Tattersall’s Club, Brisbane - 215 Queen St, Brisbane City
Executive Lunch: Challenges in the Adoption of AI
Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of how businesses operate but adopting it in a way that delivers real, lasting value is far from straightforward
A Strategic Conversation for Business and Technology Leaders
Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of how businesses operate but adopting it in a way that delivers real, lasting value is far from straightforward.
From mismatched expectations to poor data foundations, unclear ownership, and resistance to change, the path to meaningful AI adoption is often more complex than anticipated. Even well-resourced initiatives can stall or struggle to scale.
Join Lynkz for an exclusive executive lunch to explore the real-world challenges of AI adoption. This is an opportunity to engage with your peers in a candid discussion about what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward with clarity
What We’ll Discuss
This discussion is aimed at decision-makers looking beyond the algorithms, toward the organisational realities of making AI work.
Over lunch, we’ll explore:
- Why AI initiatives often fail to scale beyond the pilot phase
- What gets in the way of adoption—from people and processes to platforms
- How to align AI with business outcomes rather than buzzwords
- What it takes to move from experimentation to embedded value
Why This Matters
The pressure to “do something with AI” is growing but not every problem needs a model, and not every opportunity is ready to scale.
This lunch is a space to step back from hype cycles and hear from others who are wrestling with similar questions: What’s the right level of ambition? What’s truly possible today? And how do you build momentum without over-engineering?
Your host
Principal Consultant / AI Practice Lead
Matt is a veteran technology professional with a background in infrastructure and software engineering. With over two decades of experience in business systems development, he has led the design and implementation of enterprise solutions across a wide range of industries. Microsoft technologies have been a cornerstone of his work, providing a reliable and scalable foundation for complex business applications.
Over the course of his career, Matt has developed deep expertise in public cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). He is adept at building cloud-native and hybrid architectures that meet modern performance, security, and scalability demands.
For the past five years, Matt has focused on the practical application of artificial intelligence, integrating machine learning and AI capabilities into real-world systems to drive automation, insight, and improved user experiences. His work spans areas such as natural language processing, predictive modelling, and intelligent process automation.
Matt brings a unique mix of technical depth and business understanding, making him a trusted adviser and collaborator on high-impact technology initiatives. Whether leading engineering teams or working directly with stakeholders, he is passionate about delivering solutions that are not only technically sound but also aligned with strategic goals.
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With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Braden has established a diverse professional background encompassing various roles. From technical consulting and pre-sales positions to general management, Braden has excelled in both customer-facing and solutions integration environments, predominantly with Microsoft Gold Partners.
Throughout his career, Braden has garnered expertise across multiple industries, including Mining, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, Retail, and Financial services.
Braden's extensive skill set is underpinned by numerous industry certifications, spanning a wide range of technologies and providers. His Microsoft certifications cover areas such as Identity, Security, Desktop, Application Development, and Cloud (Office 365 and Azure). Additionally, Braden actively participates in the Azure Advisors program.