Past events

AAIIG events in action.

A record of the launch-year gatherings bringing together Australian AI builders, adopters, speakers and ecosystem partners.

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Launch-year events

Photos are drawn from the local AAIIG event folders, with public event details cross-checked against LinkedIn, Eventbrite, The Circle and event recap sources where available.

AI Adoption, Integration and Impact - Networking with Real Intelligence event attendees

27 May 2026 - The Innovation Factory, Adelaide - In person

AI Adoption, Integration and Impact - Networking with Real Intelligence

AAIIG's second public event built on the momentum of AI in Action, connecting people already exploring, influencing and leading AI adoption inside organisations.

Highlights

  • Enterprise and government perspectives on scaling AI, data and decision-making
  • SME use cases and practical lessons from real adoption work
  • Examples of employees and internal champions driving AI adoption from within teams
  • Open discussion across strategy, implementation, assurance and operational impact

Speakers and contributors

  • Michael LeVene, ExIQ
  • Wendy Perry, Workforce Blueprint
  • David Flynn, enterprise data and large-scale transformation
  • Jarrad Taylor, Data and AI Leader
  • Claudia Kralik, Senior Business Analyst
  • Rye Smith, Spruik co. and Claude Community Ambassador
27 May 20266:00 pm - 8:00 pmThe Innovation Factory, 60 Halifax Street, Adelaide

Public source links

Eventbrite listingLinkedIn update
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AI in Action - Networking with Real Intelligence event attendees

1 April 2026 - CORE Innovation Hub Adelaide - In person

AI in Action - Networking with Real Intelligence

AAIIG's first public event brought together a strong cross-section of South Australia's business, workforce and innovation ecosystem for grounded, practical AI conversations.

Highlights

  • Fully booked event with a growing waitlist
  • Practical case studies showing what worked, what did not and why
  • Examples across business, workforce, marketing, operations, data and service delivery
  • Genuine networking with people experimenting, implementing and learning

Speakers and contributors

  • Michael LeVene, ExIQ
  • Wendy Perry, Workforce Blueprint
  • Shane Boulden, Red Hat
  • Dante St James, entrepreneur educator and speaker
  • Renee Hakendorf and Jamie Doran, CORE Innovation Hub
1 April 20266:00 pm - 8:00 pm157 tickets in the Eventbrite export

Public source links

The Circle listingLinkedIn updateWendy Perry recap
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