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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a cornerstone of the global economy. Ensuring that Australia develops and sustains world-class capability in this critical area requires coordinated national leadership, strong research communities, and visible platforms that recognise excellence.
Hosted by the Kingston AI Group of Australian AI professors, the Kingston AI Symposium establishes a national forum dedicated to advancing Australia’s standing in AI research and innovation. The event will convene Australia’s most accomplished AI researchers and practitioners to showcase outstanding work, strengthen domestic collaborations, and recognise emerging leaders shaping the future of the field.
We invite industry partners, talent acquisition professionals, researchers, and AI enthusiasts to participate in this national gathering and engage directly with Australia’s leading AI community.
The inaugural Kingston AI Symposium and gala dinner will be held on Thursday, 19 March 2026 at Adelaide Oval, South Australia.

09:30 AM doors open
Sessions run between 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM in the John Herbert Room
The Kingston AI Symposium program will feature research presentations from Australia’s leading AI researchers and a keynote address from a prominent Australian AI expert.

06:30 PM – Late
Ian McLachlan Room
The Kingston AI Symposium will be followed by the Kingston AI gala dinner. Network with Australia's top AI talent at this exclusive event. The dress code is business attire/cocktail.
Gala dinner tickets are included in all registrations.
Single ticket admission for a current undergraduate or postgraduate research student.
Single ticket admission for academics and non-students.
Single ticket admission for just the gala dinner. This does not include entry to the main symposium.
Includes:
Enquire for a sponsorship table by contacting Rachel Kontic (rachel.kontic@adelaide.edu.au) by 27 February 2026. Individual student admission, general admission, and gala dinner only ticket sales end 12 March 2026. All prices are inclusive of GST.

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Professor Anton van den Hengel, Kingston AI Group Convenor