What we’re about
### Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Humanity — Now in Sydney
Welcome to AI & Society Lab – Sydney, a new chapter in the growing AI & Society community, first founded in Brisbane.
This initiative started with a simple idea: to create space for thoughtful, human-centred conversations about artificial intelligence. After energising events in Brisbane and Melbourne, I’m thrilled to bring this ethos to Sydney — to connect with local voices, explore city-specific challenges and opportunities, and understand how AI is uniquely shaping life in this global city.
### Our Mission
We bring together technologists, creatives, researchers, policymakers, and curious minds to explore AI’s role in the future of work, culture, governance, and community.
Through open dialogue, cross-disciplinary exchange, and inclusive events, we foster critical thinking and ethical engagement with emerging technologies.
### Why Sydney?
Every city offers something distinct — and Sydney is no exception. As a global hub with international headquarters, world-class research institutions, and a thriving tech scene, Sydney is a powerful vantage point for conversations about AI’s future.
By grounding our work in local context, we uncover insights that often go unnoticed in national or global narratives. This is about listening, learning, and co-creating ideas with the communities who live and work here.
I’m excited to learn from Sydney’s thinkers and doers, and to explore the innovation already shaping the city’s AI landscape.
### What to Expect
Our Sydney events run bi-monthly and include:
- Keynote speakers and panel discussions
- Interactive workshops and provocations
- Purposeful networking and idea-sharing
- Cross-sector perspectives on AI, design, ethics, policy, and society
### Who Should Join?
This group is for anyone curious about the social, ethical, and human dimensions of AI:
- Technologists and researchers
- Policy and business leaders
- Creatives, educators, and students
- Community advocates and systems thinkers
- Anyone shaping or questioning the role of technology in society
### Where Events Are Held
Events will be hosted at accessible venues across Sydney — including innovation precincts, coworking spaces, universities, and civic institutions — to reflect the diversity and energy of the city.
### Why Join?
By becoming part of AI & Society Lab – Sydney, you’ll:
- Join meaningful, future-facing conversations about AI and society
- Engage with a community that values rigour, creativity, and ethical awareness
- Explore AI through a social and cultural lens — not just technical
- Help shape a national movement for responsible, human-centred technology
