Head of Australian-based AiLab, John Flackett (PhD in AI), will present his career in AI from connectionist researcher starting in the mid-1990's, through to delivering AI education to industry, Government and academia. John will assess the current investment in AI across the globe and introduce some of the strategies companies should take to start employing AI tools and techniques. This seminar will also discuss some of the common "AI Myths" John regularly encounters when working with clients. PROFILE Dr. John Flackett: Co-founder & Head of AiLab Dr. John Flackett is a renowned Artificial Intelligence international speaker. A leader in his field and passionate about AI, John presents key insights on AI and emerging technology's future impact on society and the workforce at events and workshops around the globe. With over 20 years of AI experience, a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and contributions in education, industry and community, John is among an elite group of experts regularly called upon to share his perspectives via talks, media interviews, publications and roundtables. John's received various awards, including from the British Computer Society, and his academic and business career was recently featured in the UK's Million Plus 'Think Modern' campaign that was launched at the Palace of Westminster in May 2019. Previously a senior university academic teaching AI and Software Engineering in the UK, John's also worked in a wide range of industries and sectors. Since migrating to Australia, John has co-founded two businesses; the smart web specialist company koolth, and the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. AiLab assists industry, academia, government and community around the world with learning AI through education programs, research, policy development and events. John is also co-founder of Adelaide AI meetup series, which is the largest AI networking community in South Australia.