Accelerating the Potential of AI in Business
We are delighted to invite members to the launch of ACCI’s Research Report: Accelerating the Potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business. We are thrilled that the Minister for Industry and Science, the Hon Ed Husic MP, will join us and officially launch the report.
The Report looks at businesses’ perception of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the challenges currently acting as a barrier to adoption, particularly for small businesses, despite its huge potential to transform our economy and boost productivity.
Through case studies and interviews, the report explores how adopting AI solutions is not necessarily straightforward, with many businesses facing a variety of obstacles before they can see the full benefits of these new technologies.
There will be a presentation of the report’s key findings, followed by a panel discussion focusing on AI as a catalyst: Accelerating growth and innovation in SMEs.
SPEAKERS
Megan Motto
Chief Executive Officer
Governance Institute of Australia
Megan Motto is the CEO of the Governance Institute of Australia, a national membership association and leading authority on governance. Prior to her appointment as Chief Executive at Governance Institute, Megan was the CEO of Consult Australia, the association for professional services firms within the built and natural environment. Megan is also currently a Director of Standards Australia and a National Director for the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA).
Professor Andrew Meares
Cybernetic Futures Lead
ANU School of Cybernetics
Since joining the ANU in 2019, Andrew has contributed as a Master course convenor, Master program convenor, Education Experience lead, and Design lead. He was the lead curator of the exhibition Australian Cybernetic: A Point Through Time (2022) and lead author of the exhibition book (2024).
Andrew leads cybernetic research and education experiences in cybernetic futures, the Cybernetic Imagination residency program, and is a co-investigator of an ongoing research project on Australia’s first digital system, the Overland Telegraph Line.
Michael Kennedy
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Intuit
Michael Kennedy is Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Intuit, the global technology platform that helps individuals achieve financial confidence and powers prosperity with TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp. He joined Intuit in early 2023 and leads a global team focusing on public policy issues including small business advocacy and financial technology. Prior to this role at Intuit, Michael served as Senior Vice President for Global Government Relations at VMware (2014-2023), where he worked on critical issues such as cybersecurity and trade policy.
Jennifer Low
Director Digital Policy
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Jennifer acts as a leading advocate for employers in the design, implementation and operation of Australia’s national and state legislative frameworks governing WHS and workers’ compensation. She is an appointed member of a number of Federal advisory committees for Workers’ Compensation, Work Health and Safety, Mental Health and Health. With primary qualifications in psychology and safety, Jennifer’s expertise is in workplace psychosocial issues, behavioral safety, workers’ compensation and safety leadership and culture.
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2023 ACCI Business Leaders Summit and Gala Dinner
Registrations are now open for the 2023 ACCI Business Leaders Summit and Gala Dinner on November 15, 2023.
The ACCI Business Leaders Summit is a premier gathering that brings together influential leaders from both the political and business spheres in Australia. The summit will provide a platform to discuss key opportunities and challenges for advancing economic growth, sustainability, and prosperity in Australia. The aim is to inspire, educate and empower business leaders by focusing on current trends in Energy, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), and Industrial Relations.
The Summit offers an opportunity for knowledge sharing, networking, and fostering meaningful dialogue between government officials and industry leaders.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP will deliver a keynote address at the dinner.
ACCI Business Leaders Summit
Date | Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time | 9.00am for a 9.30am start
Location | QT Canberra, 1 London Circuit, Canberra
ACCI Gala Dinner
Date | Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time | 6.30pm for 7.00pm
Location | QT Canberra, 1 London Circuit, Canberra
Guest speaker | Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP
ACCI has arranged discounted accommodation at QT Canberra. Details can be found on the registration page.
Post-Budget Business Address by the Hon. Dr Jim Chalmers, Treasurer
The task of framing the 2023-24 budget will be a delicate balance of complexities, unlike others in the past. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is confronting complicated global conditions on a number of fronts as well as the need to address budget repair, raising the spectre of politically difficult spending restraint. Withdrawal of stimulus in the post-COVID-19o0 environment, rising interest rates, runaway energy prices and higher inflation has triggered a challenging situation for government and business alike. While rear-guard action is fought against these unfavourable circumstances, what capacity remains for advancing a stronger Australian future?
The roadshow arrived in Sydney with Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivering his ACCI and Business NSW Post-Budget Address at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Dr Chalmers told the audience that he woke up on Wednesday morning not thinking of the budget, but what’s next – the new well-being framework and the employment white paper. And the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook will follow shortly after, along with a referendum vote on the Voice.
He said he was proud of his January essay in The Monthly that advocated for a new values-based capitalism – and was proud of the level of engagement that it provoked.
The treasurer then joined ACCI CEO, Andrew McKellar for a Q&A.
Thank you to Dr Sherman Chan, chief economist, Business NSW and Amy Auster, chief economist and insights officer, PwC Australia for their economic update and to Anthea Williams for moderating.
ACCI also acknowledges our event sponsor Chris de Bruin, chief executive – consumer and business banking from Westpac Group and, for moving the vote of thanks.
Event details
Date | Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Time | 12.30pm – 2.30pm Luncheon
Dress | Business attire
Location | Museum of Contemporary Art
Address | Harbourside Room, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Cyber Security: the role of businesses in helping to build a more resilient Australia
As we become more aware of online threats, businesses are finding that investment in risk management and critical infrastructure is crucial to driving behavioural change. As part of our continued efforts to address the key issues facing Australian businesses, ACCI was pleased to host members at our recent event. One of the Australian Government’s leading cybersecurity officials Dr Derek Bopping, First Assistant Director-General of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), delivered a keynote address.
The ACSC sits within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), a key national security agency. Dr Bopping, as head of the ACSC’s Cyber Engagement and Strategy Division, leads the ASD’s strategy and relations with industry, international partners, government and the media.
Following his keynote, Dr Bopping joined a panel discussion with Sarah Hosey, General Manager Security and Privacy Assurance, Risk and Consulting from nbn, Mallika Sathi, Vice President, Cyber & Intelligence and Digital Identity from MasterCard and Richa Aurora, Partner, Cyber and Digital Trust and PwC Australia. Philippa Cogswell, Cybersecurity Partner from PwC Australia moderated the panel discussion.
This was a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of Australia’s leading national security officials address one of the most crucial issues facing business today.
*This event was open to members only. Images of the day’s events can be viewed here.
Date | Thursday, 04 May 2023
Time | 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Location | PwC, Level 17, One International Towers, Watermans Quay, Barangaroo NSW 2000
Dress | Business attire