Post-Conference Masterclasses – Thursday, 22 February

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Available to book separately or as a part of your 3-day conference pass

Each post-conference masterclass provides attendees with morning and afternoon tea breaks and a 1-hour lunch break allowing for extra networking opportunities and in-depth learning.

Sessions start at 09:00 and end at 17:00

09:00
Masterclass A: Leadership skills for women in tech

As Australian organisations increasingly leverage the power of technology, a different set of leadership skills are on the rise. Skills that are irreplaceable by technology. Skills that enable you to build meaningful relationships, motivate your team, and remain agile.

In this interactive, efficient and highly practical workshop, attendees will:

  • Explore the difference between managing a team and leading them
  • Understand what it takes to build a highly engaged, high-performing team
  • Define who you are and what you stand for as a leader with vision and purpose
  • Identify your personal leadership brand and style
  • Reflect on your current leadership strengths and opportunities
  • Learn a framework, along with tools and resources to enhance communication, build trust and increase collaboration, productivity, and success for you and your team
  • Workshop ways to build your leadership presence, develop your influence, and maximise your impact as a leader
 

This workshop is for tech leaders ready and willing to invest in their leadership skills to drive exceptional outcomes and leave a legacy behind.

Facilitator:

Catherine Hollyman
Founder & Leadership Communication Strategist & Coach
Behind the Scenes Communications

09:00
Masterclass B: Generative AI fundamentals - building your essential AI toolkit

This one-day intensive masterclass is designed for business leaders who want to learn how to leverage generative AI to achieve their organisational goals.

In this masterclass you will explore the core principles of generative AI, learn how to prepare data, understand neural networks and natural language processing, and discover the power of transformer networks. Through hands-on exercises and interactive discussions, you will develop a clear understanding of how to use generative AI to innovate, create, and transform your business.

This masterclass is ideal for business leaders interested in applying generative AI to their organisations, including executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

At the conclusion of this masterclass you will have:

  • Gained a solid understanding of the principles of generative AI and its applications
  • Developed skills in data preparation, including data cleaning, normalisation, and augmentation
  • Understood the principles of neural networks and how to train and optimise them for generative AI
  • Learned the basics of natural language processing, including language modelling, sentiment analysis, and text generation
  • Discovered the power of transformers for generating realistic images, videos, and other types of media
 

By attending this masterclass you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify new growth opportunities, develop innovative products and services, and lead your organisation to success in the era of AI-driven innovation.
Don't miss this opportunity to become a generative AI master!

Facilitator:

Samantha Lengyel
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Decoded.AI

Josh Fourie
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Decoded.AI