Women in AI (WAI) Australia is excited to invite you to an insightful morning of discussions and networking at our "AI Leadership and Governance in the Digital Age" breakfast panel, part of Australia's AI Month 2024 🌟.

Australia's AI Month is a nationwide initiative, led by the National AI Centre (NAIC), dedicated to inspiring Australians to actively participate in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As part of NAIC's mission, this initiative promotes a responsible and inclusive AI landscape for Australia.

In collaboration with NAIC, Women in AI (WAI) Australia is hosting a panel discussion in Sydney, with a special focus on empowering women to take leadership roles in AI development and governance. This event offers a valuable opportunity for women in AI to connect, collaborate, and engage in meaningful discussions on the future of AI leadership and governance. It aims to inspire women to take an active role in developing and governing AI technologies.

📅 Event Date & Time:

Date: 29th October 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

📍 Event Location:

Salesforce Tower, Level 51/180 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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🗣️Opening Notes and Presentation

The event will kick off with a warm welcome and opening remarks by:

Opening Speakers:

Opening Notes with Rowena Westphalen (Salesforce.com)
Kick-off Presentation with Wilhelmina Duyvestyn (National AI Centre)

These opening notes will provide an overview of the day’s topics and emphasise the importance of responsible leadership and governance as AI continues to reshape industries and societies.

Session 1: Accelerating AI for Business and AI leadership in the digital era

In this session, panelists will explore how leaders in both business and technology can leverage AI to drive innovation, manage transformation, and navigate the evolving digital ecosystem.

Key discussion points include:

Vision and Strategy to Accelerate AI for Business
AI Application for Organisational Change
Ethical Leadership in AI
Leadership Across Industries (Lessons, Adoption, and Opportunities)

Moderated by Women in AI Australia

Speakers:

Shauna Wong - Salesforce.com
Simone Jemmet - General Manager, Experian
Anita Sood - Asia Scale Partner Leader, AWS
Ganna Pogrebna - Executive Director, Charles Sturt University

Session 2: AI Governance: Frameworks for a Responsible Future

This session delves into the pressing issue of AI governance. Panelists will discuss frameworks, policies, and ethical concerns surrounding the deployment of AI technologies.

Key discussion points include:

Ensuring transparency and fairness in AI systems
Addressing AI biases and ethical challenges
Global standards and regulations for AI governance
Scaling innovation while addressing risks

Moderated by Women in AI Australia

Speakers:

Christina Larkin – Asia-Pacific AI Assurance Leader, EY
Stephanie Dowling - Salesforce.com
Audrey Lobo-Pulo - LinkedIn

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✨ Don't miss this opportunity to hear from AI leaders and network with professionals across industries! Reserve your spot today!