AI in Action: From Governance to Real-World Implementation

AI in Action: From Governance to Real-World Implementation

Join Deloitte and Enlighten Designs in the Long Room for an exclusive executive breakfast session exploring how New Zealand organisations can move from AI curiosity to confident execution. This interactive morning event brings together experts in AI policy, data readiness, and practical adoption to help leaders understand how to responsibly unlock value from artificial intelligence — from proof of concept through to scalable business impact.

Info: AI success starts with good data. Verne will unpack how to shape your data strategy for AI so your organisation can move confidently from experimentation to enterprise-scale value.

Key takeaways:

• Why AI readiness is a data problem first

• Modernising your data platform for agility and insight

• Practical examples from the field

Info: Join Reenesh Bhana Partner in Deloitte Risk & Regulatory practice & Mariette van Niekerk Ai lead to learn how organisations move from exploration to implementation, policy and governance become critical foundations. Deloitte will outline how to establish a trusted framework for AI development and adoption — balancing innovation, ethics, and compliance.


Key takeaways:

• How to operationalise responsible AI principles

• Building governance from pilot to production

• Managing risk, transparency, and trust

Info: With the hype surrounding AI, knowing where to begin can be the hardest step. Damon will

share some real-world examples of Ai in action. Learn how to select Ai use cases and build a roadmap that aligns to your business goals.

Key takeaways:

• Identifying value-aligned AI opportunities

• How to scale from prototype to production

• Building capability and confidence across your organisation

Info: Join our speakers for an interactive panel session, moderated by Enlighten Designs, exploring:

• How New Zealand organisations are responding to AI policy and regulatory change

• Real-world lessons from early adopters

• What’s next for AI-enabled innovation in 2026