Local Government Focus Day Queensland

Agenda

Thu 04 Sep 2025

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9:30AM

Registration & Coffee

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (30 mins)

10:00AM

Opening from Public Sector Network

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM (10 mins)

10:10AM

Welcome from Chair and Scene Setter

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM (20 mins)

10:30AM
Keynote

Topic TBD

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM (20 mins)

Mark Hannan Chief Technology Officer (CTO), City of Gold Coast
10:50AM

Simplicity of Experience = Trust. How Can We Deliver a Personalised, Relevant Service to Build Citizen Confidence in Local Government?

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM (20 mins)

11:10AM
Case Study

Topic TBD

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM (20 mins)

Tania Orr General Manager, Transport Planning and Operations, Brisbane City Council
11:30AM
Roundtables

Roundtables

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (60 mins)

12:30PM

Brunch & Networking

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (30 mins)

1:00PM
Keynote

Innovation in Local Government Procurement - Transforming Policy to Foster Agility

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM (20 mins)

Annie Lawrence Head of Industry Advancement, Economic Development, City of Moreton Bay
Taniqua Smith Procurement Manager, City of Moreton Bay

This keynote will highlight how the City of Moreton Bay has transformed its legacy procurement policies to foster innovation and better meet community needs. By introducing a Strategic Contracting Framework with an innovation exemption, the council enabled more agile, responsive procurement processes that facilitated collaboration with startups and businesses. Attendees will learn how adopting exceptions and a relationship-based approach can unlock innovative solutions and help local governments overcome traditional procurement barriers.

1:20PM

Enhancing Employee and Citizen Services: Exploring AI Adoption in Local Councils

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM (20 mins)

1:40PM

Creativity and Innovation in Local Council – How to Unleash Innovation in Your Organisation

1:40 PM - 2:15 PM (35 mins)

  • Tech efficiencies: How can local councils harness AI and innovation to foster creativity and enhance efficiency.
  • Culture: How does technological innovation influence the workforce, workplace culture and employee engagement?
  • Managing risks: What risks and threats accompany innovation, and what strategies can be employed to manage them effectively?
Dave Burns
Chief Information Officer, Sunshine Coast Council
Cath Drinkwater
General Manager Strategy, Performance and Transformation, City of Gold Coast
Angela Jackson
Chief Information Officer, Ipswich City Council
Mark Pitt
Chief Executive Officer, South Burnett Regional Council
2:15PM

Closing Remarks from the Chair

2:15 PM - 2:20 PM (5 mins)

2:20PM

Event Close

2:20 PM - 2:20 PM (0 mins)

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