Australia–USA Joint Research Forum 2027: AI & Healthcare Innovation
Overview
The Australia–USA Joint Research Forum is a high-level international collaborative forum hosted by the Australian International Collaborative Research Organisation (AICRO). The event brings together senior university leaders, researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and industry experts from Australia and the United States to strengthen strategic collaboration in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Innovation.
The roundtable is designed to move beyond discussion and deliver tangible outcomes, including joint research projects, international funding opportunities, joint PhD and researcher collaboration initiatives, academic exchange programs, and long-term institutional partnerships through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), under the theme AI & Healthcare Innovation.
This initiative aims to build long-term Australia–USA research partnerships that support innovation, knowledge exchange, research translation, and global impact in emerging healthcare technologies. The forum will also encourage collaboration between universities, healthcare institutions, industry, and innovation ecosystems to address global healthcare challenges through AI-driven solutions.
Event Details
Format: Online (Virtual Roundtable)
Date: May 26, 2027
Host: Australia-International Collaborative Research Organisation
Participation: Invitation-only
Participation
- University Vice-Chancellors and senior leadership
- Deans, research directors, and innovation offices
- AI and healthcare researchers
- Industry and technology partners
- Selected government and institutional representatives
Attendance is strictly by invitation only.
Key Focus Areas
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chronic Disease & Mental Health
- Primary Care and Health Systems Transformation
- Digital Health and Medical Technologies
- Health Data Analytics and Precision Medicine
- AI in Clinical Decision Support Systems
- Telehealth and Remote Patient Care Innovation
- Healthcare Workforce and Digital Transformation
- Joint PhD Research Collaboration
Event Format
Opening Session: AICRO provides an overview of Australia–USA research collaboration, including objectives and key priorities in AI and Healthcare Innovation.
University Research Presentations: Each university representative presents their current research strengths and future directions, highlighting opportunities for collaboration, joint PhD programs, and industry engagement.
Expert Panels: Focused discussions on AI in healthcare, digital health transformation, and research commercialisation.
Roundtable Discussions: Universities and industry partners identify shared research interests and develop initial collaboration pathways.
MoU & Partnership Session: Exploration of institutional agreements, joint research projects, and funding opportunities, leading to defined next steps for collaboration.
Expected Outcomes
- Australia–USA university research partnerships
- Joint AI and healthcare innovation projects
- Co-authored academic publications
- Collaborative grant applications
- Draft or initiated MoU agreements
- Industry–academia collaboration pathways
- Joint PhD research collaboration opportunities
- Long-term international research impact outcomes
Our Role
AICRO acts as the strategic facilitator and coordination hub, responsible for:
- Connecting leading universities and industry partners
- Structuring international AI and healthcare collaboration pathways
- Supporting MoU development and institutional partnerships
- Identifying funding and grant opportunities
- Facilitating cross-border research and innovation projects
Expression of Interest (EOI)
Expressions of Interest are welcomed from universities, research institutes, healthcare organisations, and industry partners across Australia and USA regions who are committed to advancing AI and Healthcare Innovation through international collaboration. To register your interest in participating in this event, send an email to the below email address.
Dr. Mohammad Riyadh
Vice President of Research and Innovation
Email: research@aicro.au