AI: How Far Ahead is China?

AI: How Far Ahead Is China? — Fireside + Demos

We’ve just landed back from the World AI Conference in Shanghai and we’re doing a Fireside Chat to explain the current state of AI in China and how far behind Australia is (and how we can catch up).
Expect raw video from the floor, clear data points, and a few spicy (but fair) takes.

What you’ll get

• Field notes from WAIC: agents, video/gen-media, robotics, chips, infra.

• A simple take on “Is China ~6-12 months ahead?” and what that means here.

• Q&A with builders who were there, plus time to meet other founders and devs.

Who it’s for
Founders, engineers, product/design folks, researchers, investors, and anyone curious about where the next wave of AI is actually coming from (and how to plug in).

When & where

• Thu 28 Aug 2025, 6:00–9:00pm AEST

• Stone & Chalk Melbourne Startup Hub — 121 King St, Melbourne CBD

Run of show (rough)

• 6:00 Check-in, hang out

• 6:15 Fireside download from MLAI Crew

• 7:00 Panel + audience Q&A

• 7:30 Networking

• 9:00 Wrap

Good to know

• Dinner and drinks included.

• We’ll capture some photos/video; let us know at check-in if you’d rather not be filmed.

• Venue is somewhat accessible (There are two steps at the front door, but after that, everything will be on the ground floor, Accessible bathroom on ground and there's an elevator for other accessible bathrooms on level 1.) —message us if you have specific needs.

Grab your seat on Humanitix and come see what’s next.