ACIS 2026 Industry Day: Academic & Industry AI Solutions
The Industry Day brings together an industry keynote, hands-on workshops with academics and industry practitioners, and networking opportunities in a highly interactive program designed to foster meaningful exchange between research and practice.
Academics and industry practitioners will collaborate on real-world challenges set by four leading AI industry organisations, exploring emerging approaches, developing practical solutions, and examining both the opportunities and complexities of AI adoption.
Running concurrently, the workshops offer complementary perspectives on AI in practice, covering topics such as enterprise AI adoption, rapid prototyping, human-AI collaboration, and the critical role of human judgement, trust, and connection. Places are limited and expected to fill quickly!
Event Program
Industry Keynote
Alex Jenkins
Alex Jenkins is the Director of the WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH), Chair & Founder of the Curtin AI in Research Group, and recently appointed as Member of the WA State Government’s AI Advisory Board.
Alex is dedicated to advancing the use of AI across Australian business, academia, and the public sector. His work emphasises leveraging AI to enhance education and improve lives, driving innovation and practical applications in diverse sectors.
In this session, Alex will explore how AI is transforming our work. He will discuss the evolution of AI, emphasising practical tools and real-world applications already creating value to society..
Industry Day Workshops
AI Adoption: The Good, the Bad and the Unknown by Visagio
What happens when enterprise AI moves beyond the pilot? Explore the realities of cost, scaling, governance, risk and failure. Read more
Only 12 academic and 24 practitioner places available.
AI Prototyping by WADSIH
How to turn an industry-framed challenge into a working AI prototype? Explore the journey from research idea to deployable solution. Read more
Only 18 academic and 18 practitioner places available.
The Co-AI Lab by Twenty2 Collective
How is it like to have AI as an active member of your team? Frame real organisational problems and develop credible first solution sketches. Read more
Only 18 academic and 18 practitioner places available.
The Human Algorithm by Mentor it Forward
Where is the boundary between humans and AI? Explore hands-on human-led and AI-amplified essential experiences. Read more
Only 12 academic and 12 practitioner places available.
