What should our digital future look like - and who gets to shape it?

AI and digital technologies are changing how we study, work, connect and make decisions every single day. This student forum is your chance to explore the opportunities, concerns and big questions shaping that future and bring your own perspective into the conversation.

Join us for an interactive afternoon of discussion, activities and connection.

Why come along?

Hear what’s happening right now - get first-hand perspectives from leaders working across AI, digital technology, future skills, research and industry on what they’re seeing now and where things are heading.
Have your say on issues that affect student life now and into the future.
Explore the big questions around AI, privacy, misinformation, online safety, inclusion and trust.
Hear different perspectives from students across disciplines and challenge your own thinking.
Meet and connect with students from UNSW and UTS.
Help shape the conversation about what a trustworthy digital future could look like.

What is TDS?

Trustworthy Digital Society (TDS) is a joint UNSW–UTS research initiative exploring how digital technologies can be developed and used in ways that are trustworthy, responsible and beneficial for society.

This forum is an opportunity to bring student voices and industry perspectives into that conversation.

Come curious. Bring your perspective. Be part of shaping the conversation.

Event details

• Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026

• Doors open: 1:45pm

• Start time: 2:00pm

• Finish time: 5:00 pm (with extended networking session)

• Location: Tyree Room, John Niland Scientia Building (G19), UNSW Kensington

Contact the host of Trustworthy Digital Society Student Voices: The Future of Learning, AI & Work