PM-Perspectives 2026

From AI ambition
to AI outcomes

Australia's AI Adoption Benchmark revealed

Benchmark your organisation against Australia's leading AI adopters and learn the practical strategies delivering measurable business value.

Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 5:30pm

Establishment Ballroom, Sydney

Exclusive Benchmark Report | Microsoft | Executive Networking

Why Attend?

AI investment is accelerating, but many organisations are still struggling to realise measurable value.

Join 200+ executives, transformation leaders and AI practitioners for an exclusive first look at Australia's AI Adoption Benchmark, alongside practical insights from Microsoft, customer case studies and leading AI experts.

Leave with a clearer understanding of:

  • How your organisation compares with AI adoption leaders across Australia
  • The factors driving successful AI implementation and ROI
  • Practical approaches to managing governance, risk and compliance
  • The priorities shaping AI investment decisions for 2027 and beyond

Australia's AI Adoption Benchmark

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See how your organisation compares

Be among the first to receive a copy of Australia's latest AI Adoption Benchmark. Drawing on insights from organisations across Australia, the report reveals:

  • Current AI adoption patterns and maturity levels
  • The business outcomes organisations are achieving
  • Workforce readiness and capability development trends
  • Common barriers slowing AI initiatives
  • Emerging investment priorities for the year ahead

See where you stand. Learn what works. Connect with peers.

Gain exclusive access to Australia's latest AI Adoption & ROI Benchmark, hear how leading organisations are turning AI into measurable business value, and discover practical strategies for scaling AI while balancing risk. Leave with fresh insights, valuable peer connections, and greater confidence in your organisation's next steps.

98% of surveyed attendees said they would attend again

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Connect with more than 200 executives and leaders responsible for AI, transformation and delivery.

Including CIOs, Transformation Directors, PMO Leaders, Program Directors, AI Sponsors and Digital Transformation Leaders.

Enjoy an evening of executive networking, drinks, canapés and live entertainment.

 

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Attendance is complimentary, however registrations are essential and places are limited.

MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS

John Greenwood

AI Adoption Lead, Microsoft

Learn how organisations across Asia Pacific are accelerating AI adoption and realising value from their investments.

Microsoft Copilot has become the AI platform of choice for many organisations. John Greenwood leads Microsoft's AI Adoption team across Asia Pacific, helping government and commercial organisations accelerate adoption and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Drawing on lessons from organisations leading the way, John will share practical insights into scaling AI adoption and realising value from AI investments.

Evan Stubbs

Evan Stubbs

Strategic Advisor – Data, Analytics, AI

Insights into the AI developments likely to have the biggest impact over the next 12-24 months.

A 20-year AI industry veteran, Evan Stubbs has led AI teams at BCG and leading technology vendors and is the author of multiple books on AI and analytics.

Returning to PM-Perspectives for the third consecutive year, Evan will share his perspective on the AI developments most likely to shape Australian organisations over the next 12-24 months and what they mean in practice.

Ramesh Raghaven

Chief Technology Officer, Calvary Health Care

AI with Guardrails: Lessons from Calvary's AI Journey

Calvary Health Care is leveraging its generative AI platform, "Cally", to help employees work more effectively and unlock new opportunities for productivity and service improvement, while maintaining appropriate controls and safeguards.

Ramesh Raghavan will share Calvary's AI journey, including the challenges of adoption, lessons learned, governance considerations, and how the organisation is translating AI investment into measurable business outcomes.

Mike Boutel

Head of Training, PM-Partners

Practical frameworks for building workforce capability and embedding AI successfully.

Mike helps organisations build the workforce capability, governance and delivery foundations needed to succeed in an AI-enabled future.

Mike will share practical approaches to developing AI capability, embedding responsible AI practices and turning AI ambition into measurable business outcomes.

HOSTS

Dominic Frost

Dominic Frost

Chief Executive Officer, PM-Partners

Dominic works with organisations across Australia and New Zealand to strengthen delivery capability, transformation and AI adoption.

Dominic will unveil the findings from Australia's latest AI Adoption Benchmark, highlighting how organisations are progressing, where they are achieving results, and the key trends shaping AI adoption across Australia.

Ray Wall

Ray Wall

Client Engagement Director, PM-Partners

Ray is a recognised leader in project delivery, governance and organisational transformation.

As host, Ray will guide the evening's discussions, connecting benchmark findings, customer experiences and expert insights into practical takeaways that leaders can apply within their own organisations.

Christina Arcane

Christina Arcane

AI, Cyber Security Educator and Training Facilitator, PM-Partners

Christina is an AI and cybersecurity educator who helps professionals move beyond casual AI use into confident, everyday adoption, shaped by years of experience translating cyber risk into practical action.

As MC, Christina will guide the night's conversations, pulling out findings from Australia's AI Adoption & ROI Benchmark Report and connecting them to the stories and insights shared on the night.

Event Agenda

5:30pm

Arrival, networking, drinks and canapés

Connect with senior executives, transformation leaders and AI practitioners from across Australia.

6:00pm

Welcome and AI Adoption Benchmark reveal

Discover how Australian organisations are progressing with AI and where your organisation compares against national benchmarks.

6:20pm

AI in Action

John Greenwood, Microsoft

Learn how leading organisations are accelerating AI adoption and turning investment into measurable business outcomes.

6:45pm

Customer Case Study

Ramesh Raghaven, Calvary Health Care

Hear a real-world example of responsible AI implementation and the practical lessons learned along the way.

7:10pm

AI Frameworks and the Productivity Opportunity

Mike Boutel, PM-Partners

Explore practical approaches for building workforce capability, governance and sustainable AI adoption.

7:35pm

AI: Next Horizon Innovations

Evan Stubbs

Understand the AI developments most likely to shape business strategy, investment and transformation over the next 12-24 months.

8:00pm-9:00pm

Networking, entertainment

Continue the conversation with peers while building valuable connections across the transformation and AI community.

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