Lunch and Learn - Session 6: Make audio archives searchable with AI

Dr. Keir Winesmith
Dr. Keir Winesmith is Chief Digital Officer at the National Film & Sound Archive of Australia. His research and creative practice are focused on the intersection of digital and culture. He has experience across the GLAMR sector with roles at the National Gallery of Australia, museums on two continents, multiple universities, and an artist residency at the State Library of Queensland. Keir holds hold a Ph.D. in new media and speaks frequently at international conferences and symposia. His most recent publication is The Digital Future of Museums (2020) co-authored with Dr. Suse Anderson.

Daniel Parris
Daniel Parris is an Engagement Manager with GovAI, a whole-of-government program in the Department of Finance working to enable responsible and effective AI adoption across the Australian Public Service (APS). In his role, Daniel works with agencies to accelerate AI adoption through information sharing, capability building, and supporting cross-agency connections. He also oversees the APS AI Use Case Library, which is a central GovAI resource showcasing real-world AI applications in Government, promoting reuse, and fostering innovation across the public sector.

Before joining GovAI, Daniel worked across governance, sustainability, and policy settings. This included work on APS climate reporting, ESG research and methodology design for global investors, and academic research on sustainable finance and climate risk. Daniel has also facilitated group programs in diverse settings, from interactive public service workshops to immersive cultural experiences in remote Indigenous communities.