Australia’s AI Future: The National Strategy

​Join SMEC AI and the National AI Centre (NAIC) for an evening conversation exploring Australia’s National AI Strategy, and what it means in practice for businesses, government, and the broader AI ecosystem.

​This event features a fireside conversation with Lee Hickin, Executive Director of the National AI Centre, focused on how Australia is approaching AI governance, adoption, and capability building, and where the biggest opportunities and challenges lie for SMEs and industry.

​Alongside this discussion, SMEC AI will be making a national announcement to help Australian SMEs navigate AI adoption, implementation, and decision-making in real time.

​The evening is designed to connect national strategy with practical execution, bringing together government, industry, and ecosystem leaders for an open discussion on how Australia can move from AI awareness to AI capability at scale.

This is a focused, practical discussion on how national strategy translates into real-world capability, and what it takes to make AI accessible and useful for Australian businesses.

Location: Cremorne Digital Hub, Cremorne VIC 3121

Event date
21 July 2026
Time
05:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Cost
Free
Location
VIC
Event Type
In-person
Host
SMEC AI and The National AI Centre
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