AISUM26

The AI Safety Unconference, Melbourne 2026

Where Australia and New Zealand's AI safety community connects to tackle its most pressing problems

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Friday 27 November 2026
All day · Melbourne, Australia

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Have the Conversations that Matter

AISUM is a one-day, application-only unconference for people already working on or seriously engaged with AI safety. Around 50 researchers, practitioners, and advocates from across Australia and New Zealand. Little '101' content: it's all 201+.

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Build the Community

Connect with researchers, practitioners, and advocates across Australia and New Zealand. Build lasting professional relationships within the AI safety community.

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Dig In Deeper

Grapple with the thinking, research, and challenges at the frontier of AI safety. You'll need to be familiar with the field to get the most out of the day!

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Take Action

Make, hear, pitch, and test AI safety project ideas and find collaborators to make them happen. We're excited to help you scope, plan, and launch meaningful initiatives.

What's an Unconference?

Much like a normal conference, except the agenda isn't set in advance. Attendees pitch the sessions they want to run (or want someone else to run), everyone votes, and the organisers build the program on the day. Come for the community and dynamism!

Applications for AISUM26 will open soon. Places are limited, so we run an application process rather than first-come-first-served. Tickets are priced to partly recoup venue and catering costs, with options to pay less if you need the support.

Get Involved

Questions, or want to talk sponsorship? Reach out to the organisers: