24 February 2027 | Sydney
Setting the standard for accountable AI
AI is moving rapidly from experimentation into everyday business operations. As organisations deploy AI across decision-making, customer engagement, workforce processes and enterprise systems, the need for stronger governance, oversight and accountability has never been greater.
TRUST 2027, The AI Governance Forum, brings together senior leaders across AI governance, risk, privacy, legal, compliance, data and technology to examine how organisations can move from principles to practice. Across a practical, panel-led programme, the Forum will explore the frameworks, controls and leadership decisions required to build trusted, accountable and governable AI, from human oversight and vendor accountability to regulation, audit readiness, explainability and workforce trust.
This is where Australia’s AI governance leaders set the standard for accountable AI.
Why Attend
- 1Unrivaled Expertise
- 2High-Calibre Content
- 3Invaluable Networking Opportunities
2027 Speakers
Amit Shivpuja
Director of AI Product & AI Enablement
Amit Shivpuja is a global Data, AI, and Governance executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise transformation across retail, fintech, technology, automotive, and utilities. He specializes in helping organizations build trusted, scalable AI and data ecosystems that deliver measurable business value while maintaining strong governance, transparency, and accountability.
At Walmart, Amit helps shape enterprise approaches to data, AI, and decision intelligence at scale, contributing to AI-enabled data products, governed architectures, and operating models that support billions of dollars in business value. His work focuses on transforming data into a high-quality, contextual, and reliable strategic asset that accelerates innovation and enables responsible AI adoption.
Amit has led global initiatives spanning data strategy, governance, analytics modernization, and AI enablement. He is recognized for developing governance-by-design frameworks and context-rich data ecosystems that integrate quality, lineage, metadata, policy, and business context to improve trust, usability, and decision-making.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Amit serves as a United Nations ECOSOC Representative and is the bestselling author of The Data & AI Compass and The AI Edge. He is a frequent speaker on AI governance, data strategy, responsible innovation, and the future of enterprise transformation.
Elizabeth Tydd
Australian Information Commissioner
Elizabeth Tydd took up the position of Australian Information Commissioner in August 2024 for a 5-year term.
Elizabeth is an experienced agency head and has occupied a number of statutory decision‑making roles, including Information Commissioner and CEO of the NSW Information and Privacy Commission, Australian Freedom of Information Commissioner, Deputy President of the Workers Compensation Commission and Deputy Chairperson of the former Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal.
Elizabeth has extensive regulatory and governance experience at an executive and board level in a range of jurisdictions and industries, including commercial, not-for-profit and public sector oversight.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws from the University of Technology Sydney, as well as postgraduate certificates in executive management and governance together with post graduate qualifications in leadership and policy from Harvard University. Elizabeth possesses expertise in digital government and has written extensively on this subject.
Lee Hickin
Executive Director
Rishabh Gupta
AI Safety Manager
Amie Grierson
Director Privacy, Data Governance & Fraud Advisory
Anu Karunatilaka
Chief Technology Officer
Fernando Mourão
Head of Responsible AI
Fernando Mourão is Head of Responsible AI at SEEK, where he transforms responsible AI principles into operational reality for enterprise-scale deployments. With a decade of experience across AI, data science, and recommender systems, Fernando combines deep technical expertise with strategic governance leadership. His academic foundation, a PhD in Computer Science and executive education from MIT Sloan School of Management, informs his pragmatic approach to bridging AI strategy, governance, and operations. Beyond SEEK, Fernando serves on the Governance Institute of Australia’s AI Governance Expert Advisory Panel, contributing to industry-wide best practices. An AIGP-certified professional with 50+ publications, Fernando is dedicated to advancing responsible AI from the frameworks to the front lines, championing governance that keeps pace with innovation while building trust and delivering business value.
Jacomi Du Preez
Chief Risk Officer
Jacomi is an accomplished executive with more than 22 years of management experience in the mining and manufacturing sectors.
She is recognised for her strong sense of accountability, dependable execution, and ability to build alignment across teams, enabling her to succeed in a range of leadership roles.
Jacomi began her career as an auditor at Ernst & Young and transitioned from external audit after three years. Since joining BHP in 1999, she has built experience across finance, governance, strategy and planning, mergers and acquisitions, business transformation, and risk and assurance.
Her willingness to take on diverse roles has developed broad, cross-functional capability. International experience across multiple geographies and cultures has further strengthened her ability to adapt her approach and deliver outcomes aligned to business priorities.
Jacomi is open about the role her Christian faith plays in her leadership approach and values, including integrity, humility, perseverance, and excellence. Outside of work, she enjoys baking and is developing a recipe collection.
Phillip Ward
Senior Manager Privacy Engineering
Nisha Padmanabhan
Chief Risk Officer
Nisha is a strategic risk leader, non-executive director and chair of three audit and risk committees, working at the intersection of risk, strategy and emerging technology governance. As Chief Risk Officer at the University of Sydney, she leads enterprise risk, resilience and governance across an organisation approaching $4 billion in revenue. Within her enterprise remit she governs responsible AI alongside cyber and data risk, and she is actively engaged in the emerging practice of AI governance, contributing to industry forums and exploring compact and accreditation approaches. Her career spans higher education, insurance, fintech, banking and for-purpose organisations, with senior roles at Macquarie Group, IAG, BPAY, the Salvation Army and Ernst & Young, and her judgement has been forged through two decades of defining shocks, from the 2008 financial crisis to COVID, cyber incidents and public controversy.
Roslyn Vadala
General Manager, Privacy & Customer Trust
Julian Vido
AI Safety Lead
Michelle Tucker
Head of Digital & CRM
Jihad Zein
Global Head of Governance, Risk and Assurance, Group IT
Olga Ganopolsky
General Counsel-Privacy and Data
Amyn Nathwani
Head of Data Governance and Privacy
Himanshi Juneja
Head of Data & Analytics
Adrian Sheather
General Manager Customer Data and Customer Intelligence
Imma Chippendale
Senior Specialist Advisor, Data
Speakers
Keynotes
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Environment
Content by leaders, for leaders
Our cutting-edge content is carefully researched and curated in step with the expertise and insights of Connect Media’s vast network of industry specialists. Timely and uniquely tailored, our content ignites innovation, addresses leading industry challenges, all while delivering the skills and tools needed to achieve business excellence in the future.
Agenda
Accountability by Design: Who Owns AI When It Makes Decisions?
- Who owns accountability when AI informs or automates a consequential decision, and what does defensible human oversight look like in practice?
- When the AI belongs to a vendor or third-party platform, where does accountability actually sit?
- Once an AI model is deployed, how are leaders tracking drift, performance and ongoing integrity?
Built to Last: Designing AI Governance Frameworks That Hold Up
- With competing regulations, standards and frameworks emerging, what should organisations anchor to, and how are leaders adapting existing privacy, data, cyber, legal and risk frameworks for AI?
- How are organisations managing shadow AI and unapproved tools without pushing adoption further underground?
- What does audit-ready AI governance look like in practice, and where are the gaps as organisations move from policy to implementation?
Trust as Enterprise Asset: Making the Case for Responsible AI
- How are leaders building a credible AI trust narrative across customers, employees, regulators and boards, and reporting AI governance at executive level?
- How are organisations building workforce trust through AI adoption, and embedding governance into functions that were never originally designed for it?
- What is the commercial and reputational case for investing properly in responsible AI?
Event Pricing
1-2 Delegates
Launch Rate
$995+GST
Per Pass
Launch rate valid until 21/08/2027
Early Bird
$1195+GST
Per Pass
Early bird price valid until 06/11/2026
Standard rate: $1395+GST
3-4 Delegates (10%off)
Launch Rate
$896+GST
Per Pass
Launch rate valid until 21/08/2027
Early Bird
$1075+GST
Per Pass
Early bird price valid until 06/11/2026
Standard rate: $1255+GST
5+ Delegates
(15% Off)
Launch Rate
$845+GST
Per Pass
Launch rate valid until 21/08/2027
Early Bird
$1015+GST
Per Pass
Early bird price valid until 06/11/2026
Standard rate: $1185+GST
Networking
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What’s included in my delegate pass
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Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Executive Insights & Event Content
Delegate registration is available for both in-house AI professionals and service providers.
Please ensure you select the correct registration type when purchasing your pass:
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Registrations will be reviewed to ensure the correct rate has been selected. Connect Media reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone not registered under the correct category. Please note, we are not responsible for travel costs if the incorrect pass type is purchased.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s included in my delegate pass?
A Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, and access to provided speaker presentations. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.
Is there a group booking discount?
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Can I transfer my pass?
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Is media registration available?
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Cancellation Policy:
A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
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Delegate Pass:
Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, networking drinks reception, and access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.
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A digital pass is valid for the use of 1 user and provides access to live content, inclusive of all keynotes, and sessions. The pass also includes access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content; this will be available to you via email in the week following the event. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. Access must not be shared by multiple user’s or redistributed in any way. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny access to anyone who is found violating the above terms.
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Cancellation Policy:
A substitute delegate is welcome at any time provided the request is made in writing. A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should you be provided with a credit note at the discretion of the event organisers, this credit is valid for the specified amount of passes, and not the monetary value. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
Event Delivery:
In case of a change in government restrictions and advice, Connect Media reserves the right to make the decision to deliver the event completely digital, or completely in person. Should you hold a different pass, you are entitled to move your registration to digital/in person, or receive a credit for the following edition of the event.
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