Future of AI in Australia

About This Event

Jointly Hosted by Adelaide Connected and DutchSA (Australian Netherlands Chamber of Commerce SA Inc.)

Please arrive at 5:30 for a 6pm start; drinks & nibbles are included.

Unlocking Australia's Future: Exploring the Power of AI

Embark on a journey into the heart of innovation as we delve into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Australia stands at the precipice of unprecedented opportunities and challenges, poised to shape the future of our economy and society through the transformative power of AI.

Join us for an immersive event where we invite you to witness firsthand the potential of AI to revolutionise industries, enhance productivity, and drive economic growth. This is not just a moment to observe; it's a call to action. Australia's position on the global stage hinges on our ability to embrace and harness the power of AI-driven technologies.

In the spirit of collaboration and exploration, we are thrilled to present three visionary leaders at the forefront of AI research and application. Drawing from their diverse expertise and shared passion for innovation, they will illuminate the current landscape of AI in Australia and chart a course towards its promising future.

Prepare to be inspired as each speaker takes the stage to unveil insights, breakthroughs, and challenges within their respective fields. From cutting-edge research to real-world applications, their presentations will ignite your curiosity and spark meaningful conversations.

But that's not all. Following their individual talks, our esteemed speakers will come together for a dynamic panel discussion. This interactive session is your opportunity to engage directly with these luminaries, posing your burning questions and gaining invaluable insights into the trajectory of AI and its impact on our lives.

Hailing from Dutch roots and driven by a shared commitment to pioneering innovation, our distinguished speakers are:

• Professor Anton van den Hengel, is a well-known and published international thought leader in deep learning, vision and language problems, image-based modelling, and weakly supervised learning. He is the founder of the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML), the former Director of Applied Science at Amazon, and a regular keynote speaker on AI topics and a vocal supporter of developing world class, sovereign AI capabilities in Australia.

• Associate Professor Johan Verjans, is a clinician-scientist at the Royal Adelaide Hospital with a research focus on cross-disciplinary translational research. Johan is the platform leader AI at the South Australian Health and medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and the director of the Medical Machine Learning group at AIML which aims at making the University of Adelaide a global leader in Healthcare AI. Johan is also a board member of the SA Government AI in Health Hub.

• Professor Michelle Picard, is the Pro-Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching Innovation at Flinders University. Michelle works at the forefront of adopting AI in teaching and learning programs and developing the workforce of the future.