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 for councils: How AI investment decisions should be tied to productivity, service outcomes, and broader whole-of-economy value creation.
• From enterprise strategy to practical execution: Building the governance, funding and infrastructure foundations needed to move AI from ambition to real-world delivery at scale.
• Making assets the starting point: Why the most immediate and valuable AI applications sit within asset management and a short example of AI-enabled ERP and asset optimisation in practice.

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

• How councils are moving from isolated systems towards shared platforms, better connectivity, and regional collaboration
• Practical lessons from AI, automation, and data initiatives improving planning, customer service, and operational efficiency
• Preparing digital infrastructure, cyber capability, and data governance for future growth and Brisbane 2032 demands

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.

• Managing infrastructure, transport, tourism, and community expectations leading into Brisbane 2032
• Using digital technology and smarter planning to support growing regions and visitor demand
• Creating a long-term legacy through connected, accessible, and resilient 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

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