Public Sector Network Presents:

4th Annual
Innovate QLD 2024

Name: Innovate QLD
Start: 2024-09-10
End: 2024-09-10
Location: Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC), Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD, Australia

Driving Queensland’s Growth and Collaboration Through Innovation  

Tuesday, 10th September
Royal International Convention Centre

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2024 Overview

The Queensland Government is embarking on a groundbreaking digital strategy designed to revolutionise citizen engagement and service delivery through innovation and technology. A pivotal aspect of this digital strategy is the creation of user-centric digital platforms and applications that empower all citizens to seamlessly access government services and information.

Join us at Public Sector Network’s 4th Annual Innovate QLD Showcase to collaborate with public sector leaders and experts, sharing knowledge and addressing the latest challenges in innovation within the state and beyond.

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13 + Inspiring Speakers

Hear from and network with the industry’s most senior QLD government decision-makers in data, digital and ICT.

A Chance to Get Out of the Office

Join 200+ of your peers set to come through the doors of the showcase. Kick up your heels and strike up a conversation – who knows where it may take you?

An Immersive Show Floor

The exhibition floor will showcase bleeding edge technology providers that provide solutions for your most pressing challenges. Pop down in the networking breaks and explore the expo.

2024 Speaker Panel

Main Plenary

Chris McLaren,
Queensland Government Chief Customer and Digital Officer,
Queensland Government

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

The Hon.
Victor Dominello,
Co-Founder,
ServiceGen 

Greg Watts,
Chief Information Officer,
Public Trustee 

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

Jessica Cook
Director of Partnerships and Strategy Development,
Department of Tourism and Sport

Cameron Harsley,
Deputy Commissioner of Regional Services,
Queensland Police Service

Shannon Cook
Branch Manager,
Safety, Wellbeing & Security,
People and Culture, National Disability Insurance Agency  

Allison Bambrick,
Executive Director, Science Development,
Department of Environment,
Science and Innovation

Jason Sawtell
Chief Digital Officer,
West Moreton Hospital and Health Service, Health QLD

Mark Williams
Senior Client Partner, Federal Government Lead, Publicis Sapient
  

Andrew Ridley
Sales Director – Enterprise and Government,
Intel Corporation

Digital Innovation & Citizen Experience Stream

Dr. Melissa Nikolic
Industry Engagement Program Director,
QUT

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Jeremy Janes,
Chief Digital and Information Officer,
QBCC

Grant Perry,
Executive Director, Infrastructure Strategy & Innovation, Infrastructure & Regional Strategy,
Department of State Development and Infrastructure

Amanda Chalmers,
A/General Manager (Chief Information Officer), Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Josh Gow,
General Manager,
Energy Queensland

Anh Bui,
General Manager Business and Advisory,
National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland

Sanja Galic,
Senior Client Partner, Publicis Sapient

Tim Brassel,
Retail Platform Manager,
Energy Queensland

John Mackenney,
Director, Adobe Digital Strategy Group, APAC,
Adobe

Riaan Nolan,
Principal Solutions Architect,
Versent

Scott Sheldon,
Digital Delivery Executive, DB Results

Data & Technology Stream

Ian Gordon
Executive Director,
Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water 

Priscilla Radice
Deputy Director-General,
Health Capital Division

Dr Kamran Shafi,
Manager Data Analytics and AI,
Australian Institute of Marine Science

Tony King
Executive Director, Innovation Strategy
Department of Environment, Science and Innovation

Anthony Turco
Chief Technology Officer, Objective Corporation Limited

Sandy Chalasani
Director, Systems Engagement, Domestic Family Violence & DNA Reform Program, Regional Services,
Queensland Police Service

Francois Rizk,
Director of Sales, ANZ, Granicus

Clare Huxley,
Director,
GovPartners

Benefits of Attending

Discover how government agencies are working to provide better, more accessible services for citizens 

Collaborate with leaders about their experience in implementing new digital initiatives 

Discuss the government initiatives to include first nations people and regional communities 

Participate in interactive sessions to discover the latest technologies and methods for streamlining government services 

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Deep Dive Into Two Dedicated Streams

Digital Innovation & Citizen Experience

Redefining the customer experience through digital state services, prioritising the skills and capabilities needed for successful CX transformation, and placing customers at the heart of Queensland’s digital transformation.

Data & Technology

Leveraging innovation and transformation in business management, enterprise architecture, and service delivery throughout internal and external portfolios.

What Your Peers Had To Say

“It provided me with many
connections moving forward
and re-installed that most
government agencies are
having the same or similar
issues in the transformation
journey”

Residential Tenancies Authority

“Thank you for organising
an excellent event, with
opportunities to network,
share ideas, sector related
concepts and listen to various
showcases from speakers and
vendors. The Q&A via the app
was a good platform”

Queensland Police Service

“Great day with interesting
conversations, both via
presenters, panellists and
networking sessions”

Department of Veterans Affairs