Miss Jacinta Lamacchia
(She/Her)
Communications and Events Specialist
Organisation unit
Research and Innovation
Research Services
Business Development
Location
Adelaide University
Contact
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