Private AI Sydney Workshop
Private AI: Your Data, Your Control
Explore Local AI for Work & Business — With a Hands-On Experience
Run an AI model on your own laptop in one afternoon: free, offline, and your data never leaves your machine. Hands-on, 20 seats, Sydney.
AI is changing how we work and run businesses. But what happens when the information you want AI to work with is confidential?
Financial records, customer information, internal documents: most people would think twice before pasting these into a cloud AI tool. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how Local AI works, why it matters, and how individuals and businesses can use AI without relying entirely on cloud services. Then you'll run a model on your own laptop before you leave the room.
📑 What you'll take home
By the end of the afternoon, you'll know:
1. What Local AI is, and how it differs from cloud tools like ChatGPT
2. How to install a Local AI app and run a model on your own laptop, with no internet connection needed
3. What Local AI does well
4. Where its limits are
5. How a business can take it further, from a private team knowledge base to knowing when extra security measures are needed
🧑💼 Who this is for
Whether you're a business owner, professional, entrepreneur, or simply curious about AI, this session combines practical insights, live demonstrations, and hands-on experience.
No coding experience required. If you can install an app, you can do this.
❓ What You'll Explore
Private AI vs Cloud AI: Understand the differences, benefits, and limitations.
AI for Business: Discover how Local AI can support confidential documents, internal knowledge, and everyday workflows.
Hands-On Local AI: Run an AI model directly on your laptop.
Privacy in Practice: Learn what it takes to keep AI processing local and when additional security measures are needed.
🕙 Event Schedule
2:00 PM — Welcome & Introduction
2:10 PM — Private AI vs Cloud AI: Why It Matters
2:30 PM — Real-World Business Applications & Live Demo
2:45 PM — Hands-On Local AI Experience
3:25 PM — Private AI for Business: Beyond Your Laptop
3:45 PM — Q&A & Networking
4:00 PM — Event Ends
💻 What to Bring
Bring your own laptop, and we recommend bringing a charger.
Mac: Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) with macOS 14 or later. Intel Macs are not supported.
Windows: 64-bit, 16GB RAM recommended (8GB works with smaller models).
At least 20GB of free storage.
🙋 FAQ
Do I need to be technical?
No. The session is built for business owners and professionals, not engineers.
Is my data really private?
The model runs on your laptop and can work fully offline. What you type isn't sent to us or to an AI company. We'll also cover when extra security measures are needed.
Do I need to pay for any software?
No. The model we use is free.
What if I can't make it?
Full refund up to 24 hours before, or transfer your ticket to a colleague any time.
🎫 TICKET TIERS
- Early Bird — A$79
First 10 seats
- Standard — A$99
Once early bird closes
Included with both tiers: 2-hour hands-on session, setup email with step-by-step instructions, a local AI model running on your laptop before you leave. Max 20 seats.
📌 Venue
Michael Crouch Innovation Centre
Level G, Hilmer Building (E10), Union Rd, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW 2033, Australia
🏢 Host By
Learn more: https://openonion.ai
Limited to 20 participants for a more interactive, hands-on experience.
Discover how AI can work for you — while keeping control of your data.