9th Annual

Future of Queensland Government Summit 2025

Join us at our 2025 Summit
27 March 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Star Brisbane
About the Event

Collaboration between government and technology partners will be a key driver in positioning Queensland as a global economic leader.

This summit offers an ideal platform for government and industry to join forces. Beyond an inspiring plenary session, participants can engage in a range of roundtable discussions based on case studies and led by industry experts. These sessions allow attendees to ask questions, exchange ideas, and leave with actionable insights.

The 9th annual event will gather over 160 public-sector IT leaders, facilitating learning, development, and networking as the Queensland government works to create a digitally inclusive, customer-focused government that is agile, empowered, and engaged.

Speakers
Assistant Secretary, Data Policy and Assurance Branch
Department of Finance
Queensland Information Commissioner
Office of the Information Commissioner
Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services
Queensland Health
Executive Director Data and AI
Queensland Customer and Digital Group
General Manager Strategy, Planning and Performance Division
Digital Transformation Agency
Executive Director, Innovation Operations
Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
A/Director of Whole of Government Connectivity Leadership
NSW Telco Authority
Executive Director, Workforce Futures
Public Sector Commission
Professor of AI
Queensland University of Technology
Founding Director
Griffith Data Trust
General Manager, Business IT & Digital Delivery
Powerlink Queensland
Associate Science Director for University Engagement / Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO Data61
A/Director, Capability | Digital Economy
Queensland Government Customer and Digital Group
Chair & Director - UQ Cyber Research Centre
The University of Queensland
Chief Information Security Officer
Seqwater
Acting Executive Director Mackay Research & Innovation Chief Medical Information Officer
Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Director, Cyber Security, Technology Services
Southern Cross University
Chair
Australian Cyber Network | Dynamic Standards International (DSI)
Executive Director
Cultural Cyber Security
Senior Director, Business Systems
ACT Revenue Office
Manager, Data Services
Queensland Police Service
Business Analytics Manager
Queensland Health
Digital Delivery Executive
DB Results
Regional Commercial Manager
Iron Mountain
Field CISO, ANZ
Trend Micro
Head of Data and AI | Public Sector | Asia Pacific and Japan
Amazon Web Services
Senior VP Cloud Engineering
Oracle
Agenda
  • The implementation and impact of the Data Maturity Assessment Tool
  • Strategies for improving data maturity across government departments
  • Addressing challenges in maintaining public trust in government data use

 

Collaboration for Impact: Harnessing Collective Strengths to Enhance Digital Transformation

  • Building a Unified Digital Strategy: Examine strategies for aligning the objectives and resources of the largest government agencies to create a cohesive digital transformation agenda across Queensland.  
  • Leveraging Data and Insights: Examine the critical role of data sharing and collaborative analytics in driving informed decision-making, optimising service delivery, and enhancing the citizen experience. Delve into strategies for fostering inter-agency collaboration to develop and implement robust data governance frameworks.  
  • Driving Change through Innovation: Discuss how to foster a culture of innovation that encourages risk-taking and experimentation across agencies, showcasing successful collaborative projects and their outcomes. 

 

 

  • Rising cyber threats – Queensland accounts for 30% of Australia’s reported cyber incidents, making proactive security essential for government agencies
  • Quantifying and managing cyber risk – Government audits show agencies with structured risk assessments and proactive security drills are far more resilient. Learn how to measure and mitigate cyber risk effectively
  • AI-driven security – The ACSC recommends shifting to proactive, AI-enhanced risk management. Explore how AI can help detect threats faster, automate responses, and strengthen security across public sector systems

Our peer to peer roundtable discussions enable you to engage with other attendees as they rotate from table to table.

Each discussion features one of 16 distinct topics and is hosted by a technology expert together with a government co-host to drive an engaging conversation amongst the participants.

This year's top themes span across Digital Leadership, Organisational Transformation, IT Capabilities, Service Delivery, Cyber Uplift, Advanced Data & Analytics, and more.

 

 

Our peer to peer roundtable discussions enable you to engage with other attendees as they rotate from table to table.

Each discussion features one of 16 distinct topics and is hosted by a technology expert together with a government co-host to drive an engaging conversation amongst the participants.

This year's top themes span across Digital Leadership, Organisational Transformation, IT Capabilities, Service Delivery, Cyber Uplift, Advanced Data & Analytics, and more.

 

  • Building trust in AI for public services requires transparency, accountability and robust governance frameworks, alongside rigorous testing and public engagement
  • Success stories demonstrate how AWS-powered AI solutions have improved public services through streamlined administration, personalized citizen services, and enhanced disaster response capabilities
  • AWS provides secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and AI/ML services specifically designed for government use, helping enable responsible AI implementation

 

 

Our peer to peer roundtable discussions enable you to engage with other attendees as they rotate from table to table.

Each discussion features one of 16 distinct topics and is hosted by a technology expert together with a government co-host to drive an engaging conversation amongst the participants.

This year's top themes span across Digital Leadership, Organisational Transformation, IT Capabilities, Service Delivery, Cyber Uplift, Advanced Data & Analytics, and more.

Our peer to peer roundtable discussions enable you to engage with other attendees as they rotate from table to table.

Each discussion features one of 16 distinct topics and is hosted by a technology expert together with a government co-host to drive an engaging conversation amongst the participants.

This year's top themes span across Digital Leadership, Organisational Transformation, IT Capabilities, Service Delivery, Cyber Uplift, Advanced Data & Analytics, and more.

 

 

  • Placing "Customers First" to create citizen-focused government digital services
  • Putting "Ideas into Action" and "Being Courageous" to drive innovation within government constraints
  • "Unleashing Potential" and "Empowering People" to build a high-performing digital delivery teams

 

  • Understanding the role of Dynamic Standards International? The inception and roadmap
  • Demonstrating its potential to streamline compliance - looking into some pilot programs
  • How can it strengthen cyber resilience across government supply chains?

 

 

  • NSW Digital Connectivity Index – Gain insights into the development and impact of the NSW Digital Connectivity Index, tracking key metrics such as access, affordability, and service quality.
  • Addressing Connectivity Gaps Using Data – Learn how data from the NSW Digital Connectivity Index is being used to identify and bridge connectivity gaps in rural and remote areas, improving access to essential services.
  • Promoting Digital Inclusion and Affordability – Explore initiatives by the NSW government to enhance digital inclusion and affordability, fostering collaboration between government, service providers, and communities.

 

 

Data-Driven Innovation: Shaping Queensland's Future with AI

  • Transforming Public Services with AI-Driven Insights: Explore how emerging AI-powered data analytics can enhance service delivery across Queensland’s public sector, laying the groundwork for future adoption.
  • Strengthening Data Governance and Ethical AI Practices: Learn how Queensland is developing frameworks to ensure transparent, responsible, and ethical use of AI in public service applications.
  • Driving Innovation with AI and Open Data: Uncover the potential of AI models trained on open data to tackle public challenges, from urban planning to public health, and how Queensland is positioning itself for this future.

 

 

Cyber Resilience: Adapting to Emerging Threats in the Digital Landscape

  • Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape: Examine the latest trends in cyber threats, such as ransomware attacks, phishing schemes, and insider threats, and how Queensland’s public sector can adapt to mitigate these risks effectively.  
  • Public-Private Collaboration for Cyber Resilience: Explore the necessity of partnerships between government agencies and private sector cybersecurity firms to enhance threat intelligence sharing, incident response capabilities, and collective defence strategies.  
  • Cultivating a Proactive Cyber Security Culture: Discuss strategies for embedding a culture of cyber security across all levels of government, focusing on continuous training, awareness campaigns, and the role of leadership in fostering an environment where security is everyone's responsibility. 

 

 

P2P Roundtable Discussion Topics
  • How can you get set-up for sustained success?
  • How can you maximise your chances of creating valued outcomes?

  • Cultivating a data-literate workforce for Queensland’s future
  • Modernising legacy systems for seamless data integration and utilisation

  • Deprogramming data and digital teams – changing the narrative with accommodations that shift the focus from “deadline-driven high-performance” to iterative creative approaches to solving problems.
  • ROI for FWA – share experiences around working in or leading data and digital teams with truly flexible work arrangements.
  • Get good at psychosocial safety – overcoming the fear of talking about feelings and behaviours, becoming comfortable being a bit uncomfortable.

  • Identify hidden data: Uncover and catalogue unstructured and semi-structured data residing within Queensland’s government agencies.
  • Unify disparate data sources: Connect and integrate data silos to create a comprehensive view of government information.
  • Establish data governance for discovery: Implement consistent data governance policies and practices to ensure data quality and discoverability across the public sector.

  • Exploring strategies to ensure Queensland’s public sector can access and retain critical tech skills, including partnerships with industry, educational institutions, and targeted migration pathways.
  • Discussing how the Queensland Government can position itself as an employer of choice, including competitive benefits.

  • How can curriculum-aligned virtual experiences empower Queensland State Schools to enhance learning? Like unlocking and strengthening new career pathways?
  • What collaborative opportunities exist between education, VET providers, and industry partners to drive digital transformation?
  • In what ways can virtual reality set the benchmark for cross-sector innovation in public service delivery?

  • Engage with real-world challenges – Cyber attacks on QLD agencies are increasing. How prepared is your organisation?
  • Vote and debate – Share your stance on key cybersecurity issues and discuss solutions with peers
  • Turn insights into action – Explore AI-driven security and best practices to strengthen cyber resilience in your agency

  • Discuss The Government AI Readiness Index and how prepared countries are to implement AI in public services by assessing their strategies, research capabilities, and infrastructure
  • Uncover key challenges, data privacy/security considerations, and robust governance frameworks, while opportunities include improved efficiency, better decision-making, and resource optimisation
  • Highlight best practices for success with clear implementation strategies, workforce upskilling, strong data management practices, and cross-agency collaboration to overcome adoption barriers

  • How the exponential growth of data is posing security risks for your organisation.
  • What are approaches to remediate security risks associated with data and workspaces.
  • What is a reasonable expectation of end-users to manage the security and protection of their information

  • Departments collect valuable data—but why don’t we share it?
  • Are we too protective of our data? The real barriers to cross-department data sharing
  • The trust issue: How do we know data from others is good enough?

  • How can AI be used to transform IT labour processes?
  • Key application areas
  • What productivity gains can be expected?

  • How can modern data platform enable delivery of digital-first citizen experiences?
  • How can a multi cloud environment enable cost optimisation and flexibility?
  • How can AI help deliver innovation and digital transformation?

Contact Us
For sponsorship enquiries:
Brigitte Guerin
Commercial Director
T: +61 417 678 632
For delegate enquiries:
Dianne Emnace
Head of Delegate Sales
T: +61 2 7912 1451
For event and marketing enquiries:
Jessica Cozanitis
Marketing Executive
T: +61 401 422 928
To participate as a speaker:
Murali Ramesh
Production Director
T: +61 2 8484 0904
For event and marketing enquiries:
Nicole Pusic
Event Operations Manager
T: +61 401 022 626
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