Muneera Bano
Principal Research Scientist - Diversity & Inclusion in Artificial Intelligence (Superstar of STEM - STA)
CSIRO
Dr Muneera Bano is a Principal Research Scientist and Science Team Lead at CSIRO’s Data61. She leads high impact projects that support the responsible and ethical adoption of artificial intelligence in real world settings. Her work focuses on inclusive AI engineering, ensuring that AI systems are designed, deployed and governed to be fair, trustworthy and beneficial across diverse communities and industries. Muneera completed her PhD in Software Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney. She is a strong advocate for STEM and equitable technology and has been recognised as the 2019 Most Influential Asian Australian Under 40 and selected as a Superstar of STEM by Science and Technology Australia. In 2024 she was a finalist in the Women in AI APAC Awards for AI in Social Good and the Trailblazer Award for Women of Colour in STEM.
SESSIONS
Day 2
2:10
Mini Breakout Sessions
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
High-performance leadership: Coaching & developing others at scale
Learn how to lift team performance by using coaching frameworks and feedback models that actually work in STEMM environments. Develop skills to motivate, unlock potential, and build psychologically safe teams.
Christine Khor, Chief Executive Officer, Peeplcoach
Harnessing AI to transform teams and drive equitable leadership
Explore how AI can be used as a strategic tool to enhance team performance, inform governance decisions, and create equitable pathways for talent development. Learn how leaders can leverage AI insights to unlock potential, reduce bias, and build high-performing, inclusive teams.
Muneera Bano, Principal Research Scientist - Diversity & Inclusion in Artificial Intelligence (Superstar of STEM - STA), CSIRO
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
From mid-level to executive: Navigating the leadership leap
Tailored for those preparing to step into senior technical, strategic, or executive roles. Learn how to position yourself for high-visibility opportunities, manage power dynamics, and build an executive-ready profile.
Jo Dooley, Vice President, Microsoft
Unlocking career potential through non-linear paths
Explore how unconventional career paths drive creativity and organisational agility, while learning how leaders can support employees with diverse experiences to thrive and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and risk-taking to accelerate innovation.
Nadine Brew, Co-Founder, WILD for STEM