Spark - AI: After Hours

Come for AI, stay for the community. Building things can be lonely: especially in a field that moves as fast as AI. Whether you’re stuck on a line of code, buzzing with a new idea or just curious about what "LLM" even stands for, we’re saving a seat for you. AI After Hours is a weekly gathering at the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre for anyone who wants to explore the future in good company. This isn't a formal class or a high-pressure pitch deck session; it’s a friendly space to learn, share and grow together. Join Us: • When: Every Tuesday, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Where: The Michael Crouch Innovation Centre (MCIC) • Who: Everyone is welcome. No matter your background or your skill level. • Bring: A laptop, your questions and all your energy! Focused Hour (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM) The second hour of each session will feature a Focused AI Hour to learn or discuss a specifically curated topic. What to expect: • A Supportive Community: Meet friendly faces who are just as curious as you are. • A Helping Hand: If you want to build something but feel overwhelmed, don't worry. We have a "Library of Ideas" to help you get started and plenty of people to chat through the "how-to" with you. • The Space to Focus: Life is busy. Use this time as your dedicated weekly "creative hour" to work on that project you’ve been dreaming about. • Real Conversations: Beyond the screens, we talk about the why behind AI—how it affects our world and how we can use it for good. We can't wait to see what you're working on (or help you figure out what to start!). Spark Festival - For the last ten years, Spark Festival has been Australia's largest network of startup founders, investors and supporters. In 2026, we're gearing up for something even bigger – with regular events across Tech Central throughout the year, a blockbuster festival week starting 21 September 2026, and new opportunities to give back to the startup ecosystem. ---- ABOUT UNSW FOUNDERS As Australia’s leading university-based entrepreneurial program, UNSW Founders has a proven track record of success. Since its inception in 2017, the program has supported 200+ startups every year, provided entrepreneurial skills training to 25,000+ individuals, provided over 10,000 coaching and mentoring sessions, and incubated (co-located) 70+ startups on campus to foster collaboration with the UNSW business, industry, academic, and research networks. Learn more about UNSW Founders. Subscribe to the UNSW Founders Newsletter to stay up-to-date with all our programs and events. ---- By registering for this event, you grant UNSW Founders full rights to use the images from any photography/video footage for publicity and education purposes. This may include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, coursework presentations, social media and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform an event organiser. Category: Science & Tech, High Tech