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Discover CoLAB
An innovation space for people, ideas and technology to come together. Drop-in to experiment with emerging technology, attend workshops and connect with your community.
Located in the foyer at PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square.
An innovation space for people, ideas and technology to come together. Drop-in to experiment with emerging technology, attend workshops and connect with your community.
Located in the foyer at PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square.
CoLAB space features
There are three, free flexible spaces which include access to:
- Free and fast wi-fi
- VR headsets
- Greenscreen, video and animation tools
- 3D printers
- Ipads and laptops
- Projectors
- Whiteboard
- Digital screen displays
- Multipurpose spaces for exclusive use or to share and collaborate (16 pax for booking workshops, classes and talks).
Events Program
Attend one of our free workshops or events and learn new digital and business skills, explore VR, animation, 3D printing and more from 25 September!
Arts and Culture
- Dream Garden Workshop series with artist in residence: Si Yi Shen
- Digital Illustration Workshop for Spatial Design
Digital Skills
- Design (drop in sessions)
- Laser scanning (drop in sessions)
- 3D printing (drop in sessions)
- Media (drop in sessions)
- AR/VR (drop in sessions)
- STEM Playtime (drop in sessions)
- VR Immersive Education
Business
- Speed pitching
- Meet the entrepreneurs
- Funding & grants
- Social media for business
- AI for business
CoLAB Events Program
Dream Gardens Workshop Series with Si Yi Shen
Spatial Canvas: Crafting Your Hometown in 3D with Virtual Reality
Virtual Storytelling: Crafting 3D Animations in Virtual Reality
Dream to Reality: Making 3D Virtual Worlds with Artificial Intelligence
More CoLAB Events
Interested in hosting an event or workshop using the CoLAB space?
Please email colabatphive@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au to inquire about hosting an event or workshop in CoLAB. Community groups, corporates, creatives, businesses, students or individuals are welcome to enquire about using the flexible space. 16-20 pax limit for workshops, classes or talks.
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