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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS SKILLS
NAVIGATING THE FUTURE: BOARD STRATEGIES FOR CYBER SECURITY AND AI INNOVATION

In this engaging session, KWM Partner Cheng Lim will explore with Andy Penn how governance frameworks can help manage rapidly evolving cyber security risk.

This will be followed by a panel discussion with Non-Executive Directors Catherine Brenner and Richard Dammery tackling pressing questions about cyber risk management and the integration of AI in business. The session promises to equip business leaders with actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of cyber security and leverage AI for organisational growth.

CPD Point: 1 Practice Management & Business Skills

Non-Executive Directors

Moderator
Cheng Lim, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
AI IN THE WORKPLACE: TRANSFORMING BUSINESSES

AI is changing the way we work. A spotlight with KWM industrial relations partners John Tuck and Giacomo Giorgi will touch on the employment law and industrial relations implications around the impacts of AI on the job market and how AI may reshape a (human) workforce. 

This is followed by a panel moderated by KWM partner Sarah Clarke, examines AI’s impact on the modern workplace. Hear practical steps necessary to manage the future of roles, skills and workplace wellbeing, while balancing the productivity and other benefits of AI. This crucial conversation will highlight how AI can be implemented thoughtfully and effectively for business and workers.  

CPD Point: 1 Practice Management & Business Skills

Panel
Bran Black, Chief Executive, BCA 
Barb Hyman, CEO Sapia AI  
Lee Hickin, Executive Director, National AI Centre 
Edward Santow, Industry Professor and Director, Policy and Governance Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney 

Moderator
Sarah Clarke, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

Spotlight
John Tuck, Partner King & Wood Mallesons
Giacomo Giorgi, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
SUBSTANTIVE LAW
REGULATORY PRESPECTIVES: BALANCING INNOVATION AND COMPETITION

How is our leading competition and consumer regulator balancing fostering innovation and ensuring fair competition?  

ACCC Chair, Gina Cass-Gottlieb will bring us front-row seat insights on the digital economy and the ACCC’s work including the agency’s digital platform services inquiry. This session is essential for anyone navigating the evolving tech market landscape. 

CPD Point: 0.5 Substantive Law

Speakers
Caroline Coops, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Peta Stevenson, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
REGULATORY PRESPECTIVES: PRIVACY IN FLUX

Privacy law in Australia is in a state of flux. The first tranche of privacy reforms is bedding in, and a new statutory tort has recently taken effect. However, the future of broader privacy reforms remains uncertain. In this session, KWM partners Michael Swinson and Bryony Evans will engage in conversation with Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind to explore her current priorities and plans and hear her key tips for how corporate Australia should navigate this period of uncertainty.

A must-watch for businesses aiming to align with new regulatory expectations.

CPD Point: 0.5 Substantive Law

Speakers
Carly Kind, Privacy Commissioner, OAIC
Michael Swinson, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons 
Bryony Evans, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons 
REGULATORY PRESPECTIVES: LET'S TALK PRIVATELY - INSIDE ASIC'S APPROACH TO MARKET REGULATION

Join ASIC Chair Joseph Longo in a deep-dive into the regulatory approach to private capital. Hear how ASIC ensures transparency and fairness in this dynamic environment and gain insights into the role of technology and innovation in shaping regulatory strategies. 

CPD Point: 0.5 Substantive Law

Speakers
Joseph Longo, Chair and Accountable Authority, ASIC
David Friedlander, Chair, King & Wood Mallesons
Alex Elser, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
DIGITAL FINANCE FORECAST: KEY TRENDS IN CRYPTO, PAYMENTS AND FINANCAL INNOVATION

Digitalisation is reshaping the financial world. Developments are fast and exciting - but also sometimes patchy and unpredictable. 

How are major financial institutions navigating changing markets and innovation? What are investors looking for and what trends are emerging globally, particularly in the US and Asia-Pacific? What are the priorities – and what is the future direction – of the most innovative and forward-looking regulator? Join industry and regulatory leaders as they unpack the latest developments in digital assets and what’s on the horizon.

CPD Point: 1 Substantive Law

Speakers
John Ho, Global Head of Legal, Financial Markets, Standard Chartered Bank   
Shiau Sin Yen, Co-Founder, Titan Fund
Yvonne Tsui, Senior Fintech Director, Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Moderator
Urszula McCormack, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
This webinar is no longer available to watch on demand
NO CPD POINTS
AI AND THE RISE OF GREAT POWERS: A CONVERSATION WITH JEFFREY DING

Join us in conversation with Jeffrey Ding, author of the seminal book Technology and the Rise of Great Powers. Jeffrey draws lessons from industrial revolutions to guide us through what countries should do to take advantage of the next industrial revolution: AI-driven transformation. His research on AI diffusion holds relevant learnings for Australia to speed up the adoption and use of AI across our economy. Jeffrey will share his latest insights on AI developments and diffusion in the US and China.

CPD Point: Not applicable for this session

Speakers
Jeffrey Ding, Assistant Professor, George Washington University
Cheng Lim, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
AUSTRALIA'S PRODUCTIVITY CHALLENGE: TECH'S ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Productivity growth is the path to securing Australia's prosperity. This year the Productivity Commission is conducting five landmark inquiries into key areas of productivity reform, and its recommendations could be a key input into the Australian government’s productivity agenda.

In a fireside chat with KWM partners Jennifer Barron and Annabel Griffin, Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood talks about the role technology will – and can – play in improving the nation’s productivity. Taking a close look at the critical issues shaping our digital future, we will explore practical solutions to improving living standards – and how can technology have a tangible impact.

CPD Point: Not applicable for this session

Speakers
Danielle Wood, Chair, Productivity Commission
Jennifer Barron, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Annabel Griffin, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons 
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