AGENDA
Canberra, 12 - 13 August 2025
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Aug 129:10
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Strengthening national cyber defences - Strategies for public and private sector collaboration
Keynotes
Aug 1210:10
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Panel: Future-proofing government - Frameworks for security resilience
Keynotes
Aug 1211:30
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Strengthening government cyber defences - policies, threats & the road ahead
Cyber Security
Aug 1211:30
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Beyond the buzzwords - Building a digital-first culture in public service
AI & Automation
Julie Whitfield, Chief Information Officer, NSW Treasury
Aug 1211:30
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Breaking down silos - The power of cross-agency collaboration
Service Delivery & Improvement
Aug 1211:30
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How climate policy drives resilient and sustainable critical infrastructure in the digital age
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud
Matt Kean, Chair, Climate Change Authority
Aug 1211:30
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Exploring how data has become a fundamental input capability at Defence
Gov Data & Analytics
Aug 1212:10
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Building trust and accountability in AI - Transparency, ethics, and compliance
AI & Automation
Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist, UNSW AI Institute, UNSW Sydney
Aug 1212:10
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Panel: Designing for impact - Elevating public engagement, trust, and service delivery
Service Delivery & Improvement
Shane Worthington, Chief Digital Officer, Australian Skills Quality Authority
Aug 1212:10
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Leveraging data to drive better customer service outcomes
Gov Data & Analytics
Aug 1212:30
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Panel: Transforming government services through AI
AI & Automation
Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist, UNSW AI Institute, UNSW Sydney
Kameron Christopher, Director of Data Science and Research Services, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Nikhil Patinge, Director – WoVG Digital Integration Services, Department of Government Services
Aug 1212:30
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Panel: Overcoming legacy debt - Pathways to cloud migration
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud
Lara Ban, Assistant Secretary of ICT Strategy and Investment Management Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Aug 1212:30
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Panel: Creative Data Solutions for Government Agencies
Gov Data & Analytics
Olga Vasilyeva, Director of Data Analytics, Australian Skills Quality Authority
Rina Soetanto, Director, Data Science Centre of Excellence, National Disability Insurance Agency
Aug 1216:20
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International Keynote: Managing AI innovation and responsible use with government
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Aug 1310:00
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Plenary Panel: Leadership in an age of rapid digital evolution
Keynotes
Garrett Mcdonald, General Manager of Cyber Security, Services Australia
Fay Flevaras, Chief Digital Information Officer, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Aug 1311:20
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Safe AI in practice - Key findings and strategies from NSW's implementation
AI & Automation
Daniel Roelink, Director Digital Strategy and Architecture, NSW Department of Customer Service
Aug 1311:20
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Failing fast for long-term success
Service Delivery & Improvement
Shane Worthington, Chief Digital Officer, Australian Skills Quality Authority
Aug 1311:20
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Navigating compliance in government data use
Gov Data & Analytics
Aug 1312:00
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Building strong cyber defences - Policies and planning
Cyber Security
Paul Evans, Senior Manager, IT Security, Technology Division, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
Aug 1312:00
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The benefits of tech enabled shared services as the foundations of AI
AI & Automation
Nikhil Patinge, Director – WoVG Digital Integration Services, Department of Government Services
Aug 1312:00
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Topic to be confirmed
Service Delivery & Improvement
Nicola Hinder, A/Deputy Secretary and A/Chief Operating Officer, Parliament of Australia
Aug 1312:00
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Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud
Aug 1312:00
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Topic to be confirmed
Gov Data & Analytics
Rina Soetanto, Director, Data Science Centre of Excellence, National Disability Insurance Agency
Aug 1312:20
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Panel: Zero Trust - Reinventing cyber security for government networks
Cyber Security
Aug 1312:20
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The future of CX - Innovating for seamless, personalised public service
Service Delivery & Improvement
Kate Barnes, Executive Director Customer Experience, Digital and Delivery, Solar Victoria
Aug 1312:20
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Panel: Driving impact - Leadership in data-driven organisations
Gov Data & Analytics
Kate Lucas, Chief Analytics Officer, Executive Director, Victorian Department of Health
Mike Dudarenok, Chief Information and Digital Officer, NSW Education Standards Authority
Tammy Braybrook, Senior Director, Data Capability and Analytics, Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Aug 1314:00
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Bolstering the cyber security of small and medium enterprises
Cyber Security
Aug 1314:00
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Topic to be confirmed
AI & Automation
Jennifer Bardsley, Assistant Secretary, Corporate and Case Systems Branch ICT Division, Technology and Major Capability Group, Department of Home Affairs
Aug 1314:00
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Balancing innovation and ethics - Human rights-centred design in emerging technologies
Service Delivery & Improvement
Aug 1314:00
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Data what’s your story
Gov Data & Analytics
Aug 1314:40
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Closing the gap - Driving diversity in cybersecurity
Cyber Security
Deepa Amrat-Bradley, Executive Director, UK Government
Aug 1314:40
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Simplifying AI integration - Leveraging digital foundations for smarter decision-making
AI & Automation
Aug 1314:40
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Enhancing syndromic surveillance by leveraging investments in national public digital health infrastructure
Service Delivery & Improvement
Aug 1314:40
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Ensuring algorithmic fairness and transparency in government - Navigating AI, disinformation, and democratic integrity
Gov Data & Analytics
Aug 1315:00
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Enhancing cyber resilience through essential eight implementation – Lessons learned
Cyber Security
Aug 1315:00
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Panel: Harnessing AI and human potential - Preparing for the future of work
AI & Automation
Moderator: Lisa Dethridge, Senior Researcher, RMIT University
Dominique Barker, CIO, Australian Institute of Family Studies
Aug 1315:00
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Panel: Workforce digital upskilling – Preparing public sector employees for the future
Service Delivery & Improvement
Martin Loughton, Deputy CIO a/g, Federal Court of Australia
Laura Calo Woolcott, IT learning Development Officer, Ballina Shire Council
Aug 1315:00
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Panel: Utilising ML & AI in business optimisation and process improvement
Gov Data & Analytics
Nithin Balakrishnan, Director, Transaction Data, AUSTRAC
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