NextGen AI 2025 Conference

Name: NextGen AI 2025 Conference
Start: 2025-09-05T14:00:00.000+10:00
End: 2025-09-05T19:00:00.000+10:00
Location: Melbourne Connect

Hosted by AI Development Group

Melbourne Connect

Carlton, Victoria

Ticket Price

A$50.00

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About Event

Step into the future of artificial intelligence at the NextGen AI Conference 2025, hosted at Melbourne Connect. This half-day gathering at the University of Melbourne brings together some of the brightest minds shaping the next wave of AI innovation, research, and entrepreneurship.

The afternoon opens with a keynote from Eduard Hovy, Executive Director of Melbourne Connect, who will share his vision for AI’s evolving role in society and industry. Following the keynote, a panel of industry leaders will dive into the practical challenges and opportunities facing AI today. Hear firsthand from Ran Sun (AI Consulting Group), Peter Xing (Microsoft), Kirsty Purcell (Canva), Sam Richardson (Butter), Buddhi Jayatilleke (Sapia.ai), and Fina Xue (NexusMD.ai) as they discuss everything from ethical deployment to scaling AI in real-world applications.

For those interested in the startup scene, don’t miss the dynamic pitch session judging panel Mason Yates (Blackbird), Raaj Rayat (Airtree), Lee Lagdameo (Antler), Connie Ren (Asian Investor Club), Eric Gao (BMYG Financial Group), and Alan (Can) Cui (Boson Ventures). If you’re building something new in AI, you can even register to pitch your own startup and get feedback from top investors—just follow the registration link provided.

Startup pitch registration: https://zqtybrlb770.feishu.cn/share/base/form/shrcnpV3kjjOZjR0o2H6kcBgy7e

The energy continues with a showcase of hackathon winner demo, where emerging founders and teams present their latest AI-driven solutions. Expect to see innovative ideas judging from Tick (Lewei) Jiang (NUVC.ai), Melvin Chen (Care GP), Timothy Wang (Deloitte), Bella Ren (AskSia), Lightman Wang (JR Academy), and Henry Yang (ACASE).

Whether you’re deep in the AI field or just curious about where the technology is heading, this conference is packed with insights, real-world stories, and opportunities to connect with those driving change. Join us at Melbourne Connect for an afternoon of inspiration, learning, and forward-thinking conversation.