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New perspectives. Leading voices. Join AI visionaries and business leaders as they share what’s working now and what’s coming next.
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David Thodey takes the keynote stage David brings deep experience in tech and public policy, championing ethical leadership and sustainable transformation across sectors.   Todd Sampson Host & Producer Video CTA Sanjeev Gandhi Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Orica  Video CTA Lynn Kraus  Chief Executive Officer,
Australian Payments Plus Video CTA Bhavin Shah Sr. Vice President, Moveworks and AI, ServiceNow Video CTA Adrian Johnston President, APAC, ServiceNow  Video CTA

A focused day for decisive leaders


7:30 a.m.  

Doors Open Arrive, get settled, and connect with fellow attendees before the program begins. Take the opportunity to prepare for the conversations ahead.


8:00 a.m.  

The Human Variable: Opening Fireside with Todd Sampson Join us for a perspective on human decision-making at the AI inflection point—the trust leaders are asked to place in their workforce, and their workforce in them.


8:20 a.m.  

Welcome to Executive Circle Adrian Johnston challenges the room: where is the AI value? Drawing on the AI Maturity Index, he frames APAC's position on the curve, why programs stall at scale, and previews the AI Control Tower.


8:30 a.m.  

The Enterprise AI Reality Check Uncover building AI that employees actually use with Bhavin Shah. Unpack what separates AI that scales, AI that stalls, and key learnings for CxOs.

8:55 a.m.  

Know Your Risk: Board-Level Visibility Boardroom questions are no longer theoretical: who has access to what? What assets are exposed? Who is accountable? David Thodey AO interviews Tarun Thakur and Alex Mosher on identity, governance, and asset visibility.

9:15 a.m.  

CEOs on AI—Who Decides? A candid conversation with Sanjeev Gandhi, Lynn Kraus, and David Thodey AO on what AI is really changing at the top. CEO role evolution, CEO-CIO relationship, and accountability when AI decisions carry real consequences for people, culture, and shareholders.

10:00 a.m.  

World Forum Keynote Uncover big-picture insights and ideas to help you think differently about what's ahead.

11:30 a.m.  

Discussion Circles & Peer Networking Curated peer connections and purposeful matchmaking arranged in advance, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations with fellow leaders.

12:00 p.m.  

Lunch & Peer Networking Join your fellow business executives for lunch and continue the conversation in the Executive Circle lounge.

2:00 p.m.  

Executive Circle Lounge Join us at the Executive Circle lounge which will remain open until 4:00 p.m.

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