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AI: Productivity, Power & Prosperity

AI: Productivity, Power & Prosperity

What happens when frontier models collide with hard industry problems? Compute, talent density, regulatory lag, how will these shape WA’s future? Two tech nerds go deep on the fears and the fantasies, pulling apart what’s hype, what’s real, and what choices we still have left to make.

Hear from two leaders in AI as they debate… well actually we don’t know what they will say:

• Jeroen Van Dalen Founder, technologist, chief tinkerer of all things AI. Back in December 2026 he made 14 AI predictions. How’d he do? ✓ 10 spot on 🟡 2 on the way ❌ 2 still loading Basically: the guy to listen to when the future is speeding toward us.

• Alex Jenkins Director at WA Data Science Innovation Hub, an advocate for Applied AI across Industry, Government Sectors, Academic Research, Health and Education.

Join the conversation shaping WA’s future. Because when it comes to AI, the questions matter just as much as the answers.

AI Research Roundtable

AITAI hosted a research-focused AI roundtable at St Catherine’s College, Perth, bringing together academic researchers and industry representatives to strengthen Western Australia’s AI ecosystem. The session focused on developing a common voice for the state’s research community and sharing updates on ongoing AI projects.

Participants discussed collaboration opportunities, alignment on priorities, and ways to strengthen collective representation at national and international levels, with a strong emphasis on translating research into real-world impact.

We thank the following research leaders for their valuable contributions: Paul Maginn, Melanie Johnston-Hollitt, Renee Hallam, Alex Jenkins, Tom Ridsdill-Smith, Justin Strharsky, Sonny Pham, Zachary Aman, and Michael Small.

San Francisco AI Mission Roundtable – WA Leaders Briefing

AITAI brought together Western Australian AI leaders at St Catherine’s College for the second San Francisco AI Mission roundtable. The session focused on preparing WA representatives for the AI Engineer World’s Fair in June, strengthening international connections, and aligning on how to showcase the state’s AI ecosystem globally. Participants discussed building long-term partnerships, capturing market insights, and returning with opportunities to support WA’s future AI growth.