AI is becoming a prominent part of how we operate. How can we understand it more, utilise it in the right areas, and make it work for our businesses to thrive?
With AI leading us to our future, for many of us we are in an unknown territory. We know there is real value to get from AI, starting with our data. Being across efficiencies & cost-out will sustainably boost businesses productivity & create enterprise value, value, value!
Join FutureYou and our guest speakers Claudine & Sriram for an insightful session where we discuss:
Historical context and market growth of AI
We outline the evolution of AI, noting its emergence as a $423 billion market in 2023 - predicted to grow significantly by 2030 - and the transition of AI from theoretical to practical applications in various industries.
Generative AI and its implications
We cover generative AI's breakthrough status in 2023, its applications, and the ongoing debate around responsible usage, ethical considerations, and managing the associated risks.
Starting points for businesses adopting AI
Practical strategies for implementing AI are shared, including the importance of understanding existing data, defining desired business outcomes, and identifying the right AI models for respective business needs.
Examples of successful AI implementations
Real-world success stories demonstrate how companies across different sectors have leveraged AI for efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and enhanced productivity, emphasising the importance of starting small and scaling from proven use cases.
The future of AI in business roles
The panel discusses how AI is reshaping job functions, emphasising that while AI enhances capabilities, human oversight remains crucial to ensure accuracy, ethical outcomes, and to maximise the technology's benefits.
Ethical AI and managing biases
Siran and Claudine discuss the critical aspects of transparency, fairness, and data biases in AI applications, advocating for a robust approach to creating ethically sound AI systems.
Regulatory landscape and its impact on AI
The speakers touch on the evolving regulatory environment for AI, including the anticipated effects of legislation such as the EU AI Act on the development and deployment of AI technologies.
Conclusion on AI's trajectory
We conclude the session with optimism about AI's future potential, recommending organisations embrace AI as a tool for enhancement rather than replacement, while acknowledging the ongoing need for human expertise.
Our speakers:
Claudine Ogilvie
A senior executive and board director, Claudine brings 20 years’ experience in strategy, technology leadership (including quantum computing, artificial intelligence and cyber risk management), innovation and customer-centric growth. She is Founder and CEO of HivePix, the Managing Director of Ogilvie and Ogilvie Advisory, and a Non-Executive board Director for Cuscal (payments infrastructure and regulated data). Claudine was awarded Top CIO50 in Australia in 2016. She was previously a board Director for Youi Insurance. Her executive experience spans Chief Information Officer (CIO) roles and leading Digital and Data Businesses for Compass Group, Jetstar Group of Airlines, KPMG and Ridley Corporation. She also brings a breadth of product management and marketing experience from International SOS, BP Australia and Unipath France.
Sriram Bhargav
Sriram is the Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation at Provenio.ai, a Co-Founder and CTO of Netlabs Australia and an Artificial Intelligence and Automation Evangelist - Experience and Expertise in AI & Machine Learning platforms like IBM Watson, Azure AI, Wipro HOLMES. He is a Patent Owner - Methodology for Infrastructure Transformation (FIN.GT.0352US1) with experience in planning and implementing RPA tools like Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, UI Path. Sriram is a practice and P&L Owner for Intelligent Automation and Robotic Process Automation & Innovation Charter Head in Australia where he established the Artificial Intelligence Chair with Swinburne University of Technology. He is also the RPA and AI COE (Center of Excellence) lead for Asia Pacific and Japan, Digital Transformation Architect, Data Center and Cloud Migration architect & Robotics Teacher (Teaching 5th and 6th grade students Advanced Robotics)
Emily Wilson
Emily is the Managing Director of boutique talent firm, FutureYou. During her career, Emily has consulted to boards, CEOs and executive teams on how to achieve talent management objectives, providing insight and advice on attraction, development & retention strategies.
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