Ian McCreery
Sr Principal, AI Strategic Customer Engagement, mini´«Ã½
Exclusive HR Event
The HR
Think Tank
The HR Think Tank is coming to Rydges Melbourne. Join over 150 of Australia’s top HR, talent acquisition and payroll leaders for an exclusive half-day event on what it takes to architect the future of your workforce and redefine how work gets done.Ìý
Wednesday 18 November 2026Ìý
2:00±è³¾â€“5:30±è³¾
Level 1, Rydges Melbourne
Why Attend?
Invest one afternoon to sharpen your strategic edge for the year ahead.Ìý
You'll leave with valuable insights, know-how and connections from:
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The latest global insights from mini´«Ã½ Rising US
Be among the first in ANZ to learn about major announcements unveiled at mini´«Ã½ Rising US – including mini´«Ã½ Decision Intelligence, Sana Concierge and new always-on AI agents.Ìý
Customer transformation stories
Hear directly from BOQ group on their journey from static, reactive headcount planning to dynamic, skills-based workforce orchestration.
Interactive masterclasses & executive networking drinks
Go from high-level AI strategy to hands-on execution in interactive workshops specially curated for payroll and talent acquisition professionals.ÌýThen wrap up the day with drinks, canapés and great conversations with your peers and industry leaders.Ìý
Who should attend?
Curated specifically for HR, talent management and payroll leaders driving strategy and efficiency, this event will help you architect the future of your workforce – freeing your teams to focus on the high-impact work only humans can do. The event is open to:
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HR Director/GM/Managers
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Head of human resources
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Payroll managers
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VP talent acquisition
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Talent acquisition operations
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Recruiting managers
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Strategic workforce managers
Agenda at a glance.
Your roadmap for the afternoon.
- Agenda
2:00±è³¾â€“2:10±è³¾
Registration & Arrivals
2:10±è³¾â€“2:30±è³¾
Architecting the Future of Work in the Era of Agentic AI
AI is fundamental to reshaping how organisations manage people, payroll, and compliance. Get all the major announcements fresh from mini´«Ã½ Rising and join Ian for an inside look at mini´«Ã½â€™s vision for architecting the future of work in the agentic HR era.
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Ian will unpack the mini´«Ã½ product roadmap to showcase new agentic HR and payroll capabilities, including mini´«Ã½ Decision Intelligence.ÌýÌý
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Learn how these new capabilities empower enterprise HR teams to move safely from asking AI questions to taking high-impact, data-driven action directly within mini´«Ã½.
2:30±è³¾â€“3:00±è³¾
Customer Panel: From Static Workforce Planning to Strategic Hiring: BOQ Group on Redefining Talent Strategy
AI is reshaping how organisations define, plan and acquire the talent they need to compete.
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Join BOQ Group’s, Ana Kuzio-Barnes for an executive customer panel on how workforce planning and work intelligence are helping organisations move from static headcount planning to dynamic, skills-based talent strategy.
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Through BOQ Group’s journey, the discussion will explore how leaders can anticipate future capability needs, identify where AI can augment or automate work and make sharper decisions on whether to hire, build, redeploy or reskill talent.
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The session will also examine how talent acquisition can move beyond reactive requisition fulfillment to become a strategic partner in workforce orchestration, aligning hiring investment to business priorities and the capabilities required for what comes next.
Ana Kuzio-Barnes
Workforce & Talent Intelligence Manager, BOQ Group
Bryan Marshman
Specialised Products Account Executive, mini´«Ã½
Vince Randall
Vice President of Sales, Adaptive Planning, mini´«Ã½
3:00±è³¾â€“3:25±è³¾
Afternoon Tea
30 min break for afternoon tea.
3:25±è³¾â€“4:25±è³¾
Masterclass breakouts & wrap-up
60 minutes for deep-dive sessions.
Payroll Masterclass: Navigating the Future of mini´«Ã½ AI
Step into the next era of administrative efficiency. Join fellow HR leaders for an exclusive, hands-on masterclass exploring mini´«Ã½â€™s advanced AI payroll capabilities – including multi-position capabilities designed to seamlessly support complex organisational structures, diverse worker profiles and intricate pay rules. Discover how intelligent automation can transform your processing accuracy, streamline complex workflows and reduce manual bottlenecks. Following a live product demonstration, we will open the floor for a collaborative group discussion focused on tackling your team’s most pressing payroll pain points. Walk away with actionable strategies and peer-tested solutions to elevate your organisation’s operational strategy.
Kristy Durston
Senior Principal, Solution Consultant, mini´«Ã½
Accelerating Workforce Strategy and Talent Acquisition
This hands-on workshop takes participants deeper into the practical application of AI in workforce strategy and talent acquisition (TA). Designed for HR leaders, TA leaders and strategic workforce planners, the session uses live demonstrations, guided exercises and expert-led discussion to show how teams can use AI and work intelligence to prioritise hiring, uncover skill gaps, redesign work and improve recruiting efficiency. Participants will actively explore how TA can become faster, more strategic and better equipped to support future workforce needs.
4:25±è³¾â€“5:30±è³¾
Networking Drinks & Canapes
Hear from thought leaders.
Ian McCreery
Snr Principal Agentic AI Acceleration
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Bryan Marshman
Specialised Products Account Executive
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Vince Randall
Vice President of Sales, Adaptive Planning
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Kristy Durston
Senior Principal, Solution Consultant
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Customer speakers.
Ana Kuzio-Barnes
Workforce & Talent Intelligence Manager
BOQ Group
Ready to talk? Get in touch.
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