Digital Leadership Academy New South Wales

Agenda

Wed 18 Jun 2025

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8:00AM

Registration and Networking Coffee

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (60 mins)

9:00AM

Opening from Public Sector Network & Icebreaker

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM (10 mins)

9:10AM

Welcome from Event Chair & Intro Session 1: People Leadership in the Digital Age

9:10 AM - 9:20 AM (10 mins)

9:20AM

Navigating The Digital Era: Essential Skills for Government Leaders

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM (20 mins)

The Hon. Victor Dominello Co-Founder, ServiceGen
9:40AM

Empowering Inclusive Leadership with Tech Innovations

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM (20 mins)

10:00AM
Panel discussion

Leading Through Complexity: People Strategy in Tech

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (50 mins)

  • Cultivating a leadership style that thrives amidst the complexities of tech team dynamics
  • Exploring leadership initiatives within NSW Government that effectively promote diversity and drive inclusion within tech teams
  • Utilising emotional intelligence to navigate the challenges unique to tech environments
  • Examining strategies to implement to attract, develop, and retain top tech talent within NSW during rapid industry changes
  • Championing ethical technology use within teams and decision-making processes
Paul James
Chief Executive, Department of Internal Affairs NZ
Jody Grima
Chief People Officer, NSW Department of Customer Services
Amith Shetty
Chief Executive Officer, eHealth NSW
10:50AM

Morning Tea and Networking

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM (30 mins)

11:20AM

Welcome from Event Chair: Summary of Session 1, and Intro Session 2 - Process

11:20 AM - 11:30 AM (10 mins)

11:30AM

Leveraging AI in Process Automation for Public Sector Efficiency

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM (20 mins)

11:50AM
Panel discussion

Strategic Leadership: Streamlining Processes for Digital Excellence

11:50 AM - 12:40 PM (50 mins)

  • Aligning NSW’s priority digital initiatives with governmental policies while leading through bureaucratic complexities
  • Instilling agile thinking to reshape traditional processes within the NSW public sector
  • Activating key leadership strategies to balance innovation with compliance amidst evolving regulations
  • Analysing the most effective approaches adopted within NSW public sector and inter-state to manage resources and maximise impact in tech projects
  • Traversing industry relationships and relationships to cultivate fruitful partnerships that drive technological advancement
Chris Fechner
Chief Executive Officer, Digital Transformation Agency
Emma Jones
Deputy Government Statistician and Deputy Chief Executive for Technology Operations, Commercial & Collections, Statistics New Zealand
Megan Main
CEO, ACC, NZ
12:40PM

Lunch & Networking

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM (60 mins)

1:40PM
Roundtables

Interactive Roundtable Discussions:

1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)

  1. Leadership Fundamentals: Styles, Vision, and Motivation
  2. Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Leadership
  3. Innovation and Creativity in Government Settings
  4. Strategic Thinking for Effective Governance
  5. Communication Mastery in Leadership Roles
  6. Team Management and Development Techniques
  7. Future Trends: Preparing for the Digital Shifts
  8. Personal Development for Leaders: Skills for the Future
2:40PM

Short Break

2:40 PM - 2:50 PM (10 mins)

2:50PM

Welcome from Event Chair: Summary of Session 2, and Intro Session 3 – Technology

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM (10 mins)

3:00PM

Leading the Charge in Secure Tech Adoption and Data Management

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM (20 mins)

3:20PM
Panel discussion

Visionary Leadership: Navigating the Technological Landscape

3:20 PM - 4:10 PM (50 mins)

  • Ensuring new technologies are integrated effectively and with foresight to drive NSW’s vision of smart, simple, and secure public services
  • Maintaining NSW’s pioneering reputation in AI advancement, and leveraging data analytics to transform public service delivery while maintaining trust and privacy
  • Navigating barriers to technology adoption, and how to overcome these with strategic leadership
Nicholas Davis
Co-Director, UTS Human Technology Institute
Ott Velsberg
Government Chief Data Officer, Republic of Estonia
Emily Mailes
Chief eHealth Strategy Officer, Victorian Department of Health
Sandra Peter
Director, Sydney Executive Plus, University of Sydney
4:10PM

Closing Remarks from the Chair

4:10 PM - 4:20 PM (10 mins)

4:20PM

Networking Drinks

4:20 PM - 5:20 PM (60 mins)

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