The Aus Gov Data Summit 2026 is the premier gathering for data, policy and technology leaders across federal, state and local government. The summit brings together keynotes, case studies, fireside chats, roundtables, hands-on workshops and peer-to-peer discussions designed to deliver practical, ready-to-use outcomes from actionable frameworks and playbooks to lessons learned from major government transformations.
Attendees will gain direct access to local and international experts for cross-jurisdictional problem solving. The program covers critical issues, including data governance, privacy, cloud architecture, zero trust and AI infrastructure, to help agencies develop cohesive whole-of-agency roadmaps.
The Aus Gov Data Summit 2026 is the premier gathering for data, policy and technology leaders across federal, state and local government. The summit brings together keynotes, case studies, fireside chats, roundtables, hands-on workshops and peer-to-peer discussions designed to deliver practical, ready-to-use outcomes from actionable frameworks and playbooks to lessons learned from major government transformations.
Attendees will gain direct access to local and international experts for cross-jurisdictional problem solving. The program covers critical issues, including data governance, privacy, cloud architecture, zero trust and AI infrastructure, to help agencies develop cohesive whole-of-agency roadmaps.
Neal Jetton leads the INTERPOL Global Cybercrime Programme which aims to reduce the global impact of cybercrime through the enhancement of cyber threat response, the coordination of cybercrime operations, and the development of cyber strategies and capabilities.
Director Cybercrime
Shehroze Junejo is an Executive Director and Chief Data Officer at UK Government Investments (UKGI), the government’s centre of expertise for corporate finance and governance.
Executive Director and Chief Data Officer
Director - DevOps Engineering
Deputy Chief Executive Officer,
Digital Strategy, Policy and Performance
Privacy Commissioner
Andrew Watson is Chief Data Officer and Deputy Commissioner, Smarter Data Program at the Australian Taxation Office.
Chief Data Officer and Deputy Commissioner, Smarter Data Program
National Cyber Security Coordinator
Jamie King is the Chief Information Security Officer for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) where he oversees the AFP’s cyber security strategy, technical capabilities, and platforms. In addition, the role includes authorisation of networks, platforms, and applications covering enterprise and operational commands.
Chief Information Security Officer
TESTIMONIALS
“The Australian Government Data Summit provided a much-needed space for industry and government to discuss and share ideas on some of the biggest changes affecting the way agencies operate to deliver services in a more streamlined, cost-effective and efficient way, whilst understanding and utilising cutting-edge tools”
“The AUS GOV DATA Summit 2025 in Canberra was a great opportunity to connect with data leaders across government. The sessions were insightful, practical, and future-focused—covering everything from ethical AI to cross-agency collaboration. I walked away with fresh perspectives, actionable ideas, and new connections that will help shape our data strategy going forward. This summit truly showcased the power of data to drive better outcomes for citizens.”
“Range of speakers and topics. Speakers were generally very knowledgeable and engaging. Presentation from the AEC –
liked that it was a very practical, real-world application with a system we all interact with. Fantastic, well-organised and informative conference!”
“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.”
“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”
“Very good onboarding experience pre-event. All the facilities were good. Content was right and focused on key trends. Very good experience overall.”
“Very good onboarding experience pre-event. All the facilities were good. Content was right and focused on key trends. Very good experience overall.”
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