Miss Jacinta Lamacchia (She/Her)
Communications and Events Specialist

Organisation unit

Research and Innovation Research Services Business Development

Location

Adelaide University
Profile of Miss Jacinta Lamacchia

About me

Jacinta Lamacchia is the Communications and Events Specialist for the Defence Artificial Intelligence Research Network (DAIRNet). Jacinta has extensive experience across marketing, communications, project management, research, events, and stakeholder engagement within the Australian higher education sector. She has a proven ability to build trusted relationships and deliver initiatives that drive organisational growth, strengthen partnerships, and support strategic objectives. 

At DAIRNet, Jacinta leads the development and delivery of communication and event strategies across a range of projects and initiatives. She works closely with senior stakeholders from Commonwealth agencies, universities, and industry partners to ensure effective engagement and collaboration. Her role encompasses the coordination of events, symposiums, and seminars, as well as the management of marketing materials, report production, and the promotion of achievements across the broader Defence AI ecosystem. Jacinta is a trusted contributor to the Defence AI community, recognised for her role in promoting and coordinating Defence AI activities.

DAIRNet is an initiative of the Department of Defence, managed by Adelaide University, with the mission to "connect Defence opportunities with next-generation AI solutions." DAIRNet brings together thought leaders to support a collaborative, co-design approach to advancing sovereign AI capabilities for Defence.
Last updated on 13/04/2026 by Jacinta Lamacchia