Engineering the Future: AI Evolving
Schedule
Wed Apr 01 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC+11:00Location
W Sydney | Sydney, NS
About this Event
Artificial Intelligence is no longer an emerging technology - it is an engineered system actively reshaping how societies operate, produce, and grow.
Today, engineers are not just building smarter tools; they are designing the foundations of AI-driven infrastructure - from autonomous systems and large-scale data platforms to intelligent networks that adapt, optimise, and learn in real time.
As AI moves from experimentation to integration, the questions are no longer if it will change the world, but how those changes will unfold - economically, socially, and systemically. What does it mean when intelligence becomes embedded in our energy grids, transport systems, supply chains, workplaces, and cities? What new capabilities are being created - and what second-order effects follow?
Join our panel and networking reception, hosted by UNSW Engineering, to discover the next phase of AI.
We’ll explore:
- The real-world future applications of AI
- What’s emerging beyond the current generation of AI tools
- How AI-driven infrastructure is transforming work and the economy
We invite you to join us in examining not just AI itself, but the future it is actively engineering.
Our panellists:
- The Hon. Victor Dominello - CEO of the Future Government Institute and former NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital.
- Lee Hickin - Executive Director, National Artificial Intelligence Centre, Department of Industry, Science and Resources
- Dr Sue Keay - Director, UNSW AI Institute
- Kavita Mistry- Chief Technology Officer, AMP
- Moderated by Scientia Professor Toby Walsh - Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence, UNSW Engineering
This event is part of the series.
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ON DEMAND RECORDING
The panel discussion will also be available for on demand viewing. Please register for the on demand recording ticket if you would like to receive the link.
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VISITOR SAFETY INFORMATION
The health and safety of our patrons is our top priority. Please do not attend the event if you feel unwell, have recently experienced any cold or flu-like symptoms or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.
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TRANSPORT
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Located in the iconic Ribbon building, W Sydney sits on the edge of Darling Harbour, just a short walk from the CBD, Barangaroo, and Pyrmont.
Light Rail:Take the L1 Dulwich Hill Line and disembark at Pyrmont Bay or Convention stops. Both are within a 5–10 minute walk.
Train:Alight at Town Hall Station or Wynyard Station, then walk 10–15 minutes via Market Street or King Street over the pedestrian bridge to Darling Harbour.
Bus:Numerous bus routes stop near QVB or King Street Wharf, both within walking distance.
Driving & Parking:
- Nearby public parking is available at Wilson Parking – Darling Harbour Car Park and ICC Car Park.
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CONTACT
For all enquiries, please email [email protected].
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Registration opens
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Panel Discussion and Q&A
🕑: 07:15 PM - 08:30 PM
Networking drinks and canapes
Where is it happening?
W Sydney, 31 Wheat Road, Sydney, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 0.00
