AI in Action: Supporting South Australian businesses to learn and grow

South Australian Business News

Pooja Dand

Thursday, February 5th 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept — it’s already shaping the way businesses operate, compete, and grow.

Based on what local businesses like yours told us in our September Survey of Business Expectations, the use of AI across South Australian businesses is steadily increasing. More organisations are exploring how AI can improve productivity, decision‑making, and customer experience.

A few key highlights:

AI adoption is accelerating, with 57.4% of businesses now using ChatGPT and 31.3% using Microsoft Copilot.
Fewer businesses are sitting on the sidelines, as those reporting no AI use fell to 24.2% (down from 41.9% last year).
Confidence in AI’s value is rising, with 71.4% of businesses now viewing AI as important to future growth.
Governance is lagging in uptake, with only 16.7% of businesses having a formal AI policy in place.

Throughout February, the South Australian Business Chamber will collaborate with leading experts from Microsoft and Adelaide University to bring you practical learning opportunities designed to help you better understand, apply, and benefit your business from AI — no matter where you are at on your AI journey.

Check out our February AI sessions below:

Business Talks Series

Copy of Thursday 12 February 2026 at 730 am 900 am

We are proud to partner with Microsoft to deliver a special Business Talks session where you will learn:

What Microsoft AI is and how it’s being used in real business settings
Practical AI use cases relevant to South Australian businesses
Key risks, governance considerations, and responsible adoption
Clear, actionable next steps to help you get started with AI

This Silver and Gold member‑only event is delivered as part of the South Australian Business Chamber’s ongoing commitment to supporting businesses through education, advocacy, and connection.

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Lunch and Learn Session

We are hosting a Lunch & Learn session open to the wider business community, featuring Professor Wolfgang Mayer, a leading Industrial AI expert from the Adelaide University.

This session will explore:

Why some AI projects succeed while others fail
How to apply practical, human‑centered AI approaches
Using AI to solve real business problems
Integrating AI effectively with existing systems
Implementing AI with strong governance and ongoing oversight

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