Government Innovation Week Western Australia returns to Perth this August, bringing together senior public sector leaders, practitioners and partners for three days of practical discussion, shared learning and cross-government connection.
Across four focused events, the program will explore how WA agencies and councils are modernising services, strengthening cyber resilience, adopting AI, building workforce capability and preparing for the next phase of digital government.
Whether your work sits across transformation, cyber security, data, technology, leadership, service delivery or local government, the week offers a chance to hear what others are doing, compare approaches and take useful ideas back to your organisation.
Government Innovation Showcase Western Australia
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
The Innovation Showcase will explore how WA Government can turn digital ambition into practical delivery.
Across a ministerial address, keynotes, panel discussions and interactive roundtables, attendees will hear about responsible AI adoption, digital productivity, trusted data use, shared State Digital Assets, digital health, service experience, regional inclusion and workforce capability.
The day is designed for public sector professionals working across digital transformation, data, AI, ICT, customer experience, service delivery, strategy and innovation.
Featured speakers include:
- Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; and the Kimberley
- Alberto Degli Esposti, Chief Technology Officer, Office of Digital Government, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
- Natalia Kacperek, Chief Data Officer, Office of Digital Government, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
- Shaun Walsh, Executive Director, Digital Health, Department of Health
- Damian Shepherd, State Archivist and Executive Director, State Records Office
Explore the Government Innovation Showcase: https://publicsectornetwork.com/events/government-innovation-week-western-australia-perth-2026/government-innovation-showcase-western-australia-perth-2026/overview/
Government Cyber Security Showcase Western Australia
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
The Cyber Security Showcase will focus on what the next phase of cyber maturity looks like across WA Government.
The program moves beyond high-level policy to examine measurable cyber performance, executive incident readiness, critical infrastructure, privacy, data sharing, AI-enabled threats and how agencies can embed security into digital transformation without slowing delivery.
It is designed for leaders and practitioners working across cyber security, ICT, risk, privacy, infrastructure, operations and resilience.
Featured speakers include:
- Russell Taylor, Chief Information Officer, Public Transport Authority of Western Australia
- Serena King, Assistant Director Cyber Security Engagement WA, National Office of Cyber Security, Department of Home Affairs
- Stephen Woods, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Justice WA
- Steven Paice, CISO, South Metropolitan Health Service
- Nicholas Putra, Manager Cyber Security Corporate Services, Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
Explore the Government Cyber Security Showcase: https://publicsectornetwork.com/events/government-innovation-week-western-australia-perth-2026/government-cyber-security-showcase-western-australia-perth-2026/overview/
Digital Leadership Day Western Australia
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Digital Leadership Day is built for senior public sector leaders responsible for guiding transformation through complexity.
The conversation will cover AI readiness, digital strategy, workforce capability, investment, decision-making and the leadership behaviours needed to turn technology change into meaningful organisational outcomes.
Rather than focusing only on tools, the day looks at the people, governance and operating models behind successful transformation.
Featured speakers include:
- Greg Italiano, Government Chief Information Officer, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
- Shirley Bowen, Director General, Department of Health
- Joann Wilkie, Under Treasurer, Department of Treasury and Finance
- Kate Vivian, Assistant Commissioner, Resilience and Recovery, Department of Fire and Emergency Services
- Jonas Petersen, Chief Digital Officer, Office of Digital Government, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
- Shaun Walsh, Executive Director, Digital Health, Department of Health
Explore Digital Leadership Day: https://publicsectornetwork.com/events/government-innovation-week-western-australia-perth-2026/digital-leadership-day-western-australia-perth-2026/overview/
Local Government Focus Day Western Australia
Thursday, 27 August 2026
Local Government Focus Day will bring council leaders together to discuss the pressures and opportunities shaping service delivery across WA.
The program covers financial sustainability, AI and digital transformation, liveability, workforce experience, governance, asset management and practical ways councils can improve productivity while continuing to deliver trusted services for their communities.
Interactive roundtables will also give attendees space to compare challenges, share lessons and discuss ideas they can apply within their own councils.
Featured speakers include:
- Jay Naidoo, Executive Director Strategy & Development, City of Vincent
- Miriam Sanchez Blanco, Chief Technology Officer, City of Stirling
- Matthew Thomas, Chief People Officer, City of Stirling
- Glen Dougall, Chief Executive Officer, City of Fremantle
- Andrew Sharpe, Chief Executive Officer, City of Albany
- Virginia Miltrup, Chief Executive Officer, City of Karratha
Explore Local Government Focus Day: https://publicsectornetwork.com/events/government-innovation-week-western-australia-perth-2026/local-government-focus-day-western-australia-perth-2026/overview/
Join Government Innovation Week WA
The four events speak to different audiences, but the challenges running through them are closely connected.
Innovation depends on secure systems. Digital transformation needs confident leadership and workforce capability. Better services require trusted data, modern technology and stronger collaboration. Councils are working through many of the same questions as state agencies, often with different resources and community pressures.
Government Innovation Week WA brings those conversations together in one place.
Government Innovation Week Western Australia 2026 runs from 25–27 August 2026 in Perth. Registration is complimentary for eligible government attendees.
Explore the full event series: https://publicsectornetwork.com/events/government-innovation-week-western-australia-perth-2026/
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