Avnet, a global technology distributor, has announced the launch of its inaugural “AMD on Wheels” national roadshow in partnership with AMD and element14, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable technology solutions directly to Australia’s manufacturing and innovation sectors.
Attributing the initiative to Avnet, the company said the tour reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting Australia’s digital transformation and advancing industry collaboration in AI-driven, energy-efficient systems.
Avnet said the “AMD on Wheels” program will extend the momentum of its AI Tech Day events across the Asia-Pacific region, bringing together the company’s product lifecycle expertise and AMD’s advanced computing technologies to showcase practical AI applications for Australian innovators.
The national roadshow will commence on 7 November at the University of Sydney, followed by events in Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
Avnet said the initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of intelligent and sustainable technologies across critical industries such as healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing – sectors poised to benefit from AI-powered productivity and efficiency gains.
“The convergence of AI and sustainable technology is reshaping industries worldwide – and it represents one of the greatest opportunities for Australia’s future growth,” said Tan Aik Hoon, Avnet’s Regional President for South Asia, Korea and Avnet United.
“For more than a century, Avnet has helped innovators turn challenges into breakthroughs. With ‘AMD on Wheels,’ we are bringing the full strength of our global ecosystem directly to Australia, empowering local engineers, researchers, and startups with the advanced tools and expertise they need to transform bold AI ideas into real, sustainable impact.”
According to Avnet, the roadshow will connect Australia’s engineering and research communities through technical training, hands-on product demonstrations, and expert discussions showcasing real-world AI applications.
The program will highlight solutions that leverage AMD’s processors and Avnet’s systems design expertise to deliver scalable, sustainable results across industries.
AMD said the collaboration with Avnet reinforces its commitment to equipping local innovators with advanced computing technologies.
“At AMD, our mission is to deliver the high-performance, energy-efficient computing power that fuels the next wave of AI innovation,” said Steven Fong, Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan Embedded Sales.
“Through this partnership with Avnet, we are putting our most advanced processors, FPGAs, and expertise directly into the hands of Australia’s engineers, researchers, and students. Together, we’re enabling them to pioneer breakthrough solutions in healthcare, agriculture, mobility, and beyond — shaping a smarter and more sustainable future for the nation.”
Avnet said the “AMD on Wheels” national tour will feature keynote presentations, live hardware demonstrations, and technical deep-dive sessions focused on helping participants integrate AI into product design and system development.
Engineers, developers, and researchers can register to attend the sessions and explore AMD-powered solutions through Avnet’s registration portal at avnet.me/517471.
