AI Experts Discuss Impact on Work and Economy

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UNSW Event Features Industry Leaders

The panel will feature prominent figures such as Kavita Mistry, Chief Technology Officer at AMP, and Victor Dominello, CEO of the Future Government Institute. These experts will explore how AI is transforming industries and what this means for future economic structures, according to the event announcement.

Other notable speakers include Lee Hickin, Executive Director of the National Artificial Intelligence Centre, and Toby Walsh, a Scientia Professor of AI at UNSW. They will discuss AI’s transition from an experimental phase to integration into critical sectors like energy, transport, and supply chains.

AI’s Role in Shaping the Future

According to Toby Walsh, AI’s development presents a unique opportunity to enhance public trust in technology, a key theme for the event. The discussions come at a time when AI is increasingly seen as a crucial driver of economic growth, with implications for job markets and business models worldwide.

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Last updated: 2 April 2026, 4:32 pm

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Daniel Rolph is the editor of Melbourne Insider, covering hospitality, venue openings and events across Melbourne. With over 15 years’ experience in marketing and media, he brings a commercial, newsroom-focused approach to accurate and timely local reporting.
Daniel Rolph
Daniel Rolph is the editor of Melbourne Insider, covering hospitality, venue openings and events across Melbourne. With over 15 years’ experience in marketing and media, he brings a commercial, newsroom-focused approach to accurate and timely local reporting.