How do we lead when humans and AI work together?

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into organisational operations and decision-making, leaders face a critical challenge: ensuring AI is used effectively while keeping human judgement, accountability, and trust at the centre.

The Western Australian AI Hub presents the AI Leadership Sprint and Forum as part of West Tech Fest 2026 Satellite Event, bringing together business executives, board members, government representatives, academics and technology leaders to explore the challenges of responsible AI leadership.

On Monday, 7 December 2026, at The Platform in Perth, participants will move beyond using AI tools to explore how organisations can make informed decisions, manage risks, and maintain trust.

AI Leadership Sprint | 12:30 - 3:00 PM

A practical, hands-on workshop led by Dr Eunice Sari and Josh Tedjasaputra, Google Certified Design Sprint Masters and Directors of the Western Australian AI Hub. This session is designed to pinpoint high-impact opportunities, build clear execution strategies, challenge AI-generated recommendations, and apply human judgement to organisational decisions.

Key Takeaways:

A practical method for evaluating and verifying AI outputs
A practical decision and accountability guide
Escalation rules for decisions requiring further review or approval
Clear boundaries for AI use and human oversight.

AI Leadership Forum | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

(Door opens at 5 PM for registration and networking)

An evening forum bringing together senior leaders and experts from government, industry, research, technology and legal practice to explore AI governance, regulatory compliance, executive accountability and organisational trust.

Through expert perspectives and facilitated discussions, participants will examine how organisations can navigate the challenges of responsible AI integration and collaborate across the Asia-Pacific.

Thought Leaders:

Beth Worrall, Lead, AI Literacy & Inclusion | National AI Centre: Leads AI literacy and inclusion initiatives at the National AI Centre, drawing on senior leadership experience at Microsoft, Santos and Bupa to advance practical AI governance and accountability
Dr Eunice Sari, Director | Western Australian AI Hub: With over 25 years of experience advising boards and governments across Australia and Southeast Asia, Eunice specialises in human-centred technology and responsible AI governance.
Dr Ming Ding, Group Leader, Privacy Technology | CSIRO: Leads privacy technology research at CSIRO and advises the WA Government on responsible information sharing, data security and regulatory compliance.
Michael Carroll, Chief Data Officer | Department of Communities WA: Leads data strategy at the WA Department of Communities, focusing on evidence-based policy, responsible data stewardship and maintaining community trust.
Natasha Blycha, CEO | Nooriam: Specialises in legal frameworks for trusted AI and autonomous systems, advising organisations on liability, cross-border compliance and accountability in emerging technologies.
Josh Tedjasaputra, Director | Western Australian AI Hub: Director at the WA AI Hub and certified Google Sprintmaster, Josh helps leadership teams translate AI governance policies into practical workflows and risk controls.
Jacek Korneluk, M.Sc., Director | Spektrumlab: With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, digital health and emerging technologies, Jacek specialises in safe technology deployment, data integrity and operational risk.
Dee Roche, MBA Teaching Fellow | University of Western Australia: UWA MBA Teaching Fellow and Asia-Pacific board adviser, Dee specialises in executive leadership, organisational change and responsible AI governance.
Hon Tim Clifford MLC, Member of the WA Legislative Council (MLC): Formerly representing WA’s East Metropolitan Region across ICT, innovation, and science portfolios, Tim brings first-hand policy insight into regulation, community trust, and public accountability in AI.

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