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Â鶹´«Ã½ Elevate Auckland
Tuesday 10 June 2025
09:00am–05:00pm NZST
Viaduct Events Centre Auckland

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8:00am
  • Registration opens

    Get ready to join us at Â鶹´«Ã½ Elevate Auckland. Check in at our registration kiosk, grab your lanyard and a coffee as we begin the day.Ìý
9:00²¹³¾â€“9:10²¹³¾
  • Welcome

    Join us as we kick off Â鶹´«Ã½ Elevate Auckland.

9:10²¹³¾â€“9:45²¹³¾
  • The Agentic AI opportunity: lifting productivity for better economic, business and employee outcomes
    • Jo-Anne Ruhl

      Jo-Anne Ruhl

      Managing Director and Vice President, Australia and New Zealand, Â鶹´«Ã½

    In a business environment where productivity is constraining economic and business growth, we have an unprecedented opportunity to augment employee productivity with digital labor, in the form of AI & Agentic AI. By adopting an AI-mindset, we stand to reap the gains on offer from AI, and avoid the fear-based narratives. Now is the time to prepare your organisation for this seismic workforce shift, examine the reskilling and workforce planning required, and explore how you will take your organisation on the journey.

9:45²¹³¾â€“10:15²¹³¾
  • Forward thinker fireside chat with Bunnings
    • Jonathan Brabant

      Jonathan Brabant

      New Zealand Director, Â鶹´«Ã½

    • Jeff Rodway

      Jeff Rodway

      Head of Remuneration and People Services, Bunnings

    Discover how forward thinkers are turning change into a catalyst for growth. Hear a firsthand account of a successful transformation at Bunnings and gain valuable insights into building a culture of adaptability in this fireside chat.

10:15²¹³¾â€“10:45²¹³¾
  • More than just a coffee break: Morning tea in the discovery zone

    Join us in the discovery zone for a morning tea experience that's as interactive as it is invigorating. Network with peers, engage with Â鶹´«Ã½ experts and explore the latest innovations while savouring delicious refreshments. This is the perfect opportunity to connect, collaborate and kick start your day in the heart of the action.
10:45²¹³¾â€“11:30²¹³¾
  • Future proof your workforce
    • Allyson Skene

      Allyson Skene

      Vice President, Global Product Vision and Experience, Â鶹´«Ã½

    The future of work is here, and it's being driven by the rise of AI and the need for agile, skills-based organisations.Ìý


    This session provides Australian HR leaders with a roadmap for understanding the key challenges and opportunities for HR leaders, driving strategic workforce planning to ensure you have the right talent, in the right place, at the right time, embracing AI to automate, augment, and enhance HR functions, and are building a culture of continuous growth and development.
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11:30²¹³¾â€“12:15±è³¾
  • Driving next level productivity
    • Allyson Skene

      Allyson Skene

      Vice President, Global Product Vision and Experience, Â鶹´«Ã½

    • Warren Young

      Warren Young

      Senior Solution Consultant, Â鶹´«Ã½

    Rapid business change requires agile workforces. Learn to leverage AI tools for streamlined workflows, personalised development and talent discovery. We'll cover best practices for fostering continuous learning and collaboration, enabling you to navigate disruption and build a resilient, future-ready workforce through Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s AI Illuminate.

12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Fuel Your Curiosity: Lunch and exploration in the discovery zone

    Join us for lunch in the discovery zone. Explore interactive demos, engage with industry leaders, and connect with fellow attendees. This is your chance to fuel your body and mind in the centre of innovation.

1:15pm-2:00pm
  • Evolving with Confidence: Southern Cross’s Â鶹´«Ã½ Journey with Datacom
    • Jess Hayes

      Jess Hayes

      People Operations Lead, Southern Cross Health Society

    • Chanelle Christiansen

      Chanelle Christiansen

      Senior Systems Specialist, Southern Cross Health Society

    In this fireside chat, Jess Hayes shares how Southern Cross Health Society is evolving its Â鶹´«Ã½ instance to meet the demands of a regulated, people-first environment. From simplifying compliance workflows to transforming learning delivery, this session highlights how strategic enhancements—delivered in partnership with Datacom—are driving measurable impact.


    Key Topics:

    • How Southern Cross replaced complex condition rules with Job Classification Groups to manage Nominated Representatives

    • Automating mandatory training and recertification using Â鶹´«Ã½ Learning and Campaigns

    • The role of Datacom in enabling scalable, compliant, and user-friendly solutions

    • Lessons learned and advice for other organisations on a similar journey


    Takeaways:

    Whether you're navigating regulatory change, scaling learning programs, or looking to get more from your Â鶹´«Ã½ investment, this session offers practical insights and proven strategies from a team that’s done it—with the right partner by their side.

2:00pm-2:45pm
  • Customer conversations
    • Andrew Phipps

      Andrew Phipps

      Director, Human Resources, University of Auckland

    • Brett Wood

      Brett Wood

      Head of People Experience, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    • Kent Cabrera

      Kent Cabrera

      Principal Managing Partner, Â鶹´«Ã½

    Learn how leading organisations are embracing HR transformation to drive success. Hear their stories and gain valuable insights in this informative session.

10:45²¹³¾â€“11:30²¹³¾
  • CFO ADAPT Insights: 3 things top performers do for the most success in AI
    • Dr. Michael Kollo

      Dr. Michael Kollo

      Director of AI, ADAPT

    • Vince Randall

      Vince Randall

      Regional Vice President, Â鶹´«Ã½

    Drawing on ADAPT's recent research on Agentic and GenAI across 800 Australian business leaders, Dr Michael will explore the key factors that contribute to AI success for CFOs.

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    AI is now a strategic priority with 70% of respondents planning to increase their investment, however, only 25% of organisations have automated workflows, highlighting a gap between AI readiness and actual implementation.Ìý

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    Learn the 3 things top performers do for AI success, how to track long-term value and ROI, and which internal measures set the leaders apart.

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11:30²¹³¾â€“12:15±è³¾
  • Moving the office of the CFO forever forward
    • Andrew Kershaw

      Andrew Kershaw

      Group General Manager, Office of the CFO Â鶹´«Ã½, Â鶹´«Ã½

    • Luke Bebbington

      Luke Bebbington

      Strategic Industry Advisor, Â鶹´«Ã½

    The potential for accounting and procurement teams to make strategic business impact has never been greater. Together, we’re charting a course to unlock this potential and harness the power of data, people and processes. Join this session to learn about the latest enhancements in AI, analytics and user experience, and see where we’re heading next.

12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Fuel Your Curiosity: Lunch and exploration in the discovery zone

    Join us for lunch in the discovery zone. Explore interactive demos, engage with industry leaders, and connect with fellow attendees. This is your chance to fuel your body and mind in the centre of innovation.

1:15pm-2:00pm
  • Beyond the balance sheet: How the University of Canterbury is reimagining with Â鶹´«Ã½

    What if finance didn’t just report the numbers — but shaped the story?

    For the University of Canterbury, modernising core finance systems is just one part of a broader transformation journey. In partnership with Accenture, the university is using Â鶹´«Ã½ to go beyond modernising core processes by tackling complex challenges that unlock tangible value. Discover how the University of Canterbury is using Â鶹´«Ã½ across its operations while elevating finance from a back-office function to a strategic enabler, driving clarity, control, and confidence.

    Plus, get a glimpse into how agentic AI is set to revolutionise finance even more.
    This isn’t just a tech upgrade — it’s a bold new future for finance.

2:00pm-2:45pm
  • Customer conversations
    • Debbie Starnes

      Debbie Starnes

      Head of Finance Transformation, Heartland Bank

    • Kristeen McCarthy

      Kristeen McCarthy

      Senior Value Manager, Â鶹´«Ã½

    • Sally Marchant

      Sally Marchant

      Â鶹´«Ã½ Program Manager, Heartland Bank

    Learn how leading organisations are embracing Finance transformation to drive success. Hear their stories and gain valuable insights in this informative session.

10:45²¹³¾â€“11:30²¹³¾
  • Riding the next wave: Agentic AI and the future of business with Â鶹´«Ã½ Illuminate
    • Shan Moorthy

      Shan Moorthy

      Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific, Â鶹´«Ã½

    Businesses stand at the edge of a powerful new transformation—one driven by Agentic AI and defined by unprecedented speed, scale, and adaptability.Ìý


    In this session, we’ll explore how to make the critical decisions today that will set your organisation up for success tomorrow. Cut through the hype to understand the real potential of Agentic AI, and discover how Â鶹´«Ã½ Illuminate is a strategic catalyst in navigating this next era of intelligent enterprise.

11:30²¹³¾â€“12:15±è³¾
  • Let’s get practical: turning Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s AI innovations into action
    • Adam Krebet

      Adam Krebet

      Business Architect, Â鶹´«Ã½

    • Aurelie Elliott

      Aurelie Elliott

      Senior Manager, Solution Consulting Business & Enterprise Architecture, Â鶹´«Ã½

    Hear from our forward-thinking enterprise architects on how to turn these strategies into action. Learn through real examples how Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s latest innovationsÌý including Illuminate features, our Agentic System of Record, and the AI-powered Extend Marketplace are helping CIOs master their strategic balancing act: driving AI innovation, simplifying their system landscape, and governing risks around data integrity, auditability, and responsible AI management.

12:15pm-1:15pm
  • Fuel Your Curiosity: Lunch and exploration in the discovery zone

    Join us for lunch in the discovery zone. Explore interactive demos, engage with industry leaders, and connect with fellow attendees. This is your chance to fuel your body and mind in the centre of innovation.
1:15pm-2:00pm
  • Deloitte partner session

    Learn how Â鶹´«Ã½ partners are empowering organisations to embrace the future. Discover innovative solutions and hear real-world success stories in this insightful session.

2:00pm-2:45pm
  • Customer conversations
    • Shan Moorthy

      Shan Moorthy

      Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific, Â鶹´«Ã½

    • John Baddiley

      John Baddiley

      Director of Digital Solutions / Chief Technology Officer, Reserve Bank of New Zealand

    • Fred Laury

      Fred Laury

      Executive General Manager, Enterprise Technology, Xero

    Learn how leading organisations are embracing IT transformation to drive success. Hear their stories and gain valuable insights in this informative session.

2:45±è³¾â€“3:15±è³¾
  • Reflection and recharge: Afternoon tea in the discovery zone

    Take a pause and reflect on the day's insights with afternoon tea in the discovery zone. Connect with fellow attendees, share key takeaways and recharge before the closing keynote.Ìý
3:15±è³¾â€“3:50±è³¾
  • Disruptopia: from rust belt America to the cutting edge of AI
    • Stephen Scheeler

      Stephen Scheeler

      Chief Executive Officer, Omniscient A.I.

    Our closing session features Stephen Scheeler, founder of the Digital CEO, a global advisory for digital leaders, and CEO of the revolutionary brain A.I. start-up Omniscient. As a leading global voice on digital disruption, transformation, culture, and leadership, and the former CEO of Facebook for ANZ, Scheeler brings unparalleled insights from the forefront of technological innovation.

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    This closing keynote offers New Zealand business leaders a crucial opportunity to gain Stephen Scheeler’s perspective on the transformative power of technology and AI, the future of business, and the emerging paradigm of 21st-century leadership. This is a significant opportunity to hear from a leading global expert shaping our understanding of the future.

3:35±è³¾â€“4:00±è³¾
  • Customer award winner and closing remarks
    • Jo-Anne Ruhl

      Jo-Anne Ruhl

      Managing Director and Vice President, Australia and New Zealand Â鶹´«Ã½

    Get ready, it's time to announce our customer award winner onstage who will travel to Â鶹´«Ã½'s flagship event Rising and represent New Zealand. Finally Jo-Anne will close the event for the day, then it's time to enjoy the after-party!

All day
  • Discovery zone

    Step into a world of innovation and exploration at the heart of Â鶹´«Ã½ Elevate. The discovery zone is your gateway to immersive experiences, interactive demos, and connections with Â鶹´«Ã½ experts, customers and partners. Discover how Â鶹´«Ã½ solutions are transforming businesses, explore real-world success stories and engage with the technologies shaping the future of work. Don't just hear about innovation, experience it firsthand.
All day
  • Discovery theatre

    Step into the discovery theatre for focused sessions that illuminate the power of Â鶹´«Ã½ solutions. This is your opportunity to deepen your understanding and unlock the full potential of our innovative platform.
4:00±è³¾â€“5:00±è³¾
  • Unwind and connect: The Â鶹´«Ã½ Elevate Auckland after-party

    Don't miss the ultimate networking event! Join us in the discovery zone for an evening of drinks, delicious bites and entertainment. Relax, unwind, and connect with peers, partners and Â鶹´«Ã½ leadersÌýas we close the day.

Join us at Â鶹´«Ã½ Elevate Auckland.

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