Programs & Events
Shape Australia's AI future through our programs, events, and community. Whether you're building a startup, conducting research, or leading in industry, there's a pathway for you.
Programs
Accelerate Your Impact
Join our accelerator, research, and fellowship programs to develop your skills and expand your network.
WA AI Mission: San Francisco 2026
WA Delegation to AI Engineer World's Fair 2026 in San Francisco in June-July 2026
LaunchLab AI
A 10-week incubator designed to help entrepreneurs launch AI-driven startups. Transform your idea into a scalable business with hands-on mentoring and cutting-edge workshops.
Resident Scholar Program
Join AITAI as a Resident Scholar to contribute to cutting-edge AI research while building your academic career. Multiple pathways from internship to PhD.
Frontier practitioners community: AI Main branch
AI Main Branch: a practitioner forum for builders and entrepreneurs to explore frontier AI ideas, learn from real attempts, and develop shared judgment before things harden into products, standards, or policy.
AITAI Fellows Program
Recognition for leaders shaping Australia's AI future. Fellows are distinguished contributors to AI research, policy, and industry practice.
Events
Connect & Learn
Roundtables, briefings, and networking opportunities for the AITAI community.
AI Research Roundtable
Past EventAITAI 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
Past EventAITAI 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.
Why AITAI
Transform your career with AITAI
Our programs and events connect you with Australia's leading AI ecosystem through mentorship, research, and real-world impact.
Expert Network
Connect with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers shaping Australia's AI future.
Hands-on Learning
Build real products, conduct meaningful research, and develop practical AI skills.
Career Growth
Accelerate your career with credentials, connections, and capabilities that set you apart.
Join the AITAI Community
Get early access to programs and events, and connect with Australia's AI ecosystem.
- Early notification when applications open
- Register for member-only events
- Connect with program alumni and mentors