The AI revolution is in full swing, with seemingly all enterprises caught up in the excitement.

But a sobering reality confronts enterprise data and tech leaders. Under pressure to deliver quick wins, they struggle with assessing and prioritising truly impactful AI use cases. Even successful pilots often hit a wall when scaled, leaving organisations frustrated and questioning their AI roadmap.

New Zealand’s Enterprises: Unveiling the AI Adoption Gap

• 70% of organisations feel that they are not moving fast enough to keep pace with the industry AI trends.
• Only 24% believe they have enough internal capabilities for an AI-led transformation.
• Only 14% have an AI-first business strategy, with AI seamlessly integrated throughout their processes.
• 66% struggle with AI skills and talent – more than half of these organisations have begun to upskill, with no formal program in place.
  Source: Oxford Economics & Cognizant

How can organisations tackle the key roadblocks to move beyond proof-of-concepts and become AI powerhouses, unlocking efficiency, personalised experiences, and data-driven decision making?

Looking forward to welcoming you to this impactful session where you will be joined by your industry peers for a discussion on:

• Identifying the Right Fit. Discover best practices for finding high-impact AI use cases beyond productivity gains, focusing on decision support, cost efficiency, and enhancing customer outcomes.
• Starting the Journey. Explore how to begin your AI journey, balancing the pressure for quick wins with a prudent approach, getting employee buy-in, and building robust safeguards.
• Ensuring Data Usability. Learn how to prepare the underlying data foundation necessary for AI to fully leverage latest tools within the ecosystem.
• Building Responsible AI. Implement strategies to establish clear internal governance for ethical and responsible AI development, including frameworks for managing errors and liabilities.