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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.   Rob Sewell Chief Information Officer,
NBN Video CTA Georgie Tunny Reporter & Presenter Video CTA Milad Kruze Chief Information Officer,
The Salvation Army Australia Video CTA Lynn Kraus AM Chief Executive Officer,
Australian Payment Video CTA Pete Andrew Group Vice President, Australia & New Zealand,
ServiceNow Video CTA Amy Lokey EVP, Chief Experience Officer (CXO),
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A focused day for decisive leaders


07:30 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.


08:00 a.m.  

Opening Fireside ServiceNow leaders and special guests open the day with 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.


08:20 a.m.  

Welcome + AI Maturity Index 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.


08:30 a.m.  

The Enterprise AI Reality Check Amy Lokey brings the view from inside ServiceNow on building AI that employees actually use. Bhavin Shah adds the Moveworks lens. Together, they'll unpack what separates AI that scales, AI that stalls, and key learnings for CxOs.

8:55 a.m.  

Who Owns the Risk? 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 A candid conversation 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.  

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

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