WHEN & WHERE

This event will be held on Friday December 11, 2026 at the UNSW CBD campus.

AGENDA

The event will open with a short networking session, followed by short remarks from our organising committee, Prof. Ian Gibson from UNSW Sydney Faculty of Engineering, and our sponsor Day of AI Australia.

Then, each of our four finalist teams will present their solutions to the competition challenge to our panel of 3 judges, who will have the opportunity to ask questions after each presentation. Each team will have 8 minutes to present, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A.

Following this, there will be a break during which the judges deliberate to order the teams from 1st to 3rd place. This will be followed by further remarks from our organising committee and sponsors, before the announcement of the winners and awarding of prizes.

We conclude with a networking session with canapés and a selection of drinks.

PRIZES

• First Place: $5,000 AUD
• Second Place: $2,500 AUD
• Third Place : $1,500 AUD
• “Real-World Engagement Award”: $500 AUD

JUDGES

Judge 1: Michelle Markham

TBD

Judge 2: Natasha Banks

Natasha Banks is the Program Director for Day of AI Australia, where she leads a free national program that builds AI literacy and ethical awareness among school students and teachers. With a background in media, digital innovation, and community development, Tash is passionate about collaboration, inclusion, and preparing young people for an AI-driven world.

Judge 3: Paul Clarke

TBD