BRAIN’s next Ballarat AI Exchange will be held on Thursday, 27 August at Ballarat Hackerspace, bringing together the local community for an open conversation about artificial intelligence and its practical applications. Dr Rob Layton, Chief Research Officer at BRAIN, and Adrian Holtham from Plainlight will host an open Q&
by Matt Bowd, Aug 24, 2026
B31 Reflections - Automate the Task, Not the Person A reflection from BRAIN Chief Research Office Dr Rob Layton following our recent B31 workshop: Our recent B31 workshop reinforced something I think is important for any business exploring AI: focus on automating tasks, not jobs. We discussed the practical realities of
by Matt Bowd, Aug 17, 2026
AI is moving quickly from curiosity to capability.
by Matt Bowd, Aug 10, 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration, it is rapidly becoming a defining capability for organisations of every size.
by Matt Bowd, Jul 23, 2026
BRAIN is pleased to share that our Chief Research Officer, Dr Robert Layton, will be speaking at the upcoming Ballarat Innovation Series: AI & Cyber Security for SMEs.
by Matt Bowd, Jul 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly, but many businesses are still asking the same question: where do we start, and how do we achieve real results?
by Robert Layton, Jun 30, 2026
Ready to dive deeper into the technical side of artificial intelligence?
by Robert Layton, Jun 25, 2026
Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? Already using AI and keen to learn from others?
by Robert Layton, Jun 23, 2026
Ballarat AI exports at Plainlight are holding a one hour workshop on using AI to complete job applications, while retaining your voice in the process.
by Robert Layton, May 29, 2026
Curious how people around Ballarat are actually using AI in their work?
by Robert Layton, May 12, 2026
If you've been tinkering with AI tools and wondering how deep the rabbit hole goes, this one's for you. BRAIN (Ballarat Regional AI Network) and Ballarat Hackerspace are teaming up for a practical, no-fluff meetup focused on how people are actually using AI in their
by Matt Bowd, Mar 17, 2026
When the ABC’s Statewide Drive program brought its artificial intelligence forum to Ballarat recently, the conversation quickly moved beyond the usual technology headlines. Instead, the focus turned to a deeper question: What role should regional Australia play in shaping the future of artificial intelligence? Representing the Ballarat Region Artificial
by Matt Bowd, Mar 16, 2026
Dr Rob Layton, founding partner of the Ballarat Region Artificial Intelligence Network (BRAIN), will join a panel of regional experts next week for a live public forum exploring what artificial intelligence means for communities outside Australia’s major cities. Hosted by ABC Statewide Drive Victoria, the event will take place
by Matt Bowd, Mar 11, 2026
BRAIN AI Applications & Tooling Workshop | 11 March The next BRAIN AI Applications & Tooling Workshop will take place on Wednesday 11 March at 6:30pm at the Ballarat Hackerspace. This month’s session features Tim Hainz from Microsoft and the Internet Commerce Security Lab at Federation University, who will
by Matt Bowd, Mar 05, 2026
If you’ve ever thought, “Okay… but how are people actually using AI day-to-day?” this meetup is for you.
by Robert Layton & Matt Bowd, Dec 08, 2025
