Federal Data & AI Showcase

Data and AI are too often used to simply drive efficiencies and operational improvements in organisations, both in the public and private sector. Pia will discuss how we can collectively build and deliver portfolio analytics and policy efficacy services to support closer to real time advanced analytics that support strategic decision making, resource prioritisation and the ability to measureable invest for impact, not just efficiency. After all, there’s no point more efficiently doing the wrong things! Data and AI can be complemented by new methods, technologies and operating models to create a more adaptive and end to end approach to maximising policy outcomes, while also ensuring the best possible public outcomes.

• Providing insights into how Stats NZ is currently using data and AI within their functions
• Looking into the challenges that pose as a result of AI and how parameters are in play to overcome them
• Discussing collaboration opportunities with data and AI

• Looking at how the the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission advances intelligence-led, risk-based proportionate regulation
• Learning how multiple datasets are combined to understand risk of harm to older Australians
• Discussing risk modelling as a technique for government agencies and regulators

This session explores the practical applications of Generative AI, moving beyond the hype to showcase real-world use cases across various sectors. Discover how organizations are leveraging this transformative technology to accelerate processes, automate workflows, personalize experiences, and create innovative content. We’ll discuss how Google Cloud is building an AI Platform and the crucial role of governance and integration in ensuring responsible and successful AI implementation. Join us to gain valuable insights into the future of AI and how to unlock its potential.

• Looking at the Government’s expectations of its agencies using data and AI
• Understanding the approach to data modelling – looking into a one-size-fits-all approach versus catering to each organisation without compromising on the level of output that needs to be generated across the APS
• Shedding light on challenges with data modelling
• Balancing innovation and control – governance, assurance and risk management

• Learning about the drive for the digital strategy
• Laying out the current challenges that need to be addressed by the digital strategy
• Looking into how AI provides the tools to remedy the challenges and deliver on customer experience

• Unpacking emerging trends in data and AI technologies, seeing AI as a Cambrian explosion, not as a single species
• Discussing the challenges in specifying tasks for AI to solve, showing where bias can creep in
• Understanding how AI augments human decision-making

• Leveraging AI agents to enhance productivity in government sectors

• Automating routine tasks to free up resources

• Improving decision-making processes with AI-driven insights

• Simplify the user experience

• The critical role of data sharing in the development and deployment of AI technologies
• Approaches for establishing robust data-sharing frameworks and protocols
• Leveraging technology to facilitate secure and efficient data exchange

Roundtable 1: The reality of enterprise AI: secure “the rights” for your organisation to accelerate their AI journey
Tristan Masters, Head of Data & AI (AU&NZ), Capgemini
Miko Calagos, Senior Director, Public Sector, Capgemini

Roundtable 2: Taking Stock of Your Cyber Security Governance, Risks, and Compliance: What to Check Within Your Organisation
Mark Jobbins, CTO, Pure Storage
Samantha Maher, Head of Government Relations, AUCyber

Roundtable 3: Breaking Silos to Fuel Public Sector Innovation
Alan Groves, Customer Engineer, Public Sector, Google Cloud
Ronnie Guha, Field Sales Representative, Public Sector, Google Cloud

Roundtable 4: DATA: The Backbone of AI Innovation – Fuelling Growth in Traditional and Generative AI
Laxmi Narayana Piska, Digital Impact Consulting Leader, Cloud and Next-Gen Engineering ANZ, HCLTech

Roundtable 5: Uncovering the Hidden Value of ESG Data Through AI and Analytics
Evan Hodge, Co-Founder and Technical Leader IBT

Roundtable 6: Shaping Responsible AI: A Human-Centred Design Approach to Effective AI Applications
Meg Tonkin, Design, AI and Innovation Consultant, Tobias
Julia Suh, Principal Strategic Designer and Chief Impact Officer, Tobias

Roundtable 7: Are you ready for the AI Era?
Damien Brazel, Partner, Griffin Legal
Melinda Smith, Special Counsel, Griffin Legal

Roundtable 8: Moving AI from Shadow IT into the Sovereign Spotlight
Joao Almeida, GM Sales and Marketing, XENON Systems

Roundtable 9: AI + Governance + Content: Building the trust needed to scale AI
Csaba Kispeter, Director – Enterprise Data and AI, InfoCapital

Roundtable 10: The AI Trifecta: A Look Into the Co-Existence of Facial Recognition (AI), Privacy, and Security
Jason Thomas, CEO, AusComply
Sean Borg, General Manager Oceana, Corsight ai

Roundtable 11: Transparency & Risk Management in AI, “clear as” right?
Andrew (Drew) Hammond, General Manager ACT & NSW, KJR

Roundtable 12: The future is Human-AI collaboration
Geoff Mether, CEO, Togetha

• Discussing the roadmap in creating and delivering Project EdChat
  • Delving into the factors that needed to be addressed when designing a generative AI chatbot
• Providing initial feedback on the pilot
• What has worked well and what could be improved on?
• Keeping students secure on the platform – how is this achieved?

Join technology, cloud and cyber experts Mark Jobbins, CTO of Pure Storage, and Samantha Maher, Head of Government Relations at AUCyber, for a fireside chat on the critical intersection of AI adoption, data security, and cloud computing. As AI transforms Australia, organisations must balance innovation with robust cyber security measures. This session will explore strategies for securing data in the cloud, integrating AI with cyber security frameworks and navigating the regulatory landscape.

Key topics include:

• Leveraging AI in secure cloud environments.
• Best practices for data security in the cloud.
• Managing risks in the age of AI and cloud modernisation

• Unpacking emerging trends in data and AI technologies – how is our reliance on these technologies shaping future functions?
• Staying ahead of the curve when it comes to governance and ethics – how can the Australian Public Service keep on top of evolving data modelling and generative AI capabilities?
• Protecting citizen data in increasingly data-driven government services