Demystifying GenAI: Tools and Techniques for Professionals | MBA Event

The rapid advancements of Generative AI (GenAI) have resulted in a gold-rush mentality for many organisations. Professionals from diverse fields, including marketing, HR and finance, see its potential to revolutionise their work, but are stuck at the starting gate. The vast capabilities of GenAI can be overwhelming, and without upskilling, it can be challenging to know how to best integrate it into existing workflows. This confusion creates a paradox: immense opportunity paired with a lack of practical knowledge.

The MBA Careers and Professional Development Team invite the MBA community to join this informative and practical discussion on the application of GenAI. Our keynote speaker, Vincent Koc, will first explore practical tools and techniques professionals need to effectively integrate GenAI into processes, before joining a panel discussion with industry experts, moderated by Dr Ida Asadi Someh.

A light breakfast will be provided.

Keynote Speaker

Vincent Koc

Vincent is a specialist in AI (Specifically in NLP and GenAI). Vincent is a futurist, thought leader and professional educator in GenAI. Vincent has been delivering professional education and multi-day workshops for non-technical executives on generative AI, enabling capability. Vincent is currently also authoring a book with Manning on generative AI architectures and solution design.

Panel

Deborah Henderson

Deborah Henderson, a Partner in KPMG Australia’s Data & AI practise, brings extensive experience in data, analytics, and AI. She has led large-scale data transformation programs across private and public sectors both internationally and locally. Deborah leverages modern cloud technology and human-centred design to enhance data and analytics capabilities, driving value for clients. As the Data and AI Education sector lead and head of KPMG's ESG data offerings, she is recognised for delivering successful outcomes across the data value chain. Deborah has also delivered keynotes at conferences and guest lectures at top Australian universities.

Keith Oak

Keith Oak is the founder of OAK AI, an AI engineering firm focused on responsible AI. With over 15 years of experience across government and private sectors, he has developed systems like the Queensland Government AI Platform. With a diverse background in technology and business projects, Keith brings expertise in change management and human adoption of AI systems. Holding an MBA, he contributes his insights to events such as Demystifying GenAI: Tools and Techniques for Professionals, where he shares the transformative potential of AI and its role in shaping the future of business.

 Moderator: Dr Ida Asadi Someh

Ida has deep expertise on organisational aspects of AI having conducted more than 50 cases. Her teaching is research-driven and practice-oriented, incorporating real-world scenarios and case studies. She has written and published case studies of industry leaders such as Microsoft by MIT Sloan School of Management.