Name: AI & Society – Sydney
Start: 2025-11-06T06:30:00.000Z
Location: Stone & Chalk at Tech Central

**Exploring AI’s Role in Society – Beyond the Tech**
After 8 months of AI & Society in Brisbane, I'm keen to bring the conversation to Adelaide, after now bringing these meetings to Melbourne and then Sydney.
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.
If you’re keen to be part of something new — and help shape it — come along!
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**📅 Event Details**
🟡 **What: AI & Society – Adelaide**
A casual gathering for anyone interested in the intersection of AI and society.
🗓 **When: Tue 21 October, 5:30pm for 6pm start to 8:00pm**
📍 **Where: Stone & Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub**
👥 **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.
🔗 **RSVP** is essential as space is limited.
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We can’t wait to meet you.

AI & Society Lab — Adelaide

Sophia Arkinstall

Keshav Gupta

rimma_vakhreeva

Sadia Al Haque

kevin jacob

ashisjkalathil24

David Bello

Zihan Ding

Srivatsa

Junjie Chen

Kusal madusanka

Santosh Bikram Shah

Wasantha Ranasinghe

Satya Gohil

Ben Hoggan

Nilan Mihindukulasooriya

Nahid Alinejad

jithin10joseph

🔍 AI & Society – Adelaide | Inaugural Event

Stone & Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub

**🤖 [AI & Society](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-and-society/) – Brisbane \| October 2025 \-** **From Corporates to Startups: Navigating the New AI Frontier**

**📅 Event Details**
**Date**: Tuesday 21 October 2025
**Time**: 5:30pm for 6pm start to 8:30pm
**Location**: Stair Stadium, Level 2, [The Precinct](https://precinctqld.com.au/), Fortitude Valley (access details below)

🧠 **Program**
**5:30PM** – Arrival, Networking & Refreshments
**6:00PM** – Welcome & Scene-Setting (Sophia)
**6:25PM** – Keynote Presentation – *Kenith Poon*
**6:45PM** – Facilitated Q&A
**7:00PM** – Workshop Activity – *“Bridging the Gap”*
**7:30PM** – Group Insights & Reflection
**8:00PM** – Open Networking
**8:30PM** – Event Close

**📍 Finding [The Precinct](https://precinctqld.com.au/), Stair Stadium, Level 2**
**Address**: 315 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD
**Entry**: Via Hawkers Lane – either from Chinatown Mall or Fortitude Valley Mall. On the ground floor lane look for signage.

**🚉 Transport & Parking**
**Train**: Fortitude Valley Station (5-min walk)
**Bus**: Multiple routes to the Valley
**Parking**: McWhirters Secure A Spot + nearby options

**📸 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!

The Future Belongs to the Curious

AI & Society Lab — Brisbane

Shaun S

Thiago Oliveira

Marco Suarez

Dean

ruby23719111

Ken Poon

Ally Summers

CATHERIN ROSERO MONCAYO

Garry Ford

David Rduch

irinaschultz5

Kinnaree

Mohammad Gorjizadeh

Amit Sharma

Fatemeh Ja

Damian Joseph

Henry

George Koulmandas

AI & Society | October | From Corporates to Startups

The Precinct

# AI & Society – Sydney

### AI & Society – Sydney: Beyond Algorithms – Governing AI

Come along for a session designed to spark connections and conversations among people who care about how AI is reshaping society.

This time, we’re excited to feature **Arafat Tehsin**, Microsoft MVP (AI) and Applied AI Leader, who will share insights on **Model Control Protocol (MCP)** — a powerful emerging framework for managing and governing AI models. Arafat will bring a case example from business to show how MCP helps ensure accountability, control, and transparency in AI systems.

Alongside this keynote, the event will open space for **discussion and networking** — a chance to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with others across disciplines.

Whether you’re deep in the tech world or simply curious about the social, ethical, or cultural implications of AI, this is a space to learn and contribute.

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📅 **Event Details**
🟣 **What:** AI & Society – Sydney
🗓 **When:** Thursday 6 November 2025, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
📍 **Where:** Stone & Chalk at Tech Central, Level 1, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney

👥 **Who Should Come:**
Anyone curious about how AI intersects with society — from education, ethics, and policy to business, creativity, science and civic life. A tech background is not required. All perspectives are welcome.
🔗 RSVP is essential as space is limited.

Let’s spark the conversation and lay the foundation for AI & Society – Sydney.

We can’t wait to meet you.

AI & Society Lab — Sydney

Liam

Shu T

Franck R

Minh LE

Arafat Tehsin

Eric C

Canny

Vinay Bajpai

Pamela M`

Ben Pamatmat

Brandon

Elbrie

Jesse Taylor

haderb

Ligia Fontes

Esteban Malagon

John Solomon

Hitesh Bhandari

John Butterworth

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