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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

Healthcare
Competition/Challenge
Panel
Pitch Nights
Networking
AI/ML

andrew, Desmond John

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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.

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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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