Agenda

Session

Description

Registration opens


Start Time 4:00 PM
End Time 6:30 PM

The registration is located in the Pre-function Area adjacent to the Marmion Ballroom.

Welcome Reception


Start Time 5:00 PM
End Time 8:00 PM

Join us on Sunday, 8 February 2026, for a wonderful evening of food, drinks and networking. From 5PM – 8PM 
Venue: Conservatory

Session

Description

Breakfast


Start Time 7:30 AM
End Time 8:50 AM

Hot breakfast is provided for all attendees in the Bella Restaurant.

General Session starts:


Start Time 9:00 AM
End Time 9:10 AM

Ross Gaskell
Managing Director
Prophix Australia

Welcome to Prophix Live! Australia
Opening welcome

Meet Prophix


Start Time 9:10 AM
End Time 9:50 AM

Stay Tuned!
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Prophix

Think Bigger: Shaping the Future with AI 
How can finance teams thrive in an increasingly complex world fueled by rapid technological change? Join Prophix in this visionary keynote as we explore the transformative power of generative AI and what lies ahead in the next three to five years. Hear about why today marks a defining moment in our collective AI journey in rethinking possibilities, seizing opportunities, and navigating challenges—plus, what we need to watch out for along the way. Then, discover Prophix’s bold vision to harness AI and drive real impact for finance leaders like yourself, inspiring us all to think bigger about what’s possible, today and beyond. 

Customer Success Story


Start Time 9:50 AM
End Time 10:20 AM

Customer Success Story

Morning break


Start Time 10:20 AM
End Time 10:50 AM

Enjoy morning tea and nibbles as you network with fellow attendees. Pre-function Area 

 

Venue: Marmion Pre-Function Area

General Session: KNIME Software Showcase


Start Time 10:50 AM
End Time 11:30 AM

KNIME Showcase: Latest Product Innovations
Discover what’s new from KNIME in this showcase session.  Learn about KNIME’s latest roadmap, new functionalities, and product offerings — including the company’s vision for Agentic AI and how it will empower organizations to accelerate analytics, automation, and decision intelligence.

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Jennifer Ostyn
Senior Vice President of Revenue
KNIME

Customer Success Story: Life Without Barriers


Start Time 11:30 AM
End Time 12:00 PM

Andrew Crockett
Data Engineering Lead
Life Without Barriers (LWB)

Uncovering Hidden Risk: Using AI to Surface Pregnancy Indicators in Case Notes
Discover how Life Without Barriers used KNIME and  AI to uncover critical insights hidden in 200,000+ unstructured client notes.
This session explores a KNIME-built Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflow that identifies pregnancy-related risks with explainable reasoning, turning months of manual review into hours.

Lunch


Start Time 12:00 PM
End Time 1:00 PM

Join us for a lunch in the Pre-function and conservatory areas 

Breakout Session Track #1: PROPHIX


Start Time 1:00 PM
End Time 2:00 PM

Jacqui Phillips
Delivery Manager
Prophix Australia

How to think bigger about your planning: What's next for FP&A Plus
Prophix One FP&A Plus is here! But we're already looking ahead at how we can make it better, faster, and stronger for you. Get a look at the latest updates and insights into what's on the horizon for FP&A Plus, including new features and enhancements so you can continue to think bigger about your planning possibilities. 

Breakout Session Track #1: KNIME Software


Start Time 1:00 PM
End Time 2:00 PM

Angus Veitch
Services Manager, Professional Services
Prophix Australia

Building interactive Data Apps with KNIME's AI Assistant
Data Apps bring the power of KNIME to all business users, enabling them to run models and workflows, enter and refine data, view dashboards, and more. Learn more about how KNIME Data Apps can solve problems in your business, and see how easy it is to build a data app with the help of K-AI, KNIME's built-in AI assistant.

Breakout Session Track #2: PROPHIX


Start Time 2:00 PM
End Time 3:00 PM

Shane Sturtridge
Solution Consultant
Prophix Australia

Faster, Smarter Financial Close: The Future of Prophix One Account Reconciliation
Efficient, accurate account reconciliation is critical for a smooth financial close process. Prophix One Account Reconciliation is helping finance teams manage this essential function by combining automation, transparency, and control. In this session, you'll discover the enhancements that are on the horizon to drive even more efficiencies.
Join Prophix product leaders for an exclusive look at the product roadmap for a sneak peek at upcoming enhancements like automated transaction matching, amortization schedules, and enhanced currency conversion designed to shave days off so you can close with more efficiency, accuracy and control. 

Breakout Session Track #2: KNIME Software


Start Time 2:00 PM
End Time 3:00 PM

Jerome Treboux
Senior Analytics Consultant
Prophix Australia

Empowering Enterprise GenAI: Building Chat Apps with KNIME and Agentic AI
Discover how KNIME enables organizations to harness the power of GenAI and Agentic AI for practical business applications. In this session, we showcase how to build a Chat application that queries company-specific documentation using a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system—delivering more accurate and reliable GenAI responses. We also demonstrate how KNIME orchestrates intelligent agents to interact seamlessly with enterprise tools, unlocking automation, actionable insights, and smarter decision-making across the organization.

Afternoon Break


Start Time 3:00 PM
End Time 3:30 PM

Enjoy afternoon tea and nibbles to get you energized for the afternoon sessions. 

 

Venue: Pre-function Area 

General Session resumes:


Start Time 3:30 PM
End Time 4:10 PM

Derek Bluestone
Chief Platform Officer
Prophix

Prophix Platform Showcase
Prophix Chief Platform Officer, Derek Bluestone, will dive deeper into the Prophix One Platform & Autonomous Finance. Learn more about Prophix One Intelligence and the innovative technologies that will bring AI to the core of your finance function. We will explore how you can harness trusted AI in practical, impactful ways to transform your work and think bigger than ever before. 

Day 2 Wrap Up


Start Time 4:10 PM
End Time 4:20 PM

Ross Gaskell
Managing Director
Prophix Australia

Day 2 Wrap Up

Group Dinner


Start Time 6:30 PM
End Time 9:30 PM

Venue: Conservatory

Session

Description

Breakfast


Start Time 7:30 AM
End Time 8:50 AM

Hot breakfast is provided for all attendees in the Bella Restaurant. 

General Session Starts


Start Time 9:00 AM
End Time 9:15 AM

Ross Gaskell
Managing Director
Prophix Australia

Welcome Back and Recap- what we’ve heard so far

Keynote: Lincoln Elliot Lexcen Consulting


Start Time 9:15 AM
End Time 9:55 AM

AI and Purpose: Redefining Strategy and Performance in the Modern Organisation
At Prophix Live! Australia, Lincoln will share insights on how AI is reshaping strategic planning and organisational design — and why purpose is becoming the ultimate performance driver in an AI-enabled world.

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Lincoln Elliot
Founder & Executive Director
Lexcen Consulting

Customer Success Story - Joyce Group


Start Time 9:55 AM
End Time 10:25 AM

Tim Allison
Chief Financial Officer
Joyce Group

The Future-proof enterprise – Aligning strategy, skills and technology for sustainable growth
In a world where technology is inseparable from business strategy, finance leaders are uniquely positioned to steer transformation. This session explores how aligning strategy, skills, and technology enables organisations to harness automation and augmentation for sustainable growth. Tim will share real-world examples and practical frameworks and insights to future-proof your enterprise while unlocking new levels of efficiency and intelligence.

Morning Break


Start Time 10:25 AM
End Time 10:55 AM

Enjoy morning tea and nibbles as you network with fellow attendees. Pre-function Area

 

Venue: Pre-function Area

Breakout Session Track #3: PROPHIX


Start Time 10:55 AM
End Time 11:55 AM

Jessica Holliday
Senior Consultant • Professional Services
Prophix Australia

Sleep better with fast, efficient cash flow planning
Cash flow keeps finance teams up at night. In this session you'll hear how you can take your cash flow planning to the next level. 

Breakout Session Track #3: KNIME Software


Start Time 10:55 AM
End Time 11:55 AM

Tommy Harstrom
Analytics Director
Prophix Australia

Practical Guide to Semantic Modeling and Reporting in Power BI
A well-designed semantic model is the foundation of accurate, scalable, and easy-to-maintain Power BI reports. In this one-hour session, we’ll explore practical techniques and best practices for building effective semantic models that support self-service analytics and consistent reporting.

Breakout Session Track #4: PROPHIX


Start Time 11:55 AM
End Time 12:25 AM

Derek Bluestone
Chief Platform Officer
Prophix

Prophix Q&A / Product Feedback
Got questions about the Prophix Platform? This session is your chance to dive in! Join us for an open Q&A and feedback discussion, where you can share your challenges, learn practical tips, and explore how Prophix One can help turn your data into smarter decisions.

Breakout Session Track #4: KNIME Software


Start Time 11:55 AM
End Time 12:25 AM

Vincenzo Tursi
Director of Global Partnerships
KNIME Software

KNIME Software:  Q&A/ Product Feedback
Got questions about analytics or KNIME? This session is your chance to dive in! Join us for an open Q&A and feedback discussion, where you can share your challenges, learn practical tips, and explore how analytics can help turn data into smarter decisions.

Lunch


Start Time 12:30 PM
End Time 1:30 PM

Join us for a lunch in the pre-function and conservatory areas

General Session continues: Customer Panel Discussion


Start Time 1:30 PM
End Time 2:00 PM

Kim O' Connor
Director, Professional Services
Prophix Australia

Sally Cordell
Chief Financial Officer
Aluminium Industries

Mark O'Neil
Head of Business
Marist School

Customer Panel: Work smarter, achieve more
Unlock the full potential of Prophix & KNIME, discover how its features and efficiencies can make you more effective in your role. In this session, we'll explore how working smarter - not harder - can lead to better results, increased visibility and career growth. Learn practical strategies from customers who leveraged Prophix to boost productivity, streamline workflows and position themselves to success.

Customer Success Story - Iron Mine Contracting


Start Time 2:00 PM
End Time 2:30 PM

Hartley Hollingsworth
Group Manager Digital
Iron Mine Contracting

Tommy Harstrom
Analytics Director
Prophix Australia

From Rocks to Data: How IMC is Transforming Information into Impact
Data is everywhere—but how do you turn it into decisions that truly make an impact? We’ll take you behind the scenes of IMC’s approach to gathering data from diverse sources, transforming it into meaningful insights, and using it to power smarter, everyday decisions. Join us to see how raw information becomes actionable intelligence—and how your organization can harness data to create real-world impact.

Closing Remarks


Start Time 2:30 PM
End Time 2:45 PM

Ross Gaskel
Managing Director
Prophix Australia

Conference Conclusion