2024 Agenda
Day One - Tuesday, 19 March 2024
8:10
Registration and Morning Refreshments
8:30
Opening Karakia
8:50
Chairperson’s Opening Address
Katie Macdiarmid, GM Digital Products, New Zealand Media and Entertainment Limited
TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION
9:00
Keynote Fireside Chat: Harnessing Digital Excellence: Key Strategies for Leading the Tribe in Digital Leadership
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Cultivating a culture of digital integrity within the organization to foster trust and build transparency
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Leveraging digital leadership to drive innovation and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Implementing effective digital R&D methodologies to fuel continuous improvement and sustainable growth.
Moderator: Katie Macdiarmid, GM Digital Products, New Zealand Media and Entertainment Limited
Helene Thomas, Digital Integrity Lead, Air New Zealand Limited
9:30
Partner Session: InfraCulture: Realising Value from the AI Moonshot
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The hype of AI is no doubt at its peak of inflated expectations. Is there more to the hype?
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Can we turn it from just a reel of endless POCs to a reality of production?
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The true value of production-ready AI applications lies beyond data and in planet-scale, flexible, open and resilient infrastructure. And the way we scale AI adoption is by becoming culture engineers in our own organisations
Adarsh Pagolu, Head of Enterprise, Google Cloud NZ
10:00
Panel Discussion: What does it take to stay ahead and lead your strategy?
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What influence can CDOs, and CIOs have by participating on the board?
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Exploring the role of emerging technologies; cloud computing, AI, and IoT in shaping IT leadership and digital roles
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Redefining your workplace vision and customer experience to promote operational growth
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Elevating business value: Demonstrating ROI and stakeholder alignment through technology
Moderator: Paul Natac, Chief Information Officer, Provident Insurance
Kari Jones, Chief Data Officer, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
Helius Guimaraes, Chief Data & AI Officer, Fonterra
Deep Purohit, Head of IT, Servicefoods
Jon Murray, Head of Architecture, Air New Zealand
10:50
Lightning Address
Thomas Kohlenbach, Senior Product Specialist, Nintex
10:55
Networking Bingo
11:00
Morning Tea – brought to you by
AI, MACHINE LEARNING AND AUTOMATION
11:30
Case Study: Leveraging AI and Machine Learning for transformation success
Leveraging AI and LLMs to extract valuable insights from unstructured data to optimise business decisions
Manvi Madan, Data Engineer, Port of Auckland
12:00
Platform Modernisation: Paving the Way for Digital Transformation
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Exploring challenges organisations face with legacy integration and data platforms
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Showcasing the transformative impact of platform modernisation
Nikolai Blackie, Principal Architect & Co-Founder, Adaptiv
12:20
Panel Discussion: AI and emerging technology: Fueling innovation and competitive advantage
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As AI becomes more pervasive, how can organisations ensure ethical and responsible innovation when driving strategy?
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Addressing emerging technologies and market disruption risks: How can they be leveraged effectively?
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How can leaders leverage low-code and no-code tools and avoid future technical debt?
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How can Generative AI assist with optimised resource allocation, identify cost-saving opportunities and create distinctive customer experiences?
Moderator: Kirti Desai, GM Digital, Data & Technology, ProCare
Abhishek Kumar, Cloud & Infrastructure Architect, The Warehouse Group
Joe Locandro, Chief Information Officer, Fletcher Building
Patrick Sullivan, Field CTO, Google Cloud NZ
Sanit Kumar, Cloud and Infrastructure Manager, One New Zealand
1:10
Networking Lunch
2:10
Trivia
2:20
Partner Session: De-risk Digital Transformation through process improvement and automation
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Grow your risk appetite by advancing Process Management Maturity
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Build effective digital business models with proper process, continuous improvement, and change frameworks
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Leverage unintended benefits of mitigating regulatory, compliance, and operational risks
Thomas Kohlenbach, Senior Product Specialist, Nintex
INTERACTIVE BREAKOUT SESSIONS
2:40
Explanation of how Breakout Sessions will run
2:50
Interactive Breakout Sessions
Delegates will have a choice to attend two rotating 30-minute informal and interactive breakout sessions. This is a terrific opportunity to discuss, gain new insights and solve challenges that your organisation may be facing
Breakout Sessions
Breakout A: Revolutionizing Finance Automation: Exploring the Future of eInvoicing and Peppol.
Discover how automation, paired with efficient eInvoicing via Peppol integration, can transform your organisation during this session on finance automation. Learn how to tackle typical challenges and develop a successful strategy for seamless transformation.
Justine Fry, Sales Manager New Zealand, Canon Business Services ANZ
Lisa Ringleff, Manager eInvoicing Adoption, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Breakout B: Leading with the mind of an engineer and the heart of a poet
Matt Harrop, Design Director, Alphero
Breakout C: Maximising AI/ML Potential with Superior Data Quality
Sita Proud, Sales Director – Data & Analytics, Adaptiv
Ranga Sarangan, Data Engineer, Adaptiv
Breakout D: Get ready for a new era of productivity with AI
Bryan Holyoake, Managing Director, Engage Squared
Breakout E: Strengthening operational resilience through business team engagement
Thomas Kohlenbach, Senior Product Specialist, Nintex
Breakout F: Balancing Cybersecurity, Sustainability, Agility, and AI in IT Demands
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Balancing cybersecurity and sustainability: Organisations must navigate the tension between safeguarding sensitive data and minimizing environmental impact.
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Leveraging AI for agility: AI offers opportunities for enhanced efficiency and innovation, but ethical and privacy concerns must be addressed.
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Fostering holistic approaches: Successful IT decision-making requires harmonising cybersecurity, sustainability, agility, and AI for long-term success
Mark Jobbins, CTO and VP, Pure Storage
3:50
Afternoon Tea
CYBERSECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT
4:20
Panel Discussion: Unpacking cybersecurity as your shared business responsibility
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With the increasing reliance on digital tools and remote access, how can leaders play a key role in strengthening the cybersecurity function and contingency planning?
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Making IT both functional and secure: Balancing business functionality with technical implementation
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Leveraging culture and cross-departmental collaboration to advance cyber strategy with stakeholders
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Addressing the rise and shift of from Shadow IT to Shadow AI – What can leaders do to gain visibility and manage unauthorised usage across their function?
Moderator: Paul Geden, Head of Digital Commercial, Ando Insurance Group Limited
Hema Pericherla, Chief Technology Officer, Simply Energy
Michael Bullock, Chief Information Officer ANZ New Zealand and Pacific, ANZ
Clinton George, Head of Technology, IANZ
5:00
Chairperson’s Closing Address
5:10
End of Summit Day One and Networking Drinks
Day Two - Wednesday, 20 March 2024
8:10
Registration and Morning Refreshments
8:50
Chairperson’s Opening Address
Kenny Thein, Chief Information Officer & GM, IT, Restaurant Brands
UNPACKING DATA STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE
9:00
Keynote: The Future of Data Governance and Privacy: Navigating regulations and trustworthy data practice for business success
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Aligning data governance, regulation, and compliance with data strategy
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How data leaders can navigate the challenges posed when dealing with big data and third-party risk
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Using data in a trustworthy way: How are leaders best securing self-service, data sharing and democratisation within their teams?
Liz MacPherson, Deputy Commissioner - Office of the Privacy Commissioner | Te Mana Mātāpono Matatapu
9:20
International Keynote: Building the Next Generation e-Government Through AI and Data (Virtual)
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Embracing the mindset shift to an 'insight-driven' organisation: How are leaders embracing this shift from being data-driven, and what challenges complicate this transition?
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Mastering seamless cross-functional decision-making and common hurdles and aligning priorities
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Balancing performance optimisation with prioritisation to achieve key business objectives
Ott Velsberg, Government Chief Data Officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications for Estonia
9:50
Partner Session: Accelerate Innovation with Trusted AI
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Principles to tailor generative AI for enterprise
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How to ensure you have governance built in across the entire AI lifecycle
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Which AI use cases are driving the most business value
Madhavan Vasudevan, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, IBM APAC
10:10
Morning Tea brought to you by
10:40
Trivia
FUTURE OF WORK
10:50
Panel Discussion: How can digital and tech leaders become drivers of the future of work?
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Leading technological shifts necessary to support remote and hybrid work models and demands for self-service
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Exploring Generative AI potential in upskilling capacity and adapting to evolving regulations with emerging technologies
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Unlocking workforce potential through cross-departmental collaboration for innovation
Pravin Mudaliar, Leadership | Digital Strategy | Executor, Fonterra
Murtuza Karachiwala, Head of Technology Strategy & Performance, Mitre 10 New Zealand
Jamaine Naicker, Head of Digital Engineering and Data, Watercare Services Limited
Mike Parsons, Tribe Lead – Data & AI | Chapter Area Lead – Data & Analytics, Air New Zealand
INTERACTIVE BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:30
Explanation of how Breakout Sessions will run
11:40
Interactive to Breakout Sessions
Delegates will have a choice to attend two rotating 30-minute informal and interactive breakout sessions. This is a terrific opportunity to discuss, gain new insights and solve challenges that your organisation may be facing
Breakout Sessions
Breakout A: Operationalising AI - Platforms, Products, People
Understanding the balance between people, platforms and product to drive the right outcomes from using AI and gen AI
Adarsh Pagolu, Head of Enterprise, Google Cloud NZ
Breakout B: AI guardrails: Scale AI responsibly with transparency and trust
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Framework to prioritise generative AI use cases in your organisation
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How to build in governance across the entire AI lifecycle to enable responsible, transparent, and explainable AI workflows
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How to get started on a generative AI business case
Madhavan Vasudevan, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, IBM APAC
Breakout C: Cost optimisation for hyperscalers and hybrid cloud. Mature your optimisation insights into actions at scale, realising the fiscal benefits without sacrificing quality of service
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Align cost to value creation with your hyperscaler spend to identify waste, efficeny opportunities and prioritise your investments
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Hear how organisation have improved hyperscaler spend by up to 33% and datacentre costs by 75%
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Learn how the tight combination of embedded Automation, Analytics and AI working together will improve IT organisational velocity and efficiency
Brent Butchard, Turbonomic Leader, APAC, IBM
12:50
Networking Lunch
1:50
Prize Draw
2:00
Explanation of how the Unconference sessions will run
2:10
Unconference Sessions
In this interactive session, delegates will propose and vote on topics, then form groups and decide on a key challenge/topic facing the data and analytics industry that they wish to address in small-group discussions. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in dynamic discussion and gain new insights from other industry experts.
Interactive Session 1: Effectively communicating the value of cybersecurity to the board and greater organization
Jenni McNeil, Head of Information Security, Contact Energy
Interactive Session 2: Identifying and mitigating insider threats
Raymond Dickinson, Country Manager NZ, SailPoint
Interactive Session 3: Adapting to changing customer behaviour
Kevin Glynn, GM Customer and Digital Experience, Auckland Transport
Interactive Session 4: Overseeing the ethical use of AI and big data analytics while maintaining regulatory compliance
Xanthe Sulzberger, Head of Data Governance & Strategy, NZ Post
Interactive Session 5: Addressing skill shortages in critical areas such as IT, digital space and data science, and managing talent effectively
Prabhu Singh, Director of Transformation, Sky New Zealand
WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION
3:10
Keynote Panel: Navigating the war on talent and what your next-gen workforce could look like
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Leading technological shifts necessary to support remote and hybrid work models and demands for self-service
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Exploring Generative AI potential in upskilling capacity and adapting to evolving regulations with emerging technologies
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Unlocking workforce potential through cross-departmental collaboration for innovation
Moderator: Marissa Brindley, Head of Tech & Innovation, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
Lee Timutimu, Senior Community Advisor, InternetNZ Ipurangi Aoetearoa, Co-Founder, N8V, Chief Executive Officer, Te Matarau – The Māori Tech Association
Steve James, General Manager of Technology, Woolworths NZ
Lena Jenkins, Chief Digital Officer, Waste Management NZ Ltd
3:50
Chairperson’s Closing Address
4:00
Closing Karakia and End of Summit
4:10
End of Summit and Networking Drinks