Join our expert panel and dive into the business conversations that go beyond Gen AI. Explore how organisations are embracing the potential of AI and the next-generation foundations needed through scale, speed to data, and strengthening business practices.

As we continue to explore business benefits from AI, we will discuss what organisations are embracing and whether they have the right foundations in place to maximise and achieve an effective AI strategy that delivers differentiated value and improved business productivity.

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Location: Flex by ISPT, 500 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

When: Wednesday, 24th July

Time: 5.30pm - doors open (networking - pizza and drinks available)

6.15pm - Panel discussion starts

Panel Discussion: Our diverse panel of speakers will share their insights beyond Gen AI and the conversations business leaders are exploring to exploit the benefits of AI strategies and the potential optimisation that may be required to maximise value across the finance and superannuation sectors.

👉Gain further understanding of how organisations are capitalising on Gen AI

👉Discuss potential gaps in infrastructure and foundational improvements needed for effective Gen AI implementation.

👉Obtain insights on leveraging Gen AI while ensuring the viability and sustainability of change.

👉Learn about some of the current challenges faced and technological solutions implemented to make gains within business productivity and flexibility.

Meet the panel:

Michael Collins: Ex-Chief Information Security Officer, Judo Bank

Michael Collins is a highly skilled leader in the field of cyber security, possessing more than 20 years of practical knowledge and expertise in the sector. Michael has worked in many countries, including the United Kingdom and New Zealand, and has expertise in both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large multinational organisations ranked in the Fortune 50. Michael possesses a wealth of experience in scaling cyber security capabilities and building highly effective teams. He is often sought after for his expertise in providing advisory services and holds positions as an independent director and security advisor for both Boards and startups. Michael is an acknowledged authority in the field of cyber security and systems thinking, with a track record of authoring numerous articles for industry publications, delivering presentations at national conferences, publishing in scientific journals, and being featured on numerous podcasts.

Claire Cornfield: Senior Executive, Head of Customer Experience, La Trobe Financial

Claire started her career as a Tax Accountant for EY before moving across to the National Australia Bank, where she spent 15 years building and leading multi-disciplinary teams in Australia and globally. Claire then went into serving in senior leadership roles in the superannuation industry, as a senior consultant, and most recently in funds management. Over this time Claire’s has built a proven track record for delivering transformative change initiatives in complex environments.

Claire has cited she has experienced the full spectrum of the great, the good and the downright ugly of serving, leading and supporting teams, and remains passionate about supporting organisations to take their performance to the next level.

Stephen Reilly: Chief Operation Officer, Hesta

Stephen Reilly is the Chief Operating Officer at HESTA, a leading industry superannuation fund with more than 1 million members and $80 billion in funds under management. Stephen is known for his vision and innovation drive as he leads HESTA's digital and strategic development, investment operations, operating model, data and technology. With an impressive background in management consulting, executive roles in financial services, as a novelist and movie producer, Stephen is passionate about ensuring that HESTA is more member-centric, cost effective and future-ready than competitors who are multiple times in size.

Stephen is also a Director on the Board of the Mothers Day Classic Foundation.

Andrea Lymbouris: Head of Information Services, State Trustees

Andrea's has been working in IT for over 20 years, holding a number of senior leadership roles. She's been working in different industries and companies, like Spotless, Australian Unity, KPMG, Pact Group, Selfwealth and most recently as the Head of Information Services at State Trustees.

Andrea's strengths are in people management, service innovation, delivery, and managing key stakeholder and vendor relationships. She's all about teamwork, using tech to make innovative business improvements, and she's been a driving force in digital transformations.

Andrea's all about open, team-oriented leadership and enjoys building solid connections. Oh, and coffee? She will never say no!

Please register for your ticket to secure your seat and ensure you don’t miss out on this unforgettable event. Bring a colleague, network with industry peers, and explore beyond Gen AI together.