Avnet & AMD’s ‘AMD on Wheels’ Roadshow Powers Australia’s AI Future
▼ Summary
– AMD and Avnet are launching the “AMD on Wheels” national roadshow across Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide to deliver AI solutions and hands-on innovation.
– The roadshow aims to accelerate Australia’s AI capabilities by providing technical training, live demos, and expert panels to engineers and researchers.
– AI is projected to contribute up to AUD 115 billion annually to Australia’s economy by 2030, highlighting the importance of investing in AI and sustainable technology.
– The event will showcase real-world AI applications in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and smart cities using AMD’s high-performance computing technology.
– Attendees can experience interactive demonstrations, including AI-powered medical scribes, smart cockpits, and advanced signal processing, to explore sustainable and intelligent solutions.
A major national roadshow is bringing the future of artificial intelligence directly to Australian innovators, with Avnet and AMD joining forces to launch the “AMD on Wheels” tour across Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide. This initiative delivers hands-on access to high-performance AI solutions and sustainable technology, aiming to accelerate the country’s adoption of intelligent systems.
This collaborative effort combines Avnet’s extensive product lifecycle knowledge with AMD’s advanced computing technologies. Building on the success of Avnet’s earlier AI Tech Day events throughout the Asia-Pacific region, the roadshow is designed to foster stronger industry partnerships. It focuses on speeding up Australia’s transition toward an economy supported by smart, energy-efficient infrastructure.
Research from the Tech Council of Australia and Microsoft indicates artificial intelligence could add up to AUD 115 billion each year to the national economy by 2030. This expansion is fueled by productivity improvements and AI-driven advancements in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and professional services. The growing impact underscores the importance of investing in local AI capacity and sustainable tech development. The “AMD on Wheels” program will bring together engineers, researchers, and industry partners through live demonstrations, technical workshops, and practical applications that go beyond individual components to offer complete, integrated solutions.
The tour begins with an Opening Ceremony on November 7 at the University of Sydney, then travels to Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Each event includes keynote speeches from top industry and academic figures, detailed technical sessions, interactive product demonstrations, and a lively expert panel.
The program aims to spark new ideas by highlighting AI uses with direct relevance to Australia’s economic ambitions. Participants will see how Avnet and AMD are applying high-performance computing to develop solutions for Smart Healthcare, improving diagnostic processes, and for Smart Agriculture, increasing operational efficiency. The tour will also address Smart Cities, illustrating how technology can help create more responsive and efficient urban spaces.
Tan Aik Hoon, Avnet’s Regional President for South Asia, Korea and Avnet United, remarked, “The intersection of AI and sustainable technology is transforming global industries and presents a tremendous growth opportunity for Australia. For over one hundred years, Avnet has supported innovators in overcoming obstacles and achieving breakthroughs. With ‘AMD on Wheels,’ we are bringing our worldwide ecosystem directly to Australia, providing local engineers, researchers, and startups with the sophisticated tools and knowledge required to turn ambitious AI concepts into tangible, sustainable outcomes.”
Steven Fong, Corporate Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan Embedded Sales at AMD, added, “AMD is committed to supplying the high-performance, energy-efficient computing that drives the next generation of AI innovation. By partnering with Avnet, we are placing our latest processors, FPGAs, and specialized knowledge directly into the hands of Australia’s engineering talent, researchers, and students. Together, we are empowering them to lead the way in developing groundbreaking solutions for healthcare, agriculture, mobility, and other sectors, helping build a smarter and more sustainable future for the country.”
Engineers, developers, and researchers are encouraged to register now to take part in in-depth technical sessions, live AMD hardware demonstrations, and a display of solutions that enhance and accelerate product design. Registration is available at: https://avnet.me/517471
What Participants Can Expect
Discover Transformative AI: Witness practical AI implementations in industries such as healthcare, agriculture, and smart cities.
Explore Sustainable Innovation: Get updates on the newest developments in green energy, electric vehicles, and smart technology that are building a cleaner, more robust Australia.
Engage with Experts: Connect with leaders from AMD, Avnet, industry, and academia during the session “Driving AI Innovation and Sustainability in Australia.”
Experience Interactive Demos: See live demonstrations featuring Ryzen, EPYC, and FPGAs, including 3D neural rendering, AI smart cockpits, medical AI scribes, machine vision, and other advanced applications.
Event Schedule
Theme: AI & Embedded Technology Solutions
Dates and Locations: First Stop – 7 November 2025, University of Sydney (Sydney) Second Stop – 11 November 2025, Australia National University (Canberra) Third Stop – 14 November 2025, Monash University (Melbourne) Fourth Stop – 17 November 2025, University of Adelaide (Adelaide)
Register at: https://avnet.me/517471
Featured Demonstrations: AMD-Powered Innovations
The roadshow will present a wide range of AMD-driven innovations, illustrating how artificial intelligence and high-performance computing are being used to build a more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable world.
Biological and Computational Frontiers
Biological Computing: A groundbreaking demonstration explores the merging of synthetic biology and computational intelligence. Running on an FPGA K26 SOM platform, it reveals new possibilities for processing and cognition.
3D Gaussian Splatting: This advanced 3D vision demonstration applies Gaussian splatting methods for rapid, realistic scene reconstruction. The intensive processing is handled by ROCm on EPYC and MI210 hardware.
Next-Generation Signal Processing and Radar
Radar – Space Time Adaptive Processing: Discover how AMD technology enhances radar speed and intelligence. Using VCK190 hardware with Vitis AI – AIE, this demo performs real-time signal processing, suitable for demanding applications in defense and meteorological systems.
ADRS1000 RFSOC SOM Demo & ADEFTI0500 RFSOC SOM Demo: These presentations emphasize high-performance Software-Defined Radio (SDR) functions on the ADRS1000 and ADEFTI0500 RFSOC SOMs. They demonstrate real-time signal processing and adaptable, reconfigurable RF system setups for wireless and communication uses.
Moku X Apple Vision Pro: This demonstration integrates Moku’s reconfigurable instrument platform with Apple Vision Pro. It employs an MPSOC for the FPGA and delivers immersive visualization and flexible instrumentation control for engineers and researchers.
Industrial and Machine Vision
Stereo Camera DepthVision: Enter the world of real-time 3D perception. This demonstration employs ZU1CG hardware and Vitis AI – DPU acceleration to produce real-time depth maps, providing machines with the ability to interpret and navigate the world in three dimensions.
Embedded+ Machine Vision Demo: A high-performance embedded machine vision solution utilizes Vitis AI – AIE for AI acceleration. This technology is fine-tuned for industrial automation and quality control, delivering accuracy and speed in challenging settings.
AI for Automotive, Healthcare, and Retail
Smart Cockpit: Experience the vehicle of the future with this intelligent in-car cockpit system. It incorporates Ryzen AI for driver support, entertainment, and real-time analytics, all running on the Ryzen Embedded V4000.
Medical AI Scribe: See how AI is reshaping healthcare. Operating on the Ryzen Embedded 8000, this AI-driven medical transcription tool assists healthcare professionals by generating precise, real-time documentation.
AI TalkShow Live – Human x two Avatar Roundtable: This demonstration uses generative AI on the Ryzen Embedded 8000 and Ryzen AI to enable live interaction between human participants and two AI avatars in a roundtable format, creating a dynamic, real-time conversational experience.
Smart Self-Service Kiosk: Transforming retail, this AI-enabled self-service kiosk operates on the Ryzen Embedded 8000 and Ryzen AI. It provides touchless interaction, product identification, and useful customer analytics for a more intelligent shopping experience.
(Source: ITWire Australia)
