Tue 27 May 2025
View event detailsRegistration and Networking
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (60 mins)
Opening from Public Sector Network & Acknowledgement of Country
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM (10 mins)
Welcome from Event Chair: Overview of the Day | Intro to Segment 1: People Leadership in the Digital Age
9:10 AM - 9:20 AM (10 mins)

Inspirational Keynote: Navigating the Digital Era: Essential Skills for Government Leaders
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM (20 mins)

Navigating the Digital Frontier: Empowering Public Sector Teams for Tomorrow
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM (20 mins)

This session will unpack the key trends shaping public sector leadership in the wake of the Atlassian State of Teams 2025 Report. It will examine how evolving work dynamics are transforming team structures, operations, and leadership approaches across government. Abhik will share strategies for building a resilient and effective system of work - one that turns information into impact. The session will also explore actionable techniques to help leaders guide their teams through disruption, fostering adaptability, alignment, and long-term success.
Panel: Strategising and Collaborating in Times of Need | Deep Dive into Talent Strategies in a Digital Era
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (50 mins)
- As leaders, how can we cultivate a leadership style that thrives amidst the complexities of tech team dynamics?
- What leadership initiatives effectively promote diversity and drive inclusion within tech teams?
- How should leaders utilise emotional intelligence to navigate the challenges unique to tech environments?
- What strategies can leaders implement to attract, develop, and retain top tech talent during rapid industry changes?
- In what ways can leaders champion ethical technology use within their teams and decision-making processes?






Morning Tea & Networking
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM (30 mins)
Welcome from Event Chair: Summary of Session 1 | Intro to Segment 2: Process
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM (10 mins)

Beyond Automation: Leveraging Agentic AI for Seamless Public Service Delivery
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM (20 mins)

AI is evolving from driving efficiency & productivity through hyper automation & personalisation, to having intelligent and independent agency. This reshaping of workforce dynamics creates a pivotal moment for public sector leaders. This keynote explores both how emerging AI capabilities, such as AI Agents, are no longer just augmenting the workforce — they’re becoming collaborators, and how departments and agencies can embrace this transformation ethically, strategically, and effectively.
Panel: Setting Your Team Up for Success | Implementing Practices for Efficient Workflows
11:50 AM - 12:40 PM (50 mins)
- How can tech leaders align digital initiatives with governmental policies while leading through bureaucratic complexities?
- In the role of a leader, how do you instil agile thinking to reshape traditional processes within the public sector?
- As regulations evolve, what leadership strategies are key to balancing innovation with compliance?
- From a leader's perspective, what are the most effective ways to manage resources to maximise impact in tech projects?
- How should leaders approach vendor relationships to cultivate fruitful partnerships that drive technological advancement?




Lunch & Networking
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM (60 mins)
Roundtable 1: Thriving in the Digital Future
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)


The nature of work in Australian government agencies is evolving, with teams busier than ever but often struggling to achieve desired outcomes. There is a critical opportunity for government leaders to rethink approaches to teamwork and productivity. Join Atlassian's roundtable, where you'll explore:
- Applying AI for Impact: Practical ways to integrate AI into workflows to enhance efficiency and deliver measurable outcomes for government teams
- Building Effective Systems of Work: Strategies to align people, processes, and tools for achieving mission-critical objectives
- Leading Through Exponential Change: How to make teams confident and comfortable working in a heavily disrupted future state
Roundtable 2: Empowering Government Through Automation: Smarter Workforces, Streamlined Services
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)

- Empower Employees: Explore how automation helps employees manage increasing workloads more effectively, allowing them to focus on higher-value tasks.
- Successful Automation Strategies: Discuss practical approaches to automating routine functions within government operations for improved efficiency and accuracy.
- Continuous Process Improvement: Identify ways to enhance processes through continual automation efforts, leading to better service delivery and responsiveness to citizen needs.
Roundtable 3: Future Trends: Preparing for the Digital Shifts
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)

- AI in Action: Moving from Hype to Implementation: Exploring practical ways government can embed AI into core services to reduce administrative load, personalise citizen experiences — without losing sight of ethics and public trust.
- Future-Proofing the Public Sector Workforce: Strategies for equipping teams with digital fluency, reimagining roles, and building internal capacity to lead transformation — from data literacy to change agility.
- Learning from Global Leaders: What governments in regions like Estonia, the UK, and Singapore are doing to embrace digital maturity — and how Australia and New Zealand can adapt these lessons to our unique public sector landscape.
Roundtable 4: AI-enabled Transformation for Government | Re-shaping Functions, Processes, and Service Delivery
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)

Attendees will explore the unique challenges and strategic opportunities for government leaders implementing AI technologies. Join the session as the speaker outlines practical approaches for effective digital transformation in the public sector.
- Build Digital Trust in the Age of AI: Learn practical steps government leaders can take to add AI while staying transparent and strengthening public confidence
- Connect the Dots Without Ripping and Replacing: See how integrating AI with BPM, ECM, and CCM turns siloed processes into smooth, end-to-end services on top of existing systems
- Measure What Matters Most: Understand why the real success metrics are citizen satisfaction, accessibility, and trust—not just cost saving
Roundtable 5: Empowering Forward-Thinking Government: Leveraging Modern Systems and AI
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)

To truly be forward-thinking, the public sector must embrace modern technologies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents an immense opportunity for the public sector to revolutionise operational efficiency, enhance agility, and foster data-driven decision-making. This roundtable discussion explores the practical implications of AI for state and federal agencies. We will delve into:
- How AI can drive efficiency, improve service delivery to citizens, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation.
- The workforce capabilities and system thinking needed to shift towards a continuously innovating public service
- Strategies for overcoming challenges, ensuring responsible AI implementation, and examples of AI-driven capabilities that can achieve transformative outcomes in the public sector.
Roundtable 6: Securing and strategically leveraging Victorian Government data
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)


Iron Mountain hosts this focused roundtable for Victorian Government digital and data leaders to address the critical nexus of data security and strategic information management for enhanced public service delivery. Key challenges addressed include:
- Data discovery across diverse agencies
- Identifying hidden unstructured and semi-structured information
- Unifying disparate data silos
- Enabling secure data sharing for informed decision-making.
We will explore strategies for ensuring data quality and robust governance, balancing open data initiatives with stringent privacy protection. Ultimately, this session aims to foster collaboration on leveraging data – securely and strategically – to drive positive outcomes for Victoria's future.
Roundtable 7: Measuring Success: DevSecOps Metrics for Public Sector Value Delivery
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)

- Creating meaningful security and delivery KPIs for government context
- Demonstrating value and efficiency in public sector digital initiatives
Roundtable 8: Navigating AI and Data While Adhering to Ethical and Regulatory Guardrails
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)

Join us to explore how public sector leaders can harness AI and data to build a future-ready government. This roundtable will dive into responsibly leveraging generative AI for applications like predictive analytics and citizen safety, while adhering to ethical and regulatory guardrails.
Learn how our unified data platform enables secure, scalable innovation, addressing challenges like data silos and compliance. Share insights and ideas on how best to balance technological advancement with citizen trust to drive outcomes for Victoria’s digital transformation.
Roundtable 9: AI + Digital Resilience a Gamechanger for Australian Public Sector
1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)


NCS recently commissioned IDC to undertake a global survey, finding a positive correlation between AI and Digital Resilience (DR) and that Australian organisations have low AI adoption and low digital resilience. Join us to explore how the resulting AI+DR matrix can be used by Australian public sector organisations to drive the appropriate interventions to mature their AI+DR and become a ‘game changer’.
Break
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM (10 mins)
Welcome from Event Chair: Summary of Session 2 | Intro to Session 3: Technology
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM (10 mins)

Securing the Digital Future: How Integrated DevSecOps Platforms Protect the Public Sector Software Supply Chain
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM (20 mins)

As agencies accelerate digital transformation initiatives, they face mounting pressure to harmonise rapid software delivery with robust security measures. This session explores how the convergence of DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Value Stream Management (VSM) creates a comprehensive framework for secure, efficient software development. We'll examine practical strategies for integrating AI-powered security controls into development pipelines, leveraging VSM metrics to optimise security processes, and building resilient software supply chains.
Join us to unlock a seamless delivery pipeline, fortified security, and enhanced business value amidst the ever-evolving threat landscape
Panel: Visionary Leadership: Navigating the Technological Landscape
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM (50 mins)







Closing Remarks: Summary of Segment 3
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM (10 mins)
