Accelerate 2027 helps suppliers turn public sector policy into sharper sales strategy, stronger partnerships and better public sector growth.
1 Feb 2027 • Canberra
Overview
Government is buying differently. Budgets are tighter, procurement is slower, risk is higher, and suppliers are under more pressure to prove value before they get near a serious opportunity.
Accelerate 2027 is built for suppliers who need to understand that shift and act on it.
Hosted in Canberra, the program brings together public sector leaders, Intermedium market intelligence, sales and partnership experts, and the supplier ecosystem that supports government delivery.
The event is designed for sales leaders, public sector leads, business development teams, partner/channel leaders and senior executives who need better answers to three practical questions:
- Where is government focus moving?
- How do we position, partner and sell in that environment?
- Which relationships and alliances will help us win?
This is not a generic marketing conference. Marketing still matters, but the Canberra ICP is more sales-led and public-sector-led. The marketing layer should support positioning and messaging, likely through a virtual pre-event session or Day 2 workshop rather than dominating the main conference.
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Featured 2026 speakers
Simon Quarrell
Deputy CEO, Digital Investment Advice and Sourcing Division, Digital Transformation Agency
Judy Hurditch
Managing Director and Principal Analyst, Intermedium
Lee Hickin
Executive Director, National AI Centre
Sarah Polhill
Chief Information Officer, ACCC
Alana Lundy
Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Social Services
Suneetha Bodduluri
Chief Technology Officer, Service NSW
Stuart Watt
Chief Information Officer, Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Lance Oswald
Chief Information Officer, Department of Primary Industries, Queensland
Why attend?
Understand where federal government is moving
Get a clearer read on ICT, digital, procurement and policy signals shaping public sector opportunity.
Sharpen your government growth strategy
Turn market insight into stronger account planning, positioning, sales conversations and pipeline focus.
Navigate procurement, risk and trust
Learn what government buyers expect from suppliers before, during and beyond formal procurement.
Unify Sales and Marketing for Strategic Growth
Break down silos to deliver a cohesive, outcome-focused approach that builds credibility and influence across multiple public sector audiences.
Build better partner pathways
Connect with the hyperscalers, GSIs, consultants, distributors, resellers and SMEs that can help you grow in government.