Date: August 24, 2023
The night of August 24th, 2023, was one of enlightening discussions, shared insights, and a vibrant community coming together. Around 100 passionate individuals converged at our event in Sydney, “Generative AI: Opportunities and Ethical Considerations,” to delve deep into the world of responsible AI. This event, hosted by the Global Responsible AI community, was a resounding success thanks to the collective efforts of organizers, volunteers, speakers, and sponsors.
A Community United
We extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who contributed to the success of this event. It was truly a community effort, and your presence and engagement made all the difference.
Star-Studded Lineup
Our event featured an impressive lineup of speakers and panelists who shared their expertise and perspectives on generative AI and its ethical implications. Here are some of the remarkable individuals who graced our event:
Prof. Didar Zowghi Zowghi: Diversity & Inclusion in AI Lead at CSIRO’s Data61, National AI Centre — Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.
Nathan Steiner: Director, Field Engineering, ANZ at Databricks.
Shane Zhong: Senior Data Scientist at Atlassian.
Daniella Aburto Valle: Head of Strategic Alliances, APJ at Alteryx.
Prof. M. Hank Haeusler: ARC Centre Director and Deputy Director ADA UNSW AI Institute.
Janson Lim: Co-Founder at Hackmakers, Product at Readytech.
Zac Davies: Senior Solutions Architect at Databricks.
Geoffrey Pidcock: Data and Analytics Lead at Atlassian.
Each speaker and panelist brought a unique perspective to the table, enriching our understanding of generative AI and the ethical considerations surrounding its use.
A Shoutout to Our Partners and Sponsors
We extend our gratitude to our partners and sponsors, whose support was instrumental in making this event possible:
ACM (Association for Computing Machinery): Your partnership added immense value to our event, and we appreciate your commitment to advancing responsible AI.
AI4Diversity: Your dedication to promoting diversity in AI aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are proud to have you as a partner.
Atlassian: Your support and involvement were invaluable, and we thank you for your contribution to the success of our event.
Databricks: Your sponsorship and the expertise you brought to the table played a pivotal role in making this event a resounding success.
Looking Ahead
As we reflect on this event, we are energized by the shared enthusiasm for responsible AI and the conversations sparked. We believe that events like these are crucial in fostering a community dedicated to the ethical advancement of AI.
We look forward to continuing this journey together, exploring new horizons, and addressing the ethical considerations that arise as AI continues to evolve.
Thank you all for being a part of this incredible evening, and we can’t wait to see you at our future events!
Stay tuned, stay responsible, and keep pushing the boundaries of AI.
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