In-Person Workshop: AI in 2026, From Predictive to Proactive

AI has moved beyond dashboards to driving decisions, yet many organisations remain stuck in experimentation. This curated, in-person workshop helps leaders bridge that gap, offering a clear, practical view of how AI is being applied today and what it takes to adopt proactive, agentic systems.

Through concise expert briefings, real WA case discussions, and facilitated dialogue, participants will examine where AI is delivering measurable impact and where it is falling short due to gaps in strategy, data, or organisational readiness.

The session focuses on the shift from predictive analytics to proactive AI, unpacking what it means in practice and how to implement it responsibly. Designed as a vendor-neutral, discussion-driven environment, it enables open, high-trust conversations with WA-based operators, technologists, and policymakers.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain insight into real WA case studies of AI success and failure.
• Understand the transition from predictive to proactive, agentic AI systems.
• Identify high-potential AI opportunities within their organisation.
• Recognise common barriers in AI adoption and how to address them.

Speakers
Rebecca Ostegaard, Chief Digital Officer at CSIRO
Rebecca is a digital and technology leader with more than 25 years of experience. Her passion lies in collaborating with people and leveraging the potential of digital technologies and data to drive positive outcomes.

Beginning her career as a software engineer in the late 1990s, Rebecca has had the opportunity to work across various industries, including telecommunications, higher education, and government. Throughout her journey, she has played integral roles in transformative projects, influencing organisational digital strategies, and shaping new ways of working.

In her current role as the Chief Digital Officer at CSIRO, Rebecca provides strategic leadership in the digital and data domain, focusing on leveraging digital technology and capability to advance the organisation’s goals and solve Australia’s greatest challenges. Rebecca holds an MBA and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Josh Tedjasaputra, Chief Digital Officer at CSIRO
With over two decades of experience, Josh specialises in developing sustainable, humanity-centred AI strategies that drive digital transformation and measurable impact. As co-founder of the Western Australian AI Hub, he focuses on fostering safe, responsible, and impactful AI integration. As the Co-Founder of Perth AI Innovators and Director at CX Insight, he translates complex AI, ML, and data science initiatives into clear business value, building trust across industries from mining and finance to healthcare and tech startups. Josh translates complex AI, ML, and data science initiatives into clear business value, building trust across industries from mining and finance to healthcare and education.

Contact us for a special code if you are

• WA AI Hub's Founding Members.
• WA AI Hub's Advisory Board and Committee Members

To request your access code or confirm eligibility, please contact: junita@wahub.ai

Seats are strictly limited and allocated on a first-qualified basis.