The Asian Business Association of Whitehorse Inc. (ABAW) successfully hosted the AI & Productivity Forum, an in-depth discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping business operations, workforce efficiency, and innovation across industries.
The event provided a practical platform for business owners, educators, and professionals to exchange ideas on how AI can enhance productivity while maintaining human creativity and ethical responsibility. Participants highlighted the rapid benefits of automation in drafting, design, translation, and data analysis, freeing employees to focus on higher-value work and client engagement.
Discussions also addressed key challenges including privacy, data security, governance, and the growing capability gap between large enterprises and small-to-medium businesses. Many attendees emphasized the importance of accessible training, sector-specific playbooks, and plain-language resources to help SMEs adopt AI safely and effectively.
The forum underscored that the future of productivity lies not only in technological advancement but also in collaboration between government, business, and community sectors. By promoting responsible innovation, organizations can harness AI to improve efficiency while ensuring fairness, transparency, and human oversight.
As a non-profit association committed to empowering multicultural businesses and fostering sustainable community development, ABAW continues to build bridges between business, technology, and society. Through initiatives like the AI & Productivity Forum, ABAW aims to support Victorian enterprises in navigating digital transformation with confidence and inclusivity.
