Digital Leadership Academy Victoria
Empowering tomorrow's digital government leaders
For government, by government
Event steering committee
Maxine Harrison
Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Luke Halliday
Executive Director, Technology & Digital Platforms, Digital Transformation, Department of Government Services
Emily Mailes
Chief eHealth Strategy Officer, Victorian Department of Health
Darshil Mehta
Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Max Jacobs
Director, Digital and Analytics Service, Department of Government Services
Janet Rowe
Head of EM ICN, Commercial and Budget, EM Technology and Data, Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
Dovid Clarke
The Victorian Government Chief Information Security Officer and Executive Director of Data and Digital Resilience, Department of Government Services
Maxine Harrison
Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Luke Halliday
Executive Director, Technology & Digital Platforms, Digital Transformation, Department of Government Services
Emily Mailes
Chief eHealth Strategy Officer, Victorian Department of Health
Darshil Mehta
Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Max Jacobs
Director, Digital and Analytics Service, Department of Government Services
Janet Rowe
Head of EM ICN, Commercial and Budget, EM Technology and Data, Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
Dovid Clarke
The Victorian Government Chief Information Security Officer and Executive Director of Data and Digital Resilience, Department of Government Services
Event overview
Join Public Sector Network’s Digital Leadership Academy for a day of dynamic conversations with senior digital leaders and innovators across the Victorian public sector. This full-day event will dive deep into the most important aspects of leading in the digital age – from governance to leadership, and creating future-ready policies.
It's a rare chance to connect, learn, and explore the leadership challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, so you're prepared to navigate digital transformations effectively. As leaders, the digital era is already here. The big question is: how can we successfully lead through change, uncertainty, and the rapid emergence of tools like generative AI? What impact will these technologies have on our people, processes, ethics, and governance?
Centred on ‘Leadership in the Digital Age,’ this academy will break down three critical pillars for building a thriving digital organisation:
- Leading through complexity: Crafting a people strategy for the tech-driven future
- Strategic leadership: Streamlining processes for digital excellence
- Visionary leadership: Navigating the fast-moving tech landscape
This event is designed for both current and aspiring public sector leaders, providing practical knowledge, tools, and fresh ideas to spark real change and shape the future of public sector innovation.
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Who will be there?
Executives and decision-makers looking to lead digital initiatives and policy implementation.
Individuals aiming to develop their leadership skills and make a significant impact in the public sector.
Professionals from tech firms and consultancies offering products, services, and expertise to government agencies.
Those who train or guide current and future leaders in the skills necessary for effective digital governance.
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.
Vendors boost your presence
- Foster partnerships and collaborate with Victorian Government leaders in Digital, Data, IT, CX, and People to enhance and expand the State’s service capabilities.
- Position yourself as a thought leader in emerging trends, technologies, and strategies to meet 2025 customer expectations and drive the next generation of digital innovation and customer experience (CX).
- Join Victoria’s leading people and HR professionals to explore cutting-edge tools and solutions for strategic workforce planning, attracting and retaining talent, and leveraging HR data to facilitate skills sharing across agencies.
- Chart the path forward by addressing technology modernization within Victoria, and educate on how your solutions can overcome legacy system limitations to enable more effective and modern service delivery.
Ready to register?
Registration is free for government