Discussion Points:

• Cultivating a leadership style that thrives amidst the complexities of the digital era.
• How to upskill and reskill public sector teams for a digital future.
• Exploring leadership initiatives within QLD Government that effectively promote diversity and drive inclusion.
• Examining strategies to attract, develop, and retain top tech talent within QLD during rapid industry changes.
• Strategies for empowering teams to embrace change while maintaining high levels of engagement and performance.
• Fostering a workforce that thrives in an era of rapid technological change.
• Cultivating digital literacy, addressing skills gaps, and creating a culture of innovation and adaptability.

Discussion Points:

• Integrating and aligning AI with people and process to supercharge efficiencies, accuracy and speed.
• Simplifying complex processes to enhance citizen outcomes.
• Aligning QLD’s priority digital initiatives with governmental policies while leading through bureaucratic complexities.
• Instilling agile thinking to reshape traditional processes within the QLD public sector.
• Activating key leadership strategies to balance innovation with compliance amidst evolving regulations.
• Analysing the most effective approaches adopted within QLD 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

Rachel Chay

Deputy Director-General & Chief Biosecurity Officer, Biosecurity Queensland

Mike Dudarenok

Chief Information and Digital Officer, NSW Education Standards Authority

Roundtable Themes Include:

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

Discussion Points:

• Trends shaping the future of public sector technology adoption.
• Navigating barriers to technology adoption, and how to overcome these with strategic leadership.
• How to effectively manage risks associated with emerging technologies.
• Balancing innovation with ethical considerations and data security.
• Building scalable, interoperable systems that adapt to future needs.
• Gaining investment for technology and developing a compelling business case.
• Ensuring new technologies are integrated effectively and with foresight to drive a smart, simple, and secure QLD public service.
• Examining essential qualities for staying ahead in cybersecurity amidst a fast-evolving threat landscape.
• Maintaining AI advancement, and leveraging data analytics to transform public service delivery while maintaining trust and privacy.

Jeremy Janes

Chief Information Officer, Queensland Building and Construction Commission

Erin Earle

CIO/Senior Executive Director, Digital Transformation, Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety

Laura Poidevin

Chief Digital Officer, Queensland Police