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8th annual GOVT DIGITAL FUTURE 2025 -The Future of Government Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement In Citizen-centric Service Delivery
2025 Hybrid Conference, 29th-30th April 2025
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Director, Data Capability, ACT Health
Former Chief Data Officer, Department of Home Affairs’ Data and Economic Analysis Centre (DEAC)
Technology Leader Federal Government (Home Affairs, AFP & Security Portfolio), IBM
Chief Digital Information Officer, Australian Department of Health & Aged care
Chief Digital Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency
Director Customer and Corporate Services, City of Casey
National CTO for Microsoft Australia & New Zealand, Microsoft
Manager Customer and Transformation, Mornington Peninsula Shire
Chief Executive Officer, Centre For Inclusive Design
Senior Manager, Projects and Innovation, Transport for NSW
Head of Customer Experience, Yarra Valley Water
Chief Customer Officer, City of Port Philip
Chief Scientist, Optus
Manager, Customer, Communications and Engagement, Mitchell City Council
Co-Founder of Global Growth, OrbViz
Digital and Technology Consultant
Partner | Cyber and Identity, Deloitte
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Schedule, program of the 8th annual GOVT DIGITAL FUTURE 2025 - The Future of Government Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement In Citizen-centric Service Delivery

• A deep dive into the evolution of government services and the need for transformation.
• A clear understanding of CCX and its pivotal role in government services, touching the lives of citizens, residents, and refugees.
• Insightful discussions on the pillars of CCX, which bridge the gap between customer experience and public good.
• Practical guidance on how to implement CCX in your own government services.
• Expert advice on overcoming challenges and obstacles on the path to CCX excellence.
• How to ensure AI enabled government services are considered trustworthy by the public
• Real-world case studies showcasing CCX best practices and the positive impact they've had on communities.

PIA ANDREWS
Former Chief Data Officer, Department of Home Affairs’ Data and Economic Analysis Centre (DEAC)

• The transformative journey to make government services more accessible, efficient, and citizen-centric
• How are we shaping a future that benefits both government and the people we serve

FAY FLEVARAS
Chief Digital Information Officer, Australian Department of Health & Aged care

• Exploring the role of AI, machine learning, and automation in enhancing public services.
• Balancing efficiency, transparency, and ethical AI governance.
• Case studies of AI implementation in government agencies.

Panel Members TBA

11.00 MORNING TEA

MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE CITIZEN

• The significance of Inclusive Public Services for all members of society, regardless of age, linguistic background, or abilities.
• Strategies designed to empower marginalised individuals, such as seniors and those with limited technological literacy, to actively engage with and benefit from digital public services.
• Multilingual access and inclusive design principles that can break down barriers and make digital public services
user-friendly and accessible for everyone.
• The value of government-community partnerships in addressing the unique challenges faced by marginalised
populations

MUSTAFA GHULAM
Senior Manager, Projects and Innovation, Transport for NSW

MANISHA AMIN
Chief Executive Officer, Centre For Inclusive Design

ROLFE GREEN
Digital and Technology Consultant

Effective communication is essential for upholding integrity, transparency in service delivery, and ultimately, enhancing citizen trust.To achieve this, government agencies must understand how citizens receive and understand communications. Key considerations include: Do citizens prefer emails or traditional letters? Is digital communication accessible to all? During this session you will discover:

• Why transparent and timely communication is essential for citizen exerience
• Targeted communications strategies that ensure your community has access to and can comprehend essential
information
• The latest integrations, platforms, and tools leading agencies and councils are using to enhance citizen communications
• Best practice for crisis communications strategies to provide timely and accurate information, reassuring citizens, and maintaining trust during turbulent periods.
• Insights to how departments are closing feedback loops and effectively listening to their citizens

KARIM SABET
Co-Founder of Global Growth, OrbViz

12.40 NETWORKING LUNCH AND QUIZ

• Enhance Accessibility: Improve public service accessibility for rural and remote citizens.
• Streamline Processes: Simplify applications and approvals for critical services, reducing citizen stress and building trust.
• Enhanced Data Sharing: Explore the benefits of secure data sharing for both public and private sector entities, fostering enhanced collaboration.

PHILIP MUEHLECK
Technology Leader - Federal Government (Home Affairs, AFP & Security Portfolio), IBM

• The evolution of digital identity frameworks and their impact on service delivery.
• Lessons from global digital identity initiatives (e.g., Estonia, Singapore).
• Addressing concerns around privacy, security, and digital inclusion.

JULIE GLEESON
Partner, Cyber and Identity, Deloitte

• Addressing cyber risks in a hyper-connected government ecosystem.
• The role of AI in threat detection and response.
• Strengthening public-private partnerships in cybersecurity.

PANEL MEMBERS:

JULIE GLEESON
Partner, Cyber and Identity, Deloitte

PHILIP MUEHLECK
Technology Leader - Federal Government (Home Affairs, AFP & Security Portfolio), IBM

Join government leaders as they share their insights on the journey towards achieving the ambitious goal of 100% digital services by 2030.

Panel Discussion highlights:

• Are we truly enhancing the way citizens and businesses interact with councils through modern, digital means?
• How has the uplift in tech been invested and what operational processes have we seen enhanced?
• How can we overcome common leadership challenges when driving culture change, and gain solutions to navigate them
effectively?
• How can we align financial sustainability, service planning and community expectations within the transformation
strategy?
• How can we acquire the tools and knowledge to measure and evaluate the success of internal culture transformation efforts and external community satisfaction?

PATRICK DILLON
Manager Customer and Transformation, Mornington Peninsula Shire

MICHAEL SINCLAIR
Manager, Customer, Communications and Engagement, Mitchell City Council

TARNYA MCKENZIE
Chief Customer Officer, City of Port Philip

1) Digital Identity - where next?
2) Trust - what do we mean?
3) Identity and Authentication - can we make it better?
4) Resilience - is there a different way of thinking about this?
5) Legislation - how should we think about what's proposed in the Digital ID Bill?

NAVIGATING CHANGE TO ENABLE INNOVATION

PETER O'HALLORAN
Chief Digital Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency

• Emerging Technologies and the New Customer Paradigm: Exploring how advancements in emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, 5G and Big Data are reshaping customer experiences and expectations of the public sector.
• The Speed of Change and Government Response: Addressing the challenges and opportunities in adapting governmental processes and policies at the pace of technological evolution.
• Blueprint for the Future: Strategies for governments to stay ahead, from fostering innovation to embracing agile methodologies and inclusive policy-making.

PROFESSOR ROCKY SCOPELLITI
Chief Scientist, Optus

10.30 MORNING TEA AND QUICKFIRE CARDS GAME

DATA, AI AND CX IN 2025 AND BEYOND!

Is enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors the key to streamlining service delivery, fortifying cybersecurity measures, and driving economic value? In this session, you will discover how the public and private sectors can collaborate to harness data effectively, and further enhance service delivery.

• Navigating data sharing challenges
• Data enablement and sharing for good social outcomes
• Assessing the potential of data capabilities to enhance citizen delivery

Panel Members TBA

• Understand why strategic data collaboration paramount is in enhancing citizen experiences and boosting national productivity.
• Dive into the cultural and operational hurdles often associated with data sharing. Gain insights into strategies for fostering a culture of cyber resilience and effective collaboration.
• Assessing the potential of data capabilities to enhance citizen delivery

NITHIN BALAKRISHNAN
Director, Data Capability, ACT Health

This session will be 25 minutes presentation followed by 15 minutes audience Q&A.

• Finding your values – what will your organisation use as its guiding lights?
• Building a model – how do you make sure you have all the pieces in place to execute and align with those values?
• Executing at scale – with large, complex organisations, how do you know it is being done consistently?

SARAH CARNEY
National CTO for Microsoft Australia &
New Zealand, Microsoft (SFC)

13.00 Networking Lunch and Quiz

• Inclusion Compass Report based on sustainable goals – 700,000 conversations
• What are the needs of the citizen?
• Taking an intersectional approach to digital literacy and the impact of digital
• Compass around communication
• How communication matters and what impact this has

MANISHA AMIN
Chief Executive Officer, Centre For Inclusive Design

• Influencing scope and driving positive change
• How can we enhance productivity and reduce cost to serve?
• Changing processes and operations: Working through delivery
• Moving towards digitised channels and responding to digital transformation – implementation redefined
• What it takes to creating a personalized experience – Analysing customer journeys

CAROLINA GAITAN
Head of Customer Experience, Yarra Valley Water

• Five core pillars explained - one of those being business essentials
• ERP uplift - Simplifying back the processes and why
• Transforming digital capabilities, how is it that you are transforming the business alongside this?
• Why do you really need scalability to reach what you are trying to achieve?
• Can you elaborate on the importance of the leadership uplift and cyber uplift, respectively?
• How are you preparing for the long-term?

JENNIFER BEDNAR
Director Customer and Corporate Services,
City of Casey

• Simplification and shared services approach across local government lines
• Centralization: It’s importance and the role of adaptability to local and state government
• Learnings to consider the integration in the standard local government platforms

• AI for Enhanced CX: Learn how government agencies are leveraging AI integrations to enhance customer experience, streamline services, and meet the evolving needs and expectations of citizens.
• AI Operations: Explore the use of AI in departmental operations to address skill gaps, improve efficiency, and optimize processes within government departments.
• Designing for the Future: Delve into the concept of designing government services with the future in mind. Discover strategies for ensuring that AI and technology implementations remain relevant and adaptable.
• Explore how these innovations are reshaping the government landscape and enhancing services for citizens, today and in the future.

Registation Packages
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION - SUPER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
Register before 28th February 2025
$2495 + GST
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
Register before 30th March 2025
$2695 + GST
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION - NORMAL REGISTRATION:
Register after 30th March 2025
$2895 + GST
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION - UNLIMITED GROUP TEAM REGISTRATION

Register & pay for 3 delegates & get unlimited registrations* (*Can attend in-person or virtually )

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION - SUPER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
Register before 28th February 2025
$1795 + GST
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
Register before 30th March 2025
$1895 + GST
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION - NORMAL REGISTRATION:
Register after 30th March 2025
$1995 + GST
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION - UNLIMITED GROUP TEAM REGISTRATION

Register & pay for 3 delegates & get unlimited registrations* (*Can only attend virtually)

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