AI Innovation Summit Australia-Poland

🔹 Peter Kasprzak, Chairman, Innovate Australia

As the Chairman of Innovate Australia, Peter Kasprzak is dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. With decades of experience in various industries, Peter is passionate about connecting people and ideas to drive positive change. An enthusiastic user of AI, particularly ChatGPT, Peter appreciates its cutting-edge innovation but also advocates for responsible and ethical use to address potential concerns.

🎙️ Our Presenters:

🔹 Paul Bitdorf, Executive Chairman, Nicheliving; Honorary Consul of Poland in Perth

Paul Bitdorf stands as a distinguished figure in both the business and diplomatic landscapes, serving as the Executive Chairman of Nicheliving, a forefront innovator in affordable housing solutions in Australia, and as the Honorary Consul of Poland in Perth, Australia. His dual roles exemplify his dedication to fostering strong economic ties and cultural exchanges between Australia and Poland. Paul’s leadership at Nicheliving has been pivotal in driving the company’s growth and success, leveraging his vast experience to navigate the complex intersections of real estate development and international diplomacy. His work as Honorary Consul underscores his commitment to enhancing bilateral relationships, offering a bridge for collaboration and mutual understanding between the two nations.

🔹 Tym Pieglowski, President at Polish Australian Business Forum (PABF)

Tym Pieglowski is an advisor and entrepreneur, passionate about simple solutions to complex problems. He has expertiese in public and private sector clients on transport infrastructure solutions. He is a civil engineer specialising in travel demand forecasting for highway, public transport, freight and aviation. Untill recently Tim was a Director of the PwC Financial Advisory team. Prior to joining PwC, Tym was the founding Director of TMK Consult providing project management, transport planning and travel demand forecasting services for the NSW Government transport infrastructure projects. He has over 15 years of experience working in Australia, the UK and Poland.

🔹 Professor Piotr Skrzypczyński, Deputy Leader – Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Poznań University of Technology in Poland

Professor Piotr Skrzypczyński serves as the Deputy Leader of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Poznań University of Technology, Poland. With a distinguished academic and research career, Skrzypczyński has contributed significantly to the fields of robotics and computer science, authoring over 160 technical papers. His expertise spans AI-based robotics, robot navigation, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), computer vision, and machine learning. Holding a Ph.D. and D.Sc. in robotics from the Poznań University of Technology, his work is pivotal in advancing the understanding and application of AI and robotics. Skrzypczyński’s leadership at the Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence underscores his commitment to driving innovation and excellence in AI research and development.

🔹 Dr. Richard Kowalczyk, Chair in Artificial Intelligence at SmartSat CRC at the University of South Australia

Dr. Richard Kowalczyk holds the esteemed position of SmartSat CRC Chair in Artificial Intelligence at the University of South Australia in Adelaide. With a prolific background that includes serving as the Director of Swinburne Key Lab for Intelligent Software Systems and leading the Distributed AI Systems Research Group, as well as being the inaugural Wipro Chair of Artificial Intelligence at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, his contributions to AI are profound. Before his current roles, he spearheaded AI research at CSIRO and various international R&D centers. Professor Kowalczyk’s research spans AI, autonomous software agents, and collective intelligence, focusing on their integration into cyber-physical-social ecosystems for enhanced decision-making. His work facilitates advancements in smart cities, industry 4.0, and, notably, AI applications for space systems autonomy and resilience.

🔹 Bartosz Ziolko, AI Expert specialising in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Poland

Dr. Bartosz Ziółko is a distinguished computer scientist, entrepreneur, and an expert in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). He served as a professor at the University of Science and Technology (AGH) in Krakow, and was a co-founder and CEO of Techmo. Ziółko completed his education in Krakow, earning his doctorate from the University of York. He achieved his habilitation in 2017, focusing on speech and natural language processing methods. He specialises in speech processing and AI. Bartosz has authored over 100 scientific papers, holds patents in the U.S. and Europe, and has led projects that developed Polish speech recognition systems. He was the organiser of the XXII Annual Pacific Voice Conference and has collaborated with Hokkaido University as a National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) fellow from December 2020 till end of 2021.

🔹 Dr. Fedja Hadzic, Chief Scientist and Managing Director at September AI Labs, in Perth.

Dr. Fedja Hadzic, is the Chief Scientist and Managing Director at September AI Labs. He has been at the forefront of machine learning and data science innovation since the company’s inception in September 2018. Under his leadership, September AI Labs has developed groundbreaking medical applications in partnership with local universities and delivered novel AI solutions that have significantly automated and enhanced critical business processes across various industries. With a career that began in 2002, developing simulations for AI and cognitive science, Fedja’s passion for machine learning was further ignited by his involvement with the September AI Labs in September 2018. His academic contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed publications and a pioneering book on data mining with complex structures published by Springer.

The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Peter Kasprzak, Chairman of Innovate Australia.

🌟 Summit Highlights:

This summit aims to add an international flair, creating a bridge between AI aficionados, professionals, and thought leaders from both Australia and Poland. As a free event open to the public, it serves as a portal to discover the distinctive AI advancements from these nations, fostering knowledge sharing and highlighting cutting-edge AI breakthroughs. Anticipate engaging conversations, priceless networking chances, and wisdom from industry pioneers. Additionally, the summit will address the ethical and societal implications of AI within varied cultural contexts. Embrace the fusion of AI ingenuity from Australia and Poland’s vibrant centers.