Global development is under pressure. AI is changing what's possible.
Too often, brilliant ideas stay unheard by the people who could act on them. Situation 2026 is designed to change that.
Situation 2026 will connect those at the world-class frontier of AI for good with philanthropists, Government officials and development organisations that can help scale their impact.
Watch Jamie Isbister, DFAT's Deputy Secretary and Bridi Rice, Lab's CEO explain Situation 2026 and this year's challenge.
Eight world-class pitches directly addressing this year’s challenge will be on stage, competing for a $10k prize pool.
Get to know them.
Existing AI products or tools that are deployed or adaptable to a development context will be in the room to show what is already possible.
See who will be in the room.
Minister for International Development, the Hon Dr. Anne Aly MP, will deliver a keynote address.
More special guests and panels will be unveiled soon.
A single day, co-hosted with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Canberra Innovation Network.
Showcasers (in alphabetical order):
Pitchers (in alphabetical order):
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