Local Government Focus Day Queensland

Settle in, grab a coffee, and meet a few friendly faces before we begin.

A short welcome, plus a few quick tips to help you connect, share, and get real value from the day. We’ll also run a couple of quick polls to see what everyone’s interested in and what people are working on right now.

• AI as an economic lever: Anchoring AI investment in real business cases and whole-of-economy value creation.
• From strategy to execution: Building the governance and capability needed to move AI from ambition to real-world delivery.
• Structured focus: Why the value of AI has natural focal points and a short use-case in asset management.

Building scalable, secure systems to support long-term growth and resilience.

• Building connected councils through shared platforms, integrated data and regional collaboration to improve service delivery and operational efficiency
• Turning AI, automation and data initiatives into practical outcomes across planning, customer experience, asset management and council operations
• Strengthening digital infrastructure, cyber resilience and data governance to support population growth, community expectations and Brisbane 2032 readiness

Grab lunch, have a wander, and chat with industry partners and peers about practical ideas you can take back to work. Arguably the most important part of the day!

Our interactive roundtables give you space to swap notes with peers. Hosted by industry leaders, they blend lived experience with practical insights. Bring your biggest challenges, wins, and lessons, and leave with ideas you can apply straight away.

• How councils can align infrastructure, precinct planning and investment to support population growth, improve liveability and create a lasting Brisbane 2032 legacy.
• Balancing today's service and infrastructure demands while planning for long-term economic growth, connected communities and future city outcomes.
• Lessons in collaboration across all levels of government to accelerate investment, deliver major projects and maximise the benefits of Brisbane 2032 for Queensland communities.

This session explores how emerging technologies, including sensor networks and data analytics, are transforming asset condition monitoring, planning, and operational management in local government. It will share practical insights from Redland City Council on how technology is being applied to improve asset performance, extend lifecycle value, and support more informed investment decisions.

• Leading councils through workforce shortages, funding pressure, and increasing community expectations
• Balancing innovation, operational delivery, governance, and long-term strategic planning
• Building resilient organisations that can adapt to growth, digital change, disaster readiness, and Brisbane 2032 opportunities

Ian Hatton

General Manager Digital Innovation & Technology, City of Moreton Bay

Kim Bryan

Executive General Manager, People & Engagement, Logan City Council

Mark Pitt

Chief Executive Officer, South Burnett Regional Council

We’ll pull out a few highlights from the day, share what’s coming next, and point you to ways to stay connected.