8th Annual

Future of South Australian Government Summit 2024

The Principal Summit Supporting SA's Transformation of Digital Government
28 November 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Adelaide Convention Centre
Tickets Available
About the Event

Building out yearly strategic aspirations in the delivery of its transformation roadmap, SA is no stranger to step-change transformation. But the State will soon have its sights set on a significant refresh of its ICT, Digital, and Cybersecurity Government Strategy (2020-2025).

In the lead-up, public sector digital leadership has championed the alignment of initiatives to SA’s Economic Statement for an accessible Digital Economy and inclusive State, but its next aim will be to execute pivotal projects to elevate the digital maturity of its agencies.

The FSTGov Future of SA Government Summit 2024, reaching its 8th year, presents the waves public sector digital and ICT leaders are making to remain digital-ready and aligned with the trajectory of Australia’s leading Digital State Governments:

  • Building capabilities critical to the future of citizen services.
  • Navigating SA’s road to investing for Digital Futures.
  • Making significant progress in SA’s cyber resilience.
  • Strengthening ICT foundations to connect and secure digital services.
  • Enabling digitally inclusive community support structures, harm minimisation and connectivity goals.
  • Managing strategic benefits and risks of emerging technology adoption.
  • Excelling the professional development of Digital, Data and Cyber pathways.
  • Establishing next-gen cyber capability uplift, awareness and response.
Speakers
Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer
Department of Treasury and Finance
Chief Information Officer, Chief Data Officer, Director Business Improvement and Technology
Department of Human Services
Chief Data Officer, Executive Director Office for Data Analytics
Department of Treasury and Finance
State Innovation Places Lead
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Acting Assistant Commissioner, Cyber Governance
Australian Taxation Office
Chief Medical Information Officer
SA Health
Chief Information Officer
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Chief Information Security Officer/Head of Cyber Security and IT Resilience
SA Power Networks
Executive Director, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Courts Administration
Chief Information Officer / Director Digital and Business Services
SA Housing Trust
Chief Medical Information Officer
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
Chief Information Security Officer
Courts Administration Authority
Director for Responsible Machine Learning
Australian Institute for Machine Learning
Director of Data Analytics
Auditor-General's Department of South Australia
Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN)
Head of IT Operations
SA Power Networks
Director SA Virtual Care Service
SA Health
Senior Director, Smarter Data Program  
Australian Taxation Office
Director Digital Transformation & Systems
Department of Defence
Director, ICT Services
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Former Lord Mayor Adelaide
City of Adelaide
Regional Vice President - Public Sector
Salesforce
Principal Enterprise Architect
Salesforce
General Manager, Salesforce
NRI Australia & New Zealand
Agenda
  • Showcase South Australia's achievements in digital government initiatives and their impact on citizen services

  • Outline key priorities and strategic focus areas for the next phase of digital transformation

  • Discuss the role of emerging technologies, data-driven decision-making, and cybersecurity in shaping future government services
  • How could AI Agents scale government services to meet customer expectations in an environment of "doing more with less"?
  • How do you deliver trusted experiences using AI Agents?
  • How can government agencies utilise AI Agents effectively with siloed data?
  • How South Australia’s innovation places will progress economic complexity and growth in critical industry and growth sectors
  • The Lot Fourteen example: how strategic location, world-class institutions, collaborative ecosystem, culture of inclusivity and sustainability principles drives innovation in industries like space, defence, cybersecurity, and clean technology

Accelerating South Australia's Digital Future: Overcoming Barriers, Driving Progress, and Embracing Disruption      

  • Overcoming Workforce Barriers: Developing and implementing strategies to enhance digital skills and close workforce gaps within South Australia.   
  • Sustaining Strategic Progress: Employing methods to keep momentum on key funded digital projects while continuously seeking enhancement opportunities and promoting new government-industry collaborations.   
  • Leveraging Digital Disruptions: Turning digital disruptions into opportunities to further South Australia's digital transformation, ensuring resilience and adaptability. 

Building SA Health’s Data Analytics Platform: Advancing Healthcare through Data and AI     

  • Overview of SA Health’s first statewide data analytics platform and its capabilities. 
  • Leveraging synthetic data and AI to enhance healthcare outcomes in South Australia. 
  • Strategic vision for utilising the platform to drive improvements and innovation in healthcare delivery. 

Cyber Resilience in Action: South Australia’s Approach to Cyber Threats in the Digital Ecosystem     

  • Strategic Pillars and Cyber Collaboration: How South Australia responds to the new 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, focusing on strategic pillars and fostering collaboration to embed cybersecurity awareness across organisations.   
  • Resource Optimisation and Rapid Reprioritisation: Tactics for optimising cybersecurity budgets and effectively allocating resources for robust threat response and mitigation.   
  • Advancing Practices, Standards, and Planning: Elevating South Australia's cybersecurity maturity through proactive planning, adherence to standards, and advanced practices to ensure future resilience and national readiness. 

Collaborative Leadership and Innovation in Human Services     

  • Discussing strategies for building and leading cross-functional teams to drive innovation and achieve strategic goals. 
  • Exploring how innovative technology solutions can address complex human services challenges. 
  • Sharing case studies and best practices on implementing cutting-edge solutions to improve service delivery and operational efficiency. 

Exploring Data Innovation: South Australia’s Journey with AI & Data Analytics     

  • Data and AI-Driven Innovation: Leveraging data and AI to drive improvements and efficiencies in public service delivery.   
  • Ethical and Transparent AI: Addressing ethical, legal, and societal considerations and building public trust through responsible AI implementation.   
  • Upskilling and Capability Building: Developing training programs and partnerships to create a workforce ready to harness the power of data and AI. 
Peer to Peer Discussion Topics
  • Addressing the compliance, privacy, and ethical challenges in managing government data
  • Developing policies and frameworks to mitigate biases and ensure transparency in data-driven decision-making
  • Exploring strategies to build public trust and accountability in the government’s use of citizen data

  • Moving, storing, transforming, and managing data to drive LLM and the importance of AI governance
  • Delivering secure, resilient and compliant digital services that are more accessible and inclusive
  • Enabling the modern digitised workforce

  • How ready is your data to take advantage of new AI capabilities and how are you measuring this?
  • Where do you see AI and data having the biggest impact on public services?
  • What are the biggest challenges to the public sector in harnessing data to drive outcomes?

  • Discuss the specific obstacles South Australia faces in adopting AI technologies within the public sector, such as workforce skill gaps and resource limitations.
  • Explore how South Australia can capitalize on its unique strengths, including research institutions and collaborative initiatives, to enhance AI capabilities.
  • Examine strategies for South Australia to engage with global partners, fostering innovation and knowledge exchange in AI applications for government services.

  • Strategies for providing all communities, especially remote and underserved areas, with connectivity for access to digital services and communication tools to promote social equity and economic opportunities.
  • Exploring how connectivity can enhance government operations for faster and more effective public service delivery.
  • Examining ways digital tools can empower communities and increase their involvement in public life, fostering engagement and informed citizenship.

  • Share strategies for optimising IT infrastructure and asset management with limited resources, focusing on creative and cost-effective solutions.
  • Discuss how unconventional approaches can build credibility and trust within government organisations, enhancing overall service delivery.
  • Explore the role of strategic partnerships and innovative procurement practices in maximising resources and improving public services.

  • How can government successfully leverage digital technologies to enhance customer interactions and provide a seamless omnichannel experience?
  • What are some key challenges that government agencies face when adopting and implementing digital capabilities, fostering innovation, and driving transformation?
  • How can government build and enhance digital capabilities, strategies, and services to drive innovation and transformation?

  • Bridging the ICT skills gap in an evolving technological landscape.
  • Investing in capability development: training, tools, and knowledge sharing.
  • Future-proofing ICT capabilities to anticipate and leverage technological shifts.

Contact Us
For delegate enquiries:
Angelic Pernito
Head of Delegate Relations
T: +61 422 716 206
For sponsorship enquiries:
Brigitte Guerin
Commercial Director
T: +61 417 678 632
To participate as a speaker:
Henna Qaisar
Senior Conference Producer
T: +61 410 828 401