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2a. AI of the future

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room 1
Saturday, May 23, 2026
11:20 - 12:05
Pyrmont Theatre

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This panel session will explore the full spectrum journey of AI, from adaption and integration to the future. What are the key challenges and considerations, and what are the practical solutions to strengthen?


Speaker

Dr Max Mollenkopf
GP
Whitebridge Medical Centre

Chairperson

11:20 - 12:05

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Dr Jonathan (Casey) Going
Director
MBSPro

AI of the future

11:20 - 12:05

Dr Casey Going is an Australian General Practitioner, practice owner, and healthcare entrepreneur based in regional Queensland. He is the co-director of Condamine Medical Centre and works across both community general practice and hospital settings. Dr Going holds Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has completed a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Internal Medicine, reflecting his strong interest in both clinical excellence and health service leadership. He is the founder of MBSPro and a senior educator with Business for Doctors, where he focuses on ethical Medicare Benefits Schedule optimisation, practice sustainability, and improving access to care in disadvantaged communities. Dr Going regularly delivers education to GPs, registrars, and practice owners on billing compliance, workflow efficiency, and the responsible use of AI in healthcare. He is also actively involved in registrar supervision and rural workforce development.
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Kim Pham
Technical Services Director
IT Networks

AI of the future

11:20 - 12:05

Mr. Kim Pham is the Technical Services Director at IT Networks, where he utilizes his engineering background and qualifications to lead the company’s technical initiatives. As a co-owner, Kim is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering innovative IT solutions that empower clients. Kim Pham lives and breathes technology and dislikes titles. He would prefer to be called a Geek rather than a CTO, or Chief Technology Advisor, the role he is recognised and respected for by his team and clients. Kim’s excitement with cracking new technologies and transforming them into successful client solutions complements the energy and passion of Jim Kay, the Founder of IT Networks, for developing bullet-proof business processes and life-long customer relationships. With a Bachelor of Engineering and certifications as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Professional, and Cisco Certified Voice Associate, Kim brings a wealth of technical expertise to his role. He is passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline workflows and improve productivity, ultimately allowing him to spend more time pursuing his love for skiing in Japan. Beyond his professional achievements, Kim is committed to making a difference in his community. He recently completed a 7-kilometer run in support of pancreatic cancer research fundraising, with aspirations to reach 10 kilometres. In his personal time, Kim enjoys nurturing his interests in aquariums, particularly coral propagation, as well as topiary and science. As an Aquarius, he embodies a spirit of innovation and curiosity that drives both his personal and professional pursuits. “Secret to reliable technology? Do it right the first time.” Kim Pham
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Mr Rob Khamas
Group Managing Director
RENDTech

AI of the future

11:20 - 12:05

Rob Khamas is a healthcare technology leader with over 15 years of experience dedicated to solving complex IT challenges across the healthcare sector. He is the Founder and CEO of REND Tech and Byte IQ, where he focuses on building secure, scalable, and future-ready technology solutions that enable healthcare organisations to thrive. Driven by a strong passion for entrepreneurship and digital healthcare innovation, Rob believes technology should be a powerful enabler of better outcomes, efficiency, and impact. Outside of work, Rob enjoys spending time with family, fishing, leisurely walks, exploring new destinations, and recently, spirited driving. He is inspired by the belief that “the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
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Dr. Paul Tescher
Co-founder / CTO
mAIscribe

AI of the future

11:20 - 12:05

Dr Paul Tescher is a practising GP, practice owner and health-tech builder at the intersection of frontline medicine and applied AI. He is the co-founder and CTO of mAIscribe, and co-owner and Clinical Director of two GP clinics in Victoria. A Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Paul holds an MBBS and BMedSci from the University of Melbourne. Alongside his clinical work, he has spent years building and testing technology inside real general practices, with a focus on reducing cognitive load, improving clinical efficiency, and helping practices deliver better care without burning out clinicians. Paul brings a rare dual perspective as both a working GP and a hands-on technologist, offering practical, experience-driven insights into what AI can actually do for practice owners today - and what it can’t.
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Ms Jessica White
Chief Technology Officer
Best Practice Software

AI of the future

11:20 - 12:05

Jessica is executive leader of Best Practice Software’s product, platform, partnerships, and technology suite, and plays a pivotal role in leading Bp’s digital health strategy across nations. As a well-respected leader in the Australasian digital health field, her 15 years of experience across primary healthcare has made her a strong customer advocate, ensuring that Bp’s medical software products and technologies are designed and delivered with customers always front of mind. With more than a decade of experience leading customer-and-vendor-facing operations within the Best Practice Software group, Jessica is a seasoned e-health technologist, passionate about designing and engineering products and services that support the customer, patient & clinician experience.
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