Harmony Week 2025 - Stakeholders Forum -

a thought-provoking panel discussion on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in community building

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in community building. As AI continues to shape communication, service delivery, and public policy, it’s crucial to examine its impact—will it foster inclusion and social trust or deepen inequalities? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and influence the discussion!

This session will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and community practitioners to discuss whether AI can enhance social trust and belonging or further entrench inequalities. The discussion will provide practical insights for community leaders, policymakers, and social sector professionals.

Door Opens at 12 pm
Free onsite parking available (4hr limit)
4-minute walk from Mt Druitt Railway Station

PANEL MEMBERS

The Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury and Assistant Minister for Employment in the Australian Government. Also, Author of multiple books, including Reconnected: A Community Builder’s Handbook

Professor Gabrielle Drake

Interim Dean, School of Social Sciences

Cara Varian

CEO, NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS)

Professor Sandra Lynch

The Founding Director of the Institute for Ethics and Society and Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame, Australia

Dr Brian Ballsun-Stanton

Generative AI expert, Solutions Architect, Faculty of Arts, Macquarie University