Melissa Dorey
Head of People Digital Experience
AGL
Melissa Dorey is the Head of People Digital Experience at AGL, where she leads the transformation of employee experiences with thoughtful and practical digital solutions. With a background spanning HR, digital strategy, and people analytics, Melissa has championed the integration of platforms like Workday, Zendesk, and AI-driven tools to streamline and humanise workplace technology. Formerly at Telstra, Melissa lead the early adoption of conversational AI to enhance HR service delivery, earning recognition as one of IBM’s global Women Leaders in AI. A passionate advocate for Women in Tech, Melissa brings a human-centred design approach to workforce transformation, making her a dynamic voice in the future of HR.
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:40
Panel: Implementing AI and Automation across the Employee Lifecycle
Understanding the capabilities and opportunities for AI to transform HR insights and reporting beyond chatbots
Identifying the most impactful starting points for automation based on your organisation’s current capabilities and needs
Unpacking the lessons learned from pilot AI and automation projects
Moderator: Amber Johnson, Head of AI – Workforce Optimisation, MYOB
Vaughn Sheahan, Head of Organisational Development & Analytics, BHP
Melissa Dorey, Head of People Digital Experience, AGL
Adam Purkiss, Senior Business Improvement Manager, Anglicare Sydney
Day 2
1:30
Unconference Sessions
Our 40-minute interactive workshop is delivered in an unconference-style format, designed for collaborative problem-solving and open dialogue. Connect with fellow people analytics and HR leaders to exchange ideas, tackle shared challenges, and co-create practical solutions that drive data impact.
A: Data Storytelling for Impact: How to present and deliver people insights that cut through complexity for non-technical teams
Cathy Weeden, Senior Manager Workforce Strategy and People Analytics, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
B: Navigating Change Management: Explore how to effectively drive organisational tech adoption and embrace analytics to drive a data-led culture.
Melissa Dorey, Head of People Digital Experience, AGL
C: Automating Reporting: Explore how to overcome challenges in implementing automated reporting systems to accelerate people data insights and maturity.
Joshua Reader, Head of People Services, Medibank