Industry Keynote Speaker
AI Frontiers in Higher Education and Research
Katie Ford
Higher Education Industry Executive
Microsoft Australia & New Zealand
In this keynote, Katie will explore the transformative impact of AI on education and knowledge discovery, both locally and globally. The session will highlight compelling case studies, summarise recent technology advancements, and offer some thoughts on the future of AI in academia.
4th December 10:00-10:30
University of Canberra Building 2 Level B Lecture Theatre 09
Biographical Sketch
Katie Ford is the Higher Education Industry Executive for Microsoft Australia & New Zealand. She has a background in data and AI, public policy, and law, and she has previously held senior roles at CSIRO’s Data61, Intel, and the Australian Government.