How Is AI Transforming Business, Policy, and Workforce Dynamics?

01 October 2024

This forum will cover a diverse range of topics, including the implications of the recently released Voluntary AI Safety Standard for businesses. Learn how organisations can adapt to these changes effectively. We will explore ethical AI governance, discussing how responsible AI practices can mitigate economic risks while fostering innovation. Additionally, we will showcase AI advancements in healthcare, defence and energy, examining their economic impact. The forum will also examine how AI is influencing decision-making and workforce dynamics in the finance and consultancy sectors, reshaping these industries.

  • Dr Emmanuelle Walkowiak, Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow, “Generative AI, AI Risks and the Changing Nature of Work in Australia”
  • Benjamin Schultz, Head of AI & Head of Enterprise, Aurizn “Modernising What Matters: How AI is transforming traditional operations in Defence, Healthcare, and Other Critical Infrastructure Sectors”
  • Soumyadip Pal, Director in AI, Data and Digital, PwC “Emerging trends of Generative AI implementations in business organisations: Highlighting prevalent use cases, evolution new skills and assessing its impact”
  • Professor Kok-Leong Ong, Professor of Business AI & Analytics, RMIT “What the New Government AI Guard Rails Mean for Businesses”