# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI — jobs creator or destroyer? - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: The government says AI isn't taking your job. The recruiters filling (and quietly not filling) digital roles across Australia will shareAbout this EventEvery leadership team is having some version of the same conversation right now: what does AI actually change about how we structure our teams, and what capability do we need to build for what's coming?Join us for a panel discussion tackling the question head-on: AI — jobs creator or destroyer?We've brought together leaders who see the answer play out in real hiring and org-design decisions every day — not AI vendors selling a roadmap, but people on the front line of how work is actually changing:- Tamba Sumana, Founder of Lucida (Search, Advisory & RPO), 20+ years across the jobs ecosystem- Mickey Rummery, Founder of RUMR, recruitment focused on design, product, tech and AIThe organisers are also at front line of A.I:- Khang Vo, AI lecturer (RMIT, Melbourne Uni) and founder of ITPA, and SchoolAmp- Alex Young, AI and Innovation LeaderDrawing on the latest government data on AI and employment in Australia, we'll dig into the questions leadership teams are actually wrestling with: Is AI creating new roles, or just renaming old ones? Which jobs on your team are most exposed — and which are safest? What capability should you be building into your workforce now, before the decision gets made for you?This isn't a session on AI tools. It's a conversation for any leader — across HR, engineering, product, operations or the C-suite — who's curious what AI means for their team, their structure, and the capability they'll need to compete.Come with questions. We'll leave time to put yours to the panel.The details: Thursday 27 August, 6–8pm at 11th Space (1102/568 Collins Street, Melbourne) — a sharp, central spot for an evening conversation. $19 to cover food, beer and wine.This is the first of a four-part series running through to November — come back each month for a different angle on AI in the workplace:August (this event): AI — Jobs Creator or Destroyer?September: The Joys of Risk and CyberOctober: AI — What Are They Teaching the Kids? A look at what new grads are being taught about using AINovember: AI Use in Not-for-Profit - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/ai-jobs-creator-or-destroyer/100001997959022219 - **Event Categories**: business, sports, art, fine-arts, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16, max: 19, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: 11th Space - **lat**: -37.81839009999999 - **long**: 144.9554358 - **full address**: 11th Space, 568 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI — jobs creator or destroyer? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/563a3183506caf896cacc9bac17874d2d6d63ff83cae17afc354f90544652742-rimg-w1200-h631-dc081818-gmir.jpg?v=1787518280 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI — jobs creator or destroyer? being held? - **A:** AI — jobs creator or destroyer? takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 11th Space, 568 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing AI — jobs creator or destroyer?? - **A:** AI — jobs creator or destroyer? is organized by ITPA - IT Professionals in Australia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AI — jobs creator or destroyer? is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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