Workshop: Getting from Proof of Concept to Production for Enterprise AI

Overview

This workshop brings together thought leaders from industry, government, and academia to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in AI adoption: moving from promising prototypes to scalable, production-ready systems.  

• Wednesday 12th November 2025 
• 10am-12:30pm AEST 
• UQ Brisbane City Campus, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane 

Through a mix of expert insights, real-world case studies, and interactive roundtable discussions, the workshop will explore: 

• Technical and organisational barriers to scaling AI 

• Governance and infrastructure readiness 

• Cross-sector collaboration models 

• Cultural and strategic shifts for enterprise-wide AI integration 

Panel Discussion 

Facilitated by Associate Professor Nicole Hartley from the UQ Business School, featuring: 

• Ryan Van Leent, Vice President, Global Public Services, SAP 

• Associate Professor Ida Asadi, UQ Business School 

• Dr Joel Mackenzie, Senior Lecturer, UQ School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science 

Roundtable Discussions + Networking Lunch 

Connect with peers and experts through roundtable discussions and over lunch to share experiences and develop new contacts and collaborations. 

Contact

For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact our Centre and Operations Manager Kate Aldridge via k.aldridge@uq.edu.au