Sydney's machine learning sector gains global recognition - Association Meetings International

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) systems are growing exponentially around the world and is estimated to generate AU$22.17 trillion to the global economy by 2030. The Australian Government's Artificial Intelligence Technology Roadmap, developed by Data61, identified Australia's need for up to 161,000 new specialist AI workers by 2030. Stuart Ayres, NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, said: "NeurIPS 2021 will propel Australia's research and innovative discoveries to the forefront – bringing with it opportunities for trade and investment and talent attraction as well as helping to build Sydney's brand as an intellectual capital." Dr. Terrence Sejnowski, President of the NeurIPS Foundation, agreed that it was a "significant step" bringing the conference to Australia. It will be the first time NeurIPS is held in the Asia-Pacific region, and only the third time it has been held outside North America.