AI Forward: Business Innovation Day

Event status:

AI prompt A practical half-day for SMEs to discover applying AI.

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Date:
Wednesday 04 November 2026 09:00 am until Wednesday 04 November 2026 03:30 pm (Add to calendar)
Contact:
Emily McGlone, Senior Coordinator, Industry Engagement Events
e.mcglone@latrobe.edu.au
Presented by:
La Trobe Industry, Innovation Central Melbourne and the La Trobe AI Institute
Type of Event:
Current Student: Undergraduate; Current Student: Postgraduate; Current Student: Careers; Current Student: New students; Current Student: Student union; Current Student: Clubs; Current Student: External; Current Student: Leadership; Current Student: Volunteering; Alumni; Community Event; Corporate; Exhibition; Public Lecture; Seminar/Workshop/Training; Public
Cost:
$50 for general admission or $25 for NORTH Link members

Join La Trobe University and Innovation Central Melbourne for a practical day of AI insights, technology demonstrations, networking and hands-on activities to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) turn AI experimentation into real business value.

Hosted by Eagleworks Innovation Centre, this event will bring together AI researchers, industry experts and technology innovators for a practical half-day program featuring:

  • Live demonstrations of emerging AI technologies
  • A hands-on workshop to create your own AI inbox assistant
  • Expert presentations from Associate Professor Sophia Duan and Professor Daswin De Silva on AI readiness with practical advice on identifying high-value AI opportunities
  • A networking lunch with businesses, researchers and innovation specialists

The core program will be repeated in the morning and afternoon. Please select your preferred session when registering, subject to availability. For more information and to register, visit Eventbrite.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
Venue: Digital Innovation Hub (L2, Eagleworks Innovation Centre, La Trobe University Melbourne Campus). Map Ref: 8G
Format: In-person
Tickets: $50 for general admission or $25 for NORTH Link members

Program Timings

The core program will be repeated in the morning and afternoon. Please select your preferred session when registering, subject to availability. For more information and to register, visit Eventbrite.