Turning AI Ambition into an Australian Advantage.

With AI expected to create an estimated $45-$115 billion in annual economic value for Australia by 2030, the need for practical, trustworthy and scalable information along with adoption has never been greater.1

CommBank’s Accelerate AI summit held in May, was a showcase dedicated to helping Australian organisations unlock the real potential of AI by working together to build capability, foster innovation and support responsible adoption.

Designed specifically for business leaders, Accelerate AI focuses on the commercial, organisational and strategic implications of AI, helping leaders understand not just how the technology works, but how to lead through it.

The program featured practical insights and real‑world examples shared by some of world’s leading organisations to help build capability and confidently navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joins Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn to discuss the rapid pace of AI, what it means for business leaders, and how leading organisations are adapting as AI moves deeper into everyday work.

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  • 1 Australia’s Generative AI Opportunity 2023 (produced with Microsoft and the Tech Council of Australia)

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