ICT Modernisation Roadshow

• Transformation through cloud adoption and leveraging its potential
• Overcoming challenges, how to seize the opportunities.  

• Modernising project management methodologies through cloud-based solutions. 
• Deploying AI technologies and information management uplift. 
• Discussing a framework for ensuring that technology change initiatives stick for the long term. 

• Exploring AI-generated use cases to streamline operations and boost productivity in government services. 
• Discussing the GenAI copilot partnership to enhance operational efficiency. 
• Addressing the ethical considerations of AI implementation, including transparency, privacy, and responsible use in government applications. 

• Modernisation drivers and risks: how to meet the needs of continued digital transformation and effectively establish and prioritise a modernisation roadmap? 
• What strategies and best practices can be employed to minimise disruption to existing systems and processes during the modernisation of legacy ICT infrastructure? 
• Future planning: how can organisations build a flexible and adaptive ICT infrastructure to sustain agility and innovation? 

Toby Sloan, Director of Strategy, Cenitex 

Daniel Lewis, Head of Technology, State Library Victoria 

Nikhil Patinge, Director – WoVG Digital Integration Services, Technology & Digital Platforms, Digital Victoria, Department of Government Services 

• Transformation through cloud adoption and leveraging its potential
• Overcoming challenges, how to seize the opportunities. 

• Unlocking the potential of AI-generated use cases to streamline government IT operations and enhance productivity. 
• Discussing Agile/Prince/ Waterfall methodologies to expedite software development and deployment, fostering adaptability and efficiency. 
• Implementing resilient network, cloud computing, and data centre strategies to strengthen government operations, ensuring scalability and reliability. 
• Delving into innovative software solutions tailored for effective data management, cybersecurity, and digital collaboration, safeguarding government assets, and facilitating seamless teamwork. 

• Modernisation drivers and risks: how to meet the needs of continued digital transformation and effectively establish and prioritise a modernisation roadmap? 
• What strategies and best practices can be employed to minimise disruption to existing systems and processes during the modernisation of legacy ICT infrastructure? 
• Future planning: how can organisations build a flexible and adaptive ICT infrastructure to sustain agility and innovation? 

Sue Wilson, Chief Information Officer, Department of Communities

Helen McLeish, Chief Cyber Security Officer,  East Metropolitan Health Service

Demogene Smith, Chief Information Officer (CIO), South Metropolitan Health Service

• Transformation through cloud adoption and leveraging its potential
• Overcoming challenges, how to seize the opportunities. 

• Modernisation drivers and risks: how to meet the needs of continued digital transformation and effectively establish and prioritise a modernisation roadmap? 
• What strategies and best practices can be employed to minimise disruption to existing systems and processes during the modernisation of legacy ICT infrastructure? 
• Future planning: how can organisations build a flexible and adaptive ICT infrastructure to sustain agility and innovation? 

Shane Worthington, Chief Digital Officer, Australian Skills Quality Authority

Akila Samaranayake, Senior Director of Architecture, Digital, Data and Technology Solutions (DDTS), ACT Government

David Creagh, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Attorney-General’s Department

• Transformation through cloud adoption and leveraging its potential
• Overcoming challenges, how to seize the opportunities.

• Examining robust governance frameworks tailored for government cloud environments to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 
• Employing optimisation techniques to maximise cloud resources and minimise costs. 
• Assessing challenges encountered in practicing cloud/multi-hybrid cloud adoption within government agencies 
• Sharing insights and best practices in utilising automation tools to streamline cloud management processes and enhance agility in government IT operations. 

• Prioritise ICT investments based on their alignment with business objectives, emphasising projects with rapid ROI and those supporting core functions. 
• Agile vs Waterfall: identifying the methodology that suits the project needs 

• Modernisation and innovation: Should we choose a platform for 2028 or just for now? How are we enabling platforms for AI?
• What strategies and best practices can be employed to minimise disruption to existing systems and processes during the modernisation of legacy ICT infrastructure? 
• Future planning: how can organisations build a flexible and adaptive ICT infrastructure to sustain agility and innovation? 

Amber Pathak, Associate Director, Strategic Engagement Government Technology Platforms, Digital NSW – Department of Customer Service

Mike Dudarenok, Chief Information and Digital Officer, NSW Education Standards Authority

Fred Lusk, Head of IT, Judicial Commission of NSW

Suzy Mann, Chief Technology Officer, NSW Police Force