ARC Discovery Projects
Australia–Arab Joint Research Table Discussions 2026: AI & Healthcare Innovation
Connecting Australian and United Arab Emirates researchers to explore AI, healthcare innovation and opportunities for international collaborative research.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Event Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (AEDT) · Online · Invitation Only
Registration Closed
About the Program
The Australia–Arab Joint Research Table Discussions 2026 brought together university researchers and research leaders from Australia and the United Arab Emirates to explore opportunities for international research collaboration in artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation and related multidisciplinary fields.
The three-hour interactive roundtable provided a platform for researchers to introduce their organisations, share research expertise, identify complementary research interests and discuss potential opportunities for collaborative research projects.
Participants explored international research funding opportunities, joint research team development, institutional collaboration and student, researcher and academic exchange between Australian and UAE institutions.
The program encouraged researchers to identify shared research priorities, establish new professional connections and explore practical pathways towards developing joint research projects and future funding applications.
AICRO coordinated the event to facilitate international research connections and support potential collaborative research development in 2027 and beyond.
No formal presentations or slides were required. Participants were encouraged to contribute to interactive discussions and share relevant research interests.
Research and Industry Focus
Event Information
Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Event Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (AEDT)
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Duration: 3 Hours
Format: Online Interactive Research Roundtable
Location: Online
Participation: Invitation Only
Event Status: Registration Closed
Presentations: No Formal Presentations or Slides Required
Program Agenda
- 10 minutes
01. Welcome & Introduction
AICRO introduces the event objectives, discussion format and opportunities for international research collaboration between Australian and UAE universities.
- 51 minutes
02. Participating Organisations & Research Introductions
Researchers introduce their organisations, research expertise, current research activities and priority areas for potential international collaboration.
- 55 minutes
03. Joint Research & Funding Opportunities
Explore potential joint research projects, international funding opportunities, multidisciplinary research team development and institutional pathways for Australia–UAE research collaboration.
Discuss complementary research expertise, potential research partnerships and practical challenges associated with developing international collaborative research projects.
- 55 minutes
04. Student & Researcher Exchange
Discuss opportunities for student, HDR, researcher and academic exchange, including institutional processes, research mobility and potential longer-term collaboration.
- 9 minutes
05. Collaboration Pathways & Next Steps
Identify shared research interests, potential collaborators and opportunities for continued discussions, joint research project development and future funding applications.
Expected Outcomes
- Strengthen international research connections between Australian and UAE universities and research organisations.
- Identify complementary research expertise in AI, healthcare innovation and multidisciplinary research.
- Explore potential joint research projects involving Australian and UAE researchers.
- Discuss relevant national and international research funding opportunities.
- Identify opportunities for student, HDR, researcher and academic exchange.
- Establish pathways for continued research collaboration and future joint funding applications.
Potential Target Grants for Joint Research Projects
Potential research funding pathways for future international collaborative projects may include:
ARC Linkage Projects
NHMRC Partnership Projects
Relevant international and bilateral research funding opportunities
Potential funding opportunities are subject to program eligibility, international partner requirements, funding availability and application schedules.
Who Should Attend?
University researchers, academic leaders, healthcare and medical researchers, artificial intelligence and data science researchers, digital health professionals, engineering and technology researchers, research partnership professionals, international research managers, HDR and researcher development representatives, and institutional research leaders interested in Australia–UAE collaboration.
Potential Research Collaborators
Connect with Australian and UAE researchers to explore complementary expertise, potential international research partnerships and opportunities to participate in future joint research projects.
Australia – 9 Researchers
United Arab Emirates – 12 Researchers
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