University of Melbourne Events Calendar

Attending the in-person 2026 OPTIMA workshop, Optimisation for Health Solutions: Driving Efficiency and Quality Through Better Decisions, is essential for industry professionals and academics. This workshop brings together researchers, healthcare leaders, and industry innovators to explore how cutting-edge optimisation is transforming health systems and improving patient outcomes.

This event offers a unique opportunity to network, share knowledge, and stay ahead of the latest trends and technologies in healthcare optimisation.

This half-day workshop is tailored to our optimisation academics and industry guests. The session will showcase successful case studies and share advances in optimisation techniques to improve efficiency, resource allocation, and decision-making in health services.

Time: 1:30pm - 5.00pm (Main Event), 5.00pm - 6.00pm (Networking)

Organised by: OPTIMA

Program Highlights:

Opening presentation from leading voices in health and optimisation

Talks from industry and academia on practical applications and emerging research

Spotlight talks featuring Biarri, OPTIMA, and healthcare industry experts

Panel discussion on the future of optimisation in health

Networking session to connect with peers and explore collaboration opportunities

If you’re working in health, AI, optimisation, or simply passionate about smarter healthcare systems — this free event is one not to miss!

Please join Dr Simon Coghlan (Senior Lecturer, School of Computing and Information Systems and Co-Deputy Director of CAIDE) in welcoming renowned philosopher Professor Peter Singer AC who will give a talk at the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics. Professor Singer is joined by AI ethics researcher Tse Yip Fai and Law Professor Christine Parker to discuss the ethics of AI and its impacts on nonhuman animals.

This event is co-sponsored by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics and ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society.