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22-23 October 2025 
InterContinental Sorrento, Victoria

Presented by Pathfindr
Strictly limited to 40 executives

An immersive, highly practical 2 day AI workshop to empower senior executives with the capability and
confidence to supercharge existing workflows, reimagine new opportunities and lead.

> High energy, highly practical workshops, demos and 1:1 consults
> Intimate networking dinner & fireside Q+A with Dawid Naude
> 5 star accommodation, meals & facilities

Dawid Naude
Founder & CEO, Pathfindr

Dawid Naude is a trailblazer in business, disruption, and innovation, shaping the future by translating AI’s potential into real world impact. Committed to making AI exciting, accessible, and impossible to ignore, he helps organisations to make every employee more productive, reimagine what’s possible, and achieve breakthrough innovation.

With a dynamic CV spanning consulting and leadership roles across digital, technology and innovation, Dawid is the proud Founder & CEO of Pathfindr. Named one of AFR BOSS’ Most Innovative Companies in its founding year, Pathfindr’s is now the fastest growing AI Accelerator in Australia.

An advisor to Government and industry bodies across APAC, Dawid is one of the region’s foremost AI innovators, educators, and implementers. With an infectious energy and a gift for making the complex feel simple, his keynotes have built a reputation for exciting audiences into action.

Lindsay Page
AI Upskilling Lead, Pathfindr

Lindsay Page is the AI Upskilling Lead at Pathfindr, where she empowers individuals and organisations to build confidence and capability in using artificial intelligence. With a background in learning design, facilitation, and leadership development from her time at Accenture, Lindsay is passionate about making complex technologies accessible, practical, and human-centred.

At Pathfindr, Lindsay leads the development and delivery of tailored upskilling programs that help teams understand and apply AI tools in meaningful ways—boosting productivity, sparking innovation, and preparing for the future of work. Her approach is grounded in curiosity, empathy, and real-world relevance, creating learning experiences that meet people where they are and inspire growth.

Known for her engaging style and strategic mindset, Lindsay is committed to helping people unlock their potential and thrive in an AI-augmented world.

Laura Hatton
AI Educator & Facilitator, Pathfindr

Laura Hatton is an AI Educator and Facilitator at Pathfindr, helping individuals and teams confidently adopt and apply AI in practical, human-centred ways. With a clear, engaging style, she designs and delivers hands-on learning experiences that make emerging tools accessible, relevant, and immediately useful. Laura is passionate about demystifying technology and empowering people to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

22-23 October 2025 
InterContinental Sorrento, Victoria

Day 1: How to lead with AI

Practical, hands-on sessions to turn your AI curiosity into a competitive edge.

Forget theory. This day is all about doing. You’ll learn how to use AI as your Assistant, Thinker and Creator — to plan, write, analyse and strategise faster, better and with more impact. Everything’s grounded in real executive workflows, not generic use cases.

You’ll walk away with:

  • Confidence using tools like Copilot and ChatGPT in your daily work

  • A personal framework for using AI as a thought partner, not just a task-slayer

  • Practical capabilities that put you in the top 1% of global AI users.

  • 10:00am > Arrival, Registration + Morning Tea

    11:00am – 11:30m > Opening Keynote - Why AI is Now & How to Get Started

    Dawid Naude, CEO and Founder of AFR Award-Winning Pathfindr, cuts through the AI noise with a high-energy session exploring why the need for AI adoption is now, and why leaders are key to ‘AI that sticks.’ This session will cover:

    The Critical Role of Internal AI Champions

    Why building a dedicated AI taskforce isn’t optional—it’s the backbone of sustainable transformation and cultural adoption.

    ChatGPT Excellence for Execs

    Why every senior executive team needs to master ChatGPT, now. It’s not just about productivity; it’s about credibility, vision, and unlocking the power of everyday, off-the-shelf AI.

    11:30am – 1:00pm > Masterclass - The Exec AI Advantage: Tool Up to Get Ahead
    A highly practical masterclass packed with demos and real-world tools to immediately elevate your thinking, comms and leadership impact. You’ll learn how to:

    • Unlock AI’s potential beyond productivity hacks

    • Reimagine products, services and revenue streams

    • Lead teams into an AI-enabled future.

    1:00pm – 1:45pm > Lunch

    1:45pm – 2:45pm > Masterclass - Build Your Personal AI Strategy with ChatGPT
    Why pay for an AI strategy when you can co-design one with AI? This session walks you through how to do just that, step by step. Highly interactive, with plenty of time for Q&A.

    2:45pm – 3:00pm > Afternoon Tea

    3:00pm – 4:00pm > Masterclass - AI Can Do What?!
    Prepare to have your assumptions shattered. This live prompt-jam session spotlights ChatGPT, Claude, VEO3 and more. Explore the wild edge of what’s possible, and where your business could go next.

    4.00pm - 5.00pm > 1:1 AI Exec Assist Hour

    For those keen for a little extra support, Dawid, Lindsay & Laura will be on hand to troubleshoot your AI ideas, questions, personalised GPTs & more.

    OR 

    Time At leisure

    Explore Sorrento, Swim, Sauna or Spa - be sure to check out Aurora Spa + Bathhouse at the hotel - prebook to avoid disappointment.

    5:30pm – 6:30pm > Pre Dinner Drinks with Dawid

    6:30pm > Networking Dinner

Day 2: Reimagine your industry with AI

Zoom out. See what’s shifting. Design your next move.

This day focuses on strategic AI leadership. You’ll see how AI is reshaping industries and begin designing your own roadmap to evolve products, services and models for what’s next.

You’ll walk away with:

  • Real-world use cases of AI-led disruption across sectors

  • Tools to reimagine new revenue, service and CX opportunities

  • A practical grasp of AI risk, governance and implementation.

  • Breakfast included at the hotel at leisure

    9:00am – 10:30am > Masterclass - What’s Out There & What’s Possible
    A demo-rich showcase of what AI can create from visuals to voice, video to music. Discover what’s instantly doable, surprisingly affordable and wildly creative. (You might leave with an AI-generated version of yourself.)

    10:30am – 10:45am > Morning Tea

    10:45am – 12:30pm > Masterclass - Reimagine Existing Products & Services
    Before chasing the next big thing, what if AI could level up what you’ve already built? This session will explore how to embed AI into core offerings to unlock new value and differentiation.

    12:30pm – 1:10pm > Lunch

    1:10pm – 1.50pm > Closing Keynote

    AI or Die: 3 Killer Use Cases to Inspire & Ignite Your Next Move

    Dawid will close the Immersion with a high-energy showcase of leading brands doing it right. Taking a practical “AI-for-now” approach, Dawid will also share insights on how his team has supported leading enterprises across APAC to reimagine what’s possible and achieve breakout innovation and growth.

    1.50pm - 2.00pm > Q&A, Event Wrap

Who should attend and why?

  • Limited to only C/E Suite Senior executives, directors and business unit leaders ready to drive growth, innovation, and transformation through AI.

    • Practical capabilities that put you in the top 1% of global AI users

    • Confidence using tools like Copilot and ChatGPT in your daily work

    • A personal framework for using AI as a thought partner, not just a task-slayer

    • Real-world use cases of AI-led disruption across sectors

    • Tools to reimagine new revenue, service and CX opportunities

    • A practical grasp of AI risk, governance and implementation.

InterContinental Sorrento,
Mornington Peninsula
23 Constitution Hill Rd,
Sorrento VIC 3943

 

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About Pathfindr

Pathfindr is the world's leading AI Accelerator.

Since the AI boom, Pathfindr has partnered with some of the most recognisable brands, government bodies, NFPs, SMBs and industry associations — all with one goal: to make AI work across their entire business. Awarded ARF's Most Innovative Company for 2024.

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For more than 20 years, we have connected people, transformed brands and inspired leaders through experiences. With a deep understanding of brands, ENDURE deliver premium events worldwide that leave a lasting impression. 

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FAQ

  • Purchases are limited to Senior executives, CEOs, C-suite teams, and business unit leaders ready to drive growth, innovation, and transformation. Should you not fall within these categories we will contact you to arrange an alternative immersion or refund.

  • Typically between 30 - 40 participants, ensuring a highly curated, high-impact experience.

  • No — the dates for the workshop are set. We will be releasing more in 2026, please let us know if you have any requests.

  • This event is exclusively designed for senior executives and their teams. As an intimate series, we cap tickets at 5 people per company. Should you be interested in a dedicated company workshop, please contact Endure.

  • The executive workshops are in demand and book up fast. We recommend booking asap to secure your place. 

  • Yes you will receive an invoice after you complete your purchase. 

  • If you need to cancel your ticket, a full refund or credit for future workshop is available if the cancellation is made within 10 days of purchase. Unfortunately, cancellations made after this period or non-attendance are not eligible for refunds or credit. Please contact Endure promptly if you wish to cancel your registration.

  • Certainly, please contact Endure and we can extend your accommodation, rates are subject to availability. 

  • The event agenda on this website is fixed, however if you would like to discuss a customised program for your team or business, please contact Endure to learn more.


  • Yes — we offer bespoke Australian or International programs featuring leading-edge innovation hubs, AI pioneers, and emerging industry disruptors. Please contact Endure.

  • To learn more about Pathfindr, its award-winning Accelerator programs and more, visit the website or LinkedIn here. 

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