SESSION 1 | MEGA TRENDS AND REGULATORY PERSPECTIVES - THE ACCC AND DIGITAL COMPETITION

10am - 11am (Sydney time)

KWM’s award winning tech law team will set the stage for our fourth Digital Future Summit with a primer on the mega-trends shaping our digital economy and the issues they present. 

Then we’ll dive right in – Luke Woodward will start the conversation with Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Gina Cass-Gottlieb. We’ll seek her view on balancing innovation and competition in technology, the importance of the ongoing digital platform services inquiry, how regulators should take a holistic view of the technology ecosystem and what it means for market participants. 

CPD Point: 1 Substantive Law

Speakers:

Gina Cass-Gottlieb, Chair, ACCC

Luke Woodward, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

SESSION 2 | REGULATORY PERSPECTIVES - THE ESAFETY IMPERATIVE

11:15am - 12pm (Sydney time)

At a moment of heightened focus on digital safety, security and the online experience, we’ll speak with eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant about her mission to create safer and more positive online environments. Ms Grant brings two decades experience in technology policy, working for and alongside technology companies and the community. We’ll discuss how her office is approaching advocacy, her views on online expression and the critical importance of social licence in the digital age. 

CPD Point: 0.5 Substantive Law

Speakers:

Julie Inman Grant, eSafety Commissioner

Peta Stevenson, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

SESSION 3 | REGULATORY PERSPECTIVES - THE OAIC'S PRIVACY CHALLENGE

12:15pm - 1pm (Sydney time)

With the Federal Government poised to deliver an overhaul of Australia’s Privacy laws, we are privileged to share a special 'sliding-door' perspective on a privacy landscape in flux. We will hear from outgoing Australian Information Commissioner Angelene Falk alongside recently appointed Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind for their perspectives on the key privacy challenges of today. This will be an unmissable opportunity for any business hoping to craft a robust and future-looking privacy compliance strategy. 

CPD Point: 0.5 Substantive Law

Speakers:

Angelene Falk, Australian Information Commissioner, OAIC 

Carly Kind, Privacy Commissioner, OAIC

Michael Swinson, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

SESSION 4 | TRANSACTIONS IN A DIGITAL WORLD: SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES AMIDST EVOLVING REGULATION

10:30am - 11:45am (Sydney time)

Having overseen and guided the finance sector, including as chair of ASIC and the IOSCO Board, Greg Medcraft is now at the heart of efforts to digitise all financial market assets and build regulatory frameworks at global and local levels.  

In a fireside chat with KWM Partner Urszula McCormack, the Global Digital Finance (GDF) co-chair will share insights on digital finance and the evolution of the global regulatory framework. How can we expand and leverage the opportunities promised by a digital finance world? We will also hear from Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com on the trends shaping the space. 

CPD Point: 1 Substantive Law

Speakers:

Kris Marszalek, Co-Founder & CEO of Crypto.com

Greg Medcraft, Global Digital Finance co-chair, OECD

Jessica Mila Schutzman, Global Risk Strategist (Fintech, Data, AI)

Urszula McCormack, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

SESSION 5 | REGULATORY PERSPECTIVES: NAVIGATING AI CHALLENGES WITH ASIC

12:30pm - 1:15pm (Sydney time)

How is Australia’s corporate regulator approaching the AI age? We will be joined by Australian Securities and Investments Commission Chair Joe Longo to discuss the impacts of technology on the pace of change and innovation in the markets ASIC oversees. We’ll ask what developments in AI mean for how ASIC identifies and manages risks, promotes good governance and implements regulatory reform. 

CPD Point: 0.5 Substantive Law

Speakers:

Joseph Longo, Chair and Accountable Authority, ASIC 

Cheng Lim, Sector Lead, Technology, Media, Entertainment and Telecommunications Partner, King and Wood Mallesons

SESSION 6 | THE GOVERNANCE GUARDRAILS ESSENTIAL FOR GENERATIVE AI

1:30pm - 2:30pm (Sydney time)

An expert panel incorporating a cross-section of the Generative AI ecosystem will discuss how governance structures are evolving to keep pace with rapid advancements in the development of AI technology and the application of AI use cases. 

Panellists will discuss the practical and ethical considerations that arise when navigating this evolving legal and regulatory environment and the path forward.

CPD Point: 1 Practice Management and Business Skills

Speakers:

Kate Bower, Consumer Data Advocate, CHOICE

Fernando Mourao, Head of Responsible AI, SEEK 

Jeannie Paterson, Director, CAIDE (Centre for AI and Digital Ethics) & Professor, Melbourne Law School

Kendra Fouracre, Senior Associate, King and Wood Mallesons

SESSION 7 CANCELLED | AUSTRALIA’S CYBER SECURITY POLICY IN THE AI AGE

We regret to inform you that the session will not proceed.

As AI re-shapes how we interact online, the Australian Government and industry continue to improve defences and enhance national cyber resilience.  

Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security will share insights on the Government’s progress against its plan to become a world leader in cyber security by 2030, focusing on the initiatives and actions under the 2023 – 2030 strategy and action plan. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how human and technological frameworks are evolving to meet the rapidly changing threat landscape.  

CPD Point: 0.5 Practice Management and Business Skills

Speakers:

TBC Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security, Australian Government

SESSION 8 | HOW IS BUSINESS HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF GENERATIVE AI?

10:30am - 11:30am (Sydney time)

The path to widespread adoption of GenAI in business is far from straightforward. While we have seen individuals quickly using GenAI tools, it is more complex for businesses to find and deploy compelling use cases for GenAI in a safe and responsible way that can generate real impact and productivity growth.

Our expert panel will share their experiences as innovators and pioneers in the adoption of GenAI within their businesses. Attendees will hear about success stories and challenges when pursuing novel projects in this complex and evolving area as well as practical lessons and insights for people considering pursuing their own use cases.

CPD Point: 1 Practice Management & Business Skills

Speakers:

Dan Jermyn, Chief Decision Scientist, CBA

Michelle Mahoney, Chief Innovation Officer, King & Wood Mallesons

Dayle Stevens OAM, Executive - Data & AI, Telstra

Bryony Evans, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

SESSION 9 | PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLABORATION FOR A MORE CYBER RESILIENT AUSTRALIA

12pm - 12:30pm (Sydney time)

Australia’s recently appointed National Cyber Security Coordinator, Lieutenant General McGuinness will share insights on the office’s implementation of the 2023 - 2030 cybersecurity strategy as the government’s roadmap for a more secure, cyber resilient Australia. 

This discussion will include insights on the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to work with industry and critical infrastructure owners and operators to build greater cyber resilience and provide insights on the key areas businesses can focus on to improve resilience and reduce risk. 

CPD Point: 0.5 Practice Management & Business Skills

Speakers:

Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness, CSC, National Cyber Security Coordinator 

Cheng Lim, Sector Lead, Technology, Media, Entertainment and Telecommunications Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

SESSION 10 | INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATING OUR ENERGY TRANSITION

10am - 10:45am (Sydney time)

In this session, we delve into the important topics of the energy transition, federal and state policy alignment and the role technology can play in fostering collaboration and innovation. We'll also look at the rising role of the consumer. Anna Collyer (Chair, AEMC (Australian Energy Market Commission)), an advocate for equality and innovation, will explore the challenges of balancing commercial viability, environmental sustainability and consumer costs in this monumental shift in accelerating our path to net zero.   

Speakers:

Anna Collyer, Chair, Australian Energy Market Commission  

Shirley Cheng, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

SESSION 11 | THE CONSUMER ENERGY REVOLUTION - A TECH ENABLED CHANGE 

11am - 12pm (Sydney time)

Australia has the opportunity to fundamentally shift the way we produce and consume energy to facilitate a more sustainable future - technology will play an essential role to enable this shift.   Hear from our panel of innovators who are at the forefront of the Consumer Energy Resources (CER) revolution talk about technology, consumer adoption, challenges and the many opportunities that CER presents.

CPD Point: 0.5 Practice Management & Business Skills

Speakers:

Wes Ballantine, CEO, Intellihub

Tim Washington, CEO, JET Charge

Jess Kruger, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

SESSION 12 | THE TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT OF AI

12:30pm - 1:15pm (Sydney time)

Liesl (Lee) Yearsley, a successful technical founder and CEO of Generative AI companies and leading AI evolutionist will draw on her profound, practical, and current experience to paint a true picture of the impacts and implications of AI for industry and business.

Liesl will go beyond the common narratives often proffered at the beginning of the technology adoption lifecycle to present a considered, informed analysis of what will really matter for companies in the future. This discussion will include consideration of the factors and dynamics that will play out over the longer term and share insights on the potential opportunities for industry and businesses. 

CPD Point: 1 Practice Management & Business Skills

Speakers:

Liesl Yearsley, Founder & CEO, Akin.com

Bryony Evans, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons