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
BRAIN is where ideas meet execution. We connect people, launch projects, and build the knowledge that positions Ballarat as a regional leader in artificial intelligence.
by Matt Bowd, Jul 16, 2025
The future of AI in Ballarat needs more than leadership — it needs diverse expertise, fresh perspectives, and voices that challenge and inspire. That’s why BRAIN is guided by an Advisory Panel drawn from across industry, research, government, and community.
by Matt Bowd, Jul 16, 2025