Join us for breakfast and morning tea and Explore how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising industries, fostering economic growth and creating exciting new opportunities with key note speakers.

Bianca Gorgoglione - Director Ai - Optus

Dr Mark Bassett - Director Academic Quality and Standards - Charles Sturt University

Katie Vainauskas - Partner - Deloitte

Joshua Eason - Director, Managed Services & Solutions (Digital) - Optus

Scaling New Heights with AI:

Join Bianca Gorgoglione, Optus Director of Ai, as she unveils the OPTUS journey of accelerating AI across the board. Discover how Optus leveraged AI to propel business strategies forward. Bianca will discuss the specific Google AI products that empowered Optus and the efficiencies they achieved. Explore how AI has become a cornerstone for growth, enabling business to scale and achieve new heights.

Demystifying AI Reality vs. Hype:

Join Dr Mark Bassett, Director of Academic Quality and Standards at Charles Sturt University, as he delves into the practical realities of GenAI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. In this session, Dr Bassett will discuss the capabilities and limitations of GenAI, helping attendees distinguish between the initial ‘wow’ factor from the genuine, practical GenAI solutions that can support your business. Mark will cut through the science fiction to reveal the practical applications of GenAI that are transforming businesses today.

The future Ai Workforce:

Katie Vainauskas, Deloitte Partner, will engage the audience of the realities of our future workforce and the impact that Ai will have.

The future of work is no longer science fiction. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, and its impact on the workforce is undeniable. As businesses race to adapt and remain competitive, a critical question emerges: How will AI reshape the way we hire, manage, and structure our workplaces? Imagine a world where tedious data analysis is handled by AI assistants, freeing up human employees to focus on creative problem-solving and strategic decision-making.

Practical Applications & Digital Solutions for Business:

Joshua Eason, Director of Managed Services and Solutions at Optus will discuss how the digital revolution has brought a wave of innovative solutions that are fundamentally changing the way businesses operate. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to identify which tools will truly benefit business. Joshua will unpack the "what" and "why" behind some of the most impactful digital solutions, and explore how you can leverage them to gain a competitive edge. Products from Microsoft and Google