Digital Leadership Academy South Australia
Shaping the leaders of tomorrow’s digital government
For government, by government
Event steering committee
Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk
Government Chief Information Officer, Department of Treasury and Finance
Nikunj Mandlas
Chief Information Officer, Department for Child Protection SA
Professor Anton van den Hengel
Director, Centre for Augmented Reasoning (CAR) Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML), University of Adelaide
Dini Soulio
Chief Executive Officer, Super SA
Dr Melanie McGrath
Research Fellow, Human Trust in Collaborative Intelligence Systems, Data 61 CSIRO
Dr Melissa McCradden
AI Director, Women's and Children's Hospital Network
Sally Nicholas
Executive Director, People & Culture, Department of Human Services
Ben Taylor
Assistant Commissioner, Data Insights, Australian Taxation Office
Stuart Watt
Chief Information Officer, Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk
Government Chief Information Officer, Department of Treasury and Finance
Nikunj Mandlas
Chief Information Officer, Department for Child Protection SA
Professor Anton van den Hengel
Director, Centre for Augmented Reasoning (CAR) Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML), University of Adelaide
Dini Soulio
Chief Executive Officer, Super SA
Dr Melanie McGrath
Research Fellow, Human Trust in Collaborative Intelligence Systems, Data 61 CSIRO
Dr Melissa McCradden
AI Director, Women's and Children's Hospital Network
Sally Nicholas
Executive Director, People & Culture, Department of Human Services
Ben Taylor
Assistant Commissioner, Data Insights, Australian Taxation Office
Stuart Watt
Chief Information Officer, Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Event overview
Join Public Sector Network’s Digital Leadership Academy for a transformative day designed to empower senior leaders and innovators in the public sector. This full-day event focuses on equipping leaders with the strategies, insights, and tools they need to navigate the complexities of the digital era and drive impactful change.
In a world where rapid digital transformation is the norm, this academy offers a unique opportunity to tackle the most pressing leadership challenges. You’ll gain actionable strategies for leading through change and uncertainty, leveraging emerging technologies like generative AI, and ensuring ethical and effective governance. Learn how to future-proof your organisation while maintaining focus on people, processes, and performance.
The academy’s sessions will address three core pillars of leadership in the digital age: developing a people-first strategy for the tech-driven future, refining processes to achieve digital excellence, and anticipating shifts in the tech landscape with visionary leadership.
Designed specifically for public sector leaders, this event delivers practical solutions, peer insights, and expert guidance to help you lead confidently in a fast-evolving landscape. Shape the future of your organisation—and your leadership.
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Who will be there?
- Cultivate a leadership style that thrives amidst the complexities of tech team dynamics
- Explore leadership initiatives that effectively promote diversity and drive inclusion within tech teams
- Utilise emotional intelligence to navigate the challenges unique to tech environments
- Examine strategies to implement to attract, develop, and retain top tech talent during rapid industry changes
- Champion ethical technology use within teams and decision-making processes
- Align digital initiatives with governmental policies while leading through bureaucratic complexities
- Instill agile thinking to reshape traditional processes within the SA public sector
- Activate key leadership strategies to balance innovation with compliance amidst evolving regulations
- Analyse the most effective ways to manage resources to maximise impact in tech projects
- Traverse vendor relationships to cultivate fruitful partnerships that drive technological advancement
- Ensure new technologies are integrated effectively and with foresight
- Examine essential qualities for staying ahead in cybersecurity amidst a fast-evolving threat landscape
- Leverage data analytics to transform public service delivery while maintaining trust and privacy
- Navigate barriers to technology adoption, and how to overcome these with strategic leadership
- Inspire innovation and manage risk in a sector known for its cautious approach to new technologies
Featured speakers
Mahadhir Aziz
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation
Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk
Government Chief Information Officer, Department of Treasury and Finance
Dini Soulio
Chief Executive Officer, Super SA
Suzanne Stew
Deputy CE/Deputy Secretary, Service Delivery, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment NZ
Nathan Heeney
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Federal Police
Why attend?
Enhance Your Leadership
Improve your leadership skills with sessions on fundamental practices, ethical decision-making, and team management to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Network with Like-Minded Professionals
Connect directly with peers and industry leaders to share experiences and discuss the latest trends in public sector technology.
Gain Valuable Insights
Learn from a variety of sessions including keynotes, partner insights, and panels, offering perspectives on leadership, innovation, and strategic execution in the digital realm.
Participate in Breakout Discussions
Join roundtables addressing today’s leadership challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities, focusing on practical skills and knowledge you can apply.