Professor Geoff Webb, Monash University
TelSoc has pleasure in announcing its first online event dealing explicitly with AI, to be held on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, from 12.30 p.m ADST.
We are honoured to have Geoff Webb, a leading expert in the field from Monash University as our speaker.
Geoff’s presentation will seek to demystify AI. He will not be concerned with AI policies such as the Australian Government’s National AI Plan released at the end of 2025, but will provide an accessible overview of how it works. He will tell us why he considers that super-intelligence is a long way off – and in the process will clarify some of the key terms used in discussion, including the notional of AI super-intelligence. He will finish his presentation by discussing some of the key concerns that we should all be considering as AI transforms our society, economy and lives.
As with all TelSoc lunchtime events, Geoff’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A session in which TelSoc members and industry colleagues will be able to raise questions and issues. Past experience suggests that these sessions can be incredibly interesting and informative. Given Geoff’s substantial and diverse experience, his presentation and participation in the Q&A will be well worth your time.
Registration Process:
- Please fill in the “Register for this event” form on this page to RSVP for this event
- You will receive a registration confirmation email with event details.
