Webinar
From AI experimentation to production
Perspectives from 5 senior technology leaders
In this recorded panel discussion, technology leaders from Provident Insurance, Ravensdown, Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Environmental Protection Authority share how they're approaching AI adoption, managing risk and helping their teams turn ideas into practical outcomes.
Hosted by Caitlyn AI CEO Julie Ryan, the conversation explores what's working, where organisations are getting stuck and how to create the right conditions for AI to move into everyday use.
Recorded 23 October 2026 | Approximately 59 minutes
Highlights from the discussion
17:00 — Moving beyond personal productivity
Scott Whitfield, CTO at Ravensdown, discusses the shift from individual AI tools towards business workflows, and why this brings new challenges around data, automation and organisational change.
42:54 — Making it easier to experiment safely
Sam Sehnert, CTO at Caitlyn, explains why governance should enable rather than obstruct innovation, with appropriate controls introduced as AI initiatives progress towards production.
45:15 — Managing shadow AI in practice
Matt Newdick, CTO at Beef + Lamb New Zealand, shares how his organisation identifies unapproved AI tools and helps staff move towards safer, supported alternatives.
46:39 — Why AI policies aren't enough
Scott Whitfield explains why organisations need visibility into how employees use AI tools, particularly when it comes to protecting sensitive business data.
Meet the panellists
Paul Natac — CIO, Provident Insurance
François Badenhorst — Digital Innovation Lead, Environmental Protection Authority New Zealand
Scott Whitfield — CTO, Ravensdown
Matt Newdick — CTO, Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Sam Sehnert — CTO and Co-founder, Caitlyn AI
Moderated by Julie Ryan, CEO and Co-founder, Caitlyn AI.