Build Club Sydney runs two formats every month: Open and Core.
This is Open.
The idea is simple. You show up with whatever you're working on -
a startup, a side project, a song, a research paper, a design,
an experiment, literally anything - and you spend an afternoon
building alongside other people doing the same.
At the end, anyone who wants to can stand up and share what they
worked on. 2 minutes. Quick and casual. No pressure, but if
you've got something to show, the room wants to see it.
This isn't a networking event. There are no panels. No keynotes.
Just a room full of people doing the work.
Co-hosted with ConnectOnion and UNSW Founders at the Michael
Crouch Innovation Centre.
What to expect:
12:00 - Doors open, settle in, say hi
12:30 - Everyone intros + what they're working on
1:00 - Heads down. Build.
3:30 - Break - get up, network, grab refreshments
4:00 - Back to work
5:00 - Demos
6:00 - Event wraps, get dinner outside
40 spots. First come, first served.
Whether you're writing code, designing something, making music,
writing, researching, prototyping - if you're building something
and want a room full of other builders around you while you do
it, this is your afternoon.
Bring your laptop. Bring your project. Bring your headphones if
you need focus.
FAQ
Who should come? Anyone building something. Doesn't matter what
it is - tech, creative, research, business, art. If you're making
something and want dedicated time to work on it surrounded by
other makers, you're welcome here.
Do I have to demo? Nope. Demos are optional. If you want to share
what you worked on, you'll get 2 minutes. If you just want to
build in peace, that's completely fine.
What's the difference between Open and Core? Build Club runs both
every month. Open is the wide room - 40 people, anyone building
anything, demos optional. Core is the intimate room - 20 people,
curated, everyone demos, tighter format. Open is the on-ramp.
Core is the deep room.
Is there food? Drinks provided. UNSW has plenty of food options
nearby - grab something before you arrive or duck out during the
session.
I'm not technical, can I still come? Yes. Open is for anyone
building anything. You don't need to be an engineer.
Is this free? Yes.
About the hosts:
Build Club - The most collaborative AI community in the world.
50+ cities, 30K+ members. buildclub.ai
ConnectOnion - Open-source AI agent framework for multi-agent
collaboration. 700+ GitHub stars. Built by Aaron Xie.
openonion.ai
UNSW Founders - UNSW's entrepreneurship program. Home of the
Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, 10x Accelerator, and a
community that's helped founders raise $175M+. unswfounders.com
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Build Club Sydney: Open Coworking - April is a free independent taking place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, Level G, Hilmer Building (E10), Union Rd, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW 2033, Australia, Kensington, Australia. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. The event runs for approximately 6 hours.
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