DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR GOVERNMENT TECH PROFESSIONALS AND PARTNERS

Stephanie Crowe was appointed Deputy Director- General Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) in December 2024.   Stephanie has an extensive background in cyber security working with government and industry on responding to...

Dr Paul Robards is Chief Data Integration Officer (CDIO). He is responsible for implementing the Defence Data Strategy, and supporting the Defence enterprise to better govern, trust, discover, use and share data. Paul also manages the implementation of the Defence Business Integration Program to...

Lucy leads the Strategy, Planning and Performance Division which focuses on providing whole-of-government strategic leadership to the development and implementation of digital policies, the Australian Government Architecture, and the Data and Digital Government Strategy.  Lucy oversees the...

Daryl leads the ‘Office of the CISO’ for Google Cloud in the Asia-Pacific covering Singapore, Australia, India, Japan and other APAC countries. He provides executive sponsorship, thought leadership and guidance to help solve cyber security, digital trust and regulatory challenges throughout the...

Jon Lau is a Director at A*STAR, focusing on cybersecurity strategy, policy, and governance.  He also holds several other positions including the President of the Singapore Advanced Research and Education Network, the Vice-chair of the SGTech Quantum Cybersecurity Workgroup to promote...

Lorraine Finlay commenced her term as Human Rights Commissioner on 22 November 2021.Prior to joining the Commission Lorraine has worked as a lawyer and academic specialising in human rights and public law. Her most recent roles have been as the Senior Human Trafficking Specialist with the...

Jamie is a highly respected cyber security, AI safety, risk, governance and assurance expert, assisting organisations globally to enhance operating resilience. He currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and also sits on...

Hamish Hansford is the Deputy Secretary of the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Group in the Department of Home Affairs. Hamish joined the department in January 2016. In this role Hamish leads on cyber security, protective security, data security and critical infrastructure policy, and manages the ...

Tim is the Assistant Secretary – Commonwealth Security Policy (CSP). Tim leads a team responsible for the coordination and administration of whole-of-government cyber and protective security policy. Commonwealth Security Policy implements the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the...

  Jayden Cooke is a Technical Director in the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) with over a decade of government cyber experience and a focus on communicating the importance of cyber resilience across the whole of economy. He is the primary author and strategist behind ASD’s modern defensible...

Dominique Barker is an energetic Information Technology Executive with extensive experience in IT strategy, leadership, and transformation. With a background in Journalism and honed skills in a digital agency, Dominique possesses the tenacity, drive, and influence to empower technology...

Toby Walsh is an ARC Laureate Fellow and Scientia Professor of AI at UNSW Sydney. He is Chief Scientist of UNSW.AI, UNSW's campus wide AI Institute. He is a  strong advocate for limits to ensure AI is used to improve our lives, having spoken at the UN, and to heads of state, parliamentary...

James Kay is the Assistant Director-General for Standards, Technical Advice, and Research, at the Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD) Australian Cyber Security Centre. This role is responsible for ASD’s support to international standards forums, proactive cyber-security advice, and flagship...

Dr Paul Hubbard is Co-Head of the AI CoLab and Assistant Secretary at the Australian Government Department of Finance. The AI CoLab is a cross-sector initiative dedicated to supporting the Australian Public Service in the safe, inclusive, and effective adoption of artificial intelligence...

Dr Sue Keay is an expert in robotics, AI and automation. She is the Director of the UNSW AI Institute and founded Robotics Australia Group the peak body for the robotics industry.  With a background in science and a passion for cutting-edge technologies, Sue has a proven track record of leading...

Tony Hutton is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the field of Business Analytics and Intelligence. Currently serving as the Application Manager at NSW Health, Tony is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions to...

Brett is a visionary CIO and strategic technology leader with over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation across diverse industries. Ranked among Australia’s top 50 CIOs for 6 consecutive years, Brett is recognised for driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and...

With a spark for storytelling and a passion for people, Laura Liz Calo Woolcott has spent the past 6.5 years helping local government staff grow their digital confidence. In her role as an IT Learning Development Officer at Ballina Shire Council, she invites curiosity into the learning...

Josh, a seasoned executive with 30+ years in IT and Telecommunications, is a transformation specialist known for doubling revenues and building high performance teams. As a CEO, VP, and Sales Director, he achieved a remarkable 183% revenue growth, leading to the $1 billion sale of Metronode Data...

Andrew has been in data science since 2006, before it was even an expression, and his entire career has been in the data industry. He transitioned to data leadership in 2017, having spent 11 years wrangling data and building models. Andrew has led data science and analytics in several industries:...

As the Director of Data Analytics and Translation within the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Hannah Harding knows that the numbers do not speak for themselves. Hannah empowers data and non-data professionals to weave data into compelling narratives that make key insights relatable and...

Mike specialises in technology evangelism, product management and marketing, digital product transformation and design, customer journey and interactions design, and customer and user experience. Currently, Mike holds a senior executive technology role, overseeing all the technology underpinning...

A respected digital health industry leader, Travis is a results-focused Australian health system executive, currently contributing to the mission of Healthdirect Australia as its Chief Operating Officer.He has over 20 years’ experience in health services management across all tiers of government...

Brooke Wanstall is a senior data analyst, solution designer, and passionate advocate for human-centred innovation in government. With a background in data strategy, automation, and frontline engagement, Brooke brings a unique ability to connect technical solutions with real world impact. She...

Frank den Hartog is the Cisco Research Chair in Critical Infrastructure at the University of Canberra. With over 25 years of international experience in the field of ICT and critical infrastructure, Frank is a renowned expert in ensuring the resilience and security of essential systems that...

Savi Munasinghe is a highly accomplished Senior Manager in Technology Risk and Compliance, with over 15 years of expertise in information security, risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. As a key leader at the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, Savi plays a...

Tasleem Ullah is an ICT Program Manager at Campbelltown City Council, where he leads practical, high-impact technology initiatives that drive transformation in local government. With prior experience in NSW state government and the enterprise and semi-government sectors, Tasleem brings a strategic...

Peter is the CIO of Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (QPRC), where he also serves as the organisation’s CISO. Under his stewardship, technology has been a key enabler of QPRC’s transformation, contributing to Council’s recognition with the prestigious A.R. Bluett Memorial Award in 2020. Peter...

Dr Dimitrios Salampasis is an award-winning and globally-recognized, thought leader, educator, researcher, and sought-after speaker, passionate about innovation and business strategy, global affairs and geopolitics, digital economy (FinTech), sustainability and emerging technologies nexus. Dr...

John Deeb is the Field CTO for ANZ at Workato. In this role, he leads regional strategy and works closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to drive platform adoption, innovation, and growth across the ANZ market. Prior to Workato, John was co-founder at Rubicon Red, an independent...

Nilram is an AI/ML Customer Engineer with Google Cloud based out of Sydney. With years of experience helping enterprise customers, she has a mission to help them realise the value of the data they are already collecting and turn them into insights to take back to their data-informed...

Antoine Acklin is a forward-thinking Chief Information Officer with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and innovation within the public sector. With several decades of experience in leadership roles, Antoine currently serves as the CIO of Whitehorse City Council, where he is...

Dr Rajiv Shah is a Senior Fellow in ASPI’s Cyber, Technology and Security group. He has worked in the cyber, intelligence and security business for more than 20 years, over which time he has seen the internet evolve from an academic curiosity to today’s hyperconnected world. He has held a broad...

Scott Newman is an experienced Enterprise Solutions Architect with expertise in digital transformation, low-code development, and AI-driven automation. As a key innovator at Devonport City Council, he has played a pivotal role in modernizing public service delivery by leveraging Power...

Joseph Yeung has been the Chief Executive Officer of Portable Long Service Authority (PLSA) since it was established in 2019 and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Authority and its operations.Joseph is an experienced corporate governance and corporate services professional and was ...

David is the Chief Information Security Officer for Northern Beaches Council in NSW, and the former manager of Cyber Security NSW's intelligence and incident response team. Following a long NSW Government career in infrastructure and security roles, moving to local government has provided him...

Mitchell Burger is a senior leader in the public health sector with extensive experience across federal, state, and local government organisations, covering acute, primary, community, and virtual health services. Currently, he serves as the Chief Insights Officer at Healthdirect...

AJ Singh is the VP of Field Product Management at NinjaOne. He has 20+ years of experience in the IT space and has been closely following the industry trends and how IT is transforming. His background is in Networking and Systems and he moved into hardcore Managed Services space around 15 years...

Over 25 years experience in enterprise architecture with experience of industry verticals such as Federal, Government, Financial , Health and Manufacturing.

Paul is a Senior Manager in Information Technology Security, with over 30 years’ experience across IT Operations, Project Management & Assurance, Enterprise system design, implementation & support, and most recently a decade focused on all facets of Cyber Security including...

Kim is a highly regarded education and curriculum leader with deep expertise in project management, curriculum design, and educational leadership within the Australian education sector. As a Senior Manager at the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), Kim leads national...

At Tech in Gov 2025, Australia’s premier event for ICT in Government, Henry will share his insights on the latest trends and best practices in leveraging technology to enhance grant management, improve service delivery, and foster innovation. His engaging presentation style and practical advice...

Lisa is a Practice Leader in Crisis Communications at Mandiant, a part of Google Cloud. She specialises in designing and implementing proactive and reactive cyber crisis communications services. Lisa partners with clients worldwide, advising on risk, governance, and communication strategies...

Jeffrey Griffith is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of senior leadership experience across multinational corporations, local government, and the private sector. Currently serving as Deputy General Manager at Devonport City Council, Jeff has led significant digital and organisational...

Jamie Swaker is a recognised leader in Service Integration and Management (SIAM), known for helping organisations make sense of complexity by integrating services, people and processes into high-functioning, value-driven ecosystems.As Service Director at Kinetic IT, Jamie leads the transformation...

I am a SaaS sales leader obsessed with launching new business, scaling businesses and teams, delivering tangible business impact, and having a bunch of fun along the way.With a passion for business development, sales and innovation, I help businesses and their teams execute and exceed their...

Anthony is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Head of Technology Services at AUCyber.Anthony is responsible for the management of AUCyber’s internal platforms, IT Service Management practices and Information Security Operations and Certifications. As CISO and Head of Technology...

Narita specialises in all things customer experience, with a skill set including user feedback, process design and improvement, governance, reporting and data analytics, service integration, service and process assurance, business analysis, and IT Service Management.She is passionate about problem...

Dr. Md Sumon Shahriar is the Team Leader and Advisor for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). He oversees a team of ML and AI specialists, driving the development of strategic capabilities, leading and delivering various applied ML...

Dr Julie Ayre is a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Sydney, supported by an NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellowship (2023-2027). She takes a mixed method, person-centred, and multidisciplinary approach that focuses on using digital technology to support health literacy...

Chris Griffith's career as a computer professional, teacher and journalist spans several decades. He coded at school in the 1960s, completed a computer science degree in the early 1970s, and taught computer awareness at TAFE in Victoria and Queensland. He ran a successful startup in Brisbane in ...

Dr. Barkat Ullah is an accomplished Associate Professor in Cyber Security at the University of Canberra, with over 20 years of distinguished experience in cyber security, safety, and artificial intelligence. A recognized leader in the field, Dr. Barkat Ullah has spearheaded cutting-edge research...

My passion for technology began in childhood, inspired by the source code books my dad would bring home from the local electronics store back in the 1980s. By grade 2 in Primary School, I was writing adventure computer games for my friends to play on the school computers. Fast forward to 1995, and ...

With a background in marketing and communications and a career that has evolved into strategic government delivery, Holly brings a unique blend of creativity, audience insight, and systems thinking to complex national initiatives. She has played a pivotal role in shaping the Digital Atlas into a...

Wigna is an experienced cybersecurity professional with 19 years in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. His expertise spans critical infrastructure management, risk assessment, and strategic guidance, having worked extensively across diverse sectors...

Leighton Freene is a seasoned technology executive and Chief Security Officer with over two decades of experience leading large-scale ICT operations across the federal, defence and emergency services sectors. Recognised for his strategic foresight and commitment to customer outcomes, Leighton...

Karen Gallagher is a dynamic and results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in social impact and transformation. As the General Manager of Strategy and Customer Experience at Healthdirect Australia, she is at the forefront of driving innovation and digital transformation in the...

Evan Connell’s career in technology began in the 1990s, developing international enterprise networks and securing systems across 27 countries. Through the early 2000s, he worked extensively on infrastructure projects across Europe and Africa, gaining a global reputation for scalable, secure network ...

Clementine Mak is a Consumer Advisor for the Northern Sydney Local Health District, with a passion for improving healthcare experiences for patients and their families. Clementine seeks to ensure that the voices of consumers are heard and valued in the design, strategy and decision-making process...

With 20 years industry experience Jules Zanetti is a Senior Cloud Architect at SOCO, with deep expertise in cloud transformation, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture. He has delivered complex Microsoft cloud solutions and secure environments for federal agencies, state government...

Anthony Dona is currently employed by Digital Science to inform and direct government organisations across Asia-Pacific on best practices when tracking and measuring the impact of novel research from existing resources, software solutions and databases. Dr Dona has a specific passion to promote and ...

Paul has over 18 years' experience in the PPM profession, delivering high-quality technology solutions to support successful delivery of the full project lifecycle. Working closely with Sensei’s public sector customers, Paul brings his PPM thought leadership and deep subject matter expertise to ...

With almost 20 years of experience in cybersecurity (in both South Africa and Australia) Peter Soulsby is responsible for all the cybersecurity services Brennan provides its clients. Peter oversees a dynamic team and a critically important portfolio spanning cyber...

Meysam Arvan is a senior analytics leader with expertise in health data, forecasting, and decision support systems. Currently, he leads an analytics function at Healthdirect Australia, where he oversees national-scale initiatives including benefit modelling, forecasting and workforce...

Stephen Maguire is the founder and CEO of Sparx Services Australia and was personally appointed by Geoffrey Sparx, CEO of Sparx Systems, to represent the brand across the Oceania region. With over 30 years of experience, Stephen is a recognised expert in enterprise, business, technology, and...

Hayden Parsons is a young and passionate Technical Solutions Consultant with a proven track record of delivering secure, efficient Cyber Security and IT Service Management Solutions to all kinds of businesses, from local shops to government agencies. Having been in Cyber Security since the age of...

Working for over 20 years in Project, Portfolio and Work Management and currently participating in the National Industry PhD Program with USQ to advance the use of AI in project success, Ryan brings deep expertise and insights to both the project management profession and Sensei’s clients. Ryan is...

Tommy Thompson is the APAC Solutions Engineer at Nozomi Networks, bringing over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and networking, including more than a decade focused on industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) security. He has led large-scale deployments of ICS/OT...

Dr. Cemal Dikmen has been a cornerstone of SS8 since its beginning in 1995, serving as its Chief Technology and Security Officer. He leads the company’s strategic vision, product evolution, cybersecurity posture, and technical direction, ensuring SS8 stays ahead in the fast-moving world of lawful...

Awais Malik is the Director of Solution Consulting at Orbus Software, where he leads enterprise architecture initiatives for federal government agencies and major enterprises across the region. With over 15 years of experience in technology, digital transformation, and strategic planning, Awais has ...

Dr. Shafi is a distinguished expert in data science and artificial intelligence (AI), with over 15 years of experience leading advanced analytics teams and delivering AI-powered solutions across a wide range of industries, including government, defence, healthcare, and finance. He currently leads...

Ben Thurgood is the Head of Customer Engineering for Public Sector at Google Australia. A distinguished leader, he has held leadership roles at Google, AWS and IBM. He and his teams have guided customers in Australia and globally to use technology to their advantage, focusing on mission-critical...

Dr Terry Roach is the Vice President of Research and Innovation at Orbus Software. He was the Founder of Capsifi and lead architect of the Capsifi business architecture platform. He holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales where his 2011 thesis developed “The CAPSICUM Framework”, a...

Dr. Eban Escott is the Founder and CEO of WorkingMouse, a sovereign Australian software company, and Codebots, a model-driven engineering platform. He is best known for modernising the Department of Defence’s procurement systems with the award-winning My Procurement System (MPS). At TechInGov, Eban ...

Gianluca is Vice President, Operations and Strategy, Public Sector. at Dayforce. Previously, he was Chief of Staff to the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development and to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement. Prior to returning to the public sector, Gianluca was...

Matthew Watts is an accomplished professional with a proven track record in the technology industry. Currently serving as the ANZ Enterprise Business Manager at Logitech, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. With a strong background in sales, business development, and account ...

Hafiz Sheikh Adnan Ahmed: Expert in Cyber Governance & AI Assurance Hafiz Sheikh Adnan Ahmed is a highly seasoned professional and Lead Assessor in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, and Artificial Intelligence. With over 20 years ...

Matthew Bennett is a seasoned technology leader with over 10 years of experience specializing in security operations, data analytics, and automation. As Co-Founder and Director of Solutions & Innovation at Hyperion3, he spearheads initiatives that help government agencies unlock the full...

David Allott is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience in technology and security roles across the Asia Pacific region. As the APJ Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Veeam Software, he advises CISOs and CxOs on cybersecurity risk management and data...

Jon is an accomplished leader with a strong passion for education and a drive for building successful and sustainable businesses. As the CEO of Lumify Group (formerly DDLS Group), Jon oversees a suite of technology and soft skills training brands that enable government and enterprise to master...

Andrew specialises in helping organisations achieve more by embracing digital transformation through Microsoft’s cloud-based solutions. He has assisted hundreds of organisations with IT strategy across all sectors over the last 20 years. His role is crucial in helping clients design IT solutions...

Shadman Ali is the Government & Enterprise Lead at Eftsure, Australia’s leading platform for payment fraud prevention. He works closely with government agencies and large organisations to safeguard payment processes from evolving cyber threats.  At Tech in Gov 2025, Shadman will explore how...

Erin Glenn leads Belkin’s cybersecurity business unit focused on solutions to mitigate advanced threats at an operator’s desk. In this pivotal role, Erin is at the forefront of advancing technologies and the convergence of IT. Prior to Belkin, Erin spent over a decade leading a variety of global...

Miikka has discovered that the most enticing and positively disruptive product opportunities arise from the intersections of established real-world operational models and the possibilities offered by digitalization. With over 20 years of experience, he has built software products, services, and...

David is the ANZ Government Lead at Mandiant, part of Google Cloud. In this role he leads a dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals solving some of the toughest cybersecurity challenges of our day.  David is also the Google and Mandiant Chief Security Officer. In these roles, he is...

Rajender Singh leads Schneider Electric’s enterprise sales strategy across Australia, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions to large-scale enterprise accounts. He oversees a high-performing team, driving customer engagement and growth across critical sectors including...

Abbas Kudrati is the Regional Chief Identity & Security Advisor at Silverfort and a former Chief Cybersecurity Advisor at Microsoft Asia. With deep expertise in Identity Security, Zero Trust Archiecture, Cloud and Cybersecurity, he provides strategic and technical guidance to a number of...

Thao Dang joined Thoughtworks in London 2012 before moving to Singapore in 2015. With a passion for helping businesses to transform their operations through scalable applications, Thao has led many technical teams to deliver products and platforms across different domains and industries. Since...

Mikel Lindsaar is the CEO and Founder of StoreConnect, a Salesforce Partner Innovation Award Recipient.  Mikel is a serial technology entrepreneur having successfully built and sold four SaaS companies within the last decade. StoreConnect has one goal: to help businesses become scalable Customer...

Brendan Halloran is an EL2 Senior Technical Advisor at the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, specialising in Location Insights. With expertise in ICT and geospatial technology, he is known for implementing innovative solutions that enhance decision-making and service delivery within...

Mau Te'o is a strategic data leader with deep expertise in data governance and management, analytics, and digital transformation. As the Head of Data and Analytics at the University of New England, he leads enterprise-wide initiatives that unlock the value of data to drive...

Ben Berghauser is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience delivering value with technical capability. As a Principal Advisor to the Digital Atlas of Australia, Ben has helped shape this capability from inception through delivery and operation. With a strong background in...

Chris Brand is the Director of Global Executive Engagement at Axon, based in Australia. He works closely with senior executives and leaders across global policing, military, and government sectors. With over two decades of law enforcement experience, Chris has held senior roles within the Northern ...