AI: Sugar Rush or Gold Rush? You decide!
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# AI: Sugar Rush or Gold Rush – you decide!
We’re thrilled to launch the very first event of The Future of AI (Probably...) meetup group, proudly hosted at UTS Startups
AI is everywhere right now – in boardrooms, film festivals, and daily conversations. But is it just a short-lived sugar rush of hype, or the start of a genuine gold rush that will reshape industries, economies, and culture?
Join us for a lively panel discussion that dives into this question.
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## Why this event?
This is the kickoff to our new series exploring the big questions in AI:
- What’s real and what’s noise?
- Where are the real opportunities?
- How can we separate hype from history in the making?
Whether you’re a founder, investor, creative, or simply curious, you’ll leave with:
✅ Fresh perspectives
✅ Practical inspiration
✅ Great new connections
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## Meet the Panellists
Clive Mayhew – CEO, GOLF.AI | Founding CEO, Netscape Australasia
Clive helped launch the world’s first commercial web browser and has decades of experience guiding startups through hype cycles. Today, he’s applying AI to transform golf operations and player experiences.
Travis C Rice – Founder, OMNI Generative Film Festival, | Senior Manager (immersive tech), UNSW
Travis has worked at the intersection of art, film, and deep tech for 20+ years. He founded Australia’s first AI-driven film festival and brings both creative and academic insights to the future of AI.
Kartini Ludwig – Director, Kopi Su Studio & KOUP Music | TEDx Sydney | 2024 Speaker SXSW Sydney
Kartini is a creative entrepreneur pushing for fair AI models in the arts. Her AI music platform KOUP was a Top 10 finalist in CSIRO’s National AI Sprint.
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## What We’ll Explore
- Is AI today a fleeting sugar rush or a lasting gold rush?
- What can we learn from the internet revolution?
- Which industries will AI reshape in the next five years?
- Where do art and culture fit among the hype?
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## Why Attend?
Expect a candid, thought-provoking conversation with leaders who have:
- Lived through past waves of disruption
- Built companies, festivals, and platforms at the cutting edge
- Real stories to share about AI’s risks and rewards
Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. And join the debate.
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📍 Hosted by UTS Startups in the heart of Sydney’s innovation district.
Seats are limited – reserve your spot now.
We can’t wait to meet you in person (so we can all pretend we’ve read the manuals).
Tim & Erick
Organisers