
Thursday
10th July, 2025

NEXTDC Sydney Data Centre
2 Broadcast Way, Artarmon, NSW, 2064

7:45am - 11:00am



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In an era where data drives innovation and artificial intelligence transforms industries, organisations are reimagining how they leverage these powerful tools to stay competitive.
This year’s report will explore how CIOs and cross-functional c-suite leaders can navigate the intersection of data and AI to unlock new opportunities, while addressing the complexities of governance, security, and ethical responsibility.
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Kate Carruthers
Head of Data, Analytics and AI
Australian Institute of Company Directors

Dr Rachna Gandhi
Former Group Chief Digital, Data and AI Officer
Ramsay Health Care
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Steve Anderton
Head of Digital Solutions
Brennan

Andrew Spiegelman
Head of Data & Analytics
Service NSW

Richard Davies
Regional Lead ANZ
AIRIA

Kristopher Lopez
Head of AI
PetSure

Susan Gibson
Head of Data Analytics and AI
UTS
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Chris Grisdale
Head of Information Security
hipages
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Jihad Zein
Global Head of GRC, Information Technology
Toll Group
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Andrew Hottes
Chief Digital Information Officer
Cranbrook School

Angus Barron
Head of Engineering & Customer Development
NEXTDC

Eleanor Dickinson
Associate Editor
iTnews

Velvet-Belle Templeman
Publishing Director
iTnews
| 7:45am | Arrival, networking and breakfast |
| 8:30am | Welcome address by Digital Nation Australia editor – Athina Mallis & commercial editor – Velvet-Belle Templeman |
| 8:45am | Panel 1 – Impact of digital on Marketing/CX + audience Q&A |
| 9:15am | Panel 2 – Impact of digital on HR/EX + audience Q&A |
| 9:45am | Panel 3 – Impact of digital on Finance + audience Q&A |
| 10:15am | Closing remarks & networking |
| 10:30am | Finish |
| 7:45am | Arrival, Networking and Breakfast |
| 8:30am | Welcome address by Publishing Director – Velvet-Belle Templeman |
| 8:40am | Panel 1: Scaling AI |
| 9:00am | Panel 2: Model or service selection |
| 9:20am | Panel 3: Security and privacy |
| 9:40am | Fireside chat |
| 9:50am | Closing remarks |
| 9:50am | Data centre tour or additional networking |

Thursday, 10th July 2025

NextDC Sydney Data Centre
2 Broadcast Way, Artarmon NSW 2064

7:45am - 11:00am
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Please note: attendance is not guaranteed due to limited available seats.