WSTI Festi 2026: SME AI Forum, Can AI Help Your Business Grow?

WSTI and Parramatta Business Connect are hosting an evening for people who want a practical view of how AI agents can be used in everyday businesses. Hear from Western Sydney business owners about the systems they have set up for paperwork, reporting and administration, including what worked and what did not.

On the evening

• Doors open from 5:30 PM, with light refreshments
• A welcome from WSTI and Parramatta Business Connect
• A fireside chat with local business owners
• Live demonstrations from the WSTI team of AI agents doing business work
• Questions on cost, privacy, accuracy and where to start
• Networking until 7:30 PM

Who should attend

No technical background is needed. The session is aimed at:

• Small business owners, founders and sole traders
• Managers and team leaders working across operations, admin, sales or marketing
• People who have tried ChatGPT and are considering what to explore next

Everyone is welcome, including people from outside Parramatta. Registration asks for the postcode where you live, work or study for statistics; use a City of Parramatta postcode if you have one.

Registration

Attendance is free, but places are limited. Register your interest by Friday 6 November and answer a few questions about yourself and your business. Tickets will be confirmed on a rolling basis, no later than Monday 9 November, with an aim to include a range of local businesses. If confirmed and unable to attend, please let the organisers know.

Venue and recording

The event takes place in the Event Space at Western Sydney Startup Hub, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta, near the Ngara light rail stop.

Photography, audio and video recording may occur. By entering, you consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded and to WSTI’s promotional use of that material. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, tell a WSTI team member on arrival.