Keynotes

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SAP Keynote: Why Best-of-Suite Wins in the Age of AI

Stephan de Barse will share SAP’s vision for helping businesses simplify complexity through a unified ecosystem of AI, data, and applications. Learn why a best-of-suite approach is key in the AI era, enabling real-time decisions and cross-process intelligence. See how innovations like Joule and SAP Business Data Cloud embed AI at the core to drive smarter, faster, scalable outcomes.

Speaker: Stephan de Barse, Global Business Suite Leader, SAP

9:05 am

Fireside Chat: Innovation and Impact of AI in the Public Sector

Join Angela Colantuono for a candid  discussion with Laurel Chidgey on how AI is transforming public services. Laurel Chidgey will share how the government is using AI to address real-world challenges—and spotlight the vital role of women driving innovation in the public sector.

Speakers:

Laurel Chidgey, Acting Deputy Secretary for Digital Transformation, Department of Government Services, Government of Victoria

Angela Colantuono, President & Managing Director, SAP ANZ

9:25am

AWS Keynote: Innovating for Tomorrow. AWS and SAP's Transformative Partnership

Rianne van Veldhuizen and Rob Findlay will explore how AWS and SAP’s 16-year partnership will continue to drive innovation and transformation across Australia and New Zealand. Against the backdrop of AWS’s AU$20B local investment, this session will show how enterprise-ready generative AI, cloud acceleration, and a shared commitment to customer success will empower organisations to innovate with confidence and scale into the future.

Speakers:

Rianne van Veldhuizen, VP & Managing Director, AWS ANZ

Rob Findlay, Digital Innovation Manager, AWS ANZ

9:45am

Guest Keynote: Responsible AI & the Future of Humanity

Join Dr. Wallace as she explores the intersection of AI, ethics, and human-centered innovation. This keynote will examine the role of responsible technology, the need for transformational leadership, and how humanity can evolve in harmony with artificial intelligence.

Speaker: Dr. Catriona Wallace, Pioneer in Human-Centered AI & Responsible Tech

10:15 am
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