Join us for an exciting, lighthearted and informative look at what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and the impact AI is having on the world. Presenter Dr John Flackett from AiLab will explain what AI is and why business, governments and the community should learn more about this exciting field. With a focus on real-world AI capabilities, John highlights the opportunities AI-powered tools and techniques bring, what the future of jobs looks like in an AI world, and busts some AI myths.

Q&A to follow.

Suitable for those with little to no knowledge of AI.

Presenter Bio

Dr. John Flackett is the co-founder and head of AiLab (Artificial Intelligence Laboratory); a global company headquartered in Australia with further locations in New Zealand and the UK, AiLab provides AI education programs and research. John recently launched an ‘AiLab at AUT’ within Auckland University of Technology as part of AiLab’s expansion. John has been working in AI for over 25 years and is an international AI speaker, educator, and advisor. With a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, John has received various awards and previously spent a decade as a senior university academic teaching AI and Software Engineering in the UK. Additionally, John is the co-founder of Adelaide AI – the largest AI networking community in South Australia. John also currently serves as a member of the Australian Federal Government’s Artificial Intelligence Action Plan Committee.