M2 Magazine presents
Thursday 7 September 2023
8:00am – 6:45pm
Shed 10, Auckland
Will AI Kill Your Business Strategy?
Within this decade alone, AI and Machine Learning technologies are expected to:
-Radically alter companies existing strategic plans.
-Significantly change (yet again) your customers’ expectations.
-Markedly increase the efficiency achieved from almost all business resources.
Understanding the impacts AI is already having, and where it’s headed next is critical, which is why we have assembled some of the world’s best AI practioners for a full day AI summit, to give you and your team the complete scope of AI’s threats, and immense opportunities.
The M2 AI Summit is for Business Leaders to better understand the risks, opportunities & timelines of AI & Machine Learning. 16 expert speakers & technology solution providers who will share their insights, strategies, best practices & insights into the future of business & work.
Our goal is for you to come away with strategies for competitive advantage to harness the unique & dynamic change AI is driving globally. Understand how to use AI to build better products, increase efficiency, create better connections with customers & activate the passion of your team. Also the ethical, regulatory & responsibility issues in this space. Plus relationship-building & networking with smart people on the day.
A day of immersion with keynotes, case studies, panel discussions & networking.
Ticket Sales Close 31 August 2023
What to expect
16 Keynotes by Industry Visionaries:
The M2 Summit features a lineup of renowned experts and thought leaders who will share their insights, experiences, and predictions on the future of AI. Gain valuable knowledge and perspectives from these influencers who are shaping the AI landscape.
Meeting Areas:
Dive deep into specific sectors and industries with dedicated meeting areas or just catch up on some work or a zoom call.
Hospitality:
All Guests will receive: Espresso Coffee, Lunch, Drinks and nibbles at the Networking function & A 1 year subscription to M2 Magazine
Agenda
8:00am Doors Open / NETWORKING OVER COFFEE
9:00am Welcome
9:10am “Is AI Moving Too Quickly & What Are The risks?”
9:40am “How to Embrace Automation & AI to Boost productivity for Competitive Advantage”
– Karl Budge (SailGP) & Alan Marks (Oracle)
10:10am “Harnessing the Power of Data: Leveraging AI & Analytics for Business Growth”
– Emily Blumenthal (Yabble)
10:40am “Enhancing Customer Experience in the Age of AI: Delivering Personalised Experiences at Scale”
– Greg Cross (Soul Machines)
11:10am NETWORKING MORNING TEA
11:30am “How to Build a Culture of Innovation to Future-Proof & Upskill Your Workforce”
– Asa Cox (Arcanum)
12:00pm “Staying Ahead of the Competition to Avoid the Risk of Being Left Behind by Disruption”
– Sydney Savion
12:30pm “Using AI for Marketing & Sales for Customer Acquisition & Retention”
– Tim Warren (Ambit)
1:00pm LUNCH BREAK / NETWORKING
2:00pm “The Potential of AI to Improve Community Equity Through Hearing From The Silent Majority”
– Matt Ensor (Frankly)
2:30pm “What Are The Long Term Implications Of AI For Humanity?”
– Professor Albert Bifet (Waikato University)
3:00pm “Successfully Adopting AI Strategies in a Challenging Business Landscape”
– Kari Jones (Countdown)
3:30pm NETWORKING BREAK
3:50pm “Cybersecurity in the Digital Age: Protecting Business Assets & Customer Trust”
– Fabian Partigliani (RedShield)
4:20pm “How Corporates Can Collaborate with Startups & Entrepreneurs for Disruptive Growth”
– Ramesh Haridas
4:50pm “Using AI to Supercharge Efficiency, Productivity & Speed in Business Operations”
– Lee Hicken (Microsoft)
5:20pm “What I’ve Learnt”
– Richard Conway (Pure SEO)
5:35pm NETWORKING DRINKS & NIBBLES
6:45pm Close
Our Speakers Include
Professor Albert Bifet
Asa Cox
Asa Cox is the founder & CEO of Arcanum, a company that specialises in helping finance teams increase their productivity with AI. Asa has nearly a decade of experience working with applied AI and has led Arcanum to work with well known startups and enterprises in NZ and internationally.
Emily Blumenthal
Emily is A leader in CX, Insights and Data intelligence with over 15 years’ experience applying the latest in best practise to big brands including Foodstuffs, Sky TV and Coca-Cola.
This year Emily officially joined the AI revolution as Research Director for emerging global leader in AI for Insights, Yabble. In her role at Yabble Emily is at the forefront of transforming the research and insights industry, supporting the transition from a traditional ‘stayed’ set of research methods to, truly harnessing all the power that AI has to offer. Leveraging AI to helping organisations generate richer insight, faster, more accurately and securely, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional research methods.
Fabian Partigliani
Fabian is CEO of RedShield, a world-leading web application security service currently operating in the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Fabian possesses more than two decades of experience as a global CEO, with blue-chip multinational companies in Europe, South America and Asia Pacific. He has held executive and non-executive director positions in management, strategy and marketing. Arriving in New Zealand in 2007 as CEO of Pernod Ricard, he led the transformation of that business into a successful, export-oriented company during his eight-year tenure. Fabian is also the current Chairman of plant-based food company Smartfoods and a Board Director of Auckland’s economic and cultural agency Auckland Unlimited.
Kari Jones
Tim Warren
CEO & Co-Founder of Ambit, a company that automates customer service with smart Digital Employees. Recent advances in AI mean that powerful capability is not around the corner, it’s here now, and understanding it is essential as we go into a world of unprecedented change. Ambit clients include: Tower, Vector, Pulse, Hallensteins & The Warehouse Group.
Dr. Sydney Savion
Dr. Haren Sam
Danushka Abeysuriya
Founded RUSH Digital in 2010 and has led its technology teams in developing world-first solutions for global companies such as Microsoft, Disney, Google, Samsung and Nokia. Local clients include: Metservice, Watercare, Foodstuffs, Te Whatu Ora, Z Energy & Public Trust. He’s overseen and been hands-on involved in the design, development and deployment of numerous software and hardware projects across a wide range of platforms, disciplines & high-level strategy of where companies are going to sit in the future.
Greg Cross
Co-Founder of Soul Machines, a ground-breaking high tech company of AI researchers, neuroscientists, psychologists, artists and innovative thinkers; re-imagining how we connect with machines. Greg also co-founded PowerbyProxi a company that was sold to Apple in 2017. Soul Machines works with celebrities like: Jack Nicklaus, K-Pop legend Mark Tuan & NBA All Star Carmelo Anthony.
Lee Hickin
Lee has over 30 years’ experience in the technology sector across the UK, Asia and Australia, and is driven by the potential for positive and responsible technology. As National Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft ANZ, he advises government and commercial organisations on digital strategy and the economic, innovation and social impact of cloud scale technology.
He is primarily focused on artificial intelligence, language models and machine learning. Lee heads Microsoft’s Office of Responsible AI for ANZ.
In addition, his work encompasses supporting Microsoft’s work in quantum computing.
Before joining Microsoft, Lee led the Internet of Things team for Amazon Web Services in Asia Pacific. He sits on the NSW Government Artificial Intelligence Review Committee and on several boards supporting technology innovators and public policy groups.
Ramesh Haridas
Ramesh Haridas is an entrepreneur and an investor. He has started and sold three internet companies and has invested in over 100 early stage startups. His last startup was an AI powered email assistant (InboxVudu) that was acquired by Google. He loves taking ideas from research and applying them to build prototypes and products.
Key Sectors
Fintech
Discover how AI is transforming the financial industry. Explore AI-powered fraud detection, personalized financial advice, algorithmic trading, and advanced risk management systems, revolutionizing the way financial institutions operate and ensuring enhanced security for customers.
Education
Learn how AI is reshaping education. Explore personalized learning platforms, intelligent tutoring systems, automated assessments, and adaptive educational technologies. Discover how AI can cater to individual student needs, optimize educational outcomes, and enable lifelong learning.
Media & Entertainment
Delve into the intersection of AI and media & entertainment. Explore AI-driven content recommendation systems, personalized user experiences, predictive analytics, and automated content creation. Understand how AI is shaping the future of media consumption and revolutionising content creation and distribution.
Legal
Uncover the potential of AI in the legal sector. Learn about AI-powered legal research, contract analysis, document automation, and predictive analytics. Discover how AI can streamline legal processes, increase efficiency, and improve access to justice.
Transport
Explore the transformative impact of AI on the transport industry. Discover advancements in autonomous vehicles, intelligent traffic management systems, predictive maintenance, and logistics optimisation. Understand how AI is revolutionizing transportation, improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Ticket Sales Close 31 August 2023
Why People Are Attending
“Having heard good things about from last year’s attendees …it would be great to connect with companies in NZ that are now starting to see the impact AI can have on their businesses.”
– Susan, Co-Founder & COO, Aportio – M2 AI Summit ticket holder.
“My business really needs to think forward on AI / productivity and the like. I’m keen to understand more and especially how NZ based SME’s can harness this opportunity.”
-Rachael McDonald, CEO, Trust Management – M2 AI Summit Ticket Holder.
Companies That Attend M2 Summit
M2 Magazine presents
Thursday 7 September 2023
8:00AM – 6:45PM
Shed 10, Auckland
