Thursday 5 December - Day Two

Day one agenda  Pre-conference masterclass

Register

08:15
Registration and welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair

Mira Bradshaw
Head of Data Governance
Skycity

Using AI to make data more accurate, valuable & safe
09:00
Transforming employee capabilities & opportunities through AI upskilling and training
  • Implementing generative AI-driven training programs to personalise employee learning experiences and ensure they are equipped with the right competencies to thrive in the new normal
  • Helping employees build confident generative AI skills to drive business growth and innovation
  • Integrating generative AI into daily workflows to automate routine tasks and provide informative employee insights

Melanie Hawkins
Learning & Development Manager
Delegat

Managing executive expectations
09:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can we give executives a balanced understanding of generative AI’s capabilities and limitations?
  • How can AI professionals effectively communicate the limitations and potential inaccuracies of generative AI models to executive teams to ensure a balanced understanding of both capabilities and risks?
  • What can IT departments do to establish protocols and best practice for managing executive expectations regarding the reliability and accuracy of generative AI output?
  • How can organisations create a culture of continuous learning and adaptation to address the evolving nature of generative AI technology and its impact on decision-making at the executive level?

Moderator:

Kari Jones
Executive Director - Transformation & Operational Delivery
Financial Markets Authority

Panellists:

James Bergin
Executive General Manager – Technology Research & Advocacy
Xero

Maria Mingallon
Knowledge & Information Manager - Data and AI
Mott MacDonald

Mpatisi Moyo
Head of AI
WayBeyond

Jo Hilson
Chief Technology Officer
Tourism Holdings Limited

10:20
Morning Tea and Networking
11:00
From Hype to Action: Real use cases driving automation with Gen AI

Dave Howden
CEO and Co-founder
SupaHuman AI

11:20
Live Fireside Chat: AI startups and the future of generative AI in work

Join us for a live fireside chat to discover the latest innovations, insights, and success stories straight from startup founders and key players in the AI industry.  Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from the pioneers shaping the future of AI and technology.

Special Guest:

Jonathan Good
Chief Executive Officer
Scentian

Generative AI use cases: improving business operations & outcomes
11:50
Using AI, chatbots & virtual assistants to benefit customers, gather data & minimise costs
  • Learning from a history of false starts
  • Harnessing knowledge bases for robust chatbot design
  • What to expect from next-gen chatbots

Dr Vikash Kumar
Manager – Advanced Analytics & Modelling
NZ Transport Agency

12:20
Unlocking true value: How GenAI assistants transform business with unified knowledge access

Andrew Taylor
Head of Region (GTM)
Glean

Sean Muller
Head of Technology Consulting
Being Consultants

12:40
Lunch and Networking
13:40
Using improved data quality to transform business processes with generative AI
  • Automating routine tasks using generative models for increased operational efficiency
  • Analysing vast data sets through AI-driven insights for better decision-making
  • Generating predictive analytics with advanced algorithms for improved strategic planning

Delia Rusu
Chapter Lead – Data Science
The Warehouse Group

14:00
Deploying generative AI to improve decision making and identify new business opportunities
  • Leveraging generative AI to transform data into actionable insights to improve strategic decision-making outcomes?
  • Enhancing risk management and compliance within organisations to protect against potential challenges in its implementation?
  • Spotlighting the role generative AI could play in predicting market trends to identify new growth opportunities?

Mira Bradshaw
Head of Data Governance
Skycity

14:30
Using generative AI to improve project, product & program launches
  • Automating complex tasks with generative AI to reduce deployment time and enable faster product releases
  • Optimising resource allocation through AI analysis to ensure efficient use of computing resources
  • Using generative AI to continuously monitor system performance to detect anomalies in real-time, allowing immediate response to potential issues

Ravi Chandra
Chief Product & Technology Officer
Dexibit

15:00
Closing remarks from the Chair
15:10
Afternoon Tea and Networking
15:30
End of Generative AI Summit 2024 NZ