AGENDA
Canberra, 12 - 13 August 2025
Schedule
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Aug 129:10
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Strengthening national cyber defences - Strategies for public and private sector collaboration
Keynotes
Aug 129:50
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Aug 1210:10
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Panel: Future-proofing government - Frameworks for security resilience
Keynotes
Garrett McDonald, General Manager of Cyber Security, Services Australia
Anna Aquilina, Chief Information Security Officer, University of Technology Sydney
Moderator: David Hollingworth, Senior Journalist, Cyber Daily
Aug 1210:40
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The proof is in the pudding: A dive into securing endpoints and the growing threats within Cyber Security
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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
Aug 1210:55
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The new logic of work
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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
Matthew Watts, ANZ Enterprise Business Manager, Logitech
Aug 1210:55
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Product Unveiling: Declutter your desktop with Belkin’s global first cybersecurity products.
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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.
Aug 1211:15
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Mentor Demo: Your AI partner for app generation
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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.
Maria Martins, Senior Solution Architect, OutSystems
Aug 1211:30
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Strengthening government cyber defences - policies, threats & the road ahead
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
Aug 1211:30
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Accelerating AI adoption in the public sector
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
Aug 1211:30
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Breaking down silos - The power of cross-agency collaboration
Service Delivery & Improvement (Bradman Theatrette)
Aug 1211:30
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Exploring how data has become a fundamental input capability at Defence
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
Aug 1211:50
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From compliance to confidence: Closing the cyber gap with real-time visibility and automated resilience, today!
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
- Understand why many government agencies are falling short on cybersecurity and how to move beyond basic compliance.
- Learn how real-time visibility and automated remediation can help detect and resolve threats before they escalate.
- See how automation can reduce audit fatigue, improve Essential Eight maturity, and strengthen cyber resilience.
- Explore real-world examples and a live demo showing how agencies can cut risk and costs while building public trust.
Matt Waite, Director of Solution Engineering, Tanium
Tony Brewer, Principal Security Architect, DXC
Aug 1211:50
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Play, Build, Automate: Live AI Agent Demo with watsonx Orchestrate
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
Get ready for a high-energy, action-packed session that brings AI agents to life. Build and deploy a fully functional AI agent in minutes using IBM watsonx Orchestrate. Learn how to:
- Create a domain-specific agent in minutes.
- Explore our pre-built agents for Sales, Procurement, and HR, which integrate seamlessly with 80+ enterprise tools your teams already use.
- Manage multiple agents through a centralised chat interface, automating even the most complex workflows.
- Discover proven strategies to boost productivity and ROI without long development cycles or heavy IT demands.
Whether you’re starting out or scaling your automation, this session will inspire and equip you to build your own AI agents confidently.
Nicholas Renotte, Head of AI Developer Advocacy, IBM
Aug 1211:50
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From policy to practice: Implementing the DTA’s AI adoption framework in citizen services
Service Delivery & Improvement (Bradman Theatrette)
- Learn how government agencies can turn Australia’s AI policy into practical actions within citizen experience platforms.
- Understand how responsible AI can promote inclusivity, reduce risk, and build public trust in the public sector.
- Gain insights on applying compliance requirements through transparent, accountable, and equitable governance practices.
Ben Hancock, Manager - Customer Service Automation, NICE
Scott McMillan, Director of Government Strategy and Customer Experience, Optus
Aug 1211:50
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Compliance without the chaos: Streamlining SOCI obligations through ISO 27001
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
- Learn how ISO 27001 can offer a structured, scalable path to meet SOCI obligations by aligning risk management and compliance efforts.
- Discover ways to streamline evidence gathering, reduce duplication across cyber and governance teams, and enhance audit readiness.
- Gain practical strategies to simplify SOCI compliance, build trust through certification, and transform complexity into confidence.
Aug 1211:50
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The Extortionist: Is your data possessed? What happens when ransomware gets real…
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
- Hear firsthand accounts from government leaders who’ve faced ransomware attacks and managed the aftermath.
- Walk through the anatomy of a real attack—from breach to recovery—and understand the human and operational impact.
- Take away practical, no-nonsense advice to strengthen your agency’s resilience and respond with confidence when it counts.
David Allott, Field CISO, APJ, Veeam
Aug 1212:10
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Panel: Staying ahead of the threat curve - Security strategies for a rapidly changing world
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
Moderator: David Hollingworth, Senior Journalist, Cyber Daily
Aug 1212:10
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Building trust and accountability in AI - Transparency, ethics, and compliance
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
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 (Bradman Theatrette)
Brooke Anderson, Chief Information Officer, National Archives of Australia
Moderator: Shane Worthington, Chief Digital Officer, Australian Skills Quality Authority
Aug 1212:10
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Strategic modernisation of legacy government IT - enabling digital transformation for enhanced public service delivery
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
Adam Nettheim, Chief Customer Officer, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation
Aug 1212:10
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Digital Atlas
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
- Explore the technical, analytical, and governance foundations behind Geoscience Australia’s Digital Atlas of Australia
- Learn how diverse datasets are connected, curated, and validated to support a unified national data platform
- Hear how scalable infrastructure and standards are enabling place-based decision-making across government and industry
Moderator: Holly Jane Badior, Strategy and Engagement Lead - Digital Atlas, Geoscience Australia
Megan McCabe, Delivery Lead, Digital Atlas of Australia, Geoscience Australia
Jasmine Howorth, Scientist, Forest and Land Science, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Brendan Halloran, Senior Technical Advisor, Location Services Team, Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Michelle Fairbairn, Director, Data Visualisation and Reporting, Department of Social Services
Aug 1212:30
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Panel: Transforming government services through AI
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist, UNSW AI Institute, UNSW Sydney
Catherine Roberts, Senior Director, AI & LegalTech, APAC & Middle East, Thomson Reuters
Moderator: Jade Carson, CIO, National Gallery Of Australia
Aug 1212:30
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Panel: Advancing ICT capabilities in government – Building an agile, innovative, and resilient public sector
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
Kim Riley, Chief Information Technology Officer, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Aug 1212:30
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Panel: Creative Data Solutions for Government Agencies
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
Olga Vasilyeva, Director of Data Analytics, Australian Skills Quality Authority
Rina Soetanto, Director, Data Science Centre of Excellence, National Disability Insurance Agency
Mike Lau, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency
Moderator: Nithin Balakrishnan, Director, Transaction Data, AUSTRAC
Aug 1212:40
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Quantum Cybersecurity
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
Aug 1213:05
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Building trust in the age of AI and cyber threats: The role of ISO 27001 and ISO 42001
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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.
Aug 1213:05
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Future-Proofing Australia’s Government Workforce: Skills for the Digital Age
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
- Trends shaping the Public Sector Workforce
- Navigating Complex Skills and Training Requirements
- Spotlight on AI and Cyber: Building Government's Critical Capabilities
Aug 1213:25
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Demystifying artificial intelligence in government project management
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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.
Aug 1213:25
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Future-ready Funding - Achieving Demonstrable Impact
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
- What are the trends n Australian Grant Management
- What new solutions are being adopted in this space
- How can Australian Grant Makers demonstrate theimpactof their programs
Aug 1213:40
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Jidoka – Automation with a Human Touch
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
- Break the Legacy Cycle
- Achieve Quality and Compliance Through Models and DevOps
- Risk, Higher ROI on Complex Projects
Aug 1213:55
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Operationalising architecture in government: driving value through dynamic operating models
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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.
Aug 1213:55
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ACCELQ Autopilot: Agentic test automation for all enterprise apps
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
Shriram Krishnan, Senior Vice President - APAC & MEA, ACCELQ
Aug 1214:20
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Building your best tender response
Dept of Finance & DTA Workshop (Royal Expo Hall)
Building your best tender response provides businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses. It covers:
- A brief overview of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework
- How Australian Government organisations approach the market
- Good practices for responding to an approach to market
- Tender response writing tips and key elements of a competitive response
- Common pitfalls and tips on avoiding them.
Department of Finance, Workshop, Department of Finance
Aug 1214:20
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Roundtable #01: Topic TBA
Roundtables (Upstairs Ballroom)
This roundtable runs 3 times at 2:20 pm, 2:50 pm, and 3:20 pm.
Daniel Anastasio, Head of Knox, Services & Support, Samsung
Aug 1214:20
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Roundtable #02: New ways to harness the power of AI, data and innovation: How others are navigating this change, to deliver better outcomes for individuals, businesses and the economy
Roundtables (Upstairs Ballroom)
This roundtable runs 3 times at 2:20 pm, 2:50 pm, and 3:20 pm
- Explore global trends in AI, data, and technology, along with common risks and how to manage them.
- Hear practical examples of how these tools are being used to solve complex government challenges.
- Discuss leadership strategies for driving change and learn from others tackling similar goals, both locally and globally.
Brenda Banning, Vice President Architecture and Industry Strategy – Oracle Japan and APAC, Oracle
Alistair Green, Senior Vice President, Oracle Asia Pacific
Aug 1214:20
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Roundtable #04: Topic TBA
Roundtables (Upstairs Ballroom)
This roundtable runs 3 times at 2:20 pm, 2:50 pm, and 3:20 pm.
Aug 1214:20
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Roundtable #05: Accelerating business productivity from agentic AI
Roundtables (Upstairs Ballroom)
This roundtable runs 3 times at 2:20 pm, 2:50 pm, and 3:20 pm.
- Explore how agentic AI can boost productivity and deliver real business value.
- Share strategies for developing and scaling AI agents across core business processes.
- Discuss practical ways to manage risks like accuracy and bias while preparing for broader AI adoption.
Adam Makarucha, Client Engineering Market Leader, IBM
Ian Godsell, Technical Sales Leader - Data, AI and Automation, IBM
Michal Chorev, Trustworthy AI Lead, IBM
Aug 1214:20
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Roundtable #06: How ISO 27001 can help you get ahead of SOCI
Roundtables (Upstairs Ballroom)
This roundtable runs 3 times at 2:20 pm, 2:50 pm, and 3:20 pm
- Understand how ISO 27001 can help meet SOCI Act compliance more efficiently.
- Learn ways to reduce duplication and improve audit readiness.
- Discuss strategies for building trust through structured, scalable security practices.
Aug 1214:20
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Roundtable #08: Data Fusion: Making your data actually useful
Roundtables (Upstairs Ballroom)
This roundtable runs 3 times at 2:20 pm, 2:50 pm, and 3:20 pm.
- Learn practical ways to connect and make sense of siloed data to support smarter, faster decision-making.
- Hear how better data flow boosts service performance, accountability, and trust across departments and communities.
- Exchange lessons with peers on balancing proactive monitoring with reactive insights—and have some fun with LEGO while visualising your own data fusion story.
Aug 1214:20
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Roundtable #09: Driving impact: Harnessing technology to deliver results at scale
Roundtables (Upstairs Ballroom)
This roundtable runs 3 times at 2:20 pm, 2:50 pm, and 3:20 pm.
- Discover how government teams use modern work management tools to drive smarter outcomes, improve visibility, and reduce risk.
- Learn practical frameworks that connect day-to-day work with strategic goals and measurable results.
- Explore real-world use cases across policy programs, grant initiatives, and infrastructure projects.
- Connect with peers navigating complex, high-stakes environments with evolving technology demands
Jarrod Kinchington, RVP ANZ Region, Smartsheet
Aug 1214:20
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Roundtable #10: From legacy to leading edge: Transforming HR and payroll in government
Roundtables (Upstairs Ballroom)
This roundtable runs 3 times at 2:20 pm, 2:50 pm, and 3:20 pm
- Explore how government agencies are modernising outdated HR and payroll systems.
- Discuss the challenges of transitioning from legacy platforms to cloud-based or digital-first solutions.
- Hear lessons learned from major transformation projects across the public sector.
- Understand how improved systems can support workforce planning, compliance, and employee experience.
Gianluca Cairo, Vice President, Operations and Strategy, Public Sector, Dayforce
Aug 1214:20
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Roundtable #11: Breaking free from legacy: Building modern, citizen-centric government infrastructure
Roundtables (Upstairs Ballroom)
This roundtable runs 3 times at 2:20 pm, 2:50 pm, and 3:20 pm.
- Examine how legacy systems, architecture, procurement, policy, and culture impact service delivery, security, and the pace of reform
- Discuss examples of agencies successfully overcoming common barriers to modernisation
- Identify practical strategies to reduce legacy risk, enhance citizen-centric outcomes, and deliver more resilient public services
Thao Dang, VP for Enterprise Modernisation, Platforms and Cloud, APAC, Thoughtworks
Aug 1214:20
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Roundtable #12: Consolidated security: AI-driven cyber resilience for a hyper-connected government
Roundtables (Upstairs Ballroom)
This roundtable runs 3 times at 2:20 pm, 2:50 pm, and 3:20 pm.
- Unify your defences: Learn how hybrid mesh architecture simplifies operations and strengthens protection.
- Harness AI for resilience: Explore how AI and automation enable real-time prevention across government systems.
- Secure complexity with clarity: Gain strategies for protecting hybrid environments while advancing Zero Trust.
- Achieve compliance with confidence: Discover how Check Point helps government agencies meet the Essential 8 cybersecurity strategies and meeting compliance requirements aligned with Australian government standards.
Scott Ellis, Regional Engineering Manager, A/NZ, Check Point software Technologies
Aug 1215:50
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Beyond passwords: Securing the future with keyless and passwordless access
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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
Aug 1215:50
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Drive efficiency, governance, and transformation with Sparx Systems enterprise platform: The key to digital government architecture
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
- Transforming Strategy into Action
- Traceability from Policy to Implementation
- Centralized Collaboration and Governance
Aug 1216:05
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From blind spots to breach points: Why asset intelligence is your security weakest link
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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.
Aug 1216:05
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Content management and compliance made easy in Microsoft 365
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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.
Aug 1216:20
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International Keynote: Innovation and responsibility - Lessons from AI adoption in a large-scale government department
Keynotes
David Larrimore, Former Chief Technology Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Aug 139:20
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NSW digital priorities: A collaborative approach to transforming government services for citizens and businesses
Keynotes
Jihad Dib, Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, NSW Government
Aug 139:40
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Identity intelligence: Orchestrating security across people, machines, and AI
Keynotes
Chris Hockings, Chief Technology Officer (Cyber Security), IBM Asia Pacific
Kathryn Jepsen, Executive Manager Identity and Physical Security, NBN Co
Aug 1310:00
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Plenary Panel: Leadership in an age of rapid digital evolution
Keynotes
Fay Flevaras, Chief Digital Information Officer, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Rebecca Ostergaard, Chief Digital Officer, CSIRO
David Larrimore, Former Chief Technology Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Kate Lucas, Chief Analytics Officer, Executive Director, Victorian Department of Health
Moderator: Kylie De Courteney, Managing Director, NSW Telco Authority
Aug 1310:30
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Enhancing research data to best understand emerging technology trends
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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
Aug 1310:30
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Immersion cooling technology: Redefining the green future of data centers and telecom rooms
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
- Telecommunication Equipment Room
- Supercomputing Data Center
- Mining Rig / Cryptocurrency
Tricia Tao, GM Assistance, Nudynamic
Aug 1310:45
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Role of location intelligence in border and critical national infrastructure security
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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.
Aug 1311:05
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Cybercrime 2.0: AI, money mules, and the new wave of government financial fraud
Seminar Theatre 2 (Main Expo Floor)
- 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
Aug 1311:20
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Fireside Chat: Securing the future: building cyber resilience in an era of AI and quantum threats
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
Aug 1311:20
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Scaling AI responsibly
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
Daniel Roelink, Director Digital NSW, NSW Department of Customer Service
Aug 1311:20
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Failing fast for long-term success
Service Delivery & Improvement (Bradman Theatrette)
Shane Worthington, Chief Digital Officer, Australian Skills Quality Authority
Aug 1311:20
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Delivering secure and resilient connectivity for critical government services
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
Kylie De Courteney, Managing Director, NSW Telco Authority
Aug 1311:20
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Driving innovation through data: CSIRO’s digital strategy for a smarter future
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
Rebecca Ostergaard, Chief Digital Officer, CSIRO
Aug 1311:40
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The responsive public service: Building tomorrow's government with secure, scalable AI
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
- Build a Predictive Government. This proactive approach alleviates citizen burden but also optimises resource allocation, moving away from costly reactive interventions
- Foster a Personalised Government. Imagine a digital government assistant that understands an individual's unique situation and provides relevant information, forms, and support without requiring the citizen to navigate complex departmental structures
- Ensure a Secure Government. Trust is the bedrock of a successful public service; without it, even the most innovative technological advancements will fall short
Ben Thurgood, Customer Engineering Manager, Public Sector, Google Cloud
Aug 1311:40
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Topic TBA
Service Delivery & Improvement (Bradman Theatrette)
Aug 1311:40
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Panel: Cloud-first strategies: building agile and resilient enterprises in the digital era
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
David Larrimore, Former Chief Technology Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Aug 1311:40
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Leveraging data to drive better customer service outcomes
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
Aug 1312:00
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Building strong cyber defences - Policies and planning
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
Aug 1312:00
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Transforming public sector service delivery: Strategies for efficiency, agility, and citizen-focused outcomes
Service Delivery & Improvement (Bradman Theatrette)
Mike Webb, CIO, Parliament of Australia
Aug 1312:00
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Humanising data: How analytics and automation are transforming crisis response in government
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
Aug 1312:10
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Enhancing infrastructure security - Addressing emerging threats in the digital age
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
Aug 1312:20
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Panel: Operationalising zero trust across your organisation
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
Julian Adler, Chief Information Officer, Bayside City Council
Moderator: Philip Wagner, Former Senior Cyber Security Advisor, Australian Government
Aug 1312:20
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Panel: 2025 and Beyond: Tackling Challenges in AI Implementation
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
Sharon Bowman, Technology & Transformation Manager, Hornsby Shire Council
Nikhil Patinge, Director – WoVG Digital Integration Services, Department of Government Services
Brenda Banning, Vice President Architecture and Industry Strategy – Oracle Japan and APAC, Oracle
Moderator: Jade Carson, CIO, National Gallery Of Australia
Aug 1312:20
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The future of CX - Innovating for seamless, personalised public service
Service Delivery & Improvement (Bradman Theatrette)
Kate Barnes, Executive Director Customer and Digital Experience, Solar Victoria
Karen Gallagher, GM, Strategy and CX, Healthdirect Australia
Aug 1312:20
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Panel: Driving impact - Leadership in data-driven organisations
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
Kate Lucas, Chief Analytics Officer, Executive Director, Victorian Department of Health
Tammy Braybrook, Senior Director, Data Capability and Analytics, Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Moderator: Nithin Balakrishnan, Director, Transaction Data, AUSTRAC
Aug 1312:30
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Securing the internet as our digital backbone: Protecting critical infrastructure in a connected nation
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
Lisa Dethridge, Senior Researcher, RMIT University
Aug 1312:50
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The benefits of tech enabled shared services as the foundations of AI
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
Nikhil Patinge, Director – WoVG Digital Integration Services, Department of Government Services
Aug 1312:55
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Startup Pitch Fest
Startup Pitch Fest (Main Expo Floor Seminar Theatre 2)
Get a front-row seat to the future of government technology as five hand-picked startups pitch their innovations live. Each founder will have just a few minutes to present their solution, explain the problem they’re solving, and show how their tech can make a real impact in the public sector.
From cybersecurity and AI to digital identity and service delivery, this is a fast-paced session designed to spark ideas, surface emerging talent, and connect agencies with the next wave of innovation.
Whether you're looking for new tech partners or just curious about what’s coming next, this is a session not to miss.
Zoe Jay Hawkins, Co-Founder and Deputy Executive Director, Tech Policy Design Institute
Raaj Rayat, Investor, AirTree Ventures
Petr Adamek, CEO, Canberra Innovation Network
Aug 1313:10
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Topic TBA
Seminar Theatre 1 (Main Expo Floor)
Mac McIntosh, Senior Manager Solutions Engineering, Splunk
Aug 1314:00
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Bolstering the cyber security of small and medium enterprises
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
Aug 1314:00
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Emerging AI opportunities in Corporate and Enterprise Systems
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
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 (Bradman Theatrette)
Aug 1314:00
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Future telecommunications networks – beyond 5G and into 6G
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
Aug 1314:00
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Data what’s your story
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
Aug 1314:20
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Securing the front line - Modern endpoint management as the foundation for trusted digital government
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
- Understand how modern endpoint management supports security, compliance, and efficiency in government IT.
- Learn about the risks of unmanaged devices and the role of real-time visibility and automation in Zero Trust environments.
- Get practical steps for modernizing your endpoint strategy, including tool consolidation, policy automation, and team upskilling.
Ajmer Singh, VP of Field Product Management, NinjaOne
Aug 1314:20
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Battle-tested Building Blocks. How AI powering low code delivers much safer, governable app development without compromising on AI’s benefits
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
- See how building with pre-certified components bakes OWASP-level security and accessibility into your app from day one.
- Learn why thousands of real-world deployments make these building blocks far less prone to AI-induced surprises or bugs.
- Discover a model where platform updates ripple through every screen and workflow, sealing security gaps without extra effort.
Martin Cooperwaite, Co-founder and Director, Kiandra
Aug 1314:20
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Panel: Workforce digital upskilling – Preparing public sector employees for the future
Service Delivery & Improvement (Bradman Theatrette)
Martin Loughton, Deputy Chief Information Officer (a/g), Federal Court of Australia
Hailie Ryzak, Director Strategy & Corporate Services, Blue Mountains Council
Aug 1314:20
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Panel: Empowering Under-16s Beyond the Social Media Ban
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
Aug 1314:20
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Once upon a query…: Storytelling with data to drive decision-making
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
Aug 1314:40
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Enhancing cyber resilience through essential eight implementation – Lessons learned
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
Philip Wagner, Former Senior Cyber Security Advisor, Australian Government
Moderator: David Hollingworth, Senior Journalist, Cyber Daily
Aug 1314:40
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Panel: Harnessing AI for strategic enterprise transformation
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
Moderator: Lisa Dethridge, Senior Researcher, RMIT University
Daniel Roelink, Director Digital NSW, NSW Department of Customer Service
Aug 1314:40
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Enhancing syndromic surveillance by leveraging investments in national public digital health infrastructure
Service Delivery & Improvement (Bradman Theatrette)
Aug 1314:40
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Driving climate, environmental and circular outcomes through government ICT procurement: The environmentally sustainable procurement policy
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
Aug 1314:40
Conference pass
Ensuring algorithmic fairness and transparency in government - Navigating AI, disinformation, and democratic integrity
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
Aug 1315:00
Conference pass
Bridging the Accessibility Gap: Virtual Care for All Australians
Critical Infrastructure, Networks & Cloud (Menzies Theatrette)
Aug 1315:00
Conference pass
Panel: Unlocking the value of government data for better decision-making
Gov Data & Analytics (Nicholls Theatrette)
Nithin Balakrishnan, Director, Transaction Data, AUSTRAC
Aug 1315:10
Conference pass
The importance of gender lens in Australia's cyber security strategy
Cyber Security (Upstairs Ballroom)
Aug 1315:10
Conference pass
Simplifying AI integration - Leveraging digital foundations for smarter decision-making
AI & Automation (Royal Expo Hall)
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