27-29 Aug 2025

ICC, Sydney

Anna Acopian

A strategic leader with 20+ years across banking, finance, and technology combined, focused on helping organisations scale with confidence through transparent, ethical, and responsible AI adoption. Passionate about empowering leaders and teams with clear visibility into AI capabilities, building future-ready workforces, and driving real business outcomes.

Led AI transformation initiatives across the EU and UAE, guiding enterprises in streamlining operations, upskilling teams, and embedding scalable AI frameworks.

Professional Focus
Anna has led AI implementation initiatives focusing on:
 Transparency and visibility in AI applications and their business impact
 Leadership enablement for confident AI technology-driven growth
 Workforce development to create AI-proficient teams across organisations

This work has provided valuable insights into common implementation challenges and effective strategies for responsible AI adoption.

Educational Contributions
Anna also a founder of Tech4Growth Australia initiative specifically focused on connecting remote and regional schools with organisations that can provide technology experience and training. This program bridges the digital divide by facilitating partnerships that give students access to technology education, AI awareness programs, and cybersecurity fundamentals. By creating these connections, Tech4Growth ensures that children in remote and regional areas have the same opportunities to develop digital literacy and technology skills as their urban counterparts, while simultaneously raising awareness about responsible AI practices and cyber safety from an early age.

Education & Leadership
• Crown University BBA, Commercial Law
• Harvard Business School Cyber Law, Security Risk and Strategy Alumna
• Founding Member of Women in AI Governance, Australia Chapter Chair