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Join us for the 2025 Societal Impact of AI Symposium - a full-day experience showcasing the bold, ethical and human-centred role of AI in solving global challenges.

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The inaugural Societal Impact of AI Symposium, hosted by »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ IT and the Division of SocialÌýImpact, Equity and Engagement (SIEE), brings together leading voices and immerging thinkers from academia, government and industry to explore how AI is shaping a better future. From keynote presentations to live hackathons, this is your opportunity to experience the power of AI in action and discover how it’s being used - responsibly and creatively - to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.​
Date

Tuesday, 16th ​

September 2025

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue

»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Roundhouse, International Rd, Kensington​

Discover the bold, human-centered role of AI in addressing global challenges.

What to expect?

Pre-eminent global experts share their knowledge via keynote presentations and panel discussions.​

Experience the power of AI in action with live shows, demos and exhibitions to discover how it’s being used – responsibly and creatively - by our »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ thought leaders.​

Curious about how to build and grow an innovative mindset? You can participate in one of Symposium Hackathons!​

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Who should attend?

We want everyone who attends to leave feeling positive about the future, better equipped with increased knowledge about how they can use AI responsibly, and united by purpose to deliver their best work.​

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Agenda

  • Opening address

    • »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Atilla Brungs
    • »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Chief Information Officer, Dr Christine Burns
    • »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Vice President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement, Verity Firth

    Keynote – Workplace 2040: AI Colleagues and the Rise of Hybrid Humans
    Dr Catherine Ball

    Shaping Tomorrow’s Technologies for a Better World
    Scientia Professor Toby Walsh

    Panel Discussion – From Automation to Reformation
    »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ and Industry leaders

  • Stream one: Series of short & fast presentations from »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Thought Leaders and experts in AI – From music & creative industries, to health and wellbeing and urbanisation; we’ve got you covered

    Stream two: Hackathon! From problem solving to product development, join this hands-on session to test and learn AI in a sandbox environment

    Ongoing Exhibition to play, learn and experience AI first-hand.

  • Keynote - Conversational AI as Thinking PartnersÌý
    Professor Simon Buckingham-Shum (UTS)

    Panel Discussion – AI in Higher Education: challenges and opportunities

    »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, Australian HE Institutions and »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ students.

    Hackathon highlights announced & Symposium close

Register now. This event is free to attend but places are limited. Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation and help shape the future of responsible AI.​