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CIO Edge

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Executive Leadership & Strategy Smart Adoption: How George Weston Foods Turns AI Into Business Value Smart Adoption: How George Weston Foods Turns AI Into Business Value Sep 6, 2025 Danny Walsh on blending business & tech at George Weston Foods—scaling AI from machine learning wins to generative pilots. Read More
Technology Modernisation Transforming for Tomorrow: Lion’s Digital and Cloud Journey Transforming for Tomorrow: Lion’s Digital and Cloud Journey Sep 5, 2025 In this interview, Ram Kalyanasundaram, Group Technology & Digital Transformation Director - Lion Co, explains that the company’s legacy systems were restricting its ability to keep pace with a rapidly changing marketplace. Read More
Technology Modernisation From Spaghetti to Platforms – The 4 Designs Used by Top Performers From Spaghetti to Platforms – The 4 Designs Used by Top Performers Sep 5, 2025 Scaling artificial intelligence (AI) effectively depends not just on pilots or isolated projects but on the strength of digital platforms. Read More
AI & Innovation From Overwhelmed to Control: How to move to Proactive Vulnerability Reduction From Overwhelmed to Control: How to move to Proactive Vulnerability Reduction Sep 5, 2025 Melissa Bischoping reveals how AI-driven automation and CTEM can cut cyber risk as attacks grow faster, smarter, and harder to detect. Read More
AI & Innovation Powering Future Possibility Through Network Leadership and Product Innovation Powering Future Possibility Through Network Leadership and Product Innovation Sep 5, 2025 From anomaly detection to self-healing, Telstra shows how AI and architecture discipline are transforming networks for the 6G era. Read More
Technology Modernisation Perspectives from a CEO & Disruptive FinTech Perspectives from a CEO & Disruptive FinTech Sep 5, 2025 Lendi CEO Dave Hyman charts the journey from digital broking pioneer to AI-native platform reshaping how Australians find, buy & own homes. Read More

From Overwhelmed to Control: How to move to Proactive Vulnerability Reduction

Melissa Bischoping reveals how AI-driven automation and CTEM can cut cyber risk as attacks grow faster, smarter, and harder to detect. Watch Video

CFO Edge

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Technology Modernisation The Human Edge: How CFOs and Their Teams Can Lead Strategic Value Creation Through the Power of Personality and Being Human The Human Edge: How CFOs and Their Teams Can Lead Strategic Value Creation Through the Power of Personality and Being Human Nov 19, 2025 Florian Pecher explores the human edge in AI-era finance, highlighting team effectiveness, self-awareness and the evolving CFO role. Read More
Technology Modernisation Redefining CFO Leadership in the Digital Enterprise Redefining CFO Leadership in the Digital Enterprise Nov 19, 2025 Panel explores why CFOs are crucial to digital transformation, from value measurement to change adoption and cross-C-suite leadership. Read More
Data Platforms & Strategy From Platform to Profit: CFO Imperatives in Australia’s Age of AI & Tech Disruption From Platform to Profit: CFO Imperatives in Australia’s Age of AI & Tech Disruption Nov 19, 2025 Victor Dominello and Dom Price explore leadership, AI, and evolution—showing why trust, agility and culture matter more than technology. Read More
Data Platforms & Strategy ADAPT State of Australia: Maturity & Performance Insights ADAPT State of Australia: Maturity & Performance Insights Nov 19, 2025 ADAPT’s Gabby Fredkin breaks down AI’s benefits and risks in finance, from governance weaknesses to data challenges and emerging CFO priorities. Read More
AI & Innovation Empowering Finance Through AI and Analytics Empowering Finance Through AI and Analytics Nov 17, 2025 ResMed’s Chris Merjane explains how democratised data, cross-functional workforce planning and early AI adoption elevate finance’s strategic impact. Read More
Technology Modernisation Fuelling Finance Transformation Through AI and Digital Mindset Fuelling Finance Transformation Through AI and Digital Mindset Nov 17, 2025 Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s Ali Mehfooz highlights how collaboration, digital skills and AI experimentation drive a modern, value-focused finance team. Read More

Data & AI Edge

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Data Platforms & Strategy Navigating 20 Years of Transformation in Data and Analytics Navigating 20 Years of Transformation in Data and Analytics Jun 11, 2025 Artak Amirbekyan reflects on two decades in data, from privacy research to AI governance, highlighting the shift toward democratised, responsible AI adoption. Read More
Data Platforms & Strategy MIRVAC’s Smart Path to Digital Maturity MIRVAC’s Smart Path to Digital Maturity Jun 11, 2025 MIRVAC’s Ranjani Vaidya aligns data with business strategy, drives digital maturity, and pilots AI use cases to deliver value through use case–driven innovation. Read More
Data Platforms & Strategy Data Discipline Meets Startup Speed Data Discipline Meets Startup Speed Jun 11, 2025 Aussie Broadband’s Venkata Valluri drives data governance from the ground up, aligning leaders, boosting literacy, and linking governance to strategic goals. Read More
Data Platforms & Strategy How Komatsu’s AI Strategy Balances Innovation and Impact How Komatsu’s AI Strategy Balances Innovation and Impact Jun 11, 2025 Komatsu’s Nipun Sharma leads a global Data & AI Centre of Excellence, aligning strategy, governance, and business-ready AI while balancing speed and structure. Read More
Data Platforms & Strategy From Pilots to Payoff: Bridging Australia’s AI Gap From Pilots to Payoff: Bridging Australia’s AI Gap Jun 11, 2025 Bain & Company’s Richard Fleming urges Australian firms to scale AI beyond pilots, integrate with business, use existing data, and govern “shadow AI.” Read More
AI & Innovation A Different Perspective on GenAI A Different Perspective on GenAI Jun 6, 2025 QUT’s Marek Kowalkiewicz urges leaders to rethink AI as “alien intelligence”—embracing unpredictability, oversight, and hybrid human-AI collaboration. Read More

Powering Future Possibility Through Network Leadership and Product Innovation

From anomaly detection to self-healing, Telstra shows how AI and architecture discipline are transforming networks for the 6G era. Watch Video

Digital & AI Edge

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Data Platforms & Strategy Powering B2B with AI and Data Powering B2B with AI and Data Jul 4, 2025 SKOPE Industries is streamlining B2B operations with AI, CRM, and data governance simplifying service, boosting efficiency, and driving digital transformation. Read More
Data Platforms & Strategy Building Smarter: How Digital Is Reshaping Construction from the Ground Up Building Smarter: How Digital Is Reshaping Construction from the Ground Up Jul 4, 2025 Built is using digital engineering, AI, and shared data ecosystems to boost efficiency, cut risk, and reshape construction from the ground up. Read More
Technology Modernisation Rethinking AI Adoption from the Top Down Rethinking AI Adoption from the Top Down Jul 4, 2025 Pathfindr urges leaders to rethink AI as a driver of innovation, not just efficiency, by starting hands-on, testing ideas, and scaling impact from the top down. Read More
AI & Innovation From Stars to Startups: How a Physicist is Shaping the Future of AI From Stars to Startups: How a Physicist is Shaping the Future of AI Jul 4, 2025 From astrophysics to AI, Bain’s Stephen Hardy applies scientific thinking to drive innovation in personalisation, data strategy, and responsible AI. Read More
AI & Innovation The Economy of Algorithms, AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions The Economy of Algorithms, AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions Jul 1, 2025 Explore how AI’s creative “digital minions” are reshaping economies, ethics, and strategy in Marek Kowalkiewicz’s Economy of Algorithms framework. Read More
Data Platforms & Strategy AI or Die: 3 Killer Use Cases & How to Do it Now AI or Die: 3 Killer Use Cases & How to Do it Now Jul 1, 2025 Pathfindr’s Dawid Naude urges leaders to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude directly—showing how off-the-shelf AI drives impact, not jargon or big builds. Read More

Security Edge

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AI & Innovation Securing Innovation: Balancing Governance, Cyber Awareness and AI at Victoria’s Energy Frontline Securing Innovation: Balancing Governance, Cyber Awareness and AI at Victoria’s Energy Frontline Nov 24, 2025 Alex Serrano of the SEC Victoria emphasises that strong governance and everyday cyber awareness build trust, resilience, and safe innovation in the AI era. Read More
Security & Risk Mitigating Risk within Multi-Cloud Environments Mitigating Risk within Multi-Cloud Environments Oct 15, 2025 Mitch Ryan of Wiz and James Ng of Insignia Financial discuss how democratising security across teams strengthens resilience in complex multi-cloud environments. Read More
AI & Innovation Winning the Boardroom: Helping Businesses Lead, Not Just Comply Winning the Boardroom: Helping Businesses Lead, Not Just Comply Oct 15, 2025 Darren Argyle emphasises that cyber resilience starts with leadership, not technology—boards must link security to business goals and drive a culture of readiness. Read More
Security & Risk High Risk Users & Where to Find Them High Risk Users & Where to Find Them Oct 14, 2025 Garrett O’Hara of Mimecast explores how data-driven insights and behaviour-based interventions can reduce human risk—the root cause of most cyber incidents. Read More
Security & Risk A Day in the Life of a CISO: Leadership and Resilience in the Face of Complexity A Day in the Life of a CISO: Leadership and Resilience in the Face of Complexity Oct 14, 2025 David Gee and Google Cloud’s Daryl Pereira share lessons from global CISOs on turning cyber crises into opportunities for stronger leadership and resilience. Read More
Data Platforms & Strategy From Boardroom to Cloud: Security Leadership in an AI-First World From Boardroom to Cloud: Security Leadership in an AI-First World Oct 14, 2025 Andrew Dell of Microsoft highlights that AI governance must match ambition, with security built on leadership engagement, transparency, and shared accountability. Read More

From Spaghetti to Platforms – The 4 Designs Used by Top Performers

Scaling artificial intelligence (AI) effectively depends not just on pilots or isolated projects but on the strength of digital platforms. Watch Video

Government Edge

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AI & Innovation Mission-Driven Innovation: How DST Leverages AI and Agile for Defence Excellence Mission-Driven Innovation: How DST Leverages AI and Agile for Defence Excellence Nov 14, 2025 Jeremy Campbell-Hand shares how DST uses mission focus, responsible AI, and iterative innovation to strengthen national security capabilities. Read More
AI & Innovation Balancing Security and Innovation: How the Attorney-General’s Department Builds Trust in a Digital Age Balancing Security and Innovation: How the Attorney-General’s Department Builds Trust in a Digital Age Nov 14, 2025 Michael Harrison leads a secure, future-focused tech environment, strengthening trust and enabling thoughtful, confident adoption of AI. Read More
AI & Innovation From Risk to Reward: Building AI Literacy Across the Organisation From Risk to Reward: Building AI Literacy Across the Organisation Nov 14, 2025 AI literacy across all levels is key. Andrew Matuszczak highlights practical adoption, guided experimentation, and balancing risk with opportunity. Read More
Technology Modernisation AI in the Australian Public Sector: ServiceNow’s Vision for the Public Good AI in the Australian Public Sector: ServiceNow’s Vision for the Public Good Nov 12, 2025 Nick Herbert explores how ServiceNow enables secure, efficient, and citizen-focused digital transformation in government. Read More
AI & Innovation AI for Australia: Empowering Sovereign Outcomes in Government Service Delivery AI for Australia: Empowering Sovereign Outcomes in Government Service Delivery Nov 12, 2025 Angela Fox and John Roese explore why shared infrastructure, partnerships, and sovereign AI are essential to Australia’s AI growth. Read More
Technology Modernisation Delivering on the Citizen Services Gap with Constricted Resources Delivering on the Citizen Services Gap with Constricted Resources Nov 12, 2025 David Heacock, Lucy Poole & Jonathon Thorpe highlight how collaboration and continuous innovation support secure, citizen-focused services. Read More

People Edge

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Executive Leadership & Strategy The Digital Adoption Imperative The Digital Adoption Imperative Aug 15, 2023 In this interview, Debra Sutton - Regional Vice President and Country Manager at WalkMe discusses the digital adoption journey of Dana Schulenburg - People Director, Global Corporate Functions / COO, People Function at QBE Insurance and how they use the WalkMe platform to improve efficiency and user experience. Read More
Executive Leadership & Strategy How AI and Automation Adoption can Boost Employee Productivity How AI and Automation Adoption can Boost Employee Productivity Aug 11, 2023 In this presentation, Anna O’Connell - Experience Architect at Slack and Dale Micallef - Product Marketing Director at Slack refer to a State of Work report conducted by Slack, highlighting that many leaders feel pressured to increase productivity amid economic challenges. However, they note that few are leveraging automation and AI to rethink their approach to productivity and employee experience. Anna and Dale stress the importance of considering factors like schedule flexibility and effective collaboration to improve productivity and job satisfaction. Read More
Customer Experience How to Build Shared Understanding, Flow and Learning Velocity? How to Build Shared Understanding, Flow and Learning Velocity? Aug 8, 2023 Dom also discusses the value of cross-functional teams and the benefits of diverse perspectives. He encourages HR professionals to facilitate the formation of such teams to drive sustainable change within organisations. Additionally, Dom introduces the concept of "flow" and its importance in achieving high-performance teams. He argues that HR can play a crucial role in promoting flow within teams by fostering an inclusive environment that encourages respectful dissent and leverages individual learning styles. Read More
Technology Modernisation Australian Jobs Report: How Technology Will Transform the Workforce in the Next 5-Years Australian Jobs Report: How Technology Will Transform the Workforce in the Next 5-Years Aug 8, 2023 Peter McDonnell, Chief Transformation Officer at ServiceNow emphasises that AI and Gen AI will become essential parts of the workforce, acting as teammates or copilots rather than replacing jobs entirely. They will enhance productivity and create opportunities for growth in the workforce. The partnership between AI and humans is essential for organisations to adapt and create new team structures to stay competitive and address skill shortages. Use AI to augment work, enhance employee development, and improve employee journeys. Read More
Finance Transformation 1% Confidence – The Stark Reality of Organisations’ Ability to Create a Digital Culture 1% Confidence – The Stark Reality of Organisations’ Ability to Create a Digital Culture Aug 8, 2023 Senior Research Analyst at ADAPT, Gabby Fredkin, discusses different organisational roles and their perspectives. He emphasises the importance of measuring data and highlights the challenges faced by various departments, such as the lack of skills in cyber security and the limited end-user skill base in data departments. Read More
Customer Experience Future Ready Enterprises Need Future Ready People Future Ready Enterprises Need Future Ready People Aug 8, 2023 In this presentation, Dr Kristine Dery (Academic Research Affiliate at MIT CISR and Professor of Work, Technology and Innovation at Macquarie Business), discusses research on future-ready enterprises and the importance of creating a workforce that is fit for the digital future. Read More

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CIO Edge (Sydney) 24 FEB 2026 | SYDNEY Collaborate and learn with 160+ top CIOs and IT leaders driving tech strategy, recovery and revenues Learn More Data & AI Edge 1 APRIL 2026 | Sydney Collaborate and learn with 150+ Chief Data Officers, Information leaders and CMOs to drive accuracy and speed through unified data and information architectures Learn More Security Edge (Melbourne) 13 MAY 2026 | MELBOURNE Collaborate and learn with 150+ CISOs and CSO building digital resilience and enabling organisational agility. Learn More Government Edge Conference 10 JUNE 2026 | CANBERRA Connect with 160+ IT and Digital leaders at Government Edge, exploring transformative strategies to enhance citizen services, optimise operations, and strengthen capabilities for impactful public sector leadership.​ Learn More Digital & AI Edge 16 June 2026 | SYDNEY Collaborate and learn with 150+ top Digital, CX, Workspace and Transformation leaders in driving digitisation, efficiency and innovation Learn More Cloud & Infrastructure Edge 21 July 2026 | SYDNEY Join 150+ major IT Users and Service Providers tackling strategies and tactics for a hybrid cloud centric world and operational efficiency Learn More CIO Edge (Melbourne) 19 August 2026 | MELBOURNE Collaborate and learn with 180+ CIOs and IT leaders responsible for delivering on the technology strategy for 1/4 of Australia’s GDP. Learn More Security Edge (Sydney) 8 SEPTEMBER 2026 | SYDNEY Collaborate and learn with 150+ heads of IT Security in building digital resilience and enable organisational agility Learn More People Edge 13 OCTOBER 2026 | SYDNEY Collaborate and learn with 130+ top CHRO’s and Heads of People & Change driving collaboration and performance. Learn More Government Edge 29 OCTOBER 2026 | CANBERRA Connect with 150+ IT and Digital leaders at Government Edge, exploring transformative strategies to enhance citizen services, optimise operations, and strengthen capabilities for impactful public sector leadership.​ Learn More CFO Edge 10 NOVEMBER 2026 | SYDNEY Collaborate and learn with 130+ CFOs driving modernisation and managed risk to drive growth, culture and advantage today for tomorrow Learn More