AI: Engineering the Hell Out of Your Business - The Dark Side of AI - Bowden
Description
AI is not just changing business. It is changing trust.
Voice, video, images, identity, evidence all of it can now be manufactured.
This is not a sit-back-and-watch event. By the end of the evening you will have created your own AI-generated media, seen exactly how deepfakes and scams are built, and walk away knowing what to do if you or your business ever becomes a target.
Listen to the experts talk about the challenges of knowing what's real and how it's impacting our education and training sectors as well as our businesses.
In a controlled, ethical and practical demonstration, you have the opportunity to take part in creating AI-generated media, understand how it can be used for legitimate business and educational purposes, and why the same technology creates serious risks for families, schools, communities and organisations.
This event is designed for business owners, leaders, educators, parents and teams who want to understand the dark side of AI without hype, fear or technical overload.
What we’ll cover:
How deepfakes and synthetic media are changing trust
Real-world cybercrime, scam and impersonation risks
How AI-generated content is created and detected
Practical, ethical uses of deepfake-style technology
Self-protection steps for businesses, families and schools
What to do if you are targeted, including reporting and recovery
How leaders can build safer AI awareness into everyday work
Speakers include Professor Edward Palmer from Adelaide University, Randall Hughson from Spectral Cyber Security and Ted Deane from AI Masters DoJo. The evening will include food, drinks, networking and you will take part in a live AI demonstration, hands-on activities and audience Q&A.
Warning: you may leave this event with your own deepfake and a much clearer understanding of how to protect yourself from everyone else’s.
Agenda
- 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Check-in and networking
- 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Deepfakes and the New Front Line of Digital Crime
Deepfakes and AI-generated scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, impacting businesses, schools, families, and communities. In this practical session, Randall will share real-world examples, explain how deepfakes are detected, explore the challenges facing law enforcement and online platforms, and provide practical steps to help protect yourself and your family. You'll also learn what to do if you're targeted, how to report incidents, and what the law says about responding to AI-enabled fraud and impersonation.
- 5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
Light Dinner + Networking
- 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Ted Deane — Let’s Build a Deepfake (and Use It for Good)
No theory. We do it live. Ted will walk through: How deepfakes are actually created The tools and techniques behind them And most importantly — how this technology can be used ethically inside your business Think: Content creation Personalisation at scale Automation that actually delivers value This is where curiosity turns into capability.
- 6:45 pm - 6:55 pm
Break
- 6:55 pm - 7:20 pm
Edward Palmer — AI in the Real World (Castlereagh AI)
Edward opens the session exploring the Castlereagh Statement, a national cross-sector call to action on education, workforce capability, and artificial intelligence which was developed by leaders across industry, education, government, and the creative sectors. He examines what this means for industry, workforce development, organisational strategy and future skills and will host discussion on how businesses, educators, and governments can work together to build adaptable, ethical, and AI-capable workforces while strengthening the distinctly human capabilities that remain critical in an AI-enabled future.
- 7:20 pm - 7:25 pm
Break
- 7:25 pm - 7:40 pm
Panel Q&A
Ask the speakers the hard questions. No polish. No scripts. Just honest answers.
- 7:40 pm - 8:00 pm
Close and networking
Lineup
Ted Deane | AI Coach and founder | AI Masters DoJo
Ted Deane is the founder of AI Masters DoJo and an AI implementation specialist with over 30 years of experience in software development and digital innovation. He works directly with business owners, leaders, and teams to move beyond AI theory and actually apply it inside their operations to improve efficiency, generate revenue, and build real capability. Ted is known for his practical, hands-on approach. He believes people learn AI by doing, not watching, and his sessions focus on real-world implementation rather than abstract concepts. He has worked across technology, professional services, and manufacturing, helping organisations translate AI into tangible business outcomes. Ted was part of the closed beta for OpenAI’s Codex project, giving him early insight into the technology that now underpins modern AI tools. His focus is simple. Cut through the noise. Show what works. Help businesses use AI safely and effectively in the real world.
Randall C. Hughson
Randall Hughson is a cyber security strategist, consultant and public speaker with more than 25 years’ experience across government and private enterprise. As Director of Spectral Cyber Security, he specialises in cyber resilience, identity management, risk management and incident response, helping organisations strengthen security while building a culture of trust and awareness.
Prof Edward Palmer | School of Communication, Media and Journalism College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities | University of Adelaide
Edward Palmer is a Professor of Educational Technologies at the University of Adelaide, focused on how AI is reshaping learning, work, and society. With over 30 years’ experience working across education, government, and industry, Edward specialises in the practical application of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, personalised learning, and digital capability development. He works closely with organisations to tackle real-world challenges, helping leaders understand how AI is changing the skills people need, how systems need to adapt, and what this means in practice. Edward is also actively involved in national conversations around AI through initiatives like the Castlereagh Statement exploring how Australia can respond to rapid technological change with a coordinated, practical approach. His work sits at the intersection of strategy and application helping organisations cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters.
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