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Enterprise AI Melbourne
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08:30
Register; grab a coffee. Mix, mingle and say hello to peers old and new.
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09:00
Welcome by Corinium & Chair Opening Remarks
Su Jella - Board Member - Women’s Tennis Foundation
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09:10
Speed Networking – Making new connections!
In this 10-minute networking session, the goal is to connect with three new people. Let the questions on the screen spark your conversation. Enjoy the opportunity to expand your network!
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09:20
AI in the Enterprise: Overcoming Adoption Challenges and Scaling AI Teams
Rico Zhang - Head of Technology - AI Capability - ANZ
• From POC to Production: Strategies for integrating AI into existing enterprise workflows seamlessly
• Building the right talent, structure, and collaboration models for enterprise AI success
• Preparing employees for AI adoption through upskilling, change management, and cultural shifts -
09:45
Balancing Privacy with Innovation: Navigating AI’s Tightrope Walk
- How can organisations innovate with AI while ensuring strict compliance with privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA, and other global regulations?
- How do we maintain or grow customer trust when leveraging AI-driven innovations that rely on personal data?
- Is it possible to implement AI models that require less personal data or anonymised data without sacrificing performance or accuracy?
- Can we remain competitive in AI innovation while upholding privacy standards that may limit or slow down product development?
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10:10
Panel Discussion: What Role Does Leadership Play in Shaping an Ethical AI Culture Within Your Organisation
- How can leaders drive fairness and mitigate bias in AI systems to ensure ethical outcomes?
- What leadership strategies promote transparency in AI decision-making, making it accessible and understandable to non-technical stakeholders?
- How can leadership balance AI-driven innovation with data privacy and compliance with global regulations?
- What governance frameworks and policies should leaders implement to scale ethical AI deployment across the organisation?
Speakers:
Amanda Princi Head of Data & AI Enablement Transurban
Sridhar Deenadayalan Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning City Holdings
Reeti Upmon Security Engineer Wesfarmers OneDigital
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10:35
Morning Coffee and Connect
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11:05
Topic to Be Confirmed
Senior representative - - IBM
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11:30
AI’s Hunger for Data: Feeding Innovation Without Losing Control
Reshma Devi - Data & AI Risk, and Information Management - Transurban
- The Compliance Tightrope – How to navigate evolving data regulations while driving AI innovation
- From Asset to Liability – When AI’s data appetite turns your most valuable resource into a major risk
- Invisible Threats – Uncovering hidden data risks in AI-driven decision-making and automation
Speakers:
Reshma Devi Data & AI Risk, and Information Management Transurban
James Patto Partner – Legal Helios Salinger
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12:05
Topic to Be Confirmed
Senior representative - - ThoughtSpot
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12:30
Panel Discussion: The AI-Powered Customer Experience: Personalisation, Engagement & Loyalty
- How is AI enabling hyper-personalisation, and what are the most effective ways to tailor experiences to individual customer preferences and behaviours?
- In what ways is intelligent automation—through chatbots, voice assistants, and workflows—transforming the customer experience?
- How can predictive AI models be used to anticipate customer needs and drive proactive engagement that builds loyalty?
Speakers:
Xi Liang Head of Data & AI Products Judo Bank
Dr M Maruf Hossain Vice President of Data Science & AI, Home Loans & Intelligent Automation ANZ
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13:05
Lunch
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14:05
Adopting AI Responsibly - Ethical Responsibilities of Organisations in Protecting Consumers
Fernando Mourao - Head of Responsible AI - SEEK
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14:30
Building an AI Community: Empowering Staff Engagement through AI Integration
- How can AI improve day-to-day operations and empower employees?
- Taking the right steps to build a community that embraces AI as a tool for growth and innovation
- Creating an environment that promotes learning and AI literacy among staff
- Collaboration Between AI and Human Teams: Identifying ways AI can enhance, rather than replace, human skills and creativity
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14:55
Beyond the Black Box: Ensuring AI Explainability, Trust & Accountability
Bharat Bajaj - Senior Manager - Risk and Control Enablement - CommBank
- How can enterprises ensure AI explainability, trust, and accountability?
- What role does transparency play in building trust in AI models?
- How can organisations make AI outputs more interpretable for stakeholders?
- Why is continuous monitoring essential for detecting bias, drift, and compliance risks?
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15:20
Afternoon Coffee and Connect
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16:10
Refining Intelligence: Data is the New Oil, AI is the Refinery — But What Are We Fueling?
Agresh Doshi - Digital Development and Solution Manager - Bureau of Meteorology
- Embedding AI into your organisation’s broader strategy to drive measurable business value and long-term competitive advantage
- Identifying and scaling AI initiatives with the highest impact on operational efficiency, customer experience, and innovation
- Securing executive and stakeholder buy-in by demonstrating tangible ROI and aligning AI investments with business priorities
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16:35
Closing Panel: Shifting the AI Sceptic to Advocate: How Executives Can Drive Transformational AI Adoption
- Identifying and communicating AI's strategic value to ensure it supports long-term goals and creates measurable business outcomes
- Exploring how C-suite leaders can identify and communicate AI's strategic value, ensuring that it supports long-term goals and creates measurable business outcomes
- How can executives foster an AI-first mindset across the organisation by driving AI literacy, empowering teams, and setting up governance frameworks?
Speakers:
Jenny Lin Lead, AI Innovation and Experimentation RACV
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17:10
Close of Enterprise AI Melbourne 2025
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