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🎙️ Episode9 Part 2 is live! 🤖✨ In this episode, Navroz (Norrie) Daroga, explores the societal impact of conversational AI and the importance of reducing friction in everyday interactions. He shares insights on how AI can simplify tasks and discusses both the risks and groundbreaking innovations, including how CodeBaby became accessible via HTML5. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of AI-driven interactions! Host: Samuel J Cummings III 📈 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gxViuXaP #AI #ConversationalAI #TechInnovation #CustomerExperience #Podcast

🌟 Embracing the Child Within 🌟 When we tap into our pure curiosity, imagination, joy, and playfulness, we become truly IRREPLACEABLE! 😄 #creativity #fun #irreplaceable

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Episode 9 🚀 In this episode, Navroz (Norrie) Daroga, Founder of CodeBaby, shares his inspiring journey from a young risk-taker to a leader in conversational AI. With over a decade of leadership experience, Norrie has pioneered AI-driven avatars that are transforming industries like customer service, healthcare, and education. From his early experiences to his time at IBM Watson, Norrie reveals invaluable lessons from building cutting-edge AI products. Host: Samuel J Cummings III 📈 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g-ANn-e5 #Entrepreneurship #AIInnovation #ConversationalAI #TechLeadership #Podcast

🌟 What a fantastic evening at the AI4Diversity panel, held as part of Australia AI Month 2024 and CDH Tech Week! We were thrilled to see a full house, engaging with our expert panel on AI and Australian Businesses: Global Trends and Local Realities. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing their practical insights and strategies on the real-world challenges and opportunities of AI in Australia: Dr. Stefan Harrer, PhD, Director AI for Science, CSIRO's Data61 Dr. Borhan Kazimipour, Director of Data Science, Australian Taxation Office Dr. Simon Kinsella, Director, CPConsulting Team Gavin Phuah, Chief Architect, EnergyAustralia Special thanks to Dr. Stefan Harrer for his keynote on "How AI Can Transform Science: AI Agents as Assistive SaaS Tools for Researchers", offering a visionary perspective on AI's role in scientific progress. A big thank you to our Moderator: Prof. Rahil Garnavi, PhD., RMIT University & Victoria Chapter Lead at AI4Diversity Our MC: A/Prof. Sophia Duan, La Trobe University And our awesome team of volunteers 💪 : Hsin-Hao Yu, Dieu K Linh (Kaitlynn) N., may phyo han, Martin Nguyen, Jeff Tan Key takeaways from the event included the critical importance of data quality, ethical AI practices, and building an AI-ready workforce. Our speakers emphasized the value of balancing technical advances with organizational and societal readiness—a theme underscored by Australia’s Voluntary AI Safety Standard and the AI Impact Navigator framework. A heartfelt thank you to ACM, Association for Computing Machinery & Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) team for their support in bringing this event to life! We look forward to continuing these conversations as we move toward a more AI-integrated future. 🤖💡 #AI4Diversity #TechWeek2024 #AIinAustralia #AI4Good #Innovation #EthicalAI #AIWorkforce #CDHTechWeek

🌟 AI and Australian Businesses: Global Trends and Local Realities 🌟 Join us for an engaging discussion on the intersection of AI, global trends, and local Australian business realities. Our speaker, Dr. Borhan Kazimipour, is the Director of Data Science at the Australian Taxation Office, with deep expertise in AI, data science, and public sector innovation. Dr. Kazimipour's work focuses on leveraging AI and big data to enhance public services, streamline operations, and improve policy decision-making. He is passionate about mentoring emerging data professionals and fostering a culture of innovation within the public sector. Date: October 28th, 2024 Time: 5:30-8 PM AEDT Location: Cremorne Digital Hub, Melbourne 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWXs-eTN Venue Partner: Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) Powered by: AI4Diversity & ACM, Association for Computing Machinery We are excited to be part of Tech Week 2024, showcasing the latest in AI technology and innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and explore the future of AI in Australian business. #AIinBusiness #TechWeek2024 #Innovation #DiversityInTech #AI4Diversity

'AI and Australian Businesses: Global Trends and Local Realities' Join us for an engaging discussion on AI’s influence in Australian businesses, featuring leaders at the forefront of innovation. Our Master of Ceremonies, Associate Professor Sophia Duan, La Trobe Business School, La Trobe University, is a specialist in responsible AI adoption, digital transformation, and human-AI collaboration. As an expert whose research bridges industry and community challenges, Sophia was recognised as one of the Top 25 Analytics Leaders in Australia in 2022. A strong advocate for diversity and inclusivity, she was also highlighted in the Women in STEM gallery and was the only academic featured in the 2023 IAPA Women in Analytics - Analytics Leaders list. Date: October 28th, 2024 Time: 5:30-8 PM AEDT Location: Cremorne Digital Hub, Melbourne 👉 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gWXs-eTN We are excited to be part of Tech Week 2024! Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the future of AI in Australian business. Venue Partner: Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) Powered by: AI4Diversity & ACM, Association for Computing Machinery #AIinBusiness #TechWeek2024 #GlobalTrends #MelbourneEvents #DiversityInTech #AnalyticsLeaders #AI4Diversity #WomenInSTEM

🌟 AI and Australian Businesses: Global Trends and Local Realities 🌟 Join us for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI in Australian businesses, with insights from leading experts at the forefront of AI innovation. 🎤 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stefan Harrer, PhD, Director AI for Science at CSIRO's Data61, is a globally recognized thought leader in AI-driven healthcare and life sciences innovation. With a PhD in Quantum Computing and extensive experience in applying AI to neuroscience and brain-machine interfaces, Stefan’s work has paved the way for some of the most groundbreaking advancements in AI. His keynote topic will be: "How AI Can Transform Science: AI Agents as Assistive SaaS Tools for Researchers" 📅 Date: October 28th, 2024 🕒 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM AEDT 📍 Location: Cremorne Digital Hub, Melbourne 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWXs-eTN We are excited to be a part of Tech Week 2024, exploring the future of AI and its impact on Australian businesses and industries. Don’t miss the chance to hear from Dr. Stefan Harrer and other industry leaders! 🚀 Venue Partner: Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) ⚡ Powered by: AI4Diversity & ACM, Association for Computing Machinery #AIinBusiness #TechWeek2024 #SaaS #Innovation #MachineLearning #AI4Diversity

🌟 AI and Australian Businesses: Global Trends and Local Realities 🌟 Join us for an insightful discussion on the global trends and local realities of AI in Australian businesses, featuring industry leaders pushing the boundaries of AI and innovation. 🎤 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kendra Vant, Director at Europa Labs, brings over eight years of experience creating AI-powered SaaS products with a global reach. She has led initiatives to help small businesses leverage data and insights, and her background in experimental quantum physics from MIT, as well as building quantum computers at Los Alamos National Laboratory, makes her an authority in the field. Her keynote topic will be: "The Past Decade (or so) of AI in Industry in Australia" 📅 Date: October 28th, 2024 🕒 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM AEDT 📍 Location: Cremorne Digital Hub, Melbourne 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWXs-eTN We are proud to be part of Tech Week 2024, bringing together leaders and innovators in AI and technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and explore the future of AI in Australian businesses! 🚀 Venue Partner: Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) ⚡ Powered by: AI4Diversity & ACM, Association for Computing Machinery #AIinBusiness #TechWeek2024 #GlobalTrends #Innovation #MachineLearning #AI4Diversity

🎙️ S3E8 Part 3 is out now! 📚🤖 In this final segment, Samuel J Cummings III 📈 and Dr. Karen Panetta, IEEE Fellow, AAAS Fellow, NAE, NAI, EASA explore the future of education, where colleges are expected to deliver quicker returns on investment for students. They discuss how AI and innovations like social media are driving this shift and reshaping expectations for both students and institutions. 🌐💡 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g9yYmZ_B #AI #FutureOfEducation #EdTech #HigherEducation #Innovation #SocialMedia #Podcast

We’re excited to introduce our esteemed sponsor for the upcoming event "AI and Australian Businesses: Global Trends and Local Realities" in Melbourne: Cremorne Digital Hub! Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) is committed to advancing Victoria’s digital ecosystem by fostering collaboration between industry, venture capital, education, government, and leading entrepreneurs. CDH drives innovation by: - Uniting key stakeholders to address industry challenges - Focusing on market-ready solutions led by visionary founders - Tackling global challenges and facilitating international growth - Attracting and developing Victoria’s top tech talents Date: October 28th, 2024 Time: 5:30-8 PM AEDT Location: Cremorne Digital Hub, Melbourne 👉 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gWXs-eTN We’re thrilled to be part of Tech Week 2024, showcasing the future of AI and its impact on Australian businesses! Venue Partner: Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) Powered by: AI4Diversity & ACM, ACM, Association for Computing Machinery #AIinBusiness #TechWeek2024 #TechInnovation #DiversityInTech #MelbourneEvents #AI4Diversity #GlobalTrends