Millions has been poured into data and AI, but the returns often fall short of the promise. In this fireside chat, Jason Foster and Helen Louwrens will get under the skin of the ROI gap - why business cases can feel like guesswork, who should really own the number, and the messy politics of attributing value. We’ll also tackle the tough question: how to meaningfully measure ROI on data investments despite the challenges, and explore whether the gap can ever truly be closed, or if we need to rethink what “value” really means.

AI can now write, code, analyse, design, and in many cases, do the work we once saw as uniquely human. So where does that leave us?

In this session, Jason Foster, CEO of Cynozure, explores what it means to lead and contribute when the tools around us are evolving faster than our roles. This isn’t just a technology shift — it’s a people, leadership, and organisational shift.

Jason will explore how the rise of AI is reshaping roles across every level of an organisation, from task execution to strategic thinking, and what it takes to operate, lead and deliver value when the work itself is changing. He’ll share how individuals and teams can rethink their role, build human-AI collaboration, and stay ahead by focusing on what only humans can uniquely do.

Whether you’re a senior leader or hands-on practitioner, you’ll leave with a clearer view of how to evolve your role, build human-AI teams, and move from just doing work to shaping the future of it.