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AI and Crisis Management

7 July 2026 · 4:00 pm–4:25 pm · Sutherland

Australia’s new National AI Plan commits Australia to dealing with AI incidents in our existing crisis management framework. During this workshop, you’ll discuss what an acute AI incident, accident or emergency could look like, who would need to come to the table to manage it, and whether existing emergency planning is up to the task.

Speaker

Greg Sadler
CEO, Good Ancestors
Greg Sadler is CEO of Good Ancestors Policy, an Australian charity working to reduce catastrophic and existential risks, including from advanced AI. Greg has 15 years' experience in the Australian Public Service, including in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Attorney-General's Department, and the Department of Home Affairs. He also served as a senior national security adviser to the Home Affairs Minister. He holds a BA/LLB(Hons) from the Australian National University, majoring in philosophy.

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