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AI now dominates the CIO investment agenda, with Agentic AI leading the way. From AI agents and foundational models to AI-ready data architectures, CIOs are looking for solutions that can deliver impact – and fast.
But readiness remains low. Most are still in early exploration stages, and when it comes to deploying Agentic AI, trust and governance top every decision – from human oversight and data integrity to auditability and access control. Cybersecurity is a leading use case, adding urgency to get AI right.
Modernisation underpins it all – simplifying tech estates, optimising costs, and building the operational agility to support AI, cyber, and automation at scale.
In this 55-minute virtual briefing, we’ll reveal the latest CIO priorities, budget shifts, and technology bets to help you refine messaging, campaign strategy and sales engagements to better connect with the critical needs of Australian CIOs.
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Anthony Saba
Partner & Research and Advisory Executive Director
Anthony leads the growth and development of ADAPT’s Research and Advisory Practice, engaging directly with ADAPT’s community of C-Level Executives, equipping them with the relevant research, tools, and advice to effectively lead and transform their organisations.
ADAPT’s Research & Advisory is pillared around equipping C-Level Executives with the insights and tools to:
- Empower the Workforce
- Improve Operational Efficiency
- Execute Data-Driven Strategies
- Modernise Legacy Environments
- Embed Trust & Security
- Enhance Customer Experience
- Transform as a Business Leader
- Align the CEO & Board
- Engage Stakeholders Effectively
- Drive Technology Thought Leadership
- Enable Innovation & Transformation
- Optimise Budgets & Ensure ROI
Additionally, Anthony manages ADAPT’s 13-person Delegate Advisory Team, responsible for the execution and delivery of all delegate acquisition and advisory programs for ADAPT across Asia Pacific.
Anthony also works within ADAPT’s Strategic Partner team, consulting with leading service providers on customer acquisition and GTM strategies.
Externally to ADAPT, Anthony is the Public Officer and Board Member for Conviction Group, a newly established not-for-profit organisation aimed at encouraging young Australians to re-evaluate their perspectives on pivotal issues concerning their mental health and provide them with the tools to enhance their decision-making.
Gabby Fredkin
Head of Analytics & Insights
Gabby’s primary role is managing analysis to produce ADAPT’s actionable insights. He has extensive experience in using data to identify technology trends to support Australian organisations.
Using modern data science techniques, he provides ADAPT and its customers with confidence in the accuracy and validity of the information used for ADAPT’s research, advisory and events.
With a passion for creating stories with data, Gabby is consistently rated as one of the top speakers at ADAPT’s events. In roundtable discussions, he specialises in using statistics to initiate thought-provoking discussions.
Gabby is effective in translating information into insights, enabling ADAPT’s customers to become more data-driven.
Gabby’s primary areas of expertise are:
- Advanced AI and ML practices, including AI ethics.
- Building models to benchmark and predict IT performance.
- End-user behaviour and human-centred design.
- Cross-functional team design and value, such as DevSecOps.
Mark Pesce
ADAPT Advisor & Co-Founder at Wisely AI
Mark is a futurist, inventor, and thought leader in emerging technology. Best known as the co-inventor of VRML (early web 3D tech), he has decades of experience helping organisations anticipate and navigate disruptive change – bringing a unique lens to AI, the future of work, digital finance, education, and media.