Session 1

This session will run from 9:30am-10:30am at Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre with the keynote address presented by Sarah Thomson, the founder of Online Social Butterfly and a rich background that includes international roles and leadership in various sectors, from corporates to non-profits.

Sarah will discuss the skills, challenges and opportunities that graduates face in the AI workforce.

She is also the Director of an AI start-up Grid Synergy Consulting, has been passionately running social media workshops such as the List Builders Lounge course and Facebook Ads training, and hosts "The Social Circus" podcast.

With a suite of academic achievements in marketing and management, she's been spearheading sought-after social media workshops for a decade, shaping her as a powerhouse in digital strategy and a beacon for continuous learning and dynamic training in the field.

Session 2

This Interactive Workshop by Jane Foster – Murdoch University Employability Learning Consultant (Career Industry Council of Australia registered Professional Career Development Practitioner) will run from 11:00am-12:00pm at Room 360.4.023.

Jane will discuss the topic, Transitioning from Education to Employment: Levelling up with AI with a focus on the following: 

• Demystifying contemporary recruitment practices: ways AI is being used by employment gate keepers
• Exploring how students can leverage AI in their career development learning and employability, including creating an AI friendly resume / CV
• Recognising fair play: equity, diversity and inclusion considerations and benefits

Morning tea will be provided for all attendees. 

We look forward to your participation in this event.