InnovAItor Brings OpenAI to Australia for Exclusive Fireside Chat
InnovAItor, Australia鈥檚 coolest AI meetup and event series, is bringing OpenAI directly to Australian audiences for the first time. On 6 March 2025, Mac Huffman, OpenAI鈥檚 Go-to-Market Director, wi join the event live from San Francisco for an exclusive fireside chat with Lucio Ribeiro at Fishburner Sydney鈥檚 start-up epicentre.
Attendees will gain access to insights rarely available in public forums 鈥 a unique opportunity to dive deep into OpenAI鈥檚 playbook and learn how Australian companies can stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Valued at over $150 billion, and 300 million weekly active users worldwide, OpenAI鈥檚 products like ChatGPT, Sora, and DALL-E are reshaping industries globally. This event is a must-attend for corporates looking to innovate and start-ups aiming to disrupt. Live AI demos and showcases from emerging local talent will demonstrate how AI is being applied practically.
Lucio Ribeiro, co-founder of InnovAItor, said, 鈥淭his event is a milestone for us. Our ambition is to demystify AI and create connections between start-ups and corporates. OpenAI鈥檚 presence at InnovAItor offers our AI community the chance to learn from the best and adapt global AI strategies to local contexts.鈥
Vijay Solanki, co-founder of InnovAItor, added, 鈥淥ur start-up ecosystem has never been stronger. We鈥檙e seeing incredible AI innovation from Australian companies, and this is a chance to witness that creativity up close. It鈥檚 about discovering the next great story before it goes global.鈥
What to Expect
- Mac Huffman in Conversation: Gain exclusive insights into OpenAI鈥檚 latest plans, products and key features. We鈥檒l also explore how to best use them whether you are a corporate or a start-up. Learn how OpenAI prioritises industries, overcomes adoption challenges, and leads innovation globally.
- Live Demonstrations: See start-ups and AI tools showcase practical use cases, from creative content generation to operational optimisation, highlighting AI鈥檚 role in driving real business results
- Unmatched Networking Opportunities: The InnovAItor event series isn鈥檛 just about what happens on stage鈥攊t鈥檚 about who you meet off-stage. The event will gather senior executives, influential startups, journalists, and investors, creating a space where meaningful connections are made. Whether attendees are seeking partnerships, media coverage, or insights from peers, InnovAItor is the place to make it happen.
- In-Depth Q&A: Questions will explore success stories, practical adoption tips, and what鈥檚 next for AI over the next decade. Expect tangible advice on overcoming obstacles like data readiness, integration, and team training.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 6 March 2025
Time: 6:00 PM 鈥 8:00 PM AEDT
Venue: Fishburners, Level 2, 11 York St, Sydney, NSW 2000
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