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How AI is Changing the World

This UniSQ Thought Leadership Series event featured a panel of leading artificial intelligence (AI) experts who examined the increasing impact of AI on the world. From revolutionising industries to shaping society, AI will drive unprecedented change. AI technologies are unlocking new possibilities for innovation, driving productivity, and addressing complex challenges while also creating new ethical and safety issues. Read more about how AI is changing the world.

The panelists

Associate Professor Andrew Maxwell is the resident tech guru at UniSQ. He can be heard regularly on radio discussing everything from the latest technological developments to robots, drones and AI.
Dr Kellie Nuttall leads Australia’s Strategy and Business Design practice and directs the Australian Deloitte AI Institute, roles that see her helping some of Australia’s most iconic brands transform into AI-fuelled businesses. Kellie is also a faculty member of Singularity University and is focused on harnessing exponential technologies to address global grand challenges.
Dr Sue Keay is one of Australia’s most influential leaders in AI and robotics. She has been recognised as one of Queensland's most influential people and listed on SME’s global list of 20 women making their mark in robotics and automation. Sue led the development of Australia's Robotics Roadmaps, charting how AI and robotics would influence every sector of the Australian economy. A former Research Director for Cyber-Physical Systems at CSIRO’s Data61 and inaugural CEO of Queensland AI Hub, her expertise bridges the gap between innovative tech creators and forward-thinking businesses seeking to adopt and integrate advancements like AI, robotics, and automation. Sue is a member of the Kingston AI Group and Chair of Robotics Australia Group.
Aaron Zamykal is the founder and CEO of Actualisation, one of Australia’s largest privately owned AI firms. He is based in Brisbane with offices around the world. Actualisation designs, trains and deploys AI for companies who want to take advantage of its benefits. Right now, we are experiencing more technological change than Aaron has seen in his 24 years in business. Drawing on his experience in several industries, Aaron is constantly making sense of what’s happening in the current climate. He believes we are at a pivotal moment in time where traditional methods are becoming obsolete and new ways of thinking are required.
Toni Peggrem is CEO of the Queensland AI Hub – an initiative bringing business, research and government together to accelerate AI adoption and development, improve productivity, and support job generation and economic growth. Toni has over 30 years of experience in strategic planning and leading organisational reform programs. She is committed to evidence-based policy development that leads to digitally enabled evidence-based practice.
Professor Catherine Prentice is an expert in the intersection of AI and consumer behaviour. Her current research focuses on the transformative potential of collaborative robots (cobots) in enhancing consumer experiences and employee efficiency. Her work examines societal perceptions of AI adoption and strategies for improving human-robot productivity. Catherine was named Australia’s leading researcher in both marketing and strategic management in The Australian’s 2024 Research Magazine.
Professor Rajib Rana is recognised for his work in AI and machine learning. He is developing a distress inference system to combat hoax calls inundating emergency helplines. Using AI algorithms, his system automatically detects distress levels in callers' voices, ensuring prompt assistance for genuine emergencies. Rajib was awarded a 2018 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award for his research and scientific contribution.