Event Overview
In 2021-22, the NSW government is investing in a number of strategic initiatives to help elevate, innovate and reinvigorate the economy in the post-pandemic era.
Ongoing investment in the Digital Restart Fund (DRF) continues to drive innovation across sectors, with digital projects continuing to deliver meaningful outcomes for citizens in the aftermath of COVID.
Last year’s Innovate NSW event sought to unify NSW government clusters and advance the Premier’s Priorities through holistic, whole-of-government innovation. This year, as we welcome the Beyond Digital 2.0 strategy, our programme will focus on how strategic investments can aid NSW’s socioeconomic recovery and make NSW a great place to work, learn and live beyond COVID.
Public Sector Network invites you to join this exclusive gathering at Innovate NSW 2022.
This On-Site event will provide the ideal meeting place to learn, collaborate and discuss current trends and innovations. We will spotlight industry thought leaders and their initiatives from across the state.

Benefits of Attending
A Sneak Peek Of Your Inspiring Speakers

Hon Victor Dominello MP
Minister for Digital; Minister for Customer Service
NSW Government

Joost de Kock
Deputy Secretary, Customer Strategy and Transport
Transport for NSW

Rebecca Fox
Deputy Secretary, Regional Precincts
Department of Regional NSW

Mike Dudarenok
A/Chief Digital Officer
Revenue NSW

Sandie Matthews
Chief Information Officer
NSW Department of Education

Robert Hilditch
Chief Information Officer
Fire & Rescue NSW

Michael Rodrigues
24 Hour Economy Commissioner
NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
Key Sessions
The Innovate NSW Series features the latest initiatives throughout New South Wales; sharing insights via keynote presentations, case studies, panel discussions, and roundtable chats. To provide additional perspective – concurrent streams will address more specific topics and challenges in the worlds of Technology & Data and Digital & CX faced by public sector leaders today.
Ministerial Address: Driving NSW’s Digital Revolution Beyond COVID Times
Hon Victor Dominello MP,
Minister for Digital; Minister for Customer Service,
NSW Government
Equipping Citizens with Digital Infrastructure to Enable Economic Development
Damon Rees,
Chief Executive Officer,
Service NSW
Innovation in Action: Emerging Technologies Transforming the Future Transport
Joost de Kock
Deputy Secretary, Customer Strategy and Transport,
Transport for NSW
Leveraging Innovation to Fast-Track Post-Pandemic Recovery
Michael Rodrigues
24 Hour Economy Commissioner,
NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
Elizabeth Mildwater
Chief Executive Officer,
Greater Sydney Commission
Rebecca Fox
Deputy Secretary, Regional Precincts,
Department of Regional NSW
Innovation Beyond Necessity: Sustaining Technological Transformation in 2022 and Beyond
Sandie Matthews
Chief Information Officer,
NSW Department of Education
Sam Nielson
Director, Performance and Insights,
NSW Public Service Commission
Keynote Session
Providing Customer Centric Infrastructure to Deliver Better Outcomes
Amanda Ianna
Registrar,
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Keynote Session
Rethinking the Role of Regulators in the Future Global Marketplace
David Chandler OAM
NSW Building Commissioner,
Office of the NSW Building Commissioner
Panel Discussion
Designing and Defining Your Digital Strategy
Sharni Allen
Director, NSW Design System,
NSW Department of Customer Service
Jenny Merkley
Executive Director, Premier, Education & Customer Service,
NSW Treasury
Keynote Session
Enabling Digital Solutions at Scale
Keynote Session
Hosting ICT & Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Mike Dudarenok
A/Chief Digital Officer,
Revenue NSW
Panel Discussion
Establishing ICT Infrastructure Priorities for the Year Ahead
Kylie De Courteney
Managing Director,
NSW Telco Authority
Rob Hilditch
Chief Information Officer,
Fire & Rescue NSW
View the agenda for the full speaker lineup, sessions and event timeline
Your Registration
Keeping You Safe

Hyatt Regency, Sydney NSW
Public Sector Network will closely monitor COVID-19 regulations in accordance with the advice from the Government and local health authorities to ensure the safety of everyone attending the event physically. In addition, we will be working closely with the venue to ensure precautionary measures are in place.