Australasian Society for Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Ltd Annual Conference 2026
Utilizing AI innovation in mental healthcare
Keynote Speaker: Dr Erika Penney.
Dr Erika Penney is the President of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and Principal of Schema Therapy & Supervision Australia. She is a nationally recognised educator and consultant on the ethical integration of Generative AI in clinical practice and postgraduate allied health education.
Other guest speaker announcements:
David Lopis. AI consultant, Psychology Squared and AI for clinicians.
David Lopis is a registered psychologist, board-approved supervisor, and thought leader on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence. He has delivered webinars, workshops, and training for major clinical organisations across Australia and internationally, including the Australian Psychological Society (APS), the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi), and the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Jessica Francis: Founder of The Training Club, AI consultancy and trainer in allied health.
As an early pioneer in the use of AI in allied health, Jessica has worked with professionals and organisations to bridge the gap between innovation and everyday practice. Over 2,600 clinicians and 55+ organisations have already utilized her training, consulting and resources to simplify workflows, create safer policies and deliver better client outcomes, supporting more than 79,000 clients worldwide (adapted from Jess's biography on LinkedIn ).
Marika Conomos: CEO Ecko Health
Marika Conomos is a psychologist, clinic owner, and Founder & CEO of Ecko Health — the world’s first AI Clinical Double™ built specifically for therapists.The platform is already working alongside government initiatives and progressing through regulatory pathways, positioning it at the forefront of ethical AI in mental health.
Lisa Irving: Founder of Virtuosa AI
Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Virtuosa AI; an Australian-built report-writing application designed specifically for psychologists. Virtuosa supports high-quality, efficient clinical reporting while keeping professional judgement, ethics, and confidentiality firmly in the hands of the clinician.
Sally-Anne McCormack: Psychologist and Founder of ANTSA
Sally-Anne McCormack is the founder of ANTSA, a mental health digital platform incorporating AI for practitioners to engage, support, and monitor their clients.
Dr Matthew Davidson PhD: University of Technology, Sydney.
Dr Matthew Davidson is a DECRA researcher and lecturer at the University of Technology, Sydney. He will be presenting on his research on clinician attitudes towards the use of AI in clinical practice.
More guest speakers to be announced in the coming weeks!
The ASAIMH annual conference brings together mental health clinicians, researchers and legal experts together to present on latest developments in the rapidly evolving space of AI and mental healthcare within the Australasian region.
Location: Rydges, Darling Square, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Event Sponsors
Ecko Health
ANTSA
Virtuosa AI
