Join us for an unforgettable experience where brilliant minds, curious learners, and industry leaders come together to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world. Across inspiring talks, interactive exhibits, live demos, and beachfront networking events, you’ll discover the latest breakthroughs in AI, robotics, ethics, and digital creativity. Whether you’re an expert, entrepreneur, student, or simply intrigued by the possibilities of AI, the Australian AI Festival invites you to connect, collaborate and most of all be inspired!
AI Startup of the Year – #1 (Joint Winners) was awarded to Apate, led by Founder and CEO Professor Dali Kaafar, recognising its AI-led approach to scam prevention, disruption, and intelligence by deploying advanced conversational AI bots at scale.
The Best Enterprise AI Tool award went to Luis Rico for Rostrum: The Platform for Leadership Intelligence.
The Best AI Influencer award was presented to Emma Barbato, recognising exceptional real-world engagement being generated by her Australian AI influencer & celebrity “Bruce Ryder” who beat several high-profile international AI influencers to take home the award.
· Best in AI Music: Push It, directed, written, and produced by Bump Nasties
· Best in AI Animation: Void Burn, directed by Frank Houbre
· Best in AI Short Film: Grain & Grit, directed by Matt Valente
The Rising Star award was presented to Mind It, directed by Shafayet Mansoor, recognising emerging talent pushing the boundaries of AI-driven creativity.
The festival’s highest creative AI honour, Best in Australia, was awarded to Pyrrhic Victory, directed by Brendan Young and produced by Catherine McQuade, celebrating exceptional excellence and impact within the Australian AI landscape.