Tea & Tech Cafe

Tea & Tech Cafe is a dementia-friendly two-day event at the UNSW Health Translation Hub in Randwick, exploring technologies designed to support older people, carers and aged care organisations. Older people interested in technology, service providers and business leaders are invited to meet UNSW researchers and technology innovators working across AI, virtual reality, robotics and sensory environments.

What to expect

• A one-hour panel discussion each day; the guest lineup is yet to be announced
• Interactive demonstrations running throughout the day, including AI companions, virtual reality, domestic robots and robot pets
• Sensory and sound environments, immersive installations and adaptive technology ideas
• A screening of Conscious, directed by Suki Chan
• Opportunities to speak with researchers, dementia advocates and technology innovators
• Complimentary tea, refreshments and cake

Sessions and registration

Please register for a morning or afternoon session on either day to help manage visitor numbers and catering:

• Morning: 10:00am–1:00pm
• Afternoon: 1:00pm–4:00pm

Guests may arrive earlier or stay longer than their selected session.

Access and getting there

The ground-floor Seminar Room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible drop-off at the entrance can be arranged for people unable to walk from nearby parking or public transport. Contact s.boustead@unsw.edu.au to discuss access requirements or event enquiries.

Paid visitor parking is available via Botany Street Carpark (Gate 11) and Barker Street Carpark (Gate 14). The nearest light rail stop is UNSW High Street on the L2 line. All ages are welcome.