DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR GOVERNMENT TECH PROFESSIONALS AND PARTNERS

Eric Hysen most recently served as the chief information officer and chief AI afficer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he oversaw a $10 billion IT portfolio and a 10,000+ person IT workforce, advancing critical initiatives in responsible AI innovation, cybersecurity, and digital...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Debi is Director of the Institute for Cyber Security at UNSW.  She previously held the DST Group-University of Adelaide Joint Chair in Cyber Security. In addition, she is a Visiting Professor at Royal Holloway, University of London in the UK.  Debi’s research interests are in interdisciplinary...

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...

Michael Amon is a seasoned professional with over 15 years in the Australian Public Service, with most of his time in enabling roles supporting whole-of-agency change capability uplift in data use - be it through data policy or evaluation. As the Director of Data Policy and Evaluation at the...

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...

Scott Johnston is the Deputy Secretary of Revenue NSW and has legislative responsibilities as the Chief Commissioner of State Revenue and Commissioner of Fines Administration. Scott has led Revenue NSW since April 2020. Prior to joining Revenue NSW, Scott was Acting Commissioner at the NSW Public...

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:...

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...

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...

Simon is a leading Australian technology and policy expert, currently CEO of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), representing tech companies to government and media. He has driven major policy reforms in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, tech skills, and digital...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

An MBA from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, US one of the world’s leading business schools, Prof. Syed Munir Khasru is Chairman of the international think tank The Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance (IPAG) Asia Pacific, Melbourne. He is a thought leader in...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...