The 13th Annual Tech in Gov, co-located with Cyber Security in Government and Identity Expo, will bridge the latest industry insights, knowledge and innovations tailored specifically to government. Join us at the National Convention Centre in Canberra on 6-7 August to learn, network and find solutions.
Bringing you the leading government and industry speakers on key topics such as Cyber Security, Identity, Blockchain, Digital Transformation, AI, Data Analytics and so much more.
SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS
Major General Marcus Thompson AM, Head Information Warfare, Department of Defence
Speaking on: The Australian Defence Force’s approach to cyber space operations
About the speaker:
Major General Thompson has held the appointment of the Deputy Chief Information Warfare for the Australian Defence Force since July 2017. Before this appointment he served in a variety of command, regimental and Special Operations appointments, including a secondment to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as the Senior Advisor Defence Policy and Operations.
Tobias Feakin, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Speaking on: The 2019 International Cyber Engagement Strategy Progress Report
About the speaker:
Dr Tobias Feakin is Australia’s inaugural Ambassador for Cyber Affairs. He leads Australia’s
Whole of Government international engagement to advance and protect Australia’s national security, foreign policy, economic and trade, and development interests in the internet and in cyberspace.
Jonathan Thorpe, Head of Digital Identity, Digital Transformation Agency
Panel: Government digital customer service: as proof of identity, customer choice, and improving compliance
About the speaker:
As Head of Digital Identity at the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and responsible for the GovPass program, Jonathan is incredibly passionate about Customer Experience (CX), digital and focuses on driving positive change in Government services.
Manal al-Sharif, Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech 2018, TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World 2012, Author & Women’s Rights Activist
Speaking on: The drive for freedom, empowerment, women in tech and social activism
About the speaker:
Manal al-Sharif has been listed as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people, as one of Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech and by Newsweek as one of the 10 tech-revolutionaries in the world. She is a prominent voice advocating for women’s rights and empowerment and was one of the first Saudi women to specialise in Information Security.
Anil John, Technical Director, Silicon Valley Innovation Program, Department of Homeland Security (USA)
Speaking on: Self sovereign identity, blockchain and digital transformation
Panel: How will digital identity benefit the economy?
About the speaker:
As Technical Director for the Department of Homeland Security S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), Anil works to identify and conduct due diligence on technologies, companies, products and capabilities that could be adapted to meet Homeland Security operational needs.
Stephen Pratt, MD, Kurz
Speaking on: We only have one identity, so how do we look after it?
Stephen manages the Kurz Kinegram DOVD solutions which are incorporated into the design of Australia’s new banknotes. He is an authority on the integration of security into design and works closely with forensic document examiners on latest trends & today’s best practices. He is a leader in the effort to lobby Australia’s federal and state governments to act responsibly on the need for higher security for all government-issued identity documents to reduce identity theft & fraud.
Robinson Roe, Managing Director, OneTrust
Speaking on: Why privacy regulation is great for the public & private sectors
About the speaker:
Rob is the Managing Director of OneTrust for Australia & New Zealand. OneTrust is the global leader in privacy management and marketing compliance software. More than 2,000 customers, including 200 of the Global 2,000, use OneTrust to comply with data privacy regulations across sectors and jurisdictions, including the Australian Privacy Principles, EU GDPR, ePrivacy (Cookie Law) and more.
Kate Carruthers, Chief Data & Insights Officer, UNSW Sydney
Speaking on: Cyber security: Data governance
About the speaker:
Kate Carruthers is Chief Data & Insights Officer for UNSW Sydney and is also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science & Engineering. She is a Certified Information Security Manager and is currently undertaking postgraduate studies in cybersecurity. Kate has extensive experience in senior roles in ICT, marketing, data and digital; and is a member of the NSW Government’s Data Analytics Centre Advisory Board.
Fergus Hanson, Head International Cyber Policy Centre, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Speaking on: Unlocking the potential of digital identity in Australia
About the speaker:
Fergus is the author of Internet Wars and has published widely on a range of cyber and foreign policy topics. He has worked for the UN, as a Program Director at the Lowy Institute and served as a diplomat at the Australian Embassy in The Hague.
James Horne, MD, Balance Internet
Panel: Building the “Citizen Experience”
About the speaker:
James is a digital commerce innovator and thought leader with a deep passion for driving business success from digital commerce ecosystems. With more than 20 years of experience as a solutions architect, James made his first online sale (a music CD) via an eCommerce system built with open source software in 1996. His digital retail experiences have given James a comprehensive understanding of every challenge facing businesses and opportunities that exist within them.
Eibhlis Stuckey, Founder and Technical Group Head, MobileDigital
Speaking on: Digital transformation
About the speaker:
Eibhlis is the founder and heads the technical group at MobileDigital. The idea, innovative design, build and implementation of the patented processes that support MobileDigitals’ world leading SNIPER messaging platform, owe their origin to Eibhlis’s unwillingness to accept the status quo in mobile communications in Australia.
Register your place today and get an extra 10% off our Early Bird discount using the code PSNEWS10*. Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring? Speak with James Delliquanti, get in touch via email [email protected], call him on 02 8908 8515 or enquire online at terrapinn.com/conference/technology-in-government.
*Code expires on 31 May 2019
