Submit a Proposal

Event: Australian AI Safety Forum 2026

Dates: 7-8 July, Sydney

Deadline: 2026-06-22

The forum’s program is full.

This form remains open for those who have been asked to resubmit an approved session, or for those who’d like to be considered for future events.

We'd love to hear your session ideas on AI safety science and governance, whether technical, policy-focused, or cross-disciplinary. Early-stage work and fresh perspectives are welcome. We're focused on research, policy, and practice (not product demos or commercial pitches). Complimentary registration and travel support may be available on request.

Your Session Idea

What format works best? *

Select your preferred format below. We may suggest a different format if it works better with the overall program.

Presentation

20-60 minute talk optionally including Q&A

Lightning Talk

5-10 minute focused presentation on a specific topic

Workshop

Interactive session with hands-on activities (45-90 mins)

Panel Discussion

Moderated discussion with multiple speakers on a theme

Networking Session

Structured networking, meetup, or social activity for attendees

Flexible

Not sure yet — we'll work with you to find the right format

Tell us about your session idea

Share what you'd like to cover, why it matters, how it fits with the goals of the forum, and an estimated duration. Don't worry about perfection — we're excited to hear your ideas! (Around 200 words)

Which section of the International AI Safety Report does your session relate to?

The Forum is grounded in the International AI Safety Report 2025 — an independent scientific assessment of general-purpose AI risks and mitigations. We ask all speakers to read the relevant section before presenting and open their session by grounding it in the Report's framework.

About You

Full name

Without titles like Dr., Prof., or PhD — those can go in your bio.

Your role or title

e.g. "Research Fellow", "PhD Student, Computer Science", or "Policy Analyst"

Organisation

Optional — your university, employer, or leave blank if independent

Short bio

A few sentences about your background, including any titles you'd like to use (Dr., Prof., PhD). Around 75 words.

Profile links

Optional — add any professional profiles you'd like to share

linkedin.com/in/

X / Twitter

x.com/

Bluesky

bsky.app/profile/

Website

Google Scholar

scholar.google.com/citations?user=

ORCID

orcid.org/

Travel Support

Would travel support help you attend? *

We have limited funding available. Let us know if support would make a difference.

No thanks, I can cover my own travelYes, I'd need support to attendPossibly — I'd like to explore options

Demographics

Gender

Optional — helps us understand our community

Sector

Career stage

Areas of expertise

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