FROM PRODUCTIVITY PROMISE TO PRACTICAL TRANSFORMATION
11-12 March 2026
Aerial Function Centre - Sydney
The AI @ Work Summit for HR and L&D Leaders is now CPD Accredited. Attendees will receive 9 points per day, with a certificate immediately following the event.
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Event Overview
AI is here to stay, but the road to adoption remains unclear. Organisations are navigating scattered pilots, an overwhelming number of tools, and the complexities of scaling AI effectively. Boards and executives are demanding measurable productivity gains, while employees are seeking trust, transparency, and support through disruption.
Stay ahead at Australia’s dedicated AI @ Work Summit, bringing together HR and L&D leaders to share where they are in their AI journey and how to move forward with confidence. Learn how to build AI playbooks to scale adoption with clarity, balance efficiency with trust without compromising culture, and redesign roles to reskill teams for the future.
Be part of a growing movement shaping the future of work. Explore practical case studies, gain actionable strategies, and connect with peers as you learn how to confidently lead AI adoption and transformation across your organisation.
Meet Our Globally Recognised Keynote Speaker and Awarded Tech Entrepreneur
Jessica Wilson, Co-founder and CEO, Women Making Waves and Waves Tech Ventures, Global Grand Finalist of TV series 'The Next Unicorn', Leader within the Tech Industry
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Award-winning tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Women Making Waves, advancing women’s rights through technology
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Grand finalist on China’s hit show The Next Unicorn, showcasing innovation and leadership on a global stage
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Recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30 and SmartCompany 30 Under 30 for world-changing entrepreneurial impact
Jess will bring deep global insights into how AI is transforming work, leadership, and organisational capability, helping HR and L&D leaders understand what these shifts mean for the workforce of the future.
Event Highlights
National perspective on how industries are adopting AI – what’s working, where the blockers are, and how leaders can scale responsibly
Digital Transformation Agency, Unilever ANZ & APAC,
Catholic Healthcare,
National AI Centre
Interactive mini workshop
to effectively lead AI change in your workplace through hands-on scenarios, guidance and practical techniques
Amber Johnson, Head of AI, Workforce Optimisation, MYOB
Insights into how Telstra’s AI strategy led to company-wide productivity and workforce optimisation
Darren Fewster, Executive Wellbeing & Employee Services, People, Culture & Communications, Telstra
Reasons to Attend
Identify the qualities of effective AI leadership to cultivate a culture of adoption across your organisation.
Luke Fleming, Chief People Officer, International Convention Centre Sydney
Benjamin Morris, Group General Manager, HR Culture & Capability, Mirvac
Brett Reedman, CIO, Catholic Healthcare; CIO50 2023 & 2024
Learn how Suncorp uses organisation-wide reskilling, upskilling, and cross-skilling to build an adaptive and agile workforce
Jennifer Catterall, Executive Manager Talent Leadership & Capability, Suncorp
How to align HR tech strategy with business goals to deliver measurable outcomes with a people-first approach
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Melissa Dorey, Head of People Digital Experience, AGL
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Anne Cavalieros, General Manager, Performance, Reward and People Technology, nbn
Jacqui Pooley, Organisational Development Lead, Culture Amp
Who Should Attend
Join peers from organisations across industry and government driving AI-powered workforce transformation
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Chief People Officer / Chief Learning Officer / Chief HR Officer
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People & Culture Executive / GM People & Culture
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Head of Learning & Development, Capability
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Head of Organisational Development / Workforce Transformation
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Director, People Analytics / HR Data & Insights
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Head of HR Technology, HRIS or People Systems
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Head of Talent Acquisition, Recruitment
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Head of Workforce Planning
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HR Business Partner, People Partner, Transformation Lead
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Head of Employee Experience / Engagement / Wellbeing
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Head of Talent Management, Succession, Leadership Development
“Diverse range of speakers. Opportunity to connect in person was good.” – Senior Manager, Culture and Engagement, Transport for New South Wales
Venue
Address: Building 10, Level 7/235 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007
Conference Room: Level 7 Rooms
Getting here: Aerial Function Centre is located on Level 7, UTS Building 10. Enter at 235 Jones St Ultimo Foyer, take the lift to level 7 and proceed to the Function Centre. Aerial is a 5-minute walk from Central Railway Station and 15 minutes to the Sydney CBD. Public buses run regularly between UTS and the city. Sydney airport is a 30-minute drive (allow for traffic).
Parking: Paid parking is available on-site at the Interpark UTS Car Park. Enter from Thomas St (travelling west), and a lift to the function centre is accessible from the car park.
Limited metered street parking is available on Thomas Street.
