI Tech & Startup Night — Sydney
Tue, Nov 17, 2:00 PM**Nomad Global Hub** brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. **Community Pass spots are limited — reserve yours before they're gone.** **RSVP: [Reserve your spot](https://luma.com/pntbm9fi)** With a track record of **235+ events** across **23 global cities** worldwide, we have welcomed over **5,000 attendees** and featured **1,200+ startup pitches** on our stages. We intentionally keep our meetups intimate because the best partnerships happen in focused, high-quality conversations, not in loud, overcrowded halls. **What to Expect** * **Live Tech Startup Pitches**: Watch selected early-stage founders present AI & Tech projects followed by sharp audience Q&A. * **High-Quality Networking:** Connect with a hand-picked audience of founders, investors, engineers, and tech leaders who value substance over small talk. * **Global Exposure:** Join a community that bridges **23 tech hubs worldwide**, providing you with a network that extends far beyond a single city. **Who Should Join** * Founders & Co-Founders looking for peers, feedback, investors and collaborators. * Tech Professionals & Builders seeking a high-quality community. * Ambitious Individuals ready to dive into the AI & Startup ecosystem. **For Investors** Active investors and VC partners are welcome to join the event and scout for early-stage talent, meet other investors, and see what teams are building. To access the startup database, please fill out the **[Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUkSdbmDb_tchKrZNf2A4c6HjrPLd87Ub3W-5WPfOgsszI9Q/viewform)** and ensure you have purchased a ticket. **For Pitching Startups** Selected startups gain live stage time and visibility within our global network among our database of investors. Purchase a Speaker Ticket to pitch, submit your **[Pitch Deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1fGVQ-br2hQQnSsq7zz5XCAEvN5FfaYfJ7VSppMkujV8YQ/viewform)** and ensure it is accessible for viewers. **Nomad Global Hub \| 235\+ Events \| 23 Cities** *Note: To support our venue partner, we kindly encourage every guest to purchase at least one drink at the bar during the event.*
We 🧡 LANE COVE Awesome Networking Meetup @ Longueville Hotel
Fri, Nov 27, 1:30 AMWe 🧡 LANE COVE is our legendary Neighborhood & Business Community. We aim to bring local residents, businesses and lovers of Lane Cove together to make new connections, new friends and build a strong supportive network. **[To learn more, join our Facebook Group here!](https://www.facebook.com/groups/welovelanecove)** #Greenwich #Northwood #Longueville #Riverview #LaneCove #HuntersHill #HuntleysCove #Henley #Gladesville #Putney #NorthRyde #BoroniaPark #EastRyde Our Networking Meetups are fun, social, and casual. A great opportunity to meet and catch up for lunch and more with great locals. This is FREE from us, and please make sure to purchase food and drinks to support our hosts at the Longy. Your guests are most welcome too! The more the merrier. This event is hosted by Lassie and Edward Zia. **[Learn more about our events & donate to support our community work here ❤️🤛](https://linktr.ee/edwardzia)**
The Business Show Australia
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00 AMThe biggest business event is back again in Sydney for its second year. If you're looking at starting a business or growing your existing business, this is the place to be! Meet 350 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services covering sectors like AI, marketing, training and coaching, HR and recruitment, e-commerce and much more! Hear from keynotes from global giants including Salesforce, Qantas Airways, Indeed, TikTok, Linkedin and Pinterest. Network with thousands of other entrepreneurs in speed networking and at our coffee and networking area and join interactive masterclasses from industry experts. Tickets are free, just **[register via the website.](https://thebusinessshow.au/?utm_source=MEETUPevent)**
Morning Coffee Connections
Mon, Nov 9, 10:30 PMMorning Coffee Connections – Tuesday 10th November 2026 Bookings Essential $10pp: [https://events.humanitix.com/morning-coffee-connection-november-2026](https://events.humanitix.com/morning-coffee-connection-november-2026) Good coffee. Good conversations. Genuine connections. Take a break from the desk and join Northern Beaches & Beyond Networking for a relaxed morning of conversation and connection at Sandstone Café, Terrey Hills. This is networking without the awkward sales pitch. Come along to meet local business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals, share what you do, discover what others are working on and see where conversations might lead. What makes it different?  Relaxed and informal – no pressure and no hard selling.  Real conversations – get to know the people behind the businesses.  Share and learn – talk about your business, ideas and challenges.  Build genuine relationships – networking is about more than collecting contacts.  Welcoming and inclusive – whether you're a regular or joining us for the first time, you're welcome. You don't need to be a networking expert. Just bring yourself, your business and a willingness to have a conversation. Come for the coffee. Stay for the connections. We’re proud to announce that 100% of your $10 ticket price from our October, November and December 2026 Morning Coffee Connections will be donated directly to BEAT Bladder Cancer Australia. Learn more about BEAT: [beatbladdercanceraustralia.org.au](http://beatbladdercanceraustralia.org.au/) ***Note: When you arrive order from the venues lovely choice of food, drinks & Barista coffee available at extra cost. The ticket price is tfor your attendence only.*** You may be photographed or filmed for marketing purposes while attending this event. Please advise the organiser if you have questions or concerns or do not wish this to happen. As an attendee, you will be added to our mailing list for event correspondence, follow up and upcoming event information. The option to unsubscribe is available at any time
Spotting Failure Before It's To Late (KPMG) + Townhouses (Casandra & Mauro)
Sat, Nov 14, 2:30 AM**\*\*\*RSVP PROCESS - CRITICAL INFO\*\*\*** Please be aware, we don't use the Meetup website to take RSVPs, so you will need to register on this link to lock in your place (bookings essential) - [https://propdev.info/uMvs](https://propdev.info/uMvs) We run events most weekends around Australia so you can attend either physically in your local area, or live-stream to any event around the country. **In-Person:** 1:30pm (Sydney time) to 'Mingle With The Expert' **Virtual:** 2pm (Sydney time) **INTRODUCING THE INDUSTRY EXPERT:** *Spotting Failure Before It's To Late! KPMG (Amanda Coneyworth)* Your property development looks profitable. But what happens when the money runs out? You’ve found the site. The numbers stack up. Your project is underway Then costs blow out. Funding gets tight. Your lender wants answers, and suddenly you need more capital to get the project across the line. The deal that looked so promising is now putting your money, your timeline and your profits at risk. Many mum-and-dad developers assume they can simply inject more money, secure additional funding or find a way through. But what if the shortfall is bigger than expected? What if your forecasts are wrong, or your lender takes control of critical decisions? Because when a development comes under financial pressure, the decisions you make and how quickly you act can determine whether you save the project, restructure your finances or face a forced sale So, would you recognise the warning signs before your project becomes a financial crisis? And would you know what options are available to protect your investment? At our next Property Developer Network Meetup, **Amanda Coneyworth** from **KPMG** will present Property Deals Under Pressure: How to Spot Trouble Early and Preserve Your Options. You’ll gain insights into: · The early warning signs that your development is heading into financial trouble · What good financial reporting looks like and how to understand your true financial position · What happens when funding runs out or additional capital is needed · Your options to rescue, restructure or exit a struggling project · Common mistakes that can destroy value and limit your options · What to consider before entering a money partner arrangement Most importantly, you’ll learn how to stress-test your project’s finances, assess your remaining funding and identify potential problems before your options narrow. Because successful property development isn't just about finding the right deal. It's about protecting your investment and knowing what to do when the numbers stop working. **INTRODUCING THE REAL DEAL:** *1 into 7 Town House (Cassandra & Mauro Buono)* *1600m2,R3, Hornsby, New South Wales* You’ve found the property. You’re planning a three-lot subdivision. You’ve done your homework. Then the site gets rezoned. Suddenly, you can build seven townhouses instead. Happy days, right? Then development reality kicks in. Stormwater easement approvals. A builder with other priorities when you're at peak debt and poor paperwork resulting in over $300,000 in unexpected variations. Suddenly, what looked like a great development opportunity becomes a whole lot more complicated. Here’s what many mum and dad developers don’t realise: **A great deal can still go wrong if you don’t keep control of the build.** **Mauro** and **Cassandra Buono** experienced exactly that with their townhouse development. Originally planning three houses, rezoning opened the door to seven townhouses. They found a good private lender and benefited from a market where townhouses were in short supply. But when their builder failed to deliver, Mauro had to roll up his sleeves, get hands-on and help push the project towards completion. So what went right? What went wrong? And what would they do differently next time? At our next Property Developer Network Meetup, Mauro and Cassandra will share: • How they found the opportunity and secured the site • How rezoning transformed the project from a three-lot subdivision to seven townhouses • How they sourced private funding • The costly lessons of unexpected variations and poor builder paperwork • How they dealt with builder delays and stepped in to get the job done • And the key lessons they learned along the way Because property development isn’t just about finding a great site. It’s about managing the risks, controlling the costs and knowing what to do when things don’t go to plan. ***Join us for this event and progress your property journey forward in our very unique Mastermind process!*** See you all soon!
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