EXECUTIVE WORKSHOP
ADAPT CIO Network Effect:
Driving Role-Defining Initiatives Through Proven Value and Strategic Influence
Thursday, 16th October 2025 @ Doltone House Hyde Park, Sydney
4:30pm - 8:00pm AEST
Why Attend?
Join senior Australian technology leaders to explore how to drive role-defining initiatives that prove value and strengthen strategic influence. This invitation-only workshop features an interactive panel discussion with CIOs and transformation leaders sharing how they’ve secured buy-in, overcome resistance, and delivered outcomes that elevate the role of technology. You’ll also have dedicated time for high-value networking — connecting with peers facing similar priorities and challenges.
You will gain
- Practical insights from your peers — hear real stories of what’s delivering impact, and how tech leaders are influencing executive decision-makers
- Lessons learned from real-world use cases — understand how others have overcome challenges, justified investment, and delivered business outcomes
- Exclusive research takeaways — get the latest data and market sentiment from ADAPT’s ongoing roundtables and benchmarks
- Meaningful peer exchange — connect with like-minded leaders navigating similar priorities and transformation journeys
- Strategic headspace — step back from day-to-day execution to reflect, reset, and refocus your leadership approach
Meet the Speakers
Michael Salas
Chief Information & Digital Officer
at BAE Systems Australia
Claudine Ogilvie
Former CIO at Jetstar & APAC Tech Executive for Compass Group
ADAPT Executive Advisor
Anthony Saba
Executive Director, Research & Advisory
at ADAPT
Joey Meynink
Senior Manager, Strategy & Growth
at ADAPT
Gabby Fredkin
Head of Analytics & Insights
at ADAPT
Agenda
Welcome & Introduction with Anthony Saba - Executive Director, Research & Advisory at ADAPT
Insider Briefing: Tech Priorities in Focus - A data-led view of the challenges and opportunities shaping tech leadership in Australia, drawn from ADAPT’s latest research and peer discussions.
Panel Conversation – Peer use cases: what worked, what didn’t, and how to influence the board
Interactive Discussion – Join the conversation and share your priorities and success stories
Closing Comments – ADAPT’s take on what’s next
Networking – Drinks, discussion, and deeper connections
Location
Doltone House Hyde Park
Manhattan Room
Level 3, 181 Elizabeth Street
(02) 8571 0622
ADAPT
ADAPT exists to help Australia and New Zealand thrive commercially, now and for future generations. For over 10 years, we have enabled this by connecting and equipping executives with the knowledge, relationships, inspiration and tools they need to gain a competitive advantage.
Our mission is to be the trusted source to connect, inform and equip our local community of business and tech leaders to make better decisions, faster.
To be ADAPT is to Rise Above.