UNAAWA SDG Forum 2025: AI for Good & Achieving the SDGs

This forum explores how AI can be harnessed to advance a smarter, inclusive, and more sustainable future for all

An evening bringing together leaders from government, academia, industry, and the community to explore how artificial intelligence can be harnessed responsibly to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Hosted by the United Nations Association of Australia (WA Division) and proudly supported by Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics, this Forum will delve into how AI can be used as a force for inclusion, innovation, and sustainability — from improving education and health outcomes to strengthening ethical governance and environmental stewardship.

Speakers:

• Hon Stephen Dawson MLC – Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research;Kimberley (Opening Address)
• Prof Anthony Langlois – Stan Perron Dean of Applied Ethics at Curtin University
• Alex Jenkins, WA Data Science Innovation Hub
• Andy Meakin – Cloud & AI Specialist, Microsoft Australia
• Ashleigh Pruitt – Director, Data Policy, Department of the Premier and Cabinet