Keynote Speakers
Chris Fechner
Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation Agency
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring that AI is developed and used responsibly, ethically, and in a manner that promotes the well-being of Australians. It has set out principles for responsible AI use that prioritise ethical and responsible AI development and use. This presentation will explore how Australia’s overarching strategy seeks to embrace the benefits of these solutions, whilst remaining adaptable to future change, and all while building trust with stakeholders and the public.
4th December 9:30-10:00
University of Canberra Building 2 Level B Lecture Theatre 09
For full details, please visit Chris’ keynote page.
Katie Ford
Higher Education Industry Executive
Microsoft Australia & New Zealand
In this keynote, Katie will explore the transformative impact of AI on education and knowledge discovery, both locally and globally. The session will highlight compelling case studies, summarise recent technology advancements, and offer some thoughts on the future of AI in academia.
4th December 10:00-10:30
University of Canberra Building 2 Level B Lecture Theatre 09
Detmar Straub
Research Professor
Temple University Fox School of Business
Since 2015, Detmar has been a Research Professor and IBIT Fellow at Temple University’s Fox School. A Regents Professor Emeritus of the University System of Georgia and formerly holding a distinguished professorship in the CIS Dept. of the Robinson School of Business at Georgia State University, Detmar has conducted research in the areas of cybersecurity, digital transformation, e-Commerce, technological innovation, international IT studies, and business research methods. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration in MIS from Indiana University and a PhD in English from Penn State.
4th December 18:30-19:30
University of Canberra Building 2 Level B Lecture Theatre 09
For full details, please visit Detmar’s keynote page.
Manju Ahuja
Professor of Information Systems and Technology Management
School of Business, University of New South Wales
5th December 08:30-9:30
For full details, please visit Manju‘s keynote page.
Robert Davison
Professor of Information Systems
City University of Hong Kong
For full details, please visit Robert’s keynote page.