Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world around us?
Join the Australian Academy of Science in 2025 for ‘AI in science: the promise, perils and path forward’ to explore the current and future implications of AI.
Discover how AI is helping scientists make breakthroughs in health and medicine, climate research, agriculture and food production, space exploration and more. The series will also delve into potential risks, limitations and ethical issues as AI becomes increasingly prominent in science and our society.
The six events in our public speaker series across 2025 will be a mix of panel discussions and presentations, and will feature a range of speakers from science, technology, social science, industry and government. Audiences, both in person and online, will have the opportunity to engage with speakers in the Q&A sessions at each event.
This event is the fourth in the series, and will be held on Tuesday 12 August. Speakers for this event will be announced soon.
We’ve all heard of artificial intelligence, but what actually is it? And how is it impacting the world we live in?
Our public speaker series is for everyone!
Students, professionals, academics, lifelong learners, those interested in science and technology, and those simply curious about the future – this series will give a glimpse into how AI is shaping science and our world more broadly.
Series details
· Dates: Second Tuesday of every second month: 11 February, 8 April, 10 June, 12 August, 14 October and 9 December
· Venue: Shine Dome, Canberra (livestream also available)
· Time: 5.30–6.00pm for refreshments, 6.00–7.00pm for the talks
· Series pass: $95.00 / $75.00 students (free online)
· Single event tickets: $20.00 / $15.00 (students)
In-person tickets include canapes and drinks before the event/s at the Shine Dome, priority opportunity to engage with speakers during audience Q&A, and access to all event recordings.
The other two events across 2025 will cover specific areas:
Tuesday 14 October – AI and our safety
Tuesday 9 December – AI in science and research