The era of conversational AI is rapidly evolving into the age of autonomous AI agents, shifting how we interact with data, make strategic decisions, and build modern careers. As automated workflows handle more operational execution, how do we adapt, build high-leverage skills, and thrive in this changing landscape?
Join She Loves Data in collaboration with Canva, Fabric, Mantel Group and Snowflake for an evening of actionable insights, real-world strategies, and high-energy networking.
Whether you’re looking to pivot into an AI-adjacent role, level up your technical stack, or step into strategic leadership, this event is designed to give you the competence, confidence, and connections to stay ahead of the curve.
What to expect
Navigating the Agentic Shift: How autonomous AI workflow tools are redefining tech roles and human oversight.
High-Leverage Upskilling: The exact skills- both technical and strategic - you need to build for long-term career resilience.
Strategic Networking & Connection: Connect with peers, industry leaders, and community allies during guided table discussions and open networking.
The Modern Data & AI Stack: Live partner tech spotlights and presence highlighting data transformation, governance, and cloud architecture and all things Data and AI
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Speakers
Kathryn Collier
Data and AI Partner, Mantel Group
Kathryn (Kat) Collier is a Partner in the Data & AI practice at Mantel, Australia’s technology and AI consultancy. She began her career as a statistician in the UK and has worked in AI for over 20 years.
Since joining Mantel, Kathryn has grown its core AI and ML engineering team from about a dozen people to around 65. She spends her time advising leaders across the ASX 50 on how to deliver AI at scale and hire well. She works with some of Australia’s most complex organisations to design and deliver AI solutions that maintain their competitive edge.
Kathryn is passionate about AI for good, developing diverse AI teams, and building high-functioning teams. She is a host of the AI Australia Podcast and a regular speaker at industry conferences and panels across APAC and Europe.
Jessica Finn
ANZ Lead at Cognizant
Jessica Finn leads ANZ Health and Life Sciences at Cognizant, driven by a passion for improving the quality and accessibility of care through technology. With a background in digital transformation, she focuses on the intersection of healthcare innovation and business outcomes, helping organizations use technology to transform care delivery safely while achieving real, measurable impact.
Jess was recently appointed to the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders class of 2026, recognising her leadership and for purpose work in the sector.
Helen Crossley
Global head of Data, Canva
Sreepurna Das
Head of Data, Vic Roads
Moderator:
Sharon Daly (Shaz)
Founder, TechtoExec
FAQs:
Q. Is the event FREE to attend?
The event is FREE to attend.
Q. Is it an event only for women?
The event is designed primarily for women professionals. However, we warmly welcome men and others to join us. Kindly note that She Loves Data reserves the right to decline registrations that may not align with the event’s focus.
Q. What if something comes up and I need to retract my registration?
If you can't make it, please be considerate and let us know as early as possible - either by cancelling your registration directly on Eventbrite or by emailing us at support_mel@shelovesdata.com.