Host

Dr Faten (Faye) Zaibak, Chief Operating Officer, ARC Future Digital Manufacturing Hub

Speakers

Sharbani Dhar – Director, DotInfinity
An industry leader driving AI-enabled innovation and human-centred digital transformation across diverse sectors.

Professor Helen Huang – Discipline Leader, Data Science, University of Queensland & Program Leader in AI, ARC Future Digital Manufacturing Hub
A leading researcher advancing data-driven systems, analytics, and intelligent technologies for next-generation digital manufacturing.

Dr Kaneez Fizza – Postdoctoral Fellow, ARC Future Digital Manufacturing Hub, Swinburne University of Technology
An emerging researcher applying IoT, AI, and advanced analytics to enhance smart manufacturing, industrial processes, and data-driven operations.

Professor Shazia Sadiq – Deputy Head of School, Strategic Partnerships and Professor of Computer Science, University of Queensland
A research and education leader specialising in responsible data management, scalable curation, bias mitigation, and enabling agile, data-driven organisations.

Each speaker will have three minutes to address:

Why research and innovation matter
The real-world challenges they are tackling
The future direction of digital manufacturing

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Q&A

Great talks motivate the audience and create opportunities for engagement, networking, and collaboration.

Following the talks, join an engaging discussion chaired by Professor Dimitrios Georgakopoulos, Director of the ARC Future Digital Manufacturing Hub, exploring:

Career challenges and breakthroughs
Insights into the future of AI and digital manufacturing
Advice for the next generation considering a career in the sector

We look forward to seeing you online!

Are you a student looking to be inspired, a community member passionate about celebrating, empowering, and supporting women in STEMM, or an industry or academic professional seeking insights into the latest developments in AI and the ARC Digital Manufacturing Hub?

Further Information: digitalmanufacturing@swinburne.edu.au

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