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Dear all,

Please join us for a free online event: Beyond Certainty – what does ‘Discovery’ mean in an open and artificial intelligent world? on Wednesday 8th October, 9:45am - 3:45pm AEDT

Premise

In a world shaped by accelerating geopolitical tensions, financial instability, and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, how do we make sense of discovery? What does it mean to seek knowledge – and to share it – when the ground beneath us is constantly shifting? The Beyond Certainty Symposium is a timely online event that brings together global and local voices to explore these questions. Designed as a space for thought leadership and collaborative inquiry, the symposium will examine the implications of volatility across sectors and disciplines, with a particular focus on the evolving relationship between libraries, publishers, and knowledge systems.

A global conversation

The event will also include interactive breakout sessions, offering attendees the chance to contribute ideas, share provocations, and begin shaping responses to the complex issues at hand. The Beyond Certainty Symposium is not the end of the conversation – it’s the beginning. Insights and ideas generated during the event will be captured in post-symposium report, which will serve as a foundation for future action across sectors.

Who should attend?

This event is open to librarians, information professionals, academics, policy makers, and industry leaders – anyone interested in the future of knowledge, access, and discovery in a rapidly changing world. Whether you’re navigating the implications of AI in research, rethinking publishing models, or exploring the social responsibilities of information institutions, this symposium offers a valuable opportunity to connect and reflect.

Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/beyond-certainty-what-does-discovery-mean-in-an-open-and-ai-world-tickets-1613608208589?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Program

9.45am - 10.30am  Keynote - Trust

Keynote from Dr Leslie McIntosh, VP, Research Integrity, Digital Science

10.45am - 12.15pm Panel 1 - Influence

Video contributions from

AJ Boston – Scholarly Communication Librarian for Murray State University & 
Caroline Ball - Academic Librarian for Business, Law, and Social Sciences, University of Derby

In person panelists: 

Dr Luke Heemsbergen - Senior Lecturer, School of Comm & Creative Arts, Deakin University

Danielle Johnson - Director Library Services (Outreach & Scholarly Services), Deakin University

Allan Jones - General Manager, Software Engineering, A2I2 Institute

1pm - 2.30pm Panel 2 - Discovery

Video contributions from 

Aaron Tay - Lead, Data Services, Singapore Management University

Frauke Birkhoff - Subject Librarian, ULB Düsseldorf

In person panelists :

Dr Thomas Corbin - Research Fellow, Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning, Deakin University

Ramona Naicker - Scholarly Services Librarian and member of the AI Lab at Deakin University

Ingrid Mason - Head of Collection Platforms, Growth and Engagement, National Museum of Australia

2:45pm - 3:45pm Concluding session

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