Agentic AI Is Here: How to Deploy Autonomous Agents Without Losing Control

Agentic AI is no longer a lab experiment - it’s becoming a new operational layer in companies. The latest agent platforms are designed to plug into real workflows (risk, fraud, compliance, customer service, operations) & act with increasing autonomy. That’s why executives & markets are paying attention - autonomous agents can reshape productivity, cost structures, revenue models & even the definition of “the workforce.”

But scale without control is a liability. When agents act at machine speed, across interconnected systems, small design choices can create big consequences - from conduct & compliance failures to cyber exposure, customer harm or systemic risks. This session focuses on what it takes to deploy agentic AI responsibly & competitively in practice.

Speakers

Charles Street

Charles Street

Executive Manager: Everyday Digital Experiences, Bankwest

Janie Plant

Janie Plant

Chair, Women in Technology WA; Tech Lawyer; WA State Govt AI Advisory Board Member, Women in Technology WA Inc.

Natasha Blycha

Natasha Blycha

Chief Executive Officer, Stirling and Rose

Moderator

Prof. James Ong

Prof. James Ong

Founder & Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII)