See you next year!
22 - 23 April 2026 | National Convention Centre Canberra
5 Events in 1
& Culture
& Culture
Privacy, & Compliance
Privacy, & Compliance
& Intelligence
& Intelligence
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Event overview
After 11 successful years of hosting the Public Sector Data Summit, we’re gearing up for an even bigger and better event in 2026!
With 800+ attendees, 100+ speakers and five dedicated streams, the 2026 Aus Gov Data Summit offers an unparalleled platform for public sector innovation, strategic partnerships and thought leadership
Why 2026 will be our best summit yet:
Bigger and Better: Significantly expanded exhibition area
More networking opportunities: Facilitate deeper industry connections and strategic partnerships
Entire ecosystem representation: All stakeholderss under one roof
Industry shaping insights: Thought leadership opportunities with top speakers and panel discussions
2025 Speakers
Hear from 100+ experienced industry practitioners and policy makers to lead thought-provoking discussions and share actionable insights driving data innovation in APS
Who should attend:
Job Titles:
Chief Data Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
Government Sectors:
Federal Government
State Government
Local Government
Universities
Heads of:
- Data architects / governance / security
- AI (Artificial intelligence)
- Cloud
- Digital Transformation
- Machine Learning
- Information Technology
- Risks & Compliance
- ICT
Key themes
Chief Data and Analytics Officer Strategy
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.
Data Analytics and AI in Public Service Decision Making
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.
CIO Leadership Driving Data-Driven Innovation
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.
Strengthening Cybersecurity Readiness and Data Privacy
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.
Data as a Career
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.
Attendee testimonials
Event features
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.
Streams
Panel Discussions
Roundtables
Case Studies
Workshops
Exhibition
Sponsoring
Networking Opportunities
Share a stage with 100+ Industry Experts
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!
What our clients say
“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”
Manager
Machine Learning and Evaluation Austrade
Manager - Data Office
Australian Retirement Trust
Assistant Director Strategic Analytics
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”.
2025 Sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Gold sponsors
Silver sponsors
Associate sponsors
Roundtable partners
Exhibitors
Coffe Cart Sponsor
Media partners
Industry partners
Sponsorship opportunities
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