Ko-Lab Series 3: Engineering in the Age of AI

Join us for our first event of 2025 — a high-energy panel discussion on how AI is reshaping the role of engineers, the tools we use, and the future of software development.

What you’ll discover 🎯

How the role of software engineers is evolving — from writing and debugging code to orchestrating intelligent systems.
Why are engineers using AI tools outpacing their peers?
Real stories from engineers experimenting with tools like Claude Code, Cursor & Copilot Agent.

Event Highlights 🚨

We’ve teamed up with CommBank to bring you an unforgettable evening of:

💛 Networking with passionate tech professionals 🤝
💛 Insights from industry leaders on AI’s impact on engineering
💛 An inside look at the cutting-edge CommBank Tech Hub 🤩
💛 Free food & drinks — all while raising money for charity 🍕🍻

As always, 100% of ticket proceeds go to charity 🫶🏽

This time, we’re proud to support Feel the Magic 🪄, a charity helping kids face, feel and heal from grief while building a community for families to belong ❤️

Meet Our All-Star Panel ⭐️

🎤 Blair Hudson – Chief Engineer, Commonwealth Bank
Leading one of the world’s top engineering teams in banking, Blair is shaping the playbook for Generative AI at enterprise scale. A seasoned hackathon organiser and active community voice, he’s passionate about creativity, technology, and driving positive impact.

🎤 Dr. Shujia Zhang – Co-Founder, CTO & AI Officer, Reejig
With a PhD in Machine Learning, Shujia specialises in advanced AI techniques to unlock the power of people data. Her expertise spans software engineering, AI, and data architecture, making her one of the most dynamic voices in applied AI.

🎤 Sachin Abeywardana – Senior ML Engineer, Canva
An experienced machine learning engineer helping shape one of the world’s most innovative creative platforms.

🎤 Vicky Lam – Practice Lead, Data Science & AI, Commonwealth Bank
A global leader with experience across Sweden, the UK, US, Canada, and Australia, Vicky oversees talent and performance excellence for CBA’s Data Science & AI teams. A registered Organisational Psychologist, she brings a unique people-first perspective to AI adoption.

Moderated by 🥁

🎤 Andy Canning – CTO APAC, Equal Experts
With a career spanning the globe, Andy is on a mission to revolutionise business through AI — harnessing technology to solve complex challenges, elevate user experiences, and boost productivity.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by some of the brightest minds in tech 🧠

👉 Secure your spot today — tickets are limited!