Clare Kitching
AI & Data Strategy Expert at Cambiq
May 28, 2026
EXchange Melbourne: An exclusive space where HR, IC, IT and Operations leaders shape the future of the digital workplace and employee experience
Hyatt Centric Melbourne
Join EXchange Melbourne for a bold and practical take on how the digital workplace and employee experience are really evolving.
Let’s be honest. Most organisations are still struggling to connect strategy with what employees actually experience every day. Communication doesn’t reach the frontline, AI feels more like noise than impact, and teams are expected to do more with less while keeping everyone engaged.
So what’s actually working and what’s not?
In our keynote session, we’ll challenge the hype around AI and explore how to turn it into something useful. From reducing friction in everyday workflows to building trust and clarity in communication, this session is all about making employee experience work in the real world.
You’ll also hear honest insights from industry experts and join interactive breakout sessions on workforce transformation with Cornerstone, alongside AI in the digital workplace with Atlassian/Microsoft.
No fluff. No theory overload. Just real conversations and practical ideas you can take back and start using straight away. 🔥
Clare Kitching
AI & Data Strategy Expert at Cambiq
Marc Thompson
Regional Partner, Workforce Transformation
& Skills Intelligence APJ at Cornerstone
Lars Klint
Principal Developer Advocate & Microsoft Azure MVP at Atlassian/Microsoft
Registration & Networking
Opening & Customer Excellence Awards
From Hype to Help: Making AI Work for You
KEYNOYE SPEAKER: Claire Kitching
AI is becoming part of the employee experience, but many organisations are still figuring out how to create real value while maintaining trust.This session explores how HR, Internal Communications, and IT teams can reduce friction, better support employees, and drive AI adoption with practical, real-world ideas.
Networking & Refreshments Break
Breakout Session (1)
Closing the skills gap in a fast-changing workplace
Speaker: Marc Thompson - Cornerstone
Breakout Session (2)
Intelligent collaboration with unified systems
Speaker: Lars Klint - Atlassian/ Microsoft
Networking & Drinks