Keynote Speakers

Government Keynote:
Responsible use of AI in Government Policy

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.

Industry Keynote:
AI Frontiers in Higher Education and Research

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

For full details, please visit Katie’s keynote page.

Public Lecture:
How Rosy is the Future of AI/GenAI Research? Highly Viable versus Highly Risky Scholarly Foci on Problems

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.

Academic Keynote:
Managing the New Normal: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies for Managing Remote and Hybrid Work

Manju Ahuja

Professor of Information Systems and Technology Management
School of Business, University of New South Wales

Manju Ahuja is Professor of Information Systems and Technology Management, School of Business, University of New South Wales. She also holds the Frazier Family Chair of Information Systems at the College of Business, University of Louisville, Kentucky (on leave). She has previously held faculty positions at the Kelley School of Business (Indiana University), Florida State University, and Pennsylvania State University. Manju studies issues related to Future of Work, work-life balance, AI fairness, IT-enabled collaborations, digital innovation and entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.

5th December 08:30-9:30

University of Canberra Building 2 Level B Lecture Theatre 09

For full details, please visit Manju‘s keynote page.

Hybrid Keynote:
Digital Futures for a Sustainable Society

Robert Davison

Professor of Information Systems
City University of Hong Kong

Robert Davison is a Professor of Information Systems at the City University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on the use and misuse of information systems, especially with respect to problem solving, guanxi formation and knowledge management. He is particularly known for his scholarship in the domain of action research.

Robert is the Editor-in-Chief of the Information Systems Journal and the Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries. He is also Chair of IFIP’s Technical Committee 9 (ICT and Society). As a researcher and as an editor, he seeks to promote both an inclusive and an indigenous perspective to research.

6th December 13:00-13:45 (Online)

University of Canberra Building 2 Level B Lecture Theatre 09

For full details, please visit Robert’s keynote page.

Keynote Speakers

Government Keynote:Responsible use of AI in Government Policy