Strengthening APS data governance capabilities in the age of AI for smarter services and better public outcomes
4 Events in 1
The longest-running data conference for the Australian public service returns in 2025 with an expanded program, featuring 4 events in 1.
As we celebrate over a decade of hosting the Aus Gov Data Summit, the 2025 edition promises to be our most comprehensive yet. Dedicated to advancing the government’s vision of leveraging data as a national strategic asset, this premier event is designed to empower Australian public service data leaders to elevate their missions, enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional public services
With over 500 leaders from federal, state, and local governments expected to attend, the summit will showcase an expanded program featuring four conferences under one roof: CDAO Strategy, Data Analytics and AI, CIO Leadership, and Cybersecurity and Data Privacy.
The most established and longest running data conference for Australian public service is BACK!
As we enter our second decade of hosting the Aus Gov Data Summit, we’re excited to share that the 2025 event will be our most comprehensive yet.
The Aus Gov Data Summit 2025 agenda is dedicated to advancing the government’s agenda of leveraging data as a national strategic asset. This premier event aims to empower the Australian public service data leaders to elevate their missions, increase efficiency, and deliver exceptional public services.
With over 500 leaders from federal, state, and local governments expected to attend, the summit will feature an expanded program with four dedicated streams: C-suite, Data and Analytics, ICT Leadership and Innovation, and Cybersecurity. Each stream is specifically tailored to address the critical challenges and opportunities within the Australian public service data ecosystem. The summit will focus on helping organisations fully harness the potential of data, navigate the complexities of generative AI to transform government operations, embed data-driven practices for greater efficiency, prioritise citizens’ needs, and enhance customer experience through AI integration, and build public confidence in the government’s ability to manage data assets with professionalism, security, and effectiveness ultimately driving the best outcomes for Australia.
The 11th Annual Aus Gov Data Summit is dedicated to advancing the government’s vision of leveraging data as a national strategic asset. This premier event will showcase practical strategies, best practices, and real-world outcomes in key areas including data leadership, governance frameworks, ethical AI and predictive analytics, data privacy, cybersecurity, and the future of the government data workforce. The Summit aims to strengthen APS capabilities in the age of AI, driving smarter services and better outcomes for Australia.
Hear from 100+ experienced industry practitioners and policy makers to lead thought-provoking discussions and share actionable insights driving data innovation in APS
The Chief Data and Analytics Officer plays a vital role in driving data-driven decision-making and innovation across government agencies. This stream focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by CDAOs in the Australian context, emphasising strategic leadership, collaboration, and the effective use of data to enhance service delivery and public trust.
In an era where data is abundant and technology is rapidly advancing, harnessing the power of data analytics and AI is essential for effective public service decision-making. This stream will delve into how government agencies can integrate data analytics and AI to enhance operational efficiency, improve service delivery and foster better outcomes for citizens.
Chief Information Officers play a pivotal role in enabling a culture of data-driven innovation within the Australian government sector. This stream focuses on the essential leadership qualities and strategies that CIOs must adopt to leverage data effectively and drive transformative change across public services.
In today’s digital landscape, the Australian public sector faces increasing threats to cybersecurity and data privacy. This stream delves into the critical importance of enhancing cybersecurity readiness and implementing robust data privacy measures to protect sensitive information and maintain public trust.
As data becomes an integral component of decision-making and service delivery within the government sector, the demand for skilled professionals in data roles continues to rise. This stream focuses on the diverse career opportunities in data within the public sector and the essential skills needed to thrive in this evolving landscape.
The event program the schedule and flow of activities. It includes details such as keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, entertainment, and any other planned elements. The program should be designed to engage and captive the attendees.
Customise your learning journey with 4 inclusive streams encompassing all aspects of the industry, you can design a personalised schedule that maximises your time and experience.
Showcase your brand to senior data professionals from the public sector by exhibiting at our event.
We invite you to join us and share your experience or suggest a presenter. Please get in touch with us for more information on the event and how to participate. We look forward to hearing from you!
“The variety of the topics and industries it covers; the level of engagement. AI is broadly applied to the work. The session of discussing CDO importance. It gathered the CDOs from different gov agencies, and it shared how the CDO functions divers in different environment.”
“This is the 2nd time I have attended the Aus Gov Data Summit and I find the insights from different speakers extremely valuable. I believe the Summit provides an important forum for agencies to discuss what is working well and opportunities for calibration.”
“Lots of speakers sharingvarious experiences from different data management areas. A lot of organisations are facing into the same problems e.g. identifying good tools for tackling data governance.”
“The Aus Government data summit was an excellent event where the participants including myself were able to freely and collaboratively share our views on the effective use of data in government services, talk technology, build knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals and group”
Machine Learning and Evaluation Austrade
Australian Retirement Trust
Australian Financial Security Authority
“I really enjoyed speaking at the Australian Government Data Summit, and found that not only did I get a supportive and engaged audience, but that the engagement didn’t stop when my speaking slot was over. Many of the attendees
approached me afterward and the conversations continued, with some very insightful discussions”.
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