Tech Talks in The Seminar Theatres

 

Free-to-attend sessions designed for government ICT professionals


Located on the main expo floor, the Tech Talk Seminar Theatres feature 20+ fast-paced sessions across both days of Tech in Gov.


These talks are delivered by leading technology providers and are designed to give you real-world takeaways through practical insights, live demos, and case studies focused on the needs of the public sector.


No bookings required, just drop in and discover new ideas, innovations, and technologies shaping the future of public service.

 

Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor), Tuesday 12 August 2025

Hayden Parsons
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
10:40

The proof is in the pudding: A dive into securing endpoints and the growing threats within Cyber Security

  • Showcasing the power of Endpoint Central to achieve Essential 8 Maturity
  • ManageEngines work in Government
  • Looking towards the horizons to what threats we're seeing and how ManageEngine is battling this
Matthew Watts
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
10:55

The new logic of work

  • Work is no longer a place, it's an experience
  • Collaboration must be equitable and inclusive
  • Technology should adapt to people, not the other way around
Hafiz Sheikh Adnan Ahmed
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
13:05

Building trust in the age of AI and cyber threats: The role of ISO 27001 and ISO 42001

  • Understand how ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 can support stronger cybersecurity and AI governance.
  • Learn how certification builds internal and external trust in a rapidly changing digital environment.
  • Explore practical steps to boost organisational resilience and protect your reputation.
Panel discussion
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
13:25

Demystifying artificial intelligence in government project management

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often presented as a dramatic, all-or-nothing solution leaving many unsure where to begin.
  • This session gives a clear introduction to AI use in government project management, including practical examples and how to create a roadmap for your organisation to get started.
  • We’ll also cover the fear of job loss, provide grounded insights on how roles are evolving and how people can adapt to take advantage of AI to improve they way they work.
Eban Escott
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
13:40

Jidoka – Automation with a Human Touch

  • Break the Legacy Cycle
  • Achieve Quality and Compliance Through Models and DevOps
  • Risk, Higher ROI on Complex Projects
Terry Roach
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
13:55

Operationalising architecture in government: driving value through dynamic operating models

  • Align Strategy, Cyber & Investment - Unify planning by connecting enterprise knowledge across architecture, funding, and cyber.
  • Identify Risk Early - Improve visibility and reporting on program and project risk before it disrupts delivery.
  • Accelerate Time to Value - Use Digital Twin of the Organisation (DTO) to model, simulate and improve performance in real time.
Miikka Sainio
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
15:50

Beyond passwords: Securing the future with keyless and passwordless access

  • Growing use of machine identities and ai agents have created a complex identity landscape, and mishandling of static credentials like passwords and keys can expose your organization to devastating breaches
  • Explore how adopting passwordless and keyless access, powered by strong identities, can simplify your journey to Zero Trust
  • Learn how to strengthen your security posture with continuous monitoring, real-time verification, while future-proofing your systems with quantum-safe encryption
Dean Plant
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
16:05

From blind spots to breach points: Why asset intelligence is your security weakest link

  • Discover every connected device instantly — no agents, no blind spots, no excuses.
  • See how Armis maps every device and its behaviour — enabling continuous risk posture awareness.
  • Automate compliance and response with plug-and-play integration into your existing security operations.
last published: 25/Jul/25 04:35

Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor), Wednesday 13 August 2025

Anthony Dona
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
10:30

Enhancing research data to best understand emerging technology trends

  • Explore a curated list of phrases with varying levels of emergence and understand who is involved
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the research areas with the topic map and term clusters
  • Learn about some of the important publications, grants, patents, and researchers in this space
Cemal Dikmen
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
10:45

Role of location intelligence in border and critical national infrastructure security

  • Location intelligence enabling Real-time situational awareness: Location intelligence enables authorities to detect, track, and respond to cross-border movements, unauthorized access, and suspicious behaviour with precision, transforming raw location data into actionable insight in real time.
  • Geospatial Analytics for Proactive threat prevention: By integrating geospatial analytics with surveillance and sensor data, security teams can identify patterns, anticipate threats, and deploy resources strategically shifting from reactive response to predictive defence.
  • Critical national infrastructure protection: From power grids to telecom hubs, location intelligence supports geo-fencing, anomaly detection, and incident forensics—providing real-time critical intelligence against threats.
Chris Brand
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
11:05

Topic TBC

Chris Brand, Director, Executive Engagement, Axon
Mikel Lindsaar
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
12:55

From chaos to simplicity: See unified commerce for the public sector in action

Live demo showing how StoreConnect:

  • Simplifies commerce and transactions across departments
  • Eliminate costly integrations or data syncing
  • Supports IRAP-ready SOC3 and ISO27001 commerce and Point of Sale in Australia
Mac McIntosh
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
13:10

Topic TBA

last published: 25/Jul/25 04:35

Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor), Tuesday 12 August 2025

Graeme Burton
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
10:40

Topic TBA

Erin Glenn
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
10:55

Product Unveiling: Declutter your desktop with Belkin’s global first cybersecurity products.

  • Optimise your limited & valuable desktop space efficiently by peripheral consolidation through our new Secure KVM that now includes across all networks, single webcam, single headset with PTT, NFC tap on and USB-C charging port.
  • Securely move data with our new Unidirectional Transfer Device, between host (GoPro, Body Action Cameras, Drones, Smart Devices, Digital Camera, Laptop and Desktop Computers etc) and secure network. Transfer secure network OS boot-up software out to your required destination, either out in the field or office to office.
  • Integrate laptops securely at the desktop without losing functionality. Increased stability and productivity enhancements by eliminating the need for firmware updates.
Maria Martins
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
11:15

Mentor Demo: Your AI partner for app generation

  • Transform ideas into reality in minutes with GenAI.
  • We tell Mentor what we need, and it generates a fully functional, scalable app—ready to go.
  • Iterate with AI assistance to improve the app.
Jon Lang
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
13:05

Future-Proofing Australia’s Government Workforce: Skills for the Digital Age

  • Trends shaping the Public Sector Workforce  
  • Navigating Complex Skills and Training Requirements  
  • Spotlight on AI and Cyber: Building Government's Critical Capabilities 
Henry McNally
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
13:25

Future-ready Funding - Achieving Demonstrable Impact

  • What are the trends n Australian Grant Management
  • What new solutions are being adopted in this space
  • How can Australian Grant Makers demonstrate the impact of their programs
Tim Hill
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
13:40

Command agility, control evolution

  • Control rooms are evolving to handle more data, requiring flexible displays and intuitive access to multiple systems.
  • Collaboration tools are essential as workflows become more decentralised and teams need to make faster, informed decisions.
  • Around-the-clock reliability is critical to ensure continuous service and operational resilience.

Shriram Krishnan
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
13:55

ACCELQ Autopilot: Agentic test automation for all enterprise apps

Stephen Maguire
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
15:50

Drive efficiency, governance, and transformation with Sparx Systems enterprise platform: The key to digital government architecture

  • Transforming Strategy into Action
  • Traceability from Policy to Implementation
  • Centralized Collaboration and Governance
Andrew Mackenzie
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
16:05

Content management and compliance made easy in Microsoft 365

  • Discover how to turn Microsoft 365 into a powerful, user-friendly compliance platform to streamline content management, improve collaboration, and protect sensitive information.
  • Learn practical ways to automate compliance tasks like metadata tagging, retention, and disposal—without relying on IT to do the heavy lifting.
  • Explore proven design patterns and real-world strategies that make managing records and compliance at scale easier, faster, and more cost-effective.
last published: 25/Jul/25 04:35

Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor), Wednesday 13 August 2025

Tricia Tao
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
10:30

Immersion cooling technology: Redefining the green future of data centers and telecom rooms

  • Telecommunication Equipment Room
  • Supercomputing Data Center
  • Mining Rig / Cryptocurrency

 

Tricia Tao, GM Assistance, Nudynamic
Shadman Ali
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
11:05

Cybercrime 2.0: AI, money mules, and the new wave of government financial fraud

  • Cybercrime is one of the "industries" with the largest adoption and productivity gains from AI tools. In 2025, we're already seeing more sophisticated attacks than the years before.
  • Understand how sophisticated hacker group operate, the evolution of their cybercrime operations, and how they are targeting government agencies
  • Explore practical approaches to identifying and minimizing payment fraud risk, including shifting cultural practice and adopting the right tech solutions
last published: 25/Jul/25 04:35

 

 

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