AI is transforming how businesses operate, compete and grow. But knowing where to start and how to do it safely and effectively is where many businesses struggle.

This practical half-day conference brings together three experienced experts who will show you how to protect your data, align strategy with AI opportunities, and build your own AI-powered tools.

Designed for business owners, leaders and decision-makers, this event focuses on real-world applications, not theory, so you can walk away with insights and tools you can immediately apply in your business.

Event details

Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 4:30pm (light lunch included)
Location: Level 1, Unley Oval Community Hub (1 Trimmer Terrace, Unley SA 5061)

Session 1: AI Security – Keep Your Data Safe Before You Automate

Before implementing AI tools, it’s critical to understand how to protect your data, systems and intellectual property.

Carolyn Rayner, Business Development Manager at CYBR, will explore the cyber security risks associated with AI adoption and how businesses can confidently innovate while safeguarding their information. With experience across corporate, academic and not-for-profit sectors, including roles with Nissan Australia and Monash University, Carolyn brings a unique perspective on leadership, organisational capability and digital risk.

In this session you’ll learn:

The key cyber security risks businesses face when adopting AI
How to protect business data and maintain trust
Practical steps to safely integrate AI into your operations

Session 2: Stop Losing Customers - Turn Strategy and Marketing into Action

Many businesses don’t fail due to lack of ambition, they stall because strategy, marketing and operations aren’t aligned.

Even when a strategy exists, only around 10% of businesses successfully execute it. Systems don’t communicate, resources stretch thin, and growth slows.

Victoria, founder of Business Activators and a former C-Suite executive, brings over 35 years of experience scaling brands beyond $100 million, turning around underperforming businesses, and launching her own startups.

In this session, Victoria will show how businesses can:

Align strategy, marketing and operations for growth
Identify the real constraints holding a business back
Use AI-enabled systems to improve execution and scalability

Her philosophy is simple: Real businesses. Real problems. Better decisions. Better outcomes.

Session 3: Build Your Own AI Agent (Hands-On Workshop)

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to build your own personalised AI voice agent — a practical tool that could save your business thousands of dollars.

Led by Ted Deane, founder of AI Masters Dojo, this hands-on workshop will help you move beyond theory and start applying AI in your business immediately.

Ted brings over 30 years of experience in software development and digital innovation, with a strong focus on AI over the past five years. He was also part of the closed beta team for OpenAI’s Codex project, the technology that now underpins ChatGPT.

In this session you will:

Learn how AI agents can automate business tasks
Build your own personalised voice agent
Understand practical ways to implement AI in your business

Ted works with leaders across industries to translate AI concepts into real business outcomes through strategy, coaching and immersive workshops.

Please note: Laptops are required for this session.

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