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Overview
Based on IDC research, enterprises across Asia/Pacific are accelerating investments in AI and generative AI (GenAI). Yet, many organizations struggle to scale these initiatives due to fragmented data, limited context, and challenges around trust and explainability.
IDC finds that AI success increasingly depends on connected data—the ability to link information across systems, processes, and domains to generate actionable insights. Graph-based approaches enable this connected intelligence, helping organizations improve AI accuracy, provide explainability, and drive real-time decision-making.
This exclusive, invitation-only executive roundtable will bring together CIOs and senior IT leaders to explore the value, adoption strategies, and future of AI as a critical enabler for Australia organisations, sharing insights, best practices, and IDC research-backed perspectives.
What’s in it for You?
- Gain Research Insights: Learn from IDC’s latest global and APJ research on AI and GenAI adoption, trends, and enterprise challenges.
- Understand Connected Data: Discover why connected intelligence is critical for scaling AI and improving decision-making.
- See Graph Technology in Action: Learn how graph-based approaches help organizations enhance AI accuracy, explainability, and trust.
Agenda
Driving Enterprise AI and Insights
One day event
Registration, Tea/Coffee & Networking
Welcome Address
Presentation by IDC Speaker
Linus Lai
Group Vice President, Research, IDC
Presentation by Neo4j Speaker
Open Discussion
Linus Lai
Group Vice President, Research, IDC
Summary & Close
Linus Lai
Group Vice President, Research, IDC
Lunch and Networking
Speaker
Linus Lai
Group Vice President, Research
IDC
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Linus Lai
Linus Lai is a member of the Asia/Pacific Software and Services Research Group. He has more than 20 years of IT experience in the region. Based in Sydney, Australia, he has experience in several cloud, software, and services programs in Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), which covers a wide range of technology and services markets across 13 countries.
In this role, he is responsible for providing insights and analyses in enterprise adoption, integration, and management of these solutions. This includes sourcing strategies, vendor selection, and identifying emerging trends in business and technology solutions across technology buyers in the region. Linus is a founding member of IDC Asia/Pacific’s Emerging Technology Advisory Council and is a recipient of numerous awards for country, regional, and quality research contributions. In his previous role as head of research in Southeast Asia, he developed and grew IDC’s presence in the region.
Linus is frequently quoted in various publications and media outlets and is a regular presenter at industry forums, client events, and strategic workshops. Prior to joining IDC, Linus worked with a large outsourcing service provider that focused on retail banking solutions.
Linus holds a master of science degree from the University of Lincoln, United Kingdom.
Event Sessions
Thursday, May 28 2026 1:05 pm | Location:
Summary & Close
Thursday, May 28 2026 12:35 pm | Location:
Open Discussion
Thursday, May 28 2026 12:10 pm | Location:
Presentation by IDC Speaker
Partner
Venue
The Westin Melbourne
205 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
A 5-star hotel located on Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, known for its elegant, light-filled design, which serves as a perfect place for an executive roundtable session.