Data+AI Day Brisbane
Digital Leadership: Navigating Innovation, Compliance, and Organisational Transformation
The Calile Hotel | Brisbane, Australia
Hosted by Factor
- 2 attendees
- 7 hours
Overview
This Data+AI Day delves into the realm of digital leadership, where data strategies intersect with innovation, compliance, and organisational transformation. In an era of rapid technological evolution and regulatory scrutiny, CIOs and CDOs play pivotal roles in guiding their organisations. Through insightful discussions, this event equips leaders with the tools to navigate the digital frontier effectively, fostering resilience and driving sustainable growth.
What we will cover
- Digital Transformation Crafting Unified Data Strategies for Transformation: Harmonising data strategies for digital transformation, leveraging insights from IT and data management.
- Business Alignment Aligning IT, Data, and Business Objectives: Integrating IT, data, and business goals for maximum impact and agility.
- Risk Mitigation Mitigating Risks, Maximising AI, and Cloud Evolution: Developing robust risk management, harnessing AI potential, and optimising cloud computing.
- Data Literacy Cultural Shifts and Transformation: Fostering a data-driven culture, addressing resistance, and measuring transformation impact.
- AI & Productivity Integrating artificial intelligence to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and drive innovation in the workplace.
- Compliance & Regulations Explore the challenges, innovations, and the evolving frameworks that shape our global standards, as industries strive to meet the expectations of a conscientious society while fostering trust and accountability.
Agenda
- Registration & Welcome Coffee(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary)
- Welcome Address & Introduction(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary)
- Navigating the Tech Frontier: Peer Problems, Performance, Plans and Preparation for Productivity(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary) This keynote explores the intricate dynamics at the intersection of technology and business management, focusing on peer challenges, performance metrics, and the strategic plans of CDOs and CIOs aimed at enhancing productivity. By examining how executives navigate technological advancements and address peer-related issues, the research provides insights into optimising organisational performance and preparing for future tech-driven landscapes.
- The Value of Identity - Grow. Secure. Innovate. Business in the Digital Era(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary)
- Aligning IT and Data Strategies with Business Goals(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary) A Deep Dive into Strategic IT Initiatives and Data-Driven Business Objectives for the Enterprises in 2024. Discussion points: Translating business strategy into IT and data initiatives. Building cross-functional bridges: Collaboration between IT and data departments. Measuring and showcasing IT and data contributions to overall business success.
- Morning Tea & Networking(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary)
- Fireside Chat: Data Governance in Rapidly Growing Organisations: Strategies and Challenges(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary) In today's digital age, data has become a cornerstone of decision-making across industries. As organisations scale and evolve, ensuring robust data governance becomes increasingly crucial to maintain operational efficiency, compliance, and strategic alignment. Discussion points: Operational Challenges: With high data velocity and volume, organisations face challenges in processing, analysing, and deriving actionable insights in real-time. Governance Structure Evolution: As organisations embrace cloud-based solutions and advanced analytics, traditional governance structures must evolve. Building Comprehensive Strategies: Moving beyond operational delivery to strategic planning involves aligning long-term goals with data governance frameworks that support scalability and innovation.
- Challenges in Data Culture Transformation for Enterprise Advancement(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary) Strategies to address organisational resistance and foster a culture embracing data-driven decision-making. Discussion points: Insights into navigating cultural shifts and fostering enthusiasm for data adoption Discussion on aligning leadership vision with the day-to-day practices of the workforce. Exploring methodologies for measuring the impact of data culture transformation.
- From Strategic Intent to Real Wins: Top 5 Considerations for Data(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary) Are data programs truly distinct in execution? Beverley Paratchek, Head of Data Governance, Quality and Information Management of The Lottery Corporation, offers a comprehensive examination of the unique challenges inherent in executing successful data programs. Drawing from her insights and Chief Data Officers' survey findings, this session delves into the complexities that set data initiatives apart from conventional strategic endeavours. Discussion points: Understanding the Unique Challenges of Executing a Data Program: Delve into the specific obstacles and complexities that differentiate data programs from other strategic initiatives. Key Focus Areas for Success: Identify the critical aspects that organisations must prioritise to ensure the success of their data initiatives. Effective Approaches and Strategies: Explore actionable approaches and strategies proposed by Beverley to navigate the challenges and capitalise on opportunities in data management.
- Mastering Data Management and AI Integration(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary) Leveraging Data Responsibly and Integrating AI in IT and Data Management. Discussion points: Setting up robust data governance structures. Turning data into actionable insights for CDOs. Integrating AI and machine learning in IT service management and data-driven decision-making.
- Lunch Break & Peer Connect + Executive Roundtables(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary)
- Peer-led Roundtable Discussions(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary) Instead of a designated expert leading the discussion, participate in sharing your insights, experiences, and perspectives with your peers. These discussions are often structured to ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute, and they can be highly effective for generating new ideas, problem-solving, and building connections within a professional or academic community.
- Rapid Innovation: Pathways to Incorporating AI Into your Tech Stack(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary) Generative AI has opened a Pandora's box for CIO's globally. Governance, data security, privacy and the accuracy of outputs from generative AI technologies creates a whole new set of challenges for CIO's who are facing high demand from users for access to the AI-enabled platforms. Ben Dexter explores pathways to incorporating AI into your organisation's tech stack while considering the important boundaries that CIO's must protect.
- Preparing for the Future: Compliance and Security Strategies to Cultivate Resilience and Agility(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary) Through a multifaceted approach that encompasses technology, governance, and collaboration, businesses can cultivate resilience and agility to thrive in an increasingly dynamic environment. Discussion points: Building a Comprehensive Compliance Framework. Innovative Security Strategies for Adaptive Resilience. Fostering Collaboration and Agility Across the Ecosystem.
- Closing Remarks(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary)
- End of Day Drinks(CDO-CIO Sit-Down Plenary)
Speakers
Bikram Choudhury · Director, Data Governance, Ashurst Risk Advisory Bikram has more than thirteen years of experience in leading large data governance transformations in Australia, Europe and India. He specialises in risk data governance and has delivered multiple large projects focussing on BCBS 239, GDPR, CPG 235, data transformation, data capability uplift, data modelling and data analytics.
Gordius Mak · Director, Data Operations, Transport NSW
Madeline Palmer · Editor In Chief, Factor
Malcolm Wanstall · VP Data, Cochlear
Garima Purdhani · Director | Data & Analytics, Deloitte Australia
Vivek Kapoor · Senior Director Data, Optus
Zeeshan Javed · Head of Media Performance and Analytics, Foxtel I am an experienced Marketer with a career in digital, media and analytics spanning over 15 years. From my introduction to search to the present day, I continue to learn about this fantastic and continual evolving and expansive industry, applying cutting edge omni channel strategies to a vast array of industries (FMCG, Retail, Banking, Insurance, Logistics, Media and Entertainment and more). I have been lucky enough to work with and form close working relationships with some of the most renowned marketers and brands, both in Australia and at a global level, helping me diversify my skills and bring this into my day to day. Ultimately, I have been in every sense a true partner to my clients and organisations and have always transformed and evolved their businesses beyond our first meetings. My breadth of experience sits across SEM, SEO, Native, Video, Social, Programmatic, Content, Data, CRO, Analytics, Consumer Insights, Data modelling, AI and BI/Visualisation. Give me a problem and allow me to give you the tools and mechanisms to solve them
Feiselia Tan · General Manager - Data and AI Solutions (Corporate and Employee Intelligence Group Owner), Telstra Feiselia worked across the banking, media, and the telecom industries before joining Telstra. She is an Advanced Analytics Chapter Lead at Telstra, and leads a team of insights analysts and data scientists. This supports the Consumer and Small Business functions within Telstra from a data and analytics perspective. On top of her day-to-day job, she is helping to foster the data science community through Telstra Helix and Data 4 Good. These initiatives focus on on using data science skills to dr
Dr Ellen Manning · Former Head of Insights & Analytics, RACQ
Sanja Marais · Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Aspen Medical
Omer Yezdani · Chief Data Officer, University of the Sunshine Coast An accomplished and successful executive leader with an exceptional record of achievement in public, not for profit and higher education sectors.
Ben Dexter · Chief Innovation Officer, Newpath
David Walker · Director of ICT, Dsdilgp
Mat Cantarella · Chief Information Officer (CIO), FKG
Craig Baty · VP & Head of Research, Factor
Beverley Paratchek · Head of Data Governance, Quality and Information Management, The Lottery Corporation
Danny Flint · Partner, KPMG Australia
Adam Lynch · Head of Partner Sales Solutions Architecture ANZ, Amazon Web Services
Nathan Pilgrim · Chief Information, Product and Strategy Officer, Gallagher Bassett
Andreas Sandmann · Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Entain Group
Michaela Shea · Head of Data Strategy and Engagemen, Bendigo Bank
James Darwin · Principal Solution Engineer, Public Sector Leader A/NZ, Okta
Partners
- Qlik Qlik, with the recent addition of Talend, is the global leader in data integration, data quality, and analytics solutions. Its comprehensive cloud platform unifies data across cloud and hybrid environments, automates information pipelines and data-driven workflows, and augments insights with AI. Qlik enables users to make data more available and actionable for better, faster business outcomes. With more than 40,000 active customers in over 100 countries, Qlik is committed to providing powerful data solutions to meet the evolving needs of organizations worldwide.
- Precisely Precisely is the global leader in data integrity, providing accuracy, consistency, and context in data for 12,000 customers in more than 100 countries, including 99 of the Fortune 100. Precisely’s data integration, data quality, data governance, location intelligence, and data enrichment products power better business decisions to create better outcomes.
- Panelist Panelist is the vision for a more vocal and engaged professional community. Our mission is to give professionals the power to engage with the right opportunities and create a more prosperous and productive community. Our vision is to bring the world closer together in a safe social environment where they can interact, share and learn. Founded in 2021, we have had exponential growth, with members and senior executives from organisations across the globe including the Fortune 500. Panelist services include: Social networking Virtual events platform Audio chat rooms Company community centers We grow rapidly and we're always on the look out for talent across engineering, product management, design, research, analytics, technical program management, operations, and more.
- Okta Okta frees everyone to safely use any technology — anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world and puts Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
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