- Data and AI for Business Conference to be held 2-3
August
- Event will explore ways to grow AI industry in
Western Australia
- Conference hosted by the WA Data Science
Innovation Hub in partnership with Curtin University and the Cook Government
Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Data
and AI for Business Conference & Exhibition, offering a chance to spotlight
the critical role of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science in driving
business growth and innovation.
Held on 2 and 3 August, the conference provides
a platform for attendees to understand, engage with, and leverage the power of
AI at a time when the technology is revolutionising businesses across scales
and sectors.
Headline speakers, including Professor
Toby Walsh, Adam Spencer, and Lily Serna, will share insights into the
transformative potential of AI and its practical implications for businesses.
Participants will gain a deeper
understanding of AI strategy development, build knowledge on creating
AI-enabled workforces, and network with the best minds in the industry.
The conference is hosted by the WA Data
Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH), in partnership with the Cook Government and
Curtin University and is accessible to everyone – no matter their level of AI knowledge.
There are also measures in place to
encourage diversity, including a quiet room for those who need space from the
crowds, and the option for attendees to indicate on their name tags whether
they feel comfortable networking with people they don't know.
For more information and to register for
the conference, visit the WADSIH
website.
Comments attributed to
Innovation and the Digital Economy Minister Stephen Dawson:
"I encourage the business community
to attend the Data and AI for Business Conference, to really understand the
opportunities for economic diversification and job creation.
"This new wave of technology is bringing
a raft of advancements to Western Australians, and it's critical that
businesses aren't left behind.
"The Cook Government is proud to support
WADSIH in their work through $2.2 million in funding from the New Industries
Fund."
Comments attributed to WADISH
Director Alex Jenkins:
"As we approach 2030, Australia's tech
sector is projected to support up to 1.2 million jobs.
"The 2023 Data & AI for Business
Conference & Exhibition is the stepping-stone for many Western Australian
businesses to become a part of this burgeoning sector, contributing to the State's
vision of a data-driven, AI-empowered future."
