Presented by Ground Control
AI
FOR
OPERATIONS
Practical AI for Turf & Facility Management
AI is changing the way businesses operate. But what does that actually mean for your operation?
AI for Operations brings together practical demonstrations, real-world operational examples and industry perspectives to explore how AI can be used across turf, facilities and operational management today — and where the technology is heading next.
Cut through the hype and see what AI actually means for people running real operations.
Everyone's talking about AI.
Few people are showing operators how to actually use it.
You don't need to understand AI before attending. That's the point.
AI for Operations has been designed to take AI out of the headlines and put it into the context of real operations.
Through live demonstrations, practical examples and conversations with people working across operations and technology, we'll explore where AI can genuinely save time, improve decision-making and change the way organisations operate.
No technical experience required.
DOM WARNAAR
Founder, Ground Control
Dom Warnaar is the founder of Ground Control, an Australian technology company building operational software for organisations responsible for turf, grounds, facilities and field operations.
His work sits at the intersection of operations, software and emerging technology, with a particular focus on how AI can move beyond general-purpose tools and become useful in real operational environments.
At AI for Operations, Dom will host the morning and demonstrate practical ways AI can already be applied to everyday operational work — while exploring what happens as AI becomes increasingly connected to operational systems, machinery and data.
Four things you'll take away.
UNDERSTAND IT
Understand what modern AI actually is, what it can do, where it struggles and why it matters for operational managers.
SEE IT IN ACTION
See practical demonstrations of AI being used across communication, reporting, documents, spreadsheets, planning, research and operational problem solving.
APPLY IT TO OPERATIONS
Explore real-world examples of where AI can support people, machinery, assets, information and everyday operational decision-making.
SEE WHAT’S NEXT
Explore how AI is beginning to connect with operational software, sensors, telematics, machinery and real-world operational data.
Less hype.
More real-world application.
AI for Operations isn't about predicting what artificial intelligence might do in ten years.
It's about understanding what the technology can already do today — and what happens as AI becomes connected to the systems, information, machinery and data behind real-world operations.
Throughout the morning we'll demonstrate practical applications of AI and hear perspectives from people working directly across operations and technology.
A morning of practical AI.
Arrival, Coffee & Registration
AI for Operations: What Actually Matters
An accessible introduction to modern AI, what has changed, what it can do and what operational managers actually need to understand.
Using AI Properly
See how better context, information and instructions can dramatically change the quality of AI outputs, demonstrated through practical operational examples.
Morning Tea
30-minute break.
Agents in Your Operation
A practical walkthrough of how to identify, build and deploy AI agents into your operation — from choosing the right workflows to connecting agents to your data, systems and everyday processes.
In Conversation: Ryan Irwin
A 20-minute interview exploring real-world operations, technology and the practical realities of managing large-scale turf and public spaces.
Technology & the Connected Operation
30-minute technology session exploring connected systems, operational data and where technology is heading.
From AI Tools to Operational Intelligence
How AI changes when it has access to real operational context, history and connected data.
Ground Control: The Connected Operation
A short live demonstration showing how Ground Control is bringing operational data, AI and connected technology together.
Live DemonstrationLunch & Discussion
Lunch, networking and open discussion with attendees and speakers.
Event Concludes
Guest speakers contributing specialist operational and technology perspectives.
Invited industry operators and technology leaders sharing real-world experience from across turf, facilities and connected operations.
Ryan Irwin
Yury Galustov
Built for people running real operations.
Whether you've never used AI before or you're already experimenting with it, the event is designed to give you practical ideas you can take back to your operation immediately.
When AI understands
the operation.
General-purpose AI becomes significantly more powerful when it has context.
What happens when an intelligent system understands your sites, people, work, machinery, applications, inspections, inventory and operational history?
Ground Control is building toward a future where operational software doesn't simply record what's happening — it helps organisations understand it.
During the final session we'll provide a short live demonstration of Ground Control and explore how operational data, AI and connected technology can work together.
Reserve Your Place
Free registration. Limited to 15 attendees.
Common questions.
No. The event is designed for everyone from complete beginners through to people already experimenting with AI.
No. There is nothing you need to prepare before attending. The event is designed to be accessible whether you’ve never used AI before or are already experimenting with it.
Yes. Registration is free and places are limited to 15 attendees.
The event will be held in Sydney. Exact location TBA.
No. AI for Operations is an industry education event hosted by Ground Control. The majority of the event focuses on practical AI and operational technology. A short Ground Control demonstration will be included toward the end of the program.
No. The event is open to both Ground Control customers and people who have never used the platform.
Yes. Coffee, morning tea and lunch will be provided.