Researchers, academics, and innovation leaders from across seven countries convened online yesterday for the second session of the Global Table Discussion on AI, Research and Innovations, an event hosted by Australian-founded platform ExpertGate.
The discussion brought together a panel of international experts to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping sectors from biotechnology to education, and from industrial safety to public policy. The event, held at 6:00 pm AEST, attracted participants from across Australia, North America, South Asia, and Africa.
The initiative forms part of ExpertGate’s ongoing effort to build global research networks that align with Australia’s 2026 National Science and Research Priorities. Dr Mohammad Riyadh, Director of Global Research Partnerships at ExpertGate, moderated the session and highlighted the platform’s mission to “bridge the gap between research and real-world application, across borders.”
“AI is no longer a concept of the future—it’s shaping education systems, healthcare responses, and sustainable engineering in real time. This session was about bringing together those who are driving that change on the ground,” Dr Riyadh said.
A Truly Global Dialogue
Among the standout speakers was Bill Baker (USA), who addressed the need for stronger global ethical frameworks to guide the rapid integration of AI into media and technology. “Innovation must be rooted in responsibility,” he noted.
Fouad Jallouli (Canada) offered insights into emerging AI policy structures and the importance of industry-academic partnerships in guiding AI development. From India, Dr Naveen Dhingra showcased how AI is being used to expand access to education in underserved communities.
Also featured was Dr Rebone Gcabo (South Africa), who focused on AI’s role in public education and knowledge equity, and Prof Pranav Kumar Prabhakar (India), who outlined applications of AI in biotechnology, particularly in drug discovery and agricultural bioinformatics.
Bangladeshi experts Dr Md Imrul Hasan and Dr Md Mohin Habib addressed the use of AI in industrial risk management and sustainable engineering, respectively, while Dr Qasim Qureshi (Pakistan) emphasised the value of AI education programs and the growing importance of public-private innovation ecosystems in South Asia.
Australia’s Role at the Forefront
The event spotlighted Australia’s role in facilitating cross-border collaboration through platforms like ExpertGate, which was launched to streamline partnerships between academics, innovators, and industry leaders globally.
“Our strength lies in our ability to collaborate—not just across disciplines, but across continents,” said Dr Riyadh. “These discussions are shaping future research projects that will involve multi-country teams working on AI-driven solutions.”
With global tensions rising around AI governance and equity of access, the session offered a timely reminder of the need for cooperation in shaping its future.
Plans are already underway for Session 3 later this year, with a continued focus on interdisciplinary innovation and strategic global partnerships.