Unlocking Agentic Productivity: IT and Digital Workplace Leaders Explore the Power of AI Agents

Clutch partnered with Slack to deliver two high-impact morning briefings in Melbourne and Sydney, bringing together IT, digital workplace, and technology leaders to explore how AI Agents are transforming work by automating tasks, simplifying workflows, and amplifying productivity

The Brief
As part of a broader go-to-market initiative, Slack engaged Clutch to convene senior IT, digital transformation, and workplace leaders for an educational and forward-thinking discussion on AI Agents. The goal was to move beyond the hype and explore real, actionable strategies for deploying this new class of AI technology across the enterprise.

The Work
Clutch collaborated with Slack to design and deliver a dual-city morning briefing format that combined an expert keynote, a practitioner panel discussion, and peer networking. Hosted at Ace Hotel in Melbourne and Q Events in Sydney, the sessions created space for digital leaders to connect, learn, and explore what agentic productivity means for their organisations.

The Outcome
Sydney Briefing: 51 senior attendees from key organisations, including Allianz, Canva, Macquarie University, NBN, Nine, Westpac, Woolworths, SafetyCulture, and Zurich.
Melbourne Briefing: 29 senior attendees from leading brands including RMIT, BHP, Judo Group, Sportsbet, Ramsay Healthcare, Medibank, and MUFG.

Event Highlights
Key topics included:

Simplifying Workflows with AI Agents
The keynote explored how AI Agents are eliminating repetitive tasks, connecting siloed systems, and empowering employees with proactive insights and task execution.
Implementing AI Agents in Practice
Hagen Issell, GM Revenue at Straker Translations, shared their journey—from pilot programs to full-scale adoption—detailing the challenges, wins, and future plans for embedding AI Agents into their business.
Future of Agentic Productivity
A forward-looking panel discussion unpacked the evolving role of AI Agents in workplace transformation, and how organisations can prepare for an AI-augmented future.

Conclusion
Clutch and Slack delivered a timely, content-rich experience that resonated with IT and workplace leaders across two major cities. The briefings helped cut through the noise surrounding AI and positioned Slack as a practical partner for organisations looking to drive real impact with agentic workflows. The strong turnout and high engagement across both sessions underscore the growing demand for clarity and action in the AI conversation.