Government Innovation Week – South Australia

Date: March 4-6, 2025

Location: Adelaide

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Steering Committee

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk,
Government CIO,
Department of Treasury and Finance

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Nikunj Mandlas,
CIO,
Department for Child Protection SA 

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Professor Anton Van den Hengel,
Director, Centre for Augmented Reasoning (CAR) Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML),
University of Adelaide 

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Dini Soulio,
Chief Executive Officer,
Super SA

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Dr Melanie McGrath,
Research Fellow, Human Trust in Collaborative Intelligence Systems,
Data 61 CSIRO 

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Dr Melissa McCradden,
AI Director,
Women’s and Children’s Hospital Network

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Sally Nicholas,
Executive Director, People & Culture,
Department of Human Services

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Ben Taylor,
Assistant Commissioner, Data Insights,
Australian Taxation Office

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Stuart Watt,
CIO,
Department of Primary Industries and Regions

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Matt Salier,
Chief Executive Officer,
 Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Jeff Swann,
Chief Officer & Chief Executive,
South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service 

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Linda Abrams-South,
Executive Director Corporate Services, Chief Financial Officer,
Courts Administration Authority

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Professor Romy Lawson,
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Flinders University

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Mitch Riley-Meijer,
Cyber and Protective Security, 
Australian Government

JANE ALBRIGHT Chief Human Resources Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

Anne-Louise Brown,
Director of Policy,
 Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre

What’s New in 2025

Government Innovation Showcase – South Australia

Thursday, 6th March 2025

The Government Innovation Showcase features discussions on the future of government and citizen delivery. Keynote speakers will cover topics such as workforce skills, AI, cybersecurity, productivity, customer experience, resilience, equity, and inclusion. The showcase offers something for everyone with keynotes, fireside chats, and four tracks: Digital Services & Customer Service, Data, Analytics & AI, ICT Modernisation & Cloud, and Workforce, Skills & Capability .

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Government Cybersecurity Showcase – South Australia

Thursday, 6th March 2025

The Government Cybersecurity Showcase addresses the critical importance of safeguarding public sector information and systems. It focuses on the latest strategies and technologies for defending against cyber threats and enhancing security. Topics include threat intelligence, risk management, incident response, and building a resilient infrastructure. The showcase aims to equip public sector leaders with the tools and knowledge to protect their digital environments effectively.

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Digital Leadership Academy – South Australia

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

The Digital Leadership Academy invites senior government leaders to a comprehensive full-day conference focusing on digital governance, transformative leadership, and future-ready policy-making. Attendees will enhance their leadership skills, network with peers, and gain insights from keynotes, panels, and partner sessions. Breakout discussions will address leadership challenges and opportunities, providing practical skills and knowledge for the evolving digital landscape.

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Masterclasses

Masterclasses provide deep insights into public sector transformation. Focused on digital transformation, data analytics, IT infrastructure, and citizen engagement, these sessions offer hands-on learning from industry leaders and academic experts. Attendees will engage in discussions, case studies, and workshops, ideal for enhancing their expertise and gaining actionable strategies. The goal is to equip professionals with advanced skills to improve government effectiveness and responsiveness.

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2025 Speakers

Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk,
Government CIO,
Department of Premier and Cabinet SA

Grant Stevens,
Commissioner,
SA Police

Nikunj Mandlas,
CIO,
Department for Child Protection SA 

Billie-Jo Barbara,
CHRO,
Department for Child Protection 

Dr Andrew Dunbar, Executive Director, Research and Innovation,
Department of State Development

Professor Anton van den Hengel,
Director, Centre for Augmented Reasoning (CAR) Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML),
University of Adelaide 

Dini Soulio,
Chief Executive Officer,
Super SA

Sally Nicholas,
Executive Director, People & Culture,
Department of Human Services

Mahadhir Aziz,
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation

Richard Hill,
CIO,
Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Dr Robyn Lawrence,
CEO,
Department for Health and Wellbeing

Kerrie Mahon,
Deputy CEO,
Clinical System Support & Improvement,
Department for Health and Wellbeing

Di Dixon,
State Project Lead, Lot Fourteen,
Department of Premier and Cabinet SA 

Rick Persse AM,
Under Treasurer,
Department of Treasury and Finance 

Ben Taylor,
Assistant Commissioner, Data Insights,
Australian Taxation Office

Stuart Watt,
CIO,
Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Julia Waddington-Powell, CEO,
SAFECOM 

Matt Opie,
CEO,
Defence SA 

Dr Melanie McGrath, Research Fellow, Human Trust in Collaborative Intelligence Systems, Data 61 CSIRO 

Dr Melissa McCradden,
AI Director,
Women’s and Children’s Hospital Network 

Julie Holmes,
Commissioner of State Taxation,
Revenue SA 

Professor Keith McNeil, Commissioner,
Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health

Lukah Dykes,
Managing Director,
HeartAI

Lisiane Barao McLeod,
Chief Software Engineer and General Manager myGov and Core Systems,
Services Australia

Jeannie Sim,
Chief Digital Health Officer & Director Cybersecurity and Assurance,
Department of Health

Lea Diffey,
Deputy Director-General, Innovation,
Department of Tourism and Sport QLD

Shikha Sharma,
CIO,
Department of Human Services

Who Attends

Chiefs, Directors, Heads, Managers of:

Digital Innovation
and Technology

Service Design and Delivery

ICT and Enterprise Architecture

Operational Excellence

Cyber Security or Governance

Citizen Engagement and Experience

Data, Information, Analytics and AI

People, HR, and Workforce Planning

Culture and Change Management

Information Management or Privacy

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Attending Innovate SA for the third time has been consistently enlightening and beneficial, to continue learning and growing in our industry.

– SA Health

The showcase was fantastic with engaging presentations, useful round table sessions discussing real scenarios, and a good turnout of relevant exhibitors.

– Australian Taxation Office

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