🔍 AI & Society – Adelaide | Inaugural Event
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Exploring AI’s Role in Society – Beyond the Tech
I started AI & Society in Brisbane with the first event taking place in January 2025, I'm keen to bring the conversation to Adelaide, after now bringing these meetings to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
I'm keen connect with like minded people who care about how AI is shaping society.
This is a relaxed, informal event to connect thinkers, builders, and curious minds who care about AI’s impact on society — beyond just the tech.
I believe each city brings a unique strength, a uniqueness to the conversation and as someone with a background in smart cities, its really about the people not the tech.
If you’re keen to be part of something new — and help shape it — come along!
đź“… Event Details
🟡 What: AI & Society – Adelaide
A casual gathering for anyone interested in the intersection of AI and society.
đź—“ When: Wednesday 19 November, 5:30pm for 6pm start to 8:00pm
đź“Ť Where: Stone & Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub
đź‘Ą Who Should Come:
Anyone curious about how AI intersects with society — across education, ethics, policy, design, business, art, science and more. Whether you work in tech or not, your perspective matters here.
đź”— RSVP is essential as space is limited.
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### Program
- 5:30–6:00 PM — Arrival, check‑in, networking, refreshments
- 6:00–6:05 PM — Welcome and housekeeping
- Tonight’s flow and participation norms
- 6:05–6:20 PM — Scene‑setting — Sophia Arkinstall
- Why AI & Society, local context, aims for the evening
- 6:20–6:50 PM — Small‑group discussions: how AI is impacting society
- Rotations across prompts: education, national sovereignty, culture
- 6:50–7:20 PM — Facilitated synthesis + lightning highlights
- Whole‑room synthesis led by Sophia
- Around the room standout insight or example
- Top 3 takeaways
- 7:20–7:30 PM — Calls to action and wrap
- 7:30–8:00 PM — Open networking
- 8:00 PM — Close
### 📸 Photography & Filming Notice
Photos and video may be taken during the event for use on our Meetup and LinkedIn pages. By attending, you consent to the possibility of being included in this content. Prefer not to be photographed or recorded? Just let me know when you arrive — we’ll happily accommodate.
Spots Are Limited — RSVP Now
🎟️ These events fill quickly and often reach capacity. If your plans change, we ask that you please update your RSVP so we can offer your place to someone on the waitlist. Thanks for your understanding and support!
We can’t wait to meet you.