Responsible Leadership & AI Summit - In Conversation

In the age of AI, every leader is facing decisions about the workforce that will have a big impact on our future. Are you one of those leaders? Join us for a series of fireside chats and panel discussions that will explore how trust, responsibility, and decision-making matter now more than ever. This highly interactive event will help you with practical insights you can apply right away as you decide what the future looks like for your organisation.

Our moderator for the day will be Narelle Hooper, Non-Executive Director, The Ethics Centre.

830am Registration & Coffee

9am

Welcome - Why Responsible Leadership?

Muneesh Wadhwa, Founder, Humanity in Business

Narelle Hooper, NED, The Ethics Centre & former Editor of BOSS Magazine, AFR.

9.05am

How Leaders Are Overcoming the Challenges of Responsible AI

Omid Karr, Executive Manager, Group Head of AI, IAG

Ali Akbari, Director of AI Practice, Gradient Institute

Join our fireside chat with an AI leader at IAG who is ready to share their lived experiences and practical lessons. We’ll discuss:

• The initial roadblocks and how to overcome them to start your AI journey

• Where to begin building a practical and effective AI governance framework

• The essential role of transparency and collaboration in building trust and minimising risks

• Identifying key stakeholders and anticipating the real-world impact of AI on your business and your people

9.45am

Human-Centered Leadership amid Technological Change

Louisa Francis, Executive, Data & Analytics, NAB

Join Louisa Francis as she explores Human-Centred Leadership amid Technological Change – a timely discussion on how leaders can scale trust and resilience amongst their teams during AI transformation. Louisa will unpack the challenges of evolving roles, change fatigue, and new collaboration norms, while highlighting opportunities to elevate human work, enhance decision-making, and foster inclusive leadership in the age of AI.

Key topics for discussion:

• Challenges and opportunities of leading teams amid technological transformation

• Leadership approaches that prioritise empathy, purpose, and inclusion

• AI and accountability / governance

10.15am

Beyond the Code: Leading the Human-Centered Transformation of AI

Sonia Boije, Chief Data Officer, nbn

Anshuman Sengar, Senior Partner, Kearney

AI is here, but the real challenge isn't technical—it's human. The organizations that win aren't just building the best tools; they're building the right cultures. Join this panel of leaders who are navigating the AI era by focusing on the people at nbn. We'll explore how to design strategies that embrace rapid technological change while fortifying your purpose, trust, and resilience.

11am Connect over Coffee: RoundTable Discussion

A great opportunity for attendees to share experiences with each other in a facilitated discussion

11.45 Thought Leaders Panel: Leading Responsibly in the Era of Artificial Intelligence 

Emily Sauter, ex MD Accenture, Talent & Organisation, future of work & employee experience leader

Aubrey Blanche, Mathpath Founder and ex VP People Operations, Culture AMP, organizational fairness and performance leader

Emma Jones, Project F Founder, diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology leader

Are you a leader feeling uncertain  as you face the era of artificial intelligence? The reality is that we are just at the beginning of this epic wave of change, and what happens next is up to you. Hear from multiple experts with different perspectives on how to make the most responsible choices possible about your artificial intelligence. 

• What do we mean by “responsible decision making?

• What trends do we see in the decisions tech companies are making?

• What’s the impact these decisions will have on humanity, diversity, equity, and inclusion?

• How can we start to influence responsible decisions about AI in our organizations?

12.30pm

From Oversight to Insight: How Boards Can Lead AI Responsibly 

Tim Ebbeck, NED, Readytech, Australian Super Nominee Director and ex MD, Oracle ANZ

As AI reshapes industries, the role of the Board is no longer just governance—it's guidance. This session explores how Boards of large companies can move beyond risk mitigation to become champions of responsible AI implementation. We'll unpack the leadership mindset, ethical frameworks, and strategic foresight needed to ensure AI serves both business goals and societal values. Expect candid insights, real-world examples, and a few uncomfortable truths.

Whether you're a Board member, C-suite leader, or advisor, this session will challenge assumptions and offer actionable pathways to embed responsible leadership at the core of your AI strategy

• The Board’s Blind Spot: Why traditional governance models fall short in the age of AI—and what needs to change

• Ethics as Strategy, Not PR: How Boards can embed ethical AI principles into business models without slowing innovation

• Talent, Transparency, and Trust: What responsible leadership looks like when hiring, partnering, and communicating AI initiatives

• From Compliance to Culture: Building a company-wide mindset where responsible AI is everyone’s business

1pm

Closing Remarks: What is The Next Conversation We Need to Have?

Muneesh Wadhwa, Founder, Humanity in Business

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