About us
Western Australian AI Hub is the state’s accelerator for sovereign artificial intelligence capability. Born from the grassroots energy and collaborative spirit of the Perth AI Innovators community founded by Josh (Adi Tedjasaputra) and Eunice Sari in early 2024, the Hub represents the next stage of our journey: a dedicated, community-led organisation focused on turning Western Australia’s strengths in data and innovation into world-leading AI solutions that matter.
Vision:
To establish Western Australia as a globally recognised leader in the application of responsible and innovative AI, driving economic diversification, industrial productivity, and social progress for all Western Australians.
Mission:
The WA AI Hub connect industry, government, academia, and the startup community to accelerate the adoption of AI in key economic sectors, foster world-class talent, and champion the development of safe, ethical, and inclusive AI solutions.
We aim to support our state reaping the economic benefits of its unique datasets and community strengths while fostering sustainable innovation that serves current and future generations.
What We Do:
Our strategic programs address critical challenges and build long-term sovereign capability in areas where WA has a global edge:
- AI in Education: Building an AI-literate workforce through digital literacy pathways and research excellence.
- AI for Core Industries: Deploying responsible AI in mining, minerals, and energy to enhance safety, sustainability, and productivity.
- AI for a Sustainable Future: Driving “Green AI” powered by renewable energy and sovereign data.
- Ecosystem & Leadership Activation: Scaling proven programs to equip leaders and practitioners with the skills to thrive in the AI revolution.
Who Should Join:
Our group is open to anyone interested in AI, regardless of their level of expertise. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a student, a researcher, or just an AI enthusiast, you're welcome to join us.
Why Join Us:
By joining the Western Australian AI Hub, you’ll be part of a state-wide movement to shape the future of responsible and innovative AI. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, contribute to building sovereign AI capability, and play a role in driving economic diversification, industrial productivity, and social progress for all Western Australians.
Activities:
- AI Consulting Services: Provide businesses with expertise on integrating AI as teammates or subordinates, focusing on transparency, trust, and complementary strengths (e.g., combining AI's data processing with human creativity). Example: Helping a logistics firm optimise routes with AI while ensuring drivers retain control and contextual decision-making.
- AI Workshops and Training Programs: Educate individuals and organisations on skills for the AI era, including AI literacy, prompt engineering, and emotional intelligence for hybrid teams. Incorporate insights on trust imperatives (transparency, reliability, user control) to build effective collaboration.
- AI Research and Development (R&D): Conduct research on human-AI teaming and symbiosis, developing tools like explainable AI systems that improve decision accuracy and trust calibration. Publish findings to establish thought leadership and contribute to the global AI community.
- AI Community Events: Host meetups, hackathons, and conferences to connect AI enthusiasts, developers, and professionals, fostering collaboration and innovation. Focus on psychological safety, encouraging participants to question AI outputs and share feedback.
We look forward to seeing you join our meetup and become a partner in achieving the vision and mission of Western Australia AI Hub.
Upcoming events
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- A$7.50
Who Holds the Bag? AI Liability, Accountability, and Governance in Practice
·OnlineOnlineVirtual Lunch & Learn:
Who Holds the Bag? AI Liability, Accountability, and Governance in PracticeWhen AI systems fail in high-stakes environments: Healthcare misdiagnosis, automated loan rejections, algorithmic hiring bias, safety-critical industrial errors, who is accountable? Recent incidents in Australia and globally have made this question urgent, immediate, and unavoidable.
As part of the lead-up to the WA AI Hub's Responsible AI Governance Sprint (1-26 June 2026), this community meetup dives deep into AI liability and accountability, the practical, legal, and governance dimensions that every organisation deploying AI must address now.
Join WA AI Hub Co-Founder Josh (Adi Tedjasaputra), who will facilitate the Sprint, for an interactive discussion on:What we will explore:
- Personal vs organisational liability when algorithmic systems cause harm: Who faces legal consequences?
- The critical role of auditable human authority in AI decision-making: Why "human-in-the-loop" isn't optional in regulated industries
- What robust AI governance frameworks look like in practice: From policy documents to operational reality
- Recent legal and regulatory developments (Australia, EU AI Act, US case law): Lessons for Australian organisations
- Building accountability into AI systems from design through deployment and monitoring
- How the Responsible AI Governance Sprint addresses these challenges: A preview of the 4-week programme
Who should attend:
- AI, ML, and data professionals working in regulated industries (health, finance, government, energy, transport)
- Legal, governance, risk, and compliance professionals navigating AI deployment
- Clinical, healthcare, and public sector technology leaders
- Product and technology decision-makers deploying AI at scale
- Anyone applying for or considering the Responsible AI Governance Sprint (applications open 1 April, close 15 May 2026)
This is an open, community-led conversation. We'll spend 30 minutes on key frameworks and case studies, then 30 minutes on your questions, real-world scenarios, and open discussion. Your questions and experiences are what make this valuable.
Format: Online (Zoom) | 60 minutes | Interactive Q&A encouraged
Registration required to receive access link.Why This Meetup Matters Now:
The WA AI Hub's Responsible AI Governance Sprint (starting 1 June 2026) is designed for Technology Executives, Risk/Compliance Leaders, and Public Sector Professionals who need to operationalise AI governance in the face of Australia's evolving regulatory landscape:- APS Chief AI Officer (CAIO) appointments required by July 2026
- WA Government AI Policy & Assurance Framework (January 2026) now operational
- National AI Policy shift from mandatory guardrails to technology-neutral regulation (December 2025)
This meetup provides a practical, case-driven foundation for anyone preparing to participate in the Sprint or build governance capability in their organisation.
Sponsors: CX INSIGHT
15 attendees
Past events
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