Leading with Purpose in the Age of AI
The 2026 Digital Leadership Day will once again bring together senior leaders and innovators from across Queensland’s public sector for a full day of strategy, insight, and inspiration. This year’s program is designed to empower leaders to navigate an even more complex digital landscape—where new technologies, citizen expectations, and governance priorities continue to evolve at pace.
Across the day, you’ll gain practical strategies to lead through disruption, harness the potential of generative AI and other emerging tools, and ensure responsible, people-first governance. Sessions will continue to explore the three core pillars of digital leadership—people, processes, and vision—while diving deeper into how leaders can drive cultural change, achieve digital excellence, and anticipate the next wave of transformation.
Tailored specifically for the public sector, the 2026 Digital Leadership Day offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and access expert guidance to help you lead confidently in a rapidly shifting digital era. Together, let’s shape the future of leadership in Queensland and beyond.
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Digital Leadership Day is an event for senior government executives. To request an invitation, please email [email protected] all requests will be subject to approval.
Elevate strategic decision-making by aligning digital leadership with organisational goals to drive impactful change across the public sector.
Enhance your department’s digital capabilities through practical strategies for tech-driven efficiency and process improvements.
Chris Fechner
Chief Executive Officer, Digital Transformation Agency
Rachel Chay
Deputy Director-General & Chief Biosecurity Officer, Biosecurity Queensland
Mike Dudarenok
Former Chief Information and Digital Officer, NSW Education Standards Authority
Laura Poidevin
Chief Digital Officer, Queensland Police
Peter Floyd
Chief Digital Officer, Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers
Gillian Gardiner
Executive Director, Innovation, Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Gain cutting-edge insights from thought-provoking keynotes, in-depth case studies, and expert-led panels that focus on the core challenges of digital leadership in the public sector. Leave with practical strategies to enhance ethical decision-making, adapt to digital transformation shifts, and build a resilient, future-ready culture within your agency.
Participate in interactive sessions designed to break down silos and foster cross-agency collaboration. Work with peers to tackle real-world challenges, exchange proven leadership practices, and develop solutions that drive impactful, sustainable change across the public sector.
Connect with senior government leaders, digital innovators, and public sector change-makers in an intimate, high-impact setting. Build relationships with key decision-makers and industry experts who are equally committed to advancing digital governance and future-ready public services.
Sponsoring the Digital Leadership Day Queensland positions your brand at the forefront of public sector transformation. This exclusive event attracts CXOs and senior leaders who are driving policy, regulation, and service delivery in the digital age. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your solutions to decision-makers navigating complex challenges, from adopting emerging technologies like generative AI to refining governance and improving processes. Align your brand with visionary leadership and gain direct access to a high-value audience eager for practical tools and insights to future-proof their organisations. This is your chance to take a seat at the boardroom table to support and influence the leaders shaping tomorrow’s digital government.
Registration is free for government
Digital Leadership Day is an event for senior government executives. To request an invitation, please email [email protected] all requests will be subject to approval.
