AI Makers Expo Sydney: Australia’s Early-Stage AI Showcase
Date & Time
Tue, 1 Dec 2026, 12:30 pm AEDT
Ends Tue, 1 Dec 2026, 7:00 pm AEDT
Times shown in Australia/Sydney
Location
Flex by ISPT The Collider
Flex by ISPT The Collider, 477 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Price
Free
andrew, Desmond John
Organizer
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About This Event
Australia’s early-stage AI builders, backers and users will gather in Sydney for the AI Makers Expo. The event focuses on Australian AI being built and tested, with startup demos, discussions and networking at The Collider in Tech Central.
What’s on
- An expo featuring up to 20 early-stage AI startups, with live demos
- Headline panels on what is working in Australian AI
- A debate on the direction of Australian AI
- A live founder pitch competition for cash prizes, including a people’s choice vote
- Drinks and networking
Who it’s for
The invitation is open to founders and startup teams, SME owners and managers, investors, government and university leaders, and others interested in what Australian AI makers are building.
Also happening
Registered attendees can take part in the first Voice of AI survey, described as a national index of how Australian businesses are using AI. Results are due to be released after the events.
Speakers are still being announced, with updates to be sent to registrants.
Registration
Registration is free but required. Spaces are limited and RSVPs are filling.
About SMEC AI
SMEC AI is an initiative of Boab AI, working with Artesian, Cremorne Digital Hub, University of Melbourne, RMIT, La Trobe University, Victorian Medtech Skills And Devices Hub, TNG and Rockwell. Its focus includes agriculture, clean energy, medical and enabling capabilities industries.
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