The AI baseline
has shifted.

Recognised as Australia’s #1 Analytics Leader in 2020, Silvio has built a reputation as an innovator, leading the scaling of data and artificial intelligence platforms across large organisations, including some Australian firsts.

Driven by a deep curiosity about how technology shapes human behaviour, Silvio is known for his forward-thinking perspective and is frequently sought after for his views on the future of AI and where it is taking us.

In this highly engaging keynote, Silvio will explore how advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the way we think, work, and lead, and what this means for organisations and people leaders.

He will cover:
-How did we get here? A clear and accessible overview of the key breakthroughs that have accelerated AI development.
-Where are we today? How recent advancements in AI are already influencing human behaviour and the workplace.
-Where do we go from here? Predictions on how AI will evolve, how behaviour will shift, and the implications for HR and people leaders.

AI is already in the workplace. The question is no longer whether people are using it, but whether they are using it well, safely, and in a way that actually improves how work gets done.

For HR leaders, this creates a new pressure point. It is not just about understanding AI. It is about leading adoption across the organisation, reducing risk, and turning access to tools into real capability and measurable impact.

Right now, HR teams are at very different stages. A small group are already experimenting deeply and shaping how AI is used internally. Many are confident users exploring practical applications. Others are still cautious, trying to separate signal from noise.

This session focuses on moving beyond awareness and training into real, everyday application, helping HR teams embed AI into how work actually gets done.

Attendees will learn:
-How to shift from AI training to real adoption and behaviour change.
-Practical ways HR teams can use AI to improve productivity and decision making.
-How to support organisation-wide rollout of AI in a meaningful, hands-on way.
-Techniques to help employees integrate AI into their daily workflows.

Pete’s approach is simple: make it understandable, make it practical, and make it usable immediately. This session equips HR leaders with the clarity and tools to drive real change.

As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise integration, CHROs are being drawn into conversations that were once the exclusive domain of technology and finance leaders. But where does HR leadership begin and end in the AI era?

This session examines how CHROs can assert strategic ownership while collaborating effectively on workforce transformation.

From governance and accountability through to metrics and investment decisions, we will explore how HR leaders can shape AI adoption to deliver productivity gains while protecting culture, capability, and trust across the organisation.

Psychosocial risk is no longer an "HR problem" it is a boardroom liability and a direct threat to the bottom line. As regulatory scrutiny reaches a boiling point, the distinction between "compliant" and "high-performing" has never been thinner.

In this keynote, DLPA’s Karlie Cremin strips away the jargon to address the leadership imperative: How to move from defensive risk-mapping to building a resilient, high-output culture. Karlie will unpack the high-stakes intersection of leadership accountability, workplace design, and the commercial cost of mental health hazards. This isn't a session on "doing less", it’s a session on doing better.

Most conversations about AI focus on potential. Far fewer explore what actually happens when an organisation tries to implement it at scale.

In this fireside chat, Janice Carey draws on her experience leading advanced analytics and AI at a major Australian retailer to unpack the realities of deploying AI in a live, complex environment. At the centre of the discussion is the rollout of a generative AI-powered HR assistant, designed to support a large, frontline workforce with real-time access to information across any device.

In this candid conversation, Janice will explore what it takes to move from pilot to production. From designing guardrails that enable safe use, to managing evolving models, building testing frameworks, and aligning teams across HR, technology, and operations, you’ll leave with a better understanding of the reality of infusing AI in HR.

This session explores how AI is changing the day-to-day reality of work across different teams, and what that means for people, performance, and potential.

Focusing on practical, real-world examples, Russell will unpack how roles are evolving, where AI is improving output, and where it is creating new challenges for employees and organisations alike.

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how AI is shaping the workforce, and practical ways to better support their people as work continues to change.

AI-powered recruitment tools promise faster hiring decisions and greater operational efficiency. Yet their widespread adoption is raising urgent questions about bias, transparency, and fairness.

From algorithmic screening to automated assessments, organisations must balance productivity gains with responsible governance. This session explores how HR leaders can deploy AI in recruitment without undermining trust or excluding strong candidates.

We will examine emerging regulatory expectations, governance frameworks, and practical safeguards to ensure that technology strengthens, rather than compromises, talent acquisition.