NVIDIA AI Day Sydney, held on October 15–16 at ICC Sydney Theatre, brought together innovators, startups, investors, and technology leaders to explore the future of artificial intelligence in Australia and beyond. The event highlighted how the next generation of computing is accelerating AI development across industries. Keynote sessions focused on advancements in video models, data efficiency, and scalable AI infrastructure. A dedicated panel discussed the challenges and opportunities in managing large-scale data, emphasizing the importance of robust systems for training and deploying AI models. The event featured prominent quantum computing firms including Diraq, PsiQuantum, Q-CTRL, and Quantum Brilliance, all leveraging the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform to advance their research and development. In the healthcare sector, Heidi Health, a startup using the NVIDIA Parakeet automatic speech recognition model, demonstrated its AI-powered medical scribe, which streamlines clinical documentation. Yu Liu, cofounder and chief technology officer at Heidi Health, praised the event, calling it a “brilliant showcase of Australian AI innovation” and a significant boost for the local tech ecosystem. Startups in the NVIDIA Inception program presented lightning talks on their AI-driven solutions. BrainFish, Eklipse.gg, and Zetaris showcased how they are using NVIDIA Triton Inference Server, NVIDIA NIM microservices, and the NVIDIA AI Blueprint for video search and summarization to enhance applications in customer service, content creation, and data processing. Susan Marshall, Senior Director of Developer Relations at NVIDIA, delivered a plenary address underscoring Australia’s growing role in global AI innovation. She highlighted the country’s strong research base, talent pool, and increasing investment in AI infrastructure as key drivers of its rising influence in the international tech landscape.