AI IN THE WORKPLACE CONFERENCE 2024

23-24 October2024 | NH Johannesburg Sandton

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AI in the Workplace Conference 2024

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Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is rapidly emerging as a transformative force across various industries, with the potential to augment, automate, or reinvent over 40% of work activities, as highlighted by a recent Accenture study. This technological evolution is reshaping business operations, talent management, and customer service, demanding that organisations stay ahead of the curve to remain competitive.

This conference is designed to help organisations navigate the complex and evolving landscape of AI integration. Attendees will explore how AI has progressed and its profound impact on workplace dynamics. With a focus on the ethical implementation of AI, the event will offer insights into preparing your workforce for AI-driven roles, safeguarding data privacy and security, and leveraging AI to supercharge productivity and creativity. By understanding the realities behind the AI hype and evaluating whether Gen AI is truly delivering on its promises, attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies tailored to their organisational needs.


In today’s fast-paced environment, staying informed about AI developments is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. By attending this conference, you will gain access to invaluable knowledge and tools that will empower your organisation to successfully integrate AI, driving innovation and efficiency. This event will equip you with the insights needed to stay ahead of the curve, enabling your organisation to not only keep pace with competitors, but to lead the way in the AI-driven future.

Secure your spot today to ensure your organisation is prepared to thrive in the AI era.

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Meet our Speakers

Learn directly from industry leaders, AI pioneers, and renowned researchers who are shaping the future of AI in the workplace.

Oliver Hauser

Professor of Economics, Deputy Director, Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, University of Exeter

Dean Furman

AI Thought Leader, Dawn of Disruption

Dean Erasmus

Chief Data Officer, Microsoft

Chantelle
Van Den Heever

Chief of Operations, VSLS

Terrence Okeke Taylor

Chairman, African Academy of Artificial Intelligence

Greg Serandos

Co-Founder, African Academy of Artificial Intelligence

Rav Guiness

Senior Manager: Management Consulting (Human Potential), Accenture

Bernice Wessels

Partner & People Analytics Lead, PwC

Mohil Subban

Emerging Technology Consulting Lead | Generative AI, Web3, PwC

Clive Speelman

Senior Manager: People & Organisation, PwC

Monisha Prem

CEO and Senior Attorney, M. Prem Inc

Francois Van Der Merwe

Founder & CEO, Otinga.io

 

Fred Guest

Managing Director: Europe, Africa and Middle East, TTS

Faaizah Wadee

Industrial Psychologist, Liberty

Menzi Makhudu

Change Management Practitioner, Liberty Group South Africa

Hein Badenhorst

IBM Software Leader, IBM | Data, AI, Automation, Security, and Sustainability

By attending this conference, you will position your organisation to thrive in an AI-driven world.
Here’s what you can expect to gain…

Stay Ahead of the Curve

Discover the latest advancements and trends in AI and Gen AI, ensuring your organisation remains at the forefront of innovation and competitiveness.

Gain Expert Insights

Learn directly from industry leaders, AI pioneers, and renowned researchers who are shaping the future of AI in the workplace.

Implement Actionable Strategies

Take away concrete strategies and tools that you can immediately implement to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and drive innovation in your organisation.

Address Ethical Challenges
Understand and address critical ethical considerations, including bias, transparency, and accountability, ensuring your AI systems are responsible and trustworthy.

Prepare Your Workforce
Explore the impact of AI on employment and gain strategies for effectively reskilling and upskilling your workforce to adapt to the evolving AI landscape.

Enhance Human Capabilities
Learn how AI can augment human creativity and innovation, fostering a more dynamic and forward-thinking workplace environment.

Navigate Regulatory Requirements

Gain insights into the evolving regulatory environment and compliance requirements, ensuring your AI initiatives meet industry standards.

Expand Your Perspective
Hear from a diverse range of speakers and connect with attendees, offering varied perspectives and fresh insights into AI’s role in the modern workplace.

Make connection and network with people who can help you excel with AI in the workpace!
This conference is ideal for…

  • HR Leaders
    CHROs, HR Directors, and Talent Managers
  • L&D and OD Specialists
    Learning & Development practitioners, Organisational Development, and Change specialists
  • Data and AI Experts
    Data Analysts, Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and AI Ethicists
  • IT and Security Professionals
    IT, Cybersecurity Experts, and Digital Transformation Leaders
  • C-Suite Executives
  • CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, COOs, and other Business
  • Leaders
    Policy and Ethics Professionals
    Policy Makers, Regulators, Ethics Officers, and Compliance Officers
  • Academics and Researchers
    University Professors and Industry Researchers
  • Entrepreneurs and Innovators
    Industry Professionals driving innovation and transformation

Programme at a Glance

AI, especially generative AI, is rapidly transforming the workplace, offering streamlined processes but also raising concerns about the potential replacement of human labour. This talk will dispel myths about AI’s role in HR and guide how HR professionals can lead its responsible adoption. Key points include:

  • Proactively positioning HR as leaders in AI adoption and ensuring it enhances rather than replaces human contributions.
  • Identifying areas within HR where AI will become commonplace and understanding its implications.
  • Essential knowledge—technical and non-technical—that HR professionals need to thrive in an AI-driven future.
  • Addressing challenges in areas like CV screening, applicant evaluation, and maintaining workplace culture in the age of AI.

Ultimately, this session will highlight how AI presents HR with a unique opportunity to emphasise and enhance the human value they provide in the evolving world of work.

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of how AI has evolved and its current role in the workplace. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the state of AI technologies today, explore predictions for future trends, and examine the implications for different industries. This foundation will set the stage for exploring AI’s transformative impact across various sectors.

  • Examining the current landscape of AI technologies in the workplace
  • Exploring future trends and predictions for AI’s evolution
  • Understanding the cross-industry implications of AI advancements

This panel will delve into the practicalities of integrating AI into business operations. Experts will share their insights on selecting the most effective AI tools, crafting implementation strategies, and overcoming the common challenges that businesses face during AI adoption.

  • Choosing the most effective AI tools tailored to your business needs
  • Crafting implementation strategies that ensure smooth AI integration
  • Addressing common challenges and obstacles in AI adoption

This session will focus on how AI is revolutionising talent management and recruitment processes. Attendees will explore the use of AI in recruitment and hiring, its potential to enhance employee engagement, and the tools available for performance management. The session will also address the ethical concerns associated with AI-driven HR practices, ensuring that AI implementation aligns with organisational values.

  • Leveraging AI for efficient and effective recruitment and hiring
  • Enhancing employee engagement through AI-driven initiatives
  • Utilising AI tools to streamline performance management
  • Addressing ethical concerns in the use of AI for HR practices

This session will explore how Gen AI is poised to reshape the future of work and what steps organisations must take to be ready for these changes. Attendees will gain insights into the strategic shifts needed to integrate Gen AI effectively, ensuring that their organisations are not only prepared but also positioned to thrive in an AI-driven landscape.

  • Assessing the transformative potential of Gen AI in the workplace
  • Strategic shifts required for successful Gen AI integration
  • Preparing your organisation to thrive in an AI-driven future

As AI transforms the job market, this session will focus on how organisations can prepare their workforce for the future. Attendees will learn about the evolving landscape of AI-related roles, including which jobs may disappear and which will thrive. The session will offer strategies for reskilling and upskilling employees to ensure they remain competitive, while also exploring the balance between human and AI collaboration.

  • Understanding the impact of AI on job roles and career paths
  • Strategies for reskilling and upskilling to future-proof careers
  • Balancing the collaboration between human workers and AI technologies

This session will delve into how AI can be harnessed to boost both productivity and creativity within organisations. By automating routine tasks, AI frees up human talent to focus on innovative and strategic initiatives. Attendees will explore the quantifiable benefits of AI-driven automation and learn how to measure the return on investment (ROI) from these technologies.

  • Unlocking productivity through AI-driven automation
  • Enhancing creativity by automating routine and mundane tasks
  • Measuring the productivity gains and ROI achieved through AI adoption

This session explores how leaders can better understand and manage their employees’ use of AI, offering recommendations for balancing control and trust within the organisation. It includes strategies for measuring AI usage, cultivating trust, and adopting a purpose-driven AI strategy.

In an era where AI is becoming increasingly integral to decision-making processes, this session will explore the ethical challenges that organisations must navigate to ensure responsible AI implementation. Attendees will learn best practices and innovative solutions for tackling bias in AI systems, ensuring transparency and accountability in AI operations, and establishing ethical AI frameworks that set new industry standards. This session is essential for any one committed to deploying AI in a manner that upholds ethical integrity and fosters trust.

  • Implementing best practices and solutions to tackle bias in AI
  • Ensuring transparency and accountability in AI systems and decision-making
  • Developing and adopting ethical AI frameworks that set new industry standards

In this session, attendees will learn how to protect their organisations from the risks associated with AI, particularly around data privacy and cybersecurity. The discussion will cover strategies for safeguarding sensitive data, confronting the unique cybersecurity threats posed by AI, and navigating the complex regulatory landscape that governs AI and data management.

  • Implementing top tactics for protecting sensitive data in the AI era
  • Confronting and mitigating AI-specific cybersecurity threats
  • Navigating regulatory landscapes and best practices for data management

Selecting the optimal AI model is crucial for achieving your organisation’s strategic objectives. This session will guide you through the process of identifying and implementing AI models that align with your business goals, focusing on practical applications and best practices.

  • Key factors to consider when choosing an AI model
  • Comparing different AI models and their applications
  • Tailoring AI models to meet specific business needs and objectives

This session will delve into the growing use of AI-driven video assessments in recruitment and talent management, particularly within the South African context. Attendees will explore the science behind these assessments, their effectiveness, and the ethical considerations involved.

  • Understanding how AI-driven video assessments work and their scientific basis
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of video assessments in improving recruitment and talent management outcomes
  • Discussing the ethical and cultural considerations specific to South Africa
  • Best practices for implementing AI-driven video assessments in a diverse workforce

AI has the potential to both disrupt and transform organisations. This session will explore how to harness AI’s power to drive positive transformation while managing the potential pitfalls. Attendees will learn strategies for navigating the impact of AI, from disruption to transformation, and how to build an AI-ready workforce equipped with the necessary skills, culture, and education.

  • Balancing the potential and pitfalls of AI as a disruptive force
  • Strategies for transitioning from AI-induced disruption to transformative outcomes
  • Building a workforce that is prepared and equipped for an AI-driven future

This session will provide a deep dive into how AI can revolutionise customer service by implementing AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants. Attendees will learn how to enhance the customer experience and accurately measure satisfaction using advanced AI tools.

  • Leveraging AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants for superior customer service
  • Enhancing the customer experience through personalised AI interactions
  • Measuring and improving customer satisfaction with AI-based analytics

This session will focus on how AI can be used to enhance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within your organisation. It will explore the different types of smart KPIs and provide guidance on implementing AI-enhanced KPIs for better decision-making and outcomes.

  • AI-enhanced KPIs for driving better business outcomes
  • Understanding the three types of smart KPIs: predictive, prescriptive, and descriptive
  • Best practices for implementing and managing AI-driven KPIs holistically

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