2024 SPEAKERS

Claire is the Deputy CEO of Cancer Australia, Australia’s national cancer control agency.Claire is an experienced public sector leader who has worked across a broad range of policy, program delivery, regulatory and corporate roles.Most recently, Claire led cancer policy advice for the Australian...

Janice Law is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Services Australia. In this role, Janice is the principal and authoritative source of cyber security leadership and advice including to govern, protect, detect, and respond to cyber security threats on behalf of the agency. As an agency ...

Hamish Hansford was appointed the Deputy Secretary of the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Group on 1 May 2023.Prior to this, Hamish was Group Manager and Inaugural Head of the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre, a role he held from 1 September 2021, where he was responsible for reforms to...

Toby Walsh is Scientia Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New South Wales and CSIRO's Data61. He has a B.A. from the University of Cambridge and a M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree from the University of Edinburgh. He was named by the Australian newspaper as one of the "rock...

Chris Fechner was appointed the Chief Executive Officer at the Digital Transformation Agency on 13 October 2021.He is also the Head of the Digital Profession; he started his two-year term in January 2023.Chris has extensive experience in state government services, focusing on large-scale digital...

Mr Anthony Murfett is the Head of Division for the Technology and National Security Division in the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. He is responsible for leading the division providing advice to government on how Australia can support the new tech frontier in areas such as...

Michele Graham is General Manager, Quantum Branch at the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Michele has worked at this department in a range of roles since 2019, including leading Science Policy & Governance. Before this she supported 5 Australian Prime...

- Experience in developing and executing a use-case driven enterprise-wide Data Strategy aligned to the Business Strategy- Long experience in all phases of Data Management and strategy development encompassing the usage of Big Data, Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Data...

In her role Lorraine has particular responsibility for protecting and promoting fundamental rights and freedoms, and leads the work of the Commission in areas such as business & human rights, modern slavery, asylum seekers & refugees, and technology & human rights.Prior to joining the...

With 15 years experience of working with government in Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales, Rachel is passionate about the user experience of government services. Starting and leading NSW Digital Accessibility Rachel is working to improve digital accessibility for both customers of...

David Ranasinghe was appointed Chief Digital officer at Revenue NSW, Department of Customer Service in February 2022. David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role with more than 25 years spent  driving technology change in financial services, consulting and software...

Dr. Ian Oppermann is the NSW Government’s Chief Data Scientist working within the Department of Customer Service. He is also an Industry Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He heads the NSW government’s AI Review Committee and Smart Places Advisory Council. Ian is considered a...

After converting from a career in Journalism at Fairfax in a previous life in Auckland, Dominique cut her teeth in web at a digital agency in Melbourne, where she was exposed to over 50 website and application projects in just 4 years – pre-empting a move into Information Technology in the...

Brenda Monaghan has lived and worked in the Northern Territory since 1986.  Before taking up her current role, Brenda had a varied career as a private lawyer, a lecturer at NT University (now Charles Darwin University), legal member on the former NT Licensing Commission and an executive director in ...

As Director of Data Capability, ACT Health Directorate, Nithin steers multiple data functions and teams aimed at supporting the health data requirements of the directorate, territory wide health portfolio and its stakeholder groups. Nithin has a wide range of experience in the Australian Public...

I have worked in the IT industry for several years and was working as a management consultant prior to joining the ANAO in 2007. I made the transition to the ANAO as it had a reputation for performing interesting work that was high-impact and the organisation was highly recommended by friends and...

As the Chief Data & Insights Officer at UNSW, I am leading efforts to manage data as an asset to deliver business value and enable AI driven data insights for making across the institution. I was certified in information security and am a recognised global data power woman by CDO Magazine.In...

Simon is an experienced business leader and strategic thinker with a career covering government, ICT, management consulting and media sectors. Simon has advised many of the world’s leading business consulting and technology companies in developing and implementing business strategies including...

Results-driven health system executive, currently contributing to the mission of Healthdirect Australia as Chief Delivery Officer.20+ years’ experience in health services management across all tiers of government, I am committed to improving accessibility and quality of healthcare services across...

Dr Dave Ormrod joined Defence SA in July 2023 as the inaugural Director Information Warfare (IW). A leader in IW and cyber security with more than 25 years of industry experience, Dave is focused on maximising opportunities for South Australian defence industry across the key areas of intelligence...

Recognised in the CIO50 in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019 for innovation and leadership.An executive leader with experience in digital transformational experience across a broad range of industries Professional Services, Finance, FMCG, Community...

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...

A leader in digital transformation across the Australian Public Service, Shane has delivered a number of high-quality digital outcomes across multiple departments and agencies. He is now applying his skills and experience is delivering digital products and services that shape the regulatory...

Dr Ilyushina investigates contemporary organisational structures, and the impact they have on long term staff wellbeing. As employee mental wellness drops to historical lows, and whispers of The Great Resignation abound, Nataliya’s work delivers strategies for understanding the impacts of...

Dr Dennis Desmond is a decorated combat veteran and has spent most of his career in counterintelligence as a special agent with the US Army, the FBI and the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).  As an FBI Special Agent, Dennis was assigned to the National Computer Crime Squad, where he specialised ...

I consult on digital strategy and how to plan and deliver large transformation. Having done merger and acquisition, function establishments and large program delivery, working in Government to drive transformation that impacts society, state economy & the environment is awesome!Some recent...

I am a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience in various industries, such as construction, supply chain, refining, oil and gas, and finance. Currently, I serve as the Chief Information Security Officer at Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC), a federal government...

Paul Fletcher has been the Member for Bradfield since 2009. From 2013 to 2022 he was successively a Parliamentary Secretary, Minister and Cabinet Minister. Apart from nine months as Minister for Social Services, Paul’s front bench service was largely in communications and infrastructure. He was...

Sabrena King leads the Future Made in Australia Office at the Department of Finance. The Office has been established to coordinate cross-government delivery of a range of procurement policy and practice reforms announced under the Buy Australian Plan. The Office also houses the Centre of...