See it in action
See it in action

June 11, 2026

EXchange Sydney

EXchange Sydney: An exclusive space where HR, IC, IT and Operations leaders shape the future of the digital workplace and employee experience

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6/11/26, 3:30:00 AM - 6/11/26, 7:00:00 AM - CEST

Hilton Sydney

Join EXchange Sydney 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 Microsoft.

No fluff. No theory overload. Just real conversations and practical ideas you can take back and start using straight away. 🔥

Speakers

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Clare Kitching

AI & Data Strategy Expert at Cambiq

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Marc Thompson

Regional Partner, Workforce Transformation
& Skills Intelligence APJ at Cornerstone

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Arafat Tehsin

MVP (AI - Microsoft Foundry)
at Microsoft

Agenda

  1. Registration & Networking

  2. Opening & Customer Excellence Awards

  3. 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.

  4. Networking & Refreshments Break

  5. Breakout Session (1)

    Closing the skills gap in a fast-changing workplace

    Speaker: Marc Thompson - Cornerstone

  6. Breakout Session (2)

    Intelligent collaboration with unified systems

    Speaker: Arafat Tehsin - Microsoft

  7. Networking & Drinks