Architecting the Compliant Enterprise
Confidential Computing, Continuous Compliance, and AI at Scale
In Partnership with
Regulated organisations in Australia are moving beyond generative AI experimentation toward enterprise-wide industrialisation. The question for boards and executive teams is whether the architecture underneath it can withstand regulatory scrutiny.
In IDC’s February 2026 QuickPoll, 85% of Asia/Pacific respondents rated digital and AI sovereignty as very or extremely important, yet the capability to prove control remains thin: only 7% of ANZ enterprises say they are highly prepared for governance, risk and compliance requirements.
Anchored in IDC’s Digital Sovereignty Framework, this conversation explores the architectural blueprints for trusted AI at scale.
Join IDC & IBM thought leaders as they discuss how leading companies & government agencies are reconciling AI innovation with non-negotiable compliance.
Key Discussion Points
Data Sovereignty and concentration risk in AI-driven enterprises
Protecting data in use across hybrid AI pipelines
Operational Sovereignty: Accountability and resilience as AI scales
Continuous compliance as live control
Architecture for trusted AI: From proof-of-concept to production
Agenda
Architecting the Compliant Enterprise
Mon, Oct 19
Registration & Networking
IDC Welcome Address
Linus Lai
Group Vice President, Research, IDC
IDC Keynote – The Architecture Behind Trusted AI at Scale
This keynote will focus on the IDC’s Digital Sovereignty framework applied to AI, where regulated Australian enterprises are exposed across data, technical and operational control
Linus Lai
Group Vice President, Research, IDC
Architecting the Compliant Enterprise: Confidential Computing, Continuous Compliance, and AI at Scale
As regulated organisations move beyond generative AI experimentation toward enterprise-wide industrialisation, executive leaders confront a critical architectural crossroad. IDC research shows that while digital sovereignty and AI adoption have risen to the top of boardroom agendas, escalating regulatory scrutiny and data concentration risks threaten to stall deployment velocity. IDC examines how leading enterprises in banking, insurance, healthcare, telecommunications, and government are reconciling the tension between aggressive AI innovation and non-negotiable compliance. Anchored in IDC’s Digital Sovereignty Framework – spanning Data, Technical, and Operational Sovereignty – we unpack the essential architectural blueprints required to operationalise trusted AI at scale.
Angelica Veness
Chief Technology Officer, IBM Australia and New Zealand
Open Discussion: Architecting the Compliant Enterprise
In this roundtable, senior leaders will examine how AI agents can move IT operations from reactive to proactive, and what it takes to get there safely, at scale, and with the right partners.
Linus Lai
Group Vice President, Research, IDC
Summary & Close
Linus Lai
Group Vice President, Research, IDC
Dinner & Networking
Speakers
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
One Day Event 6:10 pm
Open Discussion: Architecting the Compliant Enterprise
In this roundtable, senior leaders will examine how AI agents can move IT operations from reactive to proactive, and what it takes to get there safely, at scale, and with the right partners.
One Day Event 6:50 pm
Summary & Close
One Day Event 5:35 pm
IDC Keynote – The Architecture Behind Trusted AI at Scale
This keynote will focus on the IDC’s Digital Sovereignty framework applied to AI, where regulated Australian enterprises are exposed across data, technical and operational control
One Day Event 5:30 pm
IDC Welcome Address
Angelica Veness
Chief Technology Officer
IBM Australia and New Zealand
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Angelica Veness
Angelica is a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience in data and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at IBM, she has built a diverse career that spans sales, pre-sales, consulting, and management, showcasing a deep understanding of technology and its business implications. A passionate advocate for gender equality in the tech industry, Angelica is committed to fostering inclusive environments that empower all individuals to thrive. With a track record of driving innovation and strategic initiatives, she continues to influence the future of technology and promote equity within the field.
Event Sessions
One Day Event 5:50 pm
Architecting the Compliant Enterprise: Confidential Computing, Continuous Compliance, and AI at Scale
As regulated organisations move beyond generative AI experimentation toward enterprise-wide industrialisation, executive leaders confront a critical architectural crossroad. IDC research shows that while digital sovereignty and AI adoption have risen to the top of boardroom agendas, escalating regulatory scrutiny and data concentration risks threaten to stall deployment velocity. IDC examines how leading enterprises in banking, insurance, healthcare, telecommunications, and government are reconciling the tension between aggressive AI innovation and non-negotiable compliance. Anchored in IDC’s Digital Sovereignty Framework – spanning Data, Technical, and Operational Sovereignty – we unpack the essential architectural blueprints required to operationalise trusted AI at scale.
In Partnership With
IBM
IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,800 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. For more information, visit https://www.ibm.com/au-en
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