Responsible AI Leadership: Navigating Trust, Ethics and Innovation

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organisations operate, innovate and create value.

Join leading academics and industry practitioners for a conversation on responsible AI leadership, exploring how you and your organisation can balance innovation with ethics, transparency, accountability and trust.

Learn how you can navigate the opportunities and risks of AI adoption while building confidence among stakeholders.

Event details

In-person event
Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Time: 5:30–8pm AEST
Venue: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane
Cost: $25 (includes light refreshments)

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Online event
Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Time: 5:45–6:45pm AEST
Venue: Zoom (link to be provided)
Cost: Free, online webinar

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Can't make it this time? Register for online and we'll send you the event recording.

Panellists

Dr Caitlin Curtis

Dr Caitlin Curtis is an internationally recognised responsible AI researcher at the UQ Business School, specialising in the adoption of AI, applied ethics and emerging technologies. 

Dr Stefan Hajkowicz
Doctor of Philosophy '00, Bachelor of Arts '96

Dr Stefan Hajkowicz is Chief Research Consultant at CSIRO and is one of the country's most sought-after speakers on artificial intelligance, technology strategy and the future. 

Professor Stan Karanasios

Professor Stan Karanasios is a Professor of Information Systems at the UQ Business School. His research explores how emerging digital technologies, including AI, transform organisations and societies. 

Moderator

Professor Nicole Hartley

Professor Nicole Hartley is the Director of Executive Education at the UQ Business School and is an internationally recognised expert in services marketing, digital technology and customer decision-making.