Many organisations are moving quickly to adopt artificial intelligence, but the reality is stark: research shows that around 85% of AI initiatives never make it past the pilot stage. The reasons are rarely about technology alone—they are about solving the wrong problems, unclear objectives, poor change management, and failure to plan for scaling.

At this exclusive executive lunch, Matthew Andarakis, Consulting Practice Lead at Lynkz, will share a candid look at why so many AI projects stall and the practical steps to ensure yours succeeds. Drawing from industry research and first-hand experience, Matthew will explore the organisational, procedural, and cultural foundations that turn AI from a promising experiment into a sustainable business asset.

What We Will Discuss

Over lunch, we will explore:

• The most common pitfalls that derail AI projects before they even reach production

• How to ensure you are solving the right problem, not just chasing technology trends

• Why clear goals, strong business cases, and staged delivery matter

• The role of change management, user adoption, and training in long-term success

• How Lynkz’s delivery framework helps organisations move from proof-of-concept to production with confidence

Why This Matters

The pressure to “do something with AI” is greater than ever, but speed without strategy often leads to wasted investment and missed opportunities. Whether your organisation is exploring its first AI initiative or trying to scale existing pilots, this is a chance to step back from the hype and examine what truly drives success.

Reserve Your Place

Seats are strictly limited to keep the discussion focused and meaningful.

To request your invitation, please complete the registration form below.

Your hosts

Matthew Andarakis

Head of PMO

With experience spanning over a decade in the IT industry Matthew brings to the table a wealth of knowledge in Strategy, Project planning, Release Management and support, allowing him to advise on the entire strategy and technology delivery lifecycle.Relentless focus on customer value lies at the core of Matthew’s day to day operations. He is an accomplished Product Manager and is continually engaging in ways to better understand customer needs.Matthew has worked in the IT, Government, Emergency Management, Retail and Logistics industry sectors both nationally and internationally. He has managed teams spanning multiple countries and time zones in order to develop market disrupting platforms that service the needs of customers.

Braden Voigt

CEO

With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, Braden has established a diverse professional background encompassing various roles. From technical consulting and pre-sales positions to general management, Braden has excelled in both customer-facing and solutions integration environments, predominantly with Microsoft Gold Partners. 

Throughout his career, Braden has garnered expertise across multiple industries, including Mining, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, Retail, and Financial services. 

Braden's extensive skill set is underpinned by numerous industry certifications, spanning a wide range of technologies and providers. His Microsoft certifications cover areas such as Identity, Security, Desktop, Application Development, and Cloud (Office 365 and Azure).