Local Government Roadshow 2023

Embracing Connection and Resilience for a Future-Proof Local Government 

NSW: 4 April | SA: 12 April | QLD: 19 April
WA: 2 May | NZ: 3 May

308

registrations IN 2022

31

inspiring speakers

6

engaging partners

12

CASE STUDIES

What’s In Store for 2023

The past few years saw local government across Australia and New Zealand catapulted into a modern way of providing citizen services.

How should local governments respond to all these pressures and set themselves up for the future?

The 2023 Local Government Roadshow in partnership with KPMG will delve into how metro and remote councils across Australia and New Zealand have embraced the disruptors of the past few years. The event will explore key projects, best-practice and insights to demonstrate how local government can embrace ongoing change to transform culture and provide exemplary citizen services. 

Key People You’ll Meet

Corporate Services

People and Culture

Community

Transformation and Change

ICT and Digital

Organisation Design and Development

Customer Experience

Strategy and Engagement

Benefits of Attending

Delve into insights and strategies regarding key issues; workforce, customer experience and technology and data 

Hear about the latest initiatives being undertaken at other councils within your state

Find solutions with innovative talks, roundtables and expo presented by leading local government partners

Network with your fellow peers from various metro and regional councils across the state

What Your Peers Had To Say

“Exceeded expectations, loved the diversity of speakers from around the globe, and the diverse topics covered.” 


City of Perth    

“Great range of speakers and some valuable points to take back”




City of Victor Harbor

“The presentations were varied and engaging, enjoyed the experience sharing and the interactive poll.”


Rural City of Murray Bridge 

Sneak Peek at Your State’s Speaker Panel

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Maria Pavlides, Manager of Customer Experience,
Bayside Council 

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Naren Gangavarapu, Chief Information Officer,
Northern Beaches Council

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Jane Stroud,
Chief Executive Officer,
Kiama Municipal Council

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Mitchell Murphy, General Manager, Hunter’s Hill Council 

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

John Crawford
Chief Technology Officer
City of Parramatta

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Luke Harvey,
Chief Digital Officer, Blacktown City Council 

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Elizabeth Watts,
Partner – Local Government, KPMG

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Simone Robards, Director People and Performance,
City of Canterbury Bankstown  

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Kristie Johnson, Manager Media, Marketing and Communications – Corporate Services, City of Charles Sturt  

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Karen Rokicinski, A/Chief Executive Officer,
City of Victor Harbour 

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Lauren Marshall, Manager Organisational Culture and People, The Barossa Council 

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Tony Harrison,
Chief Executive Officer,
City of Marion

Chris Cowley,
Chief Executive Officer,
City of Burnside

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Jayne Emerson, Director Business Transformation,
City of Salisbury

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Glen Winkler,
Partner,
KPMG

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Darren Barber, Manager Corporate and Regulatory Services,
City of Mount Gambier

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Scott Waters,
Chief Executive Officer,
Noosa Shire Council 

Dr Scott Bourke, Director – Innovation and City Transformation,
City of Logan

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Dr Paul Mathiesen, General Manager coLab Growth Hub, City of Logan

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Heidi Roberts,
Group Executive Business Performance, Sunshine Coast Council

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Elizabeth Watts,
Parner – Local Government, KPMG

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Sylvia Swalling,
Chief Information Officer,
Ipswich City Council

Greg Evans,
A/Director Corporate Financial Services,
Gympie Regional Council

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Frazer Sullivan, Director Corporate Services,
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale 

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Mal Osborne,
Chief Executive Officer,
City of Bunbury 

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Anthony Vuleta,
Chief Executive Officer,
Town of Victoria

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Carissa Bywater, Chief Executive Officer,
Town of Mosman

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Matthew Woods, Partner,
KPMG

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Nicole O’Neill, Manager Customer and PR,
City of Kalamunda

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Alexander Petrovski, A/Director Community and Development Services,
City of Subiaco

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Vibhuti Chopra, Director Strategy, Partnerships and Growth,
Upper Hutt City Council

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Murray Heke, General Manager Customer, Technology & Transformation, Hamilton City Council 

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Natasha Poloai, Executive Manager People, Capability and Safety,
Ruapehu District Council

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Richard Jarrett, Director Group Services,
Auckland Council 

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Sarah Morris,
General Manager, People and Capability,
Kaipara District Council

Local Gov RS Speaker 2023

Elle Bell,
Managing Director,
SpacetoCo

Discussing the Most Current Topics

#Connectivity

#Citizen Services

#Resilience

#Whole-of-Council

#Community

#Digitally Enabled

#Technology

#Customer Experience

Registration

LIVE PRESENTATIONS

Hear from public sector leaders about the latest trends and explore how to instantly apply these insights and gain unique perspectives

NETWORKING

An opportunity to engage with your peers from across the state in dedicated networking sessions, interactive roundtable discussions and meal breaks

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Hear  from leading solutions providers in the government space as they explore key technologies to improve citizen services

ON-DEMAND

Receive on-demand access to session content on the complimentary Public Sector Network social learning platform

Location – KPMG

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.

Event Partners

Chair

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Extremely well run and organised event. From text message reminders to great food and interesting speakers. Valuable day.”

– Oracle

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